Jacob Burke explains how using ChatGPT helps him manage his daily email load. He gives an example of a situation where his baseball program is going to join another school’s baseball program due to declining […]
How to Handle Cutting Athletes with Cameron Hill, CMAA – Valor Collegiate Academies (TN)
Cameron Hill discusses how his school handles the tough conversations of cutting players from their athletic teams. He will explain the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of their process. Some of the key takeaways […]
Athletes’ Stressors & Resilience with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina at Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses athlete stressors and resilience. Nearly 33% of athletes report mental health symptoms which is higher than general population samples. He will explain some of the types of stressors that […]
Emerging AD of the Year [NIAAA]
By: Jack Tarr CMAA, Retired / New AD Coordinator for the NSIAAA The Nebraska State Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NSIAAA) in Nebraska started a new state award, the Mike Purdy/Mike McMahon NSIAAA Emerging AD Award, […]
EP 132: Hiring, Firing, and Inspiring with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA – Creekside High School (GA)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA, Athletic Director at Creekside High School in Fairburn, Georgia. In this episode, we discuss: Hiring processes Firing […]
Landing the Plane with Todd Gulluscio – Shelter Island Union Free School District (NY)
Todd Gulluscio discusses dealing with difficult personalities and the concept of ‘landing the plane’ with the goal of having a smooth landing. You must take into consideration the other person and how are they reading […]
Community Service Project with Kevin Belcher – Central High School (AZ)
Watch as Kevin Belcher discusses his school’s community action, literacy, and eligibility programs in conjunction with the 2nd and 7 Foundation. Students from the high school athletic student leadership advisory group will visit the middle […]
Are You Building a Better You? with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains why it’s necessary to build a “better you” to be an effective leader. The way coaches regulate or react to a room influences the type of team they have. He […]
Dealing With Someone Going Above You – Dr. Craig Perry, CMAA – US Council for Athletes’ Health
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 […]
Are Your Coaches Prepared to Impact Today’s Athlete? with Ronnie Plyler, CMAA – Metrolina Christian Academy (NC)
Ronnie Plyler discusses the four key points he believes help ensure that his school’s coaches are prepared to impact today’s student-athletes. Know your constituents: survey kids and parents. Communicate and ensure that coaches do: as […]
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 – Brownsburg 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 […]
ADs & Coaches Make a Difference with Darryl Nance, CMAA – Greenville County Schools (SC)
Darryl Nance explains that he tries to sell the message and make people understand the importance of relationships and the impact that ADs & Coaches have on kids. He encourages ADs & Coaches not to […]
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 […]