EPISODE #9 … Kevin Petroski, Athens Academy
Today’s guest is Mr. Kevin Petroski. Kevin serves as the athletic director at Athens Academy in Athens, GA. A veteran athletic administrator who was recently named the state athletic director of the year by the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association, Kevin values the importance of maximizing the student-athlete experience both on and off the field. A trusted resource for his peers, Kevin enjoys collaborating with others in the industry to share ideas and concepts to better not just his program but high school athletics as a whole. Let’s jump in and get to know Mr. Kevin Petroski.
1:08- Introduction
4:11- Helping the High School Leaders
6:49- An Illustrious Cornhole Career
10:40- GADA State AD of the Year, Who helped Kevin get there?
13:35- Using Social Media Graphics to Promote Your Brand
17:28- Spartan of the Week
20:19- Planning for Facility Improvements
25:38- Challenges you face as AD
29:50- Situations that have Defined Kevin as the AD
31:44- Best Part of the Role as AD
34:06- How will the Role of AD change over the next decade
36:41- Evaluating your Staff in Thirds: The Good, The Better, The Best
38:45- Tools & Resources for the Athletic Administrator
42:35- Evaluating your Athletic Program
44:10- Preseason Quiz for Coaches
48:15- The Value of having Hobbies as an AD
51:34- 2-Minute Drill
You can follow Athens Academy Athletics and Kevin Petroski on social media--Twitter: @SpartanAthletic
Find more about Mr. Kevin Petroski and Athens Academy Athletics at: www.athensacademy.org/programs/athletics
About Hangin With The AD Podcast….
Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.
Don Baker.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram)
Josh Mathews...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA. @mathews14 (twitter) @jwmathews14 (instagram)
