Dr. Craig Perry discusses an Athletic Director’s options when someone is trying to go above you to get to you. He explains that the culture has changed with the youth-sport industrial complex and the business […]
Our Mission Coaching/Leading/Teaching Girls with Meghan Orgeman – Alexandria Area High School (MN)
Coach Meghan Orgeman discusses the mission of coaching, leading, and teaching girls. The highlights include these key points: Socialize our girls to be imperfect within a supportive network of people who care deeply for them. […]
A Whole New World: NIL Deals for High School Athletes [NIAAA]
By: Josh Scott, CMAA – Springfield Public Schools (MO) and Ryan Miller, CMAA – Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (NJ) The rules that govern collegiate and professional sports differ from the rules that govern high school […]
EP 131: How to Efficiently Develop Students, Coaches, and Feeder Schools with Drew Tower – Hamilton Southeastern High School (IN)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we went to Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg, Indiana and sat down with their Athletic Director, Drew Tower. In this episode, we go in person […]
EP 130: ChatGPT for Athletic Directors with Jacob Burke – Herbert Hoover High School (IA)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Jacob Burke, Athletic Director at Herbert Hoover High School in Des Moines, Iowa. In this episode, we dive into how […]
5 Tenets of Belonging with Anthony Thomas, CAA – San Francisco Univ. High School (CA)
Anthony Thomas states that if you want your kids and staff to thrive you need to create the conditions of belonging. Belonging is not about fitting in, but allowing people to be their authentic selves. […]
Striving Is Where We All Want to Be with Craig Perry, CMAA – U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health (USCAH)
Craig Perry states that “striving” is where we all want to be. Mental performance is the ability to leverage key mental elements. The goal is to develop concepts that you can share with coaches and […]
Restoring Character Development in Your Programs with Kevin Bryant, CMAA – Pacific Univ.
Kevin Bryant discusses civility in sports and restoring character development in your program. There are two kinds of character: moral and social. Sports teaches social character easily such as being committed and teamwork. Kevin suggests […]
Quotes and Thoughts for the New AD [NIAAA]
By: Dr. Mark Rerick, CMAA – University of North Dakota What should I be doing right now? Most athletic directors ask themselves this question multiple times in their first year on the job despite knowing […]
Defining Sportsmanship for Student-Athletes with Michael Duffy – Carroll County Public Schools (MD)
Michael Duffy discusses sportsmanship and how he believes that it must be reestablished in the school community. He wants the student body to understand that winning is important, but it should be accomplished with integrity […]
Taming Toxic Parents: Think Positive with Meagan Frank
Meagan Frank explains the impact positive psychology has had on her life and explains the benefits especially when dealing with parents. She presents resources that are currently available to assist athletic directors and coaches in […]
Crisis Resolution: Boundary Conflicts with Andre’ Walker – Houston ISD
Andre’ Walker discusses conflict resolution focusing on two types of boundary conflicts. A boundary penetration example could involve coaches dealing with scheduling facility time or turf issues, thinking of themselves and not the good of […]
EP 129: The BEST Moments of AD Insider 2023!
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we’ve compiled some of the best AD Insider moments of 2023! This year we continued to feature ADs and experts from across the country […]
4 Myths of Work-Life Balance for ADs with Cole Kanyer, CMAA – Ellensburg High School (WA) & Lauren McDaniel, CAA – Central Kitsap School District (WA)
Cole Kanyer and Lauren McDaniel discuss the work and life balance of an athletic administrator and the myths associated with them. Cole and Lauren will cover these myths in detail offering insight and solutions for […]
The Progression of NIL in State Organizations with Josh Scott, CMAA – Springfield Public Schools (MO)
Josh Scott discusses how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) is fast changing and impacting you daily. He references four maps that highlight the evolution of NIL in the last year. He recommends reaching out to […]
How to Build Integrity with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey explains how to build integrity in athletes through sports. He discusses three exercises that can build integrity muscle: tell the truth, make commitments count, and take 100% responsibility for your actions. Athletes who […]
Designing for Creativity: How You and Your Athletic Department Can Become Creative Innovation Champions [NIAAA]
By: Michael Donahue, CMAA, Director of Athletics – The School District of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania “Creativity is most likely to take place at the edge of chaos and order” – Chris Bilton, Management and Creativity […]
EP 128: 2023 NADC Special: 13 Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we feature 13 different Athletic Directors who presented at the 2023 National Athletic Directors Conference in Orlando, Florida. In short snippets, we compiled […]
The Importance of Hiring the Right Coaches with Kevin Simmerman, CMAA – Blue Valley West High School (KS)
Kevin Simmerman explains hiring the right coaches is probably the most difficult job there is for an AD, but it is the most important. The focus is to get the right people to fit with […]
Responding to Inappropriate Language Directed at Coaches with Paula Gamble – Pflugerville ISD (TX)
Paula Gamble discusses how she deals with inappropriate language at live athletic events. She explains the anticipated crowd size will determine the number of school administrators attending an event. If a spectator or parent is […]
Proactive Strategies for Finding Coaches [NIAAA]
By: Jon Winer, CMAA – Athletic Director at Capitol Region Education Council One of the biggest hurdles athletic directors now face is finding quality coaches to lead interscholastic teams. This was a difficult task before […]
How to Lead Leaders (Coaches) with Eric Boles – The Game Changers, Inc.
Eric Boles discusses the role of an Athletic Director in leading the coaches of their athletic department. He stresses the importance of those leaders understanding what really matters the most. They must understand and accept […]
The Process of Letting People Go with Darryl Nance – Greenville County Schools (SC)
Darryl Nance discusses his formula for when a coach needs to be let go. It starts with an evaluation of the program based on factors such as participation level and the overall general feeling on […]
Better Grades, Better Attendance, Less Disciplinary Issues with Dr. Robert Zayas – NYSPHSAA
Dr. Zayas discusses the benefits of interscholastic athletics. Student-athletes consistently receive better grades, better school attendance, and less disciplinary issues. This clip comes from our AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, Episode #40. Click here […]
Being All About the Kids with Damion Hopkins, CAA – Royal ISD (TX)
Damion Hopkins explains how he has been pushed hard to continue to excel and was taught to never settle. When he speaks with the kids, coaches, or administrators, he explains that he wants what is […]
Myths of Work and Personal Life Balance for Athletic Administrators [NIAAA]
By: Cole Kanyer, CMAA – Ellensburg HS (WA) and Lauren McDaniel, CAA – Central Kitsap School District (WA) The profession of athletic administration is seemingly losing quality people at an alarming rate, and we must […]
EP 127: 2nd Semester Prepper with the Clark County School District
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we talked with the Clark County School District (Nevada) athletic department staff to get insight on how to prepare for the 2nd semester. […]
Appreciate Your Custodial Staff with Kelly Parker – North East ISD (TX)
Kelly Parker explains the importance of appreciating the custodial staff at your school. He explains how hard the custodial staff works, so he went to a local retailer and asked the store to donate a […]
Athletic Administrators Cannot Be “Too Busy” to Recognize Their Coach’s Impact [NIAAA]
By: Anne Julian, CAA: Athletic Director – Holy Cross High School (Covington, KY) and Joe Roberts, CAA: Athletic Director – Princeton City Schools (Cincinnati, OH) One of the best ways to show your coaches that […]
My Favorite Interview Question with Toby Tucker – Canyon ISD (TX)
Toby Tucker discusses his favorite question that he asks when interviewing a potential coaching applicant. He wants to know if the applicant, head, or assistant coach has done their homework regarding the program and what […]