Lisa Gingras, CMAA, explores the various challenges coaches encounter, providing an in-depth discussion on key issues such as student-athletes making poor decisions, parents being either too involved or not involved enough, communities placing pressure on […]
Dr. Ryan Miller discusses hazing and the key to prevention is knowing your staff. As the AD, you will be supervising older coaches as well as newer coaches. The size of the staff, as well […]
Cory Aadland, CMAA, explains that to be an effective leader, you need values, principles, and a vision statement. He describes how they have taken those concepts and turned them into a conviction with the creation […]
By: Brian Silipena, CMAA, Athletic Director – Pequannock Township High School (NJ) From the point of view of an athletic administrator, their number one priority at an education-based sporting event is for spectators to arrive […]
Michael Duffy explains that there are specific books available that deal with business, military, and educational leadership. However, athletic leadership’s focus is to develop life skills through sports and with the growth of students. A […]
Justin Dixson discusses and explains 4 questions that leaders must ask themselves. #1 What mindset are you bringing? #2 What is your strategy for creating positive energy? #3 How strong are the connections you have […]
Felix Bobo explains the importance of embracing purpose. Establishing a culture and setting goals require a commitment to a purpose. The athletic staff, coaches, and players must all embrace failure, difficulties, and challenges to truly […]
Colin Fegeley discusses enhancing the game day experience for fans by integrating technology. He explains how Green Level High School launched an athletic app last year that provides a more collegiate and professional experience for […]
Amy Harris discusses the vital role of athletic directors and administrators in emergency preparedness. Amy will cover different types of medical emergencies and how to prepare for all emergency situations with example situations: Developing your […]
Stephen Mackey is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author, and character leadership & culture development coach. Better known as Coach Mackey, he has spent the last 20 years helping athletes and coaches connect […]
By: Joe Breinig, Jr., CMAA Provided by: NIAAA Every year, thousands of coaches and athletic directors all over the world dedicate their time to teaching other parents’ children their sport. Most parents appreciate this good-natured […]
Don Baker discusses navigating NIL legislation and its impacts and implications. There are three key factors in understanding NIL at the high school level: Understand your state Know your district Know your community Don explains […]
Patrice Elder discusses developing loyal coaches and strategies for retention. It is important to understand that coaches’ retention and loyalty contribute to program stability and stronger relationships with players and parents. Patrice explains some steps […]
Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites a Duke […]
Watch as Robert Schinke discusses how mental preparation is essential for athletes, involving systematic evaluations and competition plans. Coaches play a key role in managing anxiety and boosting confidence through positive feedback. Goal setting is […]
By: Denny Ziegler, CAA – Strongsville High School (OH) In the realm of high school sports, trust serves as the foundation upon which successful and harmonious relationships are built between coaches, athletes, parents, and stakeholders. […]
Rob Seymour explains how to shift game day management to a hospitality lens. He presents six slides and covers in detail examples on how you can take care of game day management. Enhancing Game Day […]
Michael Duffy gives advice to new Athletic Directors on the dos and don’ts of starting the school year. It is important for any AD to develop relationships and he advises being visible and taking the […]
Watch as Randy Fox explains that leaders need to pursue excellence, not perfection, as perfection is not attainable or sustainable. He states that an individual can always be searching for the highest and best level […]
Dan Talbot, course chair and author of LTC 718, discusses “Leading the Athletic Department Through Tragic Events.” All Athletic Directors will eventually need to deal with tragic events. The course focuses on the immediate response […]
Leslie Slovak, THSADA President, discusses Developing Sportsmanship Beyond the Game. The UIL, Texas High School Coaches Association, and the AD Association have partnered together because of concerns about the negative behavior of fans, student-athletes, and […]
Kim Karr discusses tips that administrators and coaches can use to help athletes unwind using their comfort zone (phones). Communication and conversations about an athlete’s phone can impact their mood and stress level. These tips […]
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By: Scott Battas, CMAA – Mascoutah High School (IL) Athletic programs at every level focus on details that will cultivate success on the field, court, or track and maximize the potential to reach goals and […]
Deon Birkes explains the 7-step process that has helped his program get to the next level. This process has helped raise the level of expectations, the standard of the athlete’s behavior, and instilled the attitude […]
Jennifer Doede explains a recipe of 4 key ingredients for developing a successful coaching development program: Focus on transformational leadership instead of transactional leadership Leave your ego at the door, as it is not about […]
Robert Grasso explains his philosophy of leadership on how athletes must be great communicators. They must be able to communicate with teammates as well as the coaches. He stresses that team leaders should know the […]
By: Dr. Kechia Rowles, CMAA – Rockdale County Public Schools (GA) As an athletic director, whether at the school-level or in the district office, each school year presents its own challenges. In the same way […]
Craig Perry discusses mental health and shares a personal barometer for self-evaluation, centered around three key words: today, are you struggling, stressing, or striving? He emphasizes that on any given day you may experience all […]
Albert Weeden discusses the importance of investing time in your family. Part of the culture for the AD and Coaches is they know that they must take care of home first. Albert cites examples of […]
As a District Athletic Director, Kelli Smith discusses how her team wanted to create a network for professional development for their Athletic Directors by expanding with colleagues in neighboring districts. A framework of professional development […]
