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 […]
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, CMAA – 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 […]
Career Advice with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
Philip O’Neal advises individuals to continue their education and obtain the necessary administrative credentials for their individual state. Building a resume and developing interview and communication skills are key for career advancement.
Onboarding Off-Campus Coaches with Rob Rafeh – Marin Academy (CA)
Rob Rafeh discusses onboarding off-campus coaches in today’s scholastic environment. In some cases, over 25% of a school’s coaches are not on campus and they are not part of the fabric or culture of the […]
EP 126: Building a Personal Process for Greatness with Andy Chiles – Winter Park High School (FL)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Andy Chiles, a former NIAAA President and current Athletic Director at Winter Park High School in Winter Park, […]
Ethics in Sports Requires Four Key Virtues with Todd Pawelek – Falls City ISD (TX)
Todd Pawelek explains that ethics in sports require four key virtues: Fairness, Integrity, Responsibility, and Respect. Fairness is making sure that you follow established rules, especially residency requirements and the recruiting of athletes. Coaches as […]
Helping New Coaches Build Ownership One Tidbit at a Time with Jeff Kline, CMAA – Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools (MI)
Jeff Kline explains that he always meets with new coaches and reviews the handbook, responsibilities, and shares some inside info on practice schedules and times. He asks for the new coaches’ input when discussing scheduling, […]