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Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 117: Jennifer Baker - Associate Vice Provost and Director of Athletics & Recreation - Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MDThere is a saying that if you are the smartest person in the room…you need to find another room. Well, we found a much smarter room today as we sit down with Jennifer Baker who serves as the Associate Vice Provost and Director of Athletics & Recreation at Johns Hopkins University. A military veteran, Jennifer speaks to how her service has benefitted her in her role as well as other leadership lesson she has learned along the way. Let’s settle in and get to know Jennifer Baker.
2024-06-2058 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 89: Jimmy Dykes - Basketball Analyst for ESPN, Author, Speaker - Fayetteville, ARToday we have the pleasure of learning from a name you may recognize most from tuning into a college basketball broadcast on ESPN as we sit down with broadcaster and author Jimmy Dykes. We break down his book “The Film Doesn’t Lie” and talk about the intersection of athletics, leadership, and faith and how best to navigate each one. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Jimmy Dykes. Topics Discussed with Coach Dykes:Guarding our hearts by Listening to TruthObserving PracticeThe process of changing loses to wins and preventing wins from becoming loses"It's hard...
2023-05-2535 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 79: Dr. Mike Blackburn, CMAA - Executive Director - NIAAA, Indianapolis, INEpisode # 79: Dr. Mike Blackburn, Retiring Executive Director NIAAAToday’s guest needs no introduction. Dr. Mike Blackburn, CMAA is the outgoing Executive Director of the NIAAA and today we talk legacy with this great leader who has invested over 50 years in education-based athletics. Dr. Blackburn has seen the NIAAA from its creation to a organization made up of over 14,000 members and a 2022 conference that saw almost 3,000 athletic administrators from across the country come together at the NADC in Nashville. So much of the blueprint of the NIAAA and the profession we all...
2023-01-1955 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 75: The Pairadocs - Danielle LaPoint, Ed.D. & Dustin Smith, Ed.D.Episode # 75: Pairadocs: Dustin Smith and Danielle LaPointToday we flip the script and interview a pair of fellow podcasters in Dr. Danielle LaPoint, & Dr. DustIn Smith, who cohost the Pairadocs Podcast. They search for the craziest AD stories out there and through those stories they are teaching practical lessons that are helping ADs across the country as we all navigate the world of leading in the space of interscholastic athletics. Let's settle in and get to know the Pairadocs!0:50- Introduction 5:59- Pairadocs Podcast10:35- M...
2022-11-2456 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 73: Dan Heck - Assistant AD / Marketing & Fan Engagement - Auburn University - Auburn, ALEpisode # 73: Dan Heck, Assist AD/Marketing & Fan Engagement, Auburn, ALToday we travel back to the college ranks and sit down with the Assistant AD for Marketing & Fan Engagement at Auburn University Mr. Dan Heck. Heck oversees and directs the Athletics Department’s marketing and promotional plans for all 21 sports at Auburn and has served the university since 2016. Dan shares some great ideas and concepts in this episode that can be used at the high school level easily. On a side note, since our conversation with Dan he has accepted a new role at the Univ...
2022-11-101h 04
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 72: Josh Scott, CMAA - Director of Athletics and Activities - Springfield Public Schools - Springfield, MOEpisode # 72: Josh Scott, Director of Athletics, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MOWe can’t wait to share today’s conversation with one of the best in the business in CMAA Josh Scott who serves as the Director of Athletics and Activities for the Springfield Public School District in Springfield Missouri. His insights on NIAAA certification, juggling the demands of the job, and executing your vision are second to none. Let’s get right into it and get to know Mr. Josh Scott. 0:48 - Introduction 3:44 - Education-Based Athletics: What does that mean?8:44 - Support...
2022-10-271h 00
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 71: Jen Doede, CAA - Athletic Director - Amos Alonzo Stagg High School - Palos Hills, ILEpisode # 71: Jen Doede, Stagg high School, Palos Hill, IL, Athletic DirectorToday takes us to Illinois as we sit down with CAA Jen Doede, who serves as the Athletic Director at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, Illinois near Chicago. Jen is a believer that leadership is influential and relational and the fact that the title doesn’t make you a leader but rather what you do with it to serve your people really separates the contenders from the pretenders. Let’s settle in and get to know Mrs. Jen Doede....
2022-10-1351 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 70: Albert Weeden Jr. CMAA - Athletic Director/Principal - Loachapoka High School - Loachapoka, ALEpisode # 69: Albert Weeden, Jr, Athletic Director/Principal, Loachapoka High School Loachapoka, ALToday we stay a little closer to home and travel to Loachapoka Alabama and sit down with Albert Weeden Jr. A CMAA who not only serves as the athletic director of Loachapoka High School but leads the Indians as their principal. Lots to learn from in this one so let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Albert Weeden Jr.0:46 - Introduction 2:40 – Every great Leader has a Nickname4:15 – Doing More: Principal & AD Roles12:59 – Being a Learning Leader
2022-09-2942 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 69: Ann Stewart - Athletic Director - Los Alamos High School - Los Alamos, NMEpisode # 69: Ann Stewart, Athletic Director, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NMToday we take our first trip to the great state of New Mexico and sit down with the Athletic Director at Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos New Mexico, Ms. Ann Stewart. Ann has returned home to lead at the school she graduated from and has become a presence both at the state and national levels of athletic administration. We had a great time learning from her and talking about the upcoming National Athletic Directors Conference in Nashville, TN this December. Let’s settle in...
2022-09-1537 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 68: Graham Neff - Director of Athletics - Clemson University - Clemson, SCEpisode # 68: Graham Neff, Clemson University, Director of Athletics, Clemson SCToday we head back to the college ranks to sit down with the Power 5’s youngest AD in 38-year-old Graham Neff of Clemson. But don’t let the age fool you. He is one of the brightest stars in the profession who has helped develop several key areas of the department, including the financial philosophy, fundraising, student-athlete welfare, and external operations management, and in 2019 was named one of Sports Business Daily’s Power Players. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Graham Neff. ...
2022-09-0140 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 67: Mike Ellson, CMAA - Retired AD - Christ Presbyterian Academy - Education-Based Athletic Consultant / TIAAA Executive Director - Nashville, TNEpisode # 67: Mike Ellson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Athletic Director 9retired), Nashville, TNToday we make our first stop in the great state of Tennessee and get to know one of the best in the business in Mike Ellson. Mike is the former longtime AD at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, TN and also serves as the Executive Director of the TIAAA. Mike’s wisdom from a career that touched five decades is priceless and we can’t wait to share today’s conversation with you so let’s not waste anymore time as we get to know and learn fr...
2022-08-1855 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 66: Jen Brooks, CMAA - Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy and the founder of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports - St. Louis, MOEpisode # 66:….Jen Brooks, CMAA, Athletic Director, Ursuline Academy, St. Louis, MOToday we have a chance to sit down with a true game changer and difference maker in our business. Jen Brooks, Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy in St. Louis Missouri and the founder of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports in changing the narrative around what an AD looks like, and we are all better for it. This is a great conversation for any AD at any level of experience so let settle in and get to know Jen Brooks0...
2022-08-0431 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 65: The Coach and the Cowboy - Brandon Clark & Kevin Chase - Derby, KSEpisode # 65: The Coach and The Cowboy, Brandon Clark & Kevin Chase, Derby HS, Derby, KSToday we sit down with an unlikely pair from the great state of Kansas. Brandon Clark is a state championship winning football coach and Kevin Chase hails from a four-generation ranching family that has also been in the banking business for five decades. Their story of connection paired with purpose is sure to inspire you and we think there is a ton in this episode that can help take your programs to another level. Let’s settle in and get to know The Co...
2022-07-2155 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 64: Scott Garvis, CMAA - Retired AD - Athletics & Leadership Consultant - Speaker - Author - Podcast Host - Minneapolis, MNEpisode # 64:….Scott Garvis, retired, Athletic Director, IowaToday we have a chance to learn from one of the most collaborative leaders in the business as we sit down with retired AD Scott Garvis. Scott has a highly decorated resume that we will discuss and continues to pour back into the profession through his podcasts as well as through his books which we will also dive into in today’s conversation. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Scott Garvis.0:51- Introduction 4:31 – Book: The DNA of an Athletic Director8:50 – Finding Clarity in...
2022-07-0745 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 63: Nikki Norris - Athletic Director - East Lansing High School - East Lansing MIEpisode # 63:….Nikki Norris, Athletic Director, East Lansing HS, East Lansing, MIToday we get the pleasure to sit down with Nikki Norris for a second time on the podcast. Nikki is the Athletic Director at East Lansing High School in East Lansing Michigan. She joined us for a Special Edition back in November of 2020 when her state shut down athletics for a second time due to the pandemic but today, we join her under far different circumstances as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX with her and have a great time talking leadership. Let’s sett...
2022-06-2337 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 62: Ross Bjork - Director of Athletics - Texas A&M University - College Station, TX - A conversation on growth.Episode # 62:….Ross Bjork, Director of Athletics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TXToday’s conversation centers around the topic of growth as we sit down with the Director of Athletics at Texas A&M University Mr. Ross Bjork. Ross, originally from Kansas, grew up with a lifelong passion for all aspects of athletics. His growth mindset is unmatched as he is constantly looking for ways to get better regardless of the source. He also stresses the importance of communication in leadership and how it can lead to clarity and mutual respect between all parties invol...
2022-06-0950 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 61: Missy Townsend, CMAA - Athletic Director - Prescott High School - Prescott, AZEpisode # 61:….Missy Townsend, Athletics Director, Prescott High School, Prescott AZToday we head to Arizona and sit down with Missy Townsend of Prescott High School in Prescott, Arizona. Missy and I had the opportunity to speak on facility improvement plans at the National Conference in Denver this past year and it won’t take long for you to realize that Missy is an innovative leader who left us with so much great information throughout this conversation. Let’s settle in and get to know Missy Townsend.0:52- Introduction 3:21- “It just doesn’t matter what...
2022-05-2646 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 60: Johnny Seabrooks - Retired Athletic Director of Dougherty County Schools - Albany, GAEpisode # 60:….Johnny Seabrooks, retired Director of Athletics Daughterly County Schools, Albany, GAToday we get the opportunity to sit down with a legendary athletic leader in the state of Georgia. Mr. Johnny Seabrooks. Johnny is a Georgia Athletic Director’s Association Hall of Famer and a NIAAA State Award of Merit, and NIAAA Distinguished Service Award winner whose influence can be felt across the state of Georgia and beyond. The former Director of Athletics for the Dougherty County School System in Albany, Ga leaves us with a wealth of knowledge from a storied career and a lif...
2022-05-1235 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 59: Betsy Butterick - Coach - Communication Specialist - Educator - Workshop Design & Facilitation - A Conversation on Communication.Episode # 59:….Betsy Butterick; Coach-Communication Specialist, Educator, Workshop Design & Facilitator…A Conversation on Communication!Today we travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado and sit down with Betsy Butterick. Betsy is a former collegiate basketball and golf coach who also spent time in the WNBA and has since paired her degree in psychology and background in sport to become a communication specialist, educator, and coach to coaches across the country through her workshops and training. You will learn so much from Betsy as we talk all thing communication in this episode as we look for a better way to effectively reac...
2022-04-2859 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 58: Rebecca Moe - Director of Athletics - University Prep - Seattle, WAEpisode # 58:….Rebecca Moe, Director of Athletics, University Prep, Seattle WAToday is another first as we make our initial trip to the state of Washington and have a great conversation with Rebecca Moe of University Prep in Seattle. Rebecca is a lifelong Puma as you will hear and in her time, she has been able to see the school expand literally and create a culture of both accountability and growth in the process. Rebecca makes some great points today about the core principles of athletic administration and you’ll be better for it. Let’s settle...
2022-04-1431 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 57: Dr. Matthew Raidbard - Author of "Lead Like A Pro" - Founder of Raidbard Sports Leadership Consulting - Former College Athletics Administrator & Men's College Basketball CoachEpisode # 57:….Matthew Raidbard; Author, Lead Like A ProToday’s guest is Dr. Matthew Raidbard. He is the founder of Raidbard Sports Leadership Consulting, a former College Athletics Administrator & Men's College Basketball Coach and author of the book “Lead Like a Pro,” which is the focus of our conversation today. We discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with different viewpoints and people as well as the power of self-reflection and the benefit it can have on your leadership ceiling. Dr. Raidbard customizes all trainings, education sessions, speaking engagements, and consulting work to address the specific leadership needs of your...
2022-03-3132 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 56: Dave Gordon - Chief Marketing Officer, Keynote Speaker, Author of TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance and Lasting SuccessToday we have another repeat guest as we get a second chance to sit down with Dave Gordon. Dave Gordon is an internationally recognized brand, marketing, and communications expert. He is an inspirational speaker, author, coach, and leader on a mission to help people identify, communicate, and deliver their unique value to build stronger personal, team, and corporate brands.We previously had Dave on to discuss his book TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance and Lasting Success. Today, we take a deeper dive into leadership as we discuss a leader’s personal mission statement, the ro...
2022-03-1745 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 55: Jeff Behrens, CMAA - Athletic/Activities Director at Pewaukee Schools - Pewaukee, WIToday we make our first stop in the great state of Wisconsin as we sit down with the activities and Athletics director for Pewaukee Schools in Pewaukee Wisconsin…Jeff Behrens. Jeff touches on some great topics ranging from a great way to control fan behavior to personnel and making sure that you find the right people for your school and how to hold on to them in this conversation and I have no doubt you will be better for it. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Jeff Behrens.0:58- Introduction3:07- Successfully Navi...
2022-03-0339 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 54: Phillip Lansdell & Jimmy Porter - Athletic Director & Head Boys Basketball Coach - El Dorado High School - El, Dorado, AR - Sportsmanship in AthleticsEpisode # 54:….Phillip Lansdell & Kimmy Porter, El Dorado HS, El Dorado, ARToday we have the pleasure of sitting down with Athletic Director Phillip Lansdell and Head Basketball Coach Jimmy Porter of El Dorado High School in EL Dorado, Arkansas. Their boys basketball team was recently featured on ABC News when their team played Lake Hamilton high school in Percey, Arkansas. The night featured Andy Tolleson, a special needs student-manager, who played in the game and made a memory of a lifetime for him and anyone who was in attendance or who has seen the news piece. B...
2022-02-2425 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 53: Darryl Nance, CMAA - Director of Athletics - Greenville County Schools - Greenville, SCEpisode # 53:….Darryl Nance, Director of Athletics, Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SCToday’s conversation is a great one as we sit down with Darryl Nance, a CMAA who serves as the Director of Athletics for the Greenville County School System in Greenville South Carolina. A true believer in the power of betting on one’s self. Darryl touches on some great topics today including his innovative way to navigate the age-old question of playing time that you will want to hear. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Darryl Nance. 0:56- Introduction9:14- H...
2022-02-171h 04
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 52: Rich Barton, CMAA - Athletic Director - Richfield HS - Richfield, UT - Utah Senate Bill 67Episode # 52…Rich Barton, Richfield High School, Richfield, UtahToday we have the wonderful opportunity to sit down for a second time with Rich Barton. Rich is a CMAA from Richfield High School in Richfield UT who is leading the way as athletic leaders in that state work toward the passage of a senate bill that would reward athletic administrators who achieve national certifications. This is quite frankly a bill that could affect us all and you will want to hear what Rich has to say about the legislation, its purpose, and ultimately it’s impact. Let s...
2022-02-1039 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 51: Lamarr Glenn, CAA - Athletic Director - South Paulding High School - Douglasville, GAToday we sit down with Lamarr Glenn of South Paulding High School in Douglasville, GA. Mr. Glenn was a four-year letterman of the Florida State University Football team from 1994-1998 where he was named Offensive Team Captain in 1998 while also being drafted in the sixth (6th) round of 1999 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Bucs. We discuss the impact that Coach Bobby Bowden had on him and how it has shaped who he is as an athletic leader and how he leads his coaches and athletes today. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr...
2022-02-0332 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 50: Dr. Michael Lindsay - President of Taylor University - Pulitzer Prize Nominated Author - Upland, INToday we celebrate firsts on the podcast as we sit down with our first guest from the great state of Indiana as well as our first Collegiate President in Dr. Michael Lindsay of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. Dr. Lindsay has won multiple awards both for his teaching and academic research and is the author of two dozen scholarly publications and numerous books, including, Faith in the Halls of Power, which was nominated for the nonfiction Pulitzer Prize in 2007, and his award-winning View from the Top, which has been translated into Chinese and Japanese and h...
2022-01-2028 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 49: Mike McGurk - Athletics & Activities Director - Lee's Summit HS, Missouri - 2022 NIAAA President - The Fundamentals of Leading in High School AthleticsWelcome to Season 3 of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast. We kick things off at the top with a conversation with newly appointed NIAAA President Mike McGurk of Lee’s Summit high School in Missouri. Mike has served in a variety of leadership roles that have each helped to shape him as a leader not just at the local level but on the state and now national stage as well. Josh and I enjoyed sitting down and covering some basic fundamentals of leading in high school athletics and I know that you will be better after learning from...
2022-01-0644 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 47: Josh Brooks - J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics at the University of Georgia - Athens, GABack in March of 2021 Josh and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Brooks, the J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics at the University of Georgia. Josh is a leader who understands the comfort in being uncomfortable and the benefits that such experiences can provide a leader as they grow, and you’ll hear that in our conversation today. Josh has a levelheaded collaborative style about him and it will not take long for you to understand that there is something special about him and what he is putting together in Athens. Let’s settle in and...
2021-12-0957 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 46: Brian Dodd - Author, Podcast Host, Leadership Expert – Director of New Ministry Relationships for Injoy Stewardship Solutions - Woodstock GAToday we sit down, once again, with author, podcast host and leadership expert Mr. Brian Dodd. Brian serves as the Director of New Ministry Relationships for Injoy Stewardship Solutions where he helps churches fully-fund their mission and vision. Brian’s objective is to add value to leaders and provide perspective, encouragement, and solutions to the issues they face daily and one way he does that is through his blog Brian Dodd on Leadership. Make it a must have for your regular leadership resources and thank us later because it is pure gold each and every time Brian posts. His ab...
2021-11-2547 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 45: Mike Linch - Senior Pastor - Northstar Church - Kennesaw, GAIf you have listened to the podcast of our guest today and noticed some similarities to ours that is not a mistake. Pastor Mike Linch and his podcast Linch with a Leader has served as a template for what Josh and I have wanted to build with our show. Mike leaves every room better than he found it and helps others close their own capability gap and reach their true full potential whether it be at the office or at home. Today we get the great pleasure of sitting down with Mike for a fun and powerful...
2021-11-1145 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 44: Jamy Bechler - Leadership Expert, Author, and Speaker - Cleveland/Akron, OHEpisode # 44…Jamy Bechlar, Author/Speaker/Former CoachToday’s guest sees his second time on the podcast as we once again hang out with Jamy Bechler. Jamy is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and executive business coach who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA. Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach, professor, and administrator. When he hung up the whistle, he didn’t stop coaching. Jamy just moved from the locker-room into the boardroom. He now travels the country motivating people and “coaching” organizations on how they ca...
2021-10-281h 16
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 43: Dr. Mike Blackburn, CMAA - NIAAA Executive Director & Mr. Phil Rison, CMAA - NIAAA Associate Executive DirectorToday’s guests serve as the Executive Director and the Associate Executive Director of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association or NIAAA, Dr. Mike Blackburn and Mr. Phil Rison. These two leaders took some time out of their busy schedules and planning for the NIAAA Conference in Denver, Co this December to talk shop and leadership with Josh and I and you will not be disappointed as we learn from these two leaders in the industry. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Mike Blackburn and Mr. Phil Rison. 3:10- Introduction 6:14- Roles of the...
2021-10-1440 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 42: Dr. Lisa Langston, CMAA - Director of Athletics at Fort Worth ISD - NIAAA President - Fort Worth, TXWe had the pleasure to sit down with current NIAAA President Dr. Lisa Langston, CMAA from Forth Worth, TX on two different occasions and have combined both visits into this episode. A lifelong lover of athletics and the benefits that can be gained through both competition and being apart of a team, Dr. Langston is a leader who looks to bring out the best in those she works and interacts with and is always “in process” herself. Dr. Langston sees it as her purpose to make a difference in other people’s lives and we have no doubt she will ma...
2021-09-3058 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 41: Johnny Ringo - Athletic Director - Highland Park High School - Dallas, TXEpisode # 40…Allen Greene, Director of Athletics, Auburn UniversitySeveral months ago, we had the opportunity to hang out with an original outlaw….well not really but our guest today shares a name with one. Johnny Ringo of Highland Park High School in Dallas, TX.Coach Ringo has built a culture based on a foundation of principles that focuses on not just mental and physical toughness but a commitment to respect all whom his students and coaches meet.A true believer in self-assessment and the benefits that can be gained from it, Coach Ringo stri...
2021-09-1647 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 40: Allen Greene - Director of Athletics - Auburn University - Auburn, ALToday’s guest is Allen Greene, Director of Athletics at Auburn University. Allen is a humble, authentic, dynamic, and energetic collaborative leader, who is in his third year at Auburn after being named the program’s 15th director of athletics on Jan. 18, 2018. Allen served in the same capacity at the University at Buffalo prior to his arrival at Auburn.One of the youngest athletics directors in the NCAA Power Five ranks, at 43, Allen is highly regarded by his peers and it will not take you long to see why the Tigers knew he was the one to lead...
2021-09-0251 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 38: Jerry Don Baker - Retired football coach - Valdosta High School, Valdosta, GA353-63-5, 18 region championships, 10 state championships and 4 national championships…if I told you that would be your career record, I think most of us would take it. In today’s episode we have the pleasure of going down memory lane as we learn from the greatest motivator of people I have ever known. My father, Coach Jerry Don Baker of Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Ga. Moving from Texas as a small child he created a life in Valdosta where he still lives today surrounded by those he has influenced and motivated throughout the years. Settle...
2021-08-051h 15
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 37: Maurice Freeman - Director of Football Operations - Brooks County High School - Quitman, GAToday guest will educate, motivate, and inspire you to be a better leader. Maurice Freeman of Brooks County High School in South Georgia has worn both hats as the athletic director and head football coach for the Trojans and has found great success in both roles. Coach Freeman is a multi-generational leader in a small town that knows the definition of servant leadership and has leaned on his ability to serve and connect with others in both good and bad times as we will discuss today. His philosophy of “bring that hammer” has transformed not only h...
2021-07-2257 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 36: Rennie Curran - CEO of Game Changer Coaching - Former college & professional athlete, author, speaker, & entrepreneur - Atlanta, GAToday’s guest is Rennie Curran. Rennie is a former high school, collegiate, and professional football star who has used his collective life experiences to become a keynote speaker, author, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching. He delivers powerful keynote presentations, workshops, and one on one coaching on topics such as leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and performance. His clients include Chick-Fil-A, Coca-Cola, SunTrust, University of Georgia, Associations, Sports Teams, Non-profit Organizations, and many more. Rennie’s unique combination of leadership experiences with the NFL, the Jon Gordon companies and building his own company translates to a power...
2021-07-081h 01
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 35: Dexter Wood - Assistant Athletic Director - Buford High School, Buford, GALadies and gentlemen, you are truly in for a treat today as we sit down with our guest Dexter Wood. As a football coach, Dexter won 3 state championships at Buford High School in Georgia and set the state of Georgia consecutive win streak record at 47 games in 2004. Coach Wood retired from coaching in 2005 with a career record of 257 wins 92 losses and 3 ties. In 1988, Dexter was a charter member of the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association and served as a member of the Executive Board of Directors from 1989 until 1996. The definition of a humble servant leader, Dexter Wood’s influ...
2021-06-241h 03
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 34: Vaughn Williams - Director of Athletics - Bentley University - Waltham, MAToday’s guest is Vaughn Williams. Vaughn serves as the Director of Athletics at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. A multi-dimensional leader, who has harnessed the power of connection, I believe everyone is better after they are around him and we are very fortunate to have you experience this today. Vaughn is a relationship builder who is not afraid of challenges and embraces being a life-long learner. He lives by the motto of “Just serve, show up, do your job and help others do theirs.” And that will not be the last piece of wisdom you will need to...
2021-06-101h 12
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 33: Lesley Broadwell - Athletic Director - Cambridge High School - Milton, GAEpisode # 33 … Lesley Broadwell, Cambridge High School (Milton, GA)Today’s guest is Lesley Broadwell. Lesley serves as the Athletic Director at Cambridge High School in Milton, GA. A Georgia native Lesley has worked her way up the ladder by being a believer in surrounding yourself with good people and then getting out of the way while they work to reach the collective goals established by all parties involved. A leader through both the good times and the bad as she will discuss today, Lesley has a unique ability to connect with others using the power of...
2021-05-2741 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Alan Sharp - CEO, SharpEdge Ventures - Sports entertainment consultant - Marietta, GASharpEdge Ventures is a sports entertainment consultancy that guides brand success through a variety of media, live events and corporate partnerships.SEV's primary client is the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), a voluntary, non-profit organization composed of 450+ public and private high schools that supervise regulations for region and state competition in 18 sports and two activities. SEV marketing services include: brand building, sponsorship sales, activation of corporate partnerships, merchandising, licensing, media right negotiations, social media, digital content, event operations and look of the championship.
2021-05-2017 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 32: Jake von Scherrer - CMAA - Director of Athletic Enrichment - The Maclay School - Tallahassee, FLEpisode # 32 … Jake von Scherrer, Maclay SchoolToday’s guest is Jake von Scherrer. Jake serves as the Director of Athletic Enrichment at The Maclay School in Tallahassee, FL. A career Educator and a Certified Master Athletic Administrator with over 35 years of success as a teacher, Head Coach, and an AD Jake left us with some great insight and ideas that I know you will want to implement into your programs as soon as possible. Let jump in and get to know Mr. Jake von Scherrer. 0:52- Introduction4:45 – Finding and Knowing Your Niche10:30...
2021-05-1355 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Kate Leavell - Bestselling Co-author Stick Together, Speaker, Consultant,VP Leadership Development Jon Gordon Team - Tampa, FLKate is the author of Confessions of an Imperfect Coach, the transformation story surrounding her perfect season experiment. She is the coauthor of Stick Together with Bestselling author and speaker Jon Gordon. She has also written the Coaches Emergency Practice Guide for youth lacrosse and Team 8.She is sought after for her knowledge in both building and repair of team/business/organizational cultures. Her background in athletics is paired with her successful career in corporate sales, retail management, business growth consulting, and her start up boutique clothing line that was sold in high end boutiques around the...
2021-05-1128 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 31: Jared Benko - Director of Athletics - Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GAEpisode # 31 … Jared Benko, 1st Year at Ga Southern Today’s guest is Jared Benko. Jared is the Director of Athletics at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro; GA and we are so excited to have him sit down with us again. Jared joined us almost one year ago for episode 5 as he was literally on the road from his previous position as Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Financial Officer for nearly four years at Mississippi State University. A common sense and down to earth leader, I challenge you to find a more “people first” AD. Jared walks us th...
2021-04-291h 03
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 30: Kaleb Stoppel - CMAA - Assistant Principal & Athletic Director - Olathe East High School - Olathe, KSEpisode # 30 … Dr. Kaleb Stoppel, Olathe East HS (Olathe, KS)Today’s guest is Dr. Kaleb Stoppel. Kaleb serves as an assistant principal and athletic director at Olathe East High School in Olathe Kansas. An innovative leader who loves to inspire others to be the best versions of themselves and is a champion for both athletics and the arts, Dr. Stoppel has harnessed the power of positive leadership and always sees the glass half-full as he leads his coaches, student-athletes, and the next generation of athletic leaders. Let’s settle in and get to know our first guest from the...
2021-04-151h 01
Hangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Scott Pederson - Founder, President, and CEO of Celebrate Positive and Positive Athlete Today we sit down with Scott Pederson of Positive Athlete. Scott has spent over 35 years of his career marketing some of the most high-profile events, corporations and celebrities in the world. He has staged a World Series, helped develop the National Football League’s most high-profile grass-roots event property (Punt, Pass & Kick), and negotiated endorsement contracts for professional athletes. He has consulted with each of the four major sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NASCAR and NBA) and with many sports franchises. He has also designed numerous programs enabling clients to leverage their sponsorship investments at retail, including Miller Brewing Company, Gat...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 29: Brett Ledbetter & Becky Burleigh - What Drives WinningEpisode # 29 … Brett Ledbetter/Becky Burleigh, What Drives WinningWhat drives winning? That’s a really great question that I think we all would love to have the answer to. Well today we plan on getting you closer to that goal as we sit down with the co-founders of the What Drives Winning conference Brett Ledbetter and Becky Burleigh. Brett Ledbetter is a consultant, author, and speaker who has helped both coaches and athletes tap into their ultimate potential through his conference, Tedx talks, and his work as a “thought partner” for programs such as Gonzaga mens’ basketball, The University...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 28: Matt Moody - Principal & Matt Williams - Athletic Director - North Cobb High School, Kennesaw, GAEpisode # 28 … Matt Williams/Matt Moody, North Cobb High School (GA)Synergy is defined as the interaction or cooperation of two or more agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. This is a definition that surely applies to today’s guest. Matt Moody and Matt Williams serve as the principal and athletic director at North Cobb High School in Georgia. Matt Moody is a master communicator who has an uncanny ability to build positive relationships with everyone he meets, and Matt Williams is an award-winning athletic director in the state’s larges...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: James Albright - Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources - Author of the blog Leadership and MainThe why behind Leadership and Main is to inspire a generation of community leaders to make the turn from ordinary to extraordinary. When leaders arrive at that intersection, we want to provide the original and shared content to map his/her turn towards extraordinary. We define community leadership as the ability and willingness to use your influence to better others and the world you live in. Leaders at the community level wield the greatest ability and awesome responsibility to positively influence Main Street America. Leadership and Main is not intended for those who settle for the status qu...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 27: Lance Smith - Activities Director - Millard West High School - Omaha, NEEpisode # 27 … Lance Smith, Millard West HS (NE)Today’s guest is Lance Smith. Lance serves as the Athletic Director at Millard West High School in Omaha Nebraska. A lifetime resident of the state, Lance has presented on both the state and national levels where he has become a recognized source in the area of social media and the positive impact it can have on an athletic program. This industry innovator also recently completed a term as the President of the Nebraska State Athletic Administrators Association. Let’s settle in…and get to know Mr. Lance Smith. 1:15- I...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Jamy Bechler - Leadership Expert, Author, and Speaker - Cleveland/Akron, OH Jamy Bechler is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and executive business coach who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA. Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach, professor and administrator. When he hung up the whistle, he didn’t stop coaching. Jamy just moved from the locker-room into the boardroom. He now travels the country motivating people and “coaching” organizations on how they can build championship teams and cultures. In today's Special Edition, we dive into Jamy's latest project which is a online leadership program made for athl...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 26: Lindsey Swanson Schriefer - Licensed Psychologist - Sports Psychologist - Marietta, GAEpisode # 26 … Lindsey SchieferToday’s guest is Dr. Lindsey Swanson Schriefer (Sh-ree-fer). Dr. Schriefer serves as a licensed psychologist who guides individuals along their unique path to their full potential. She provides sport psychology consultation and psychoeducational evaluation services in the greater Atlanta area and we are very honored to have her sit down with us today. Over the past decade, Dr. Schriefer has worked with many diverse clients in a variety of settings, including college counseling centers, inpatient hospitals, and private practice. She has particular expertise in sport psychology. Dr. Schriefer has worked with both amateur and p...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 25: Homer Rice - Retired Athletic Director - Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GAEPISODE # 25 ...Homer Rice, retired, Georgia Tech ADToday you all are in for a treat. We get to sit down with Dr. Homer Rice. The former athletic director at North Carolina and Ga. Tech, who at 93 still teaches classes, is a leader who many consider the godfather of athletic administration and whose book Leadership Fitness should be on the bookshelf of every leader. A small town kid from Kentucky, Dr. Rice served our country in WWII, played baseball with legends like Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson, coached football at all levels, high school, college , and the NFL…an...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 24: Jessie Rosa - Senior Director of Athletics - Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, ALEpisode # 23 … Jessie RosaToday’s guest is Jessie Rosa. Jessie serves as the Senior Director of Athletics at Auburn University at Montgomery in Alabama or AUM. Jessie has a passion for athletics that started at a very early age and it is this passion that has led her from being a collegiate athlete to the leader of the Warhawk athletic program today. Jessie is driven to serve her coaches and staff to ensure they are in a position to succeed and to provide her student-athletes the ultimate Warhawk experience like only she can. Josh and I know AUM...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 23: John Sgromolo, CAA - Coordinator of Athletics and Development - Clay County District Schools - Orange Park, FLEPISODE # 23 ...John SgromoloToday’s guest is John Sgromolo. John is both the head baseball coach and athletic director at Ridgeview High School, just outside of Jacksonville Florida. It will not take you long to feel John’s passion for both student-athletes and leadership in general. A lifelong learner, podcaster, and a believer that there is nothing that can replace a positive high school experience. I hope you enjoy our conversation with Mr. John Sgromolo. 0:20- Update Welcome 1:08- Brand from the District Level Athletic Director 2:22- Biggest Change going from Local School to Dist...
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Hangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Hangin' with the AD Podcast Year in Review - Season 1- Josh Mathews, CMAA & Don Baker, CAA -2020: Season 1-Year in Review Welcome to another Special Edition of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast. Today Josh and I are going to look back at season one of the podcast and talk about some of the highlights and things that we have both learned as we stepped into the unknown a bit and began to record our conversations with leaders all over the country and then polish them up and send them out to the world in the form of this podcast so let’s dive right in. 0:42...
2020-12-3139 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 22: Matt McDonald, CAA – Activities/Athletic Director - Lanier High School – Sugar Hill, GAEpisode # 22 … Matt McDonald Today’s guest is Matt McDonald who serves as the athletic director at Lanier High School in Georgia. Matt feels he has truly been called to work with student-athletes and has a heart for the coaches he serves daily. An example to others of an active leader, Matt is intentional in focusing on the details of being an athletic director and how he can best create an environment where both his athletes and staff can thrive. Let’s jump in and get to know Matt McDonald. 0:58 - Introduction 3:45 - Sound Advice from an E...
2020-12-2449 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Brittny Jones, Dr. Kaleb Stoppel - CMAA, and Lanness Robinson - CMAA – NIAAA National Conference Review Panel
2020-12-1738 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 21: Dr. Kechia Rowles – Director of Athletics – Rockdale County Schools, GAEPISODE # 21 ...Dr. Kechia Rowles, Director of Athletics, Rockdale Co (GA) SchoolsToday’s guest is dr. Kechia Rowels. Dr. Rowels serves as the Director of Athletics for the Rockdale County School System in GA. A life-long learner from a coaching family Kechia is an advocate for student-athlete safety who has worn two hats as both an AD and an athletic trainer. Dr. Rowels has a passion for professional development at both the state and national levels and truly believes in the importance of sharing information and growing the profession together. Let settle in and get to know Dr...
2020-12-1048 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Brian K. Dodd – Author, Podcast Host, Leadership Expert – Atlanta GA: The Top 12 Sports Books On Building Winning CulturesToday we sit down with Brian Dodd. Brian’s blog “Brian Dodd On Leadership” is a go to resource for those both in and out of leadership positions seeing over 70,000 readers per month as well as being an author and the co-host of the Pursuit of Service Podcast. To learn more about Brian Dodd and to get the following Book List, visit his blog website www.briandoddonleadership.com or connect with him on Twitter @BrianKDoddToday, Brian Dodd shares his Top 12 Sports Books on Building...
2020-11-2744 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 20: Kirk Barton - Athletics & Activities Director - Norcross High School – Norcross, GAEpisode # 20…Kirk Barton Today’s guest is Kirk Barton, Director of student activities at Norcross High School in Norcross, Ga. Under Kirk’s leadership the Blue Devils have recorded 10 state championships and consistently sent student-athletes to both the collegiate and professional levels. A leader with a true heart for kids and a collaborative spirit amongst his peers Kirk delivers so much practical information in our conversation today that I know you will be able to implement in your program immediately. Let’s jump in and get to know Mr. Kirk Barton. 0:57- Introduction 6:15- C...
2020-11-2641 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Nikki Norris – Director of Athletics and Activities – East Lansing High School – East Lansing, MI
2020-11-2020 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Dan Schuster – NFHS Director of Educational Services – Indianapolis, INSPECIAL EPISODE … Dan Schuster, Director of the NFHS Learning Center, Indianapolis, IN 0:17-Introduction 1:00- What NFHS looks for in adding courses 2:12- NFHS Parent Credentialing resource 7:26- Meeting the Parents where they are 9:26- Molding Parents as an Extension of the School & Community 11:47- Are you a 10/10 Parent? Interactive Evaluation through this Course 14:13- Using ‘The Parent Seat’ to deliver expectations for Parent Fans 17:14- Video Resources for the ADs & Schools 19:28-How do you recommend using this new Parent Professional Development Tool?
2020-11-1928 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 19: Charlie Cobb – Director of Athletics – Georgia State University - Atlanta, GAEPISODE # 19 ...Charlie Cobb, Director of Athletics, Georgia State UniversityToday’s guest is Charlie Cobb. Charlie serves as the Director of Athletics at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Cobb was hired in August of 2014 to build a winning program “the right way” per President Mark Becker. Since his hire, multiple new facilities have opened, while student-athletes maintained above a 3.0 Grade Point Average for the 12th-straight year, including a record 3.40 GPA in spring 2020. Georgia State has also received the Sun Belt's Institutional Graduation Award twice under his tenure. Among Cobb’s biggest projects has been participa...
2020-11-1259 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 18: Doug Killgore “The Bow Tie AD” – Retired Athletic Director – NIAAA Instructor - North Little Rock, AREPISODE # 18 ...Doug Killgore, Retired Athletic & School Demonstrator, Arkansas Today you all are in for a true treat. Our guest on this episode of Hangin’ with the AD is Mr. Doug Killgore, also known as the Bow Tie AD. Mr. Killgore is a state and nationally recognized athletic administrator who brings decades of experience to the table and provides some great information that you will immediately be able to implement into your athletic department. Let’s jump in and get to know the Bow Tie AD…Mr. Doug Killgore. 0:58- Introduction 3:47- The Bow Tie AD
2020-10-2945 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 17: Scott Stricklin – Director of Athletics – University of FloridaEpisode # 17 … Scott Stricklin, Director of Athletics, University of FloridaToday’s guest is Mr. Scott Stricklin. Scott serves as the Director of Athletics at the University of Florida in Gainesville Florida. Scott is a strong leader with tremendous experience who shares the University of Florida’s most treasured values, from the success and well-being of their student athletes to excellence across the expanse of both men’s and women’s sports. A forward-thinking national and regional leader in the field of athletics administration, Stricklin serves as chair of the SEC's Working Group on Fan Experience and has served as t...
2020-10-151h 01Hangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Lanness Robinson - 2020 NIAAA President – Director of Athletics - Hillsborough Co. Public Schools- Tampa ,FLSPECIAL EPISODE … Lanness Robinson, Director of Athletics Hillsborough County Public Schools & NIAAA President0:19-Introduction0:35- Inspecting a Year of Unknowns2:59- What do you want the NIAAA to be known for?5:32- Implementing Personal Decision-making Style with Large Organizations10:03- Deciding to go Virtual with the 2020 National AD Conference12:48- Satisfaction in Making Hard Decisions14:19- The 2020 National AD Conference in Tampa-what virtual looks like!20:16- Importance of ADs to be involved with the NIAAA and State Associations Abo...
2020-10-0824 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 16: Amanda Waters – Director of Athletics – Mater Dei High School, CAEPISODE # 16 ...Amanda Waters, AD-Mater Dei (CA) High School0:08- Welcome to the Double Episode with Amanda1:27- Vision for taking over a Highly Successful Athletic Department4:38- Immediate changes upon changing positions6:50- Leading in a Headlining, Nationally Recognized Athletic Department9:15- Excitement surrounding Return to Play & Return to School13:24- How to Connect with Amanda WatersToday’s guest is Amanda Waters, Amanda serves as the athletic director at Carlsbad High School in California. The 2018 Norm McKenzie Award winner for best Athletic Director with un...
2020-10-0157 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 15: Ira Childress – Director of Athletics – Gulliver Prep High School, FLEpisode # 15 … Ira Childress, Athletics Director, Gulliver Prep School, Miami, FLToday’s guest is Ira Childress. Ira serves as the Athletic Director at Gulliver Prep High School just outside of Miami Florida. A true believer in the power of building positive relationships, Ira is a two-time nominee for national athletic director of the year as nominated by Varsity Brands, as well as a published author who has a passion for maximizing the student athlete experience. Ira also uses his experiences working for the NCAA to better serve his student-athletes each and every day. Let’s settle in and ge...
2020-09-171h 00Hangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Jeremy Adams - Athletic Director - Cherokee High School - Canton, GA
2020-09-0418 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 14: Jayme Pendergast – Director of Athletics – Life University, GAEpisode # 14 … Jayme PendergastToday’s guest is Jayme Pendergast. Jayme serves as the Director of Athletics for Life University located in Marietta, Ga. She is a small-town girl who has done and who continues to do big things. A lover of learning and one who fosters a growth mindset in those around her Jayme has been a pivotal part in the tremendous growth that Life Athletics has experienced in recent years growing to serve over 500 student-athletes while seeing multiple programs rise to new heights of success. Let’s jump in and get to know Mrs. Jayme Pendergast. 1...
2020-09-0351 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Rich Barton - Athletic Director - Richfield High School - Richfield, UT
2020-08-2432 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 13: Leah Thomas - Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development. – Georgia TechEPISODE # 13 …. Leah Thomas Today’s guest is Leah Thomas. Leah serves as an assistant athletic director of student-athlete development within the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, responsible for overseeing the wellness and development of more than 400 Georgia Tech student-athletes. She was a founding member of the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA), an organization that supports registered dietitians working in performance settings and is featured in the College Football Hall of Fame as one of the leading and longest-serving sports dietitians working in college football. A finalist for the Allied Health Professional award in 2019 as well as a com...
2020-08-2043 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 12: Scott Kelly – Director of Athletics – Lassiter High School, GAEpisode # 12 …Scott Kelly, Athletic Director, Lassiter HS (GA)Today’s guest is a fellow Cobb County AD Scott Kelly of Lassiter High School in Ga. Scott has a unique perspective on leadership and undoubtedly you will feed off his passion for the Lassiter community, school, and athletic programs. Grab something to write with and on because I know you will surely find something today that you can immediately implement into your program. Let’s jump in and get to know Mr. Scott Kelly0:52- Introduction 2:56- Living Through 30 Years at Lassiter HS 3:41- First Me...
2020-08-0631 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Dave Gordon - brand, marketing and communications expert - Author of "TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance and Lasting Success."SPECIAL EPISODE … Dave Gordon, speaker/author, TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance & Lasting Success0:40- Preview to the Book, Inspiration to Write TIP 4:25- The Importance Foreword written by Jon Gordon 7:49- Looking in the Mirror to Help You Lead 11:00- Most Important Asset: Reputation 16:50- Understanding Your Skill Set 20:10- ‘Never Not a Representative’ of Your Brand 22:20- ‘My Pleasure’ vs ‘No Problem’ 28:24- The Story of the Spilled Bottle of Wine 31:23- Return on Actions 34:09- ‘True Differentiator…is Service’ 40:16- Advice to Coaches/ADs to ensure Team Per...
2020-08-0158 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 11: First year AD Panel - Amanda Pittman - S. Cobb HS, Brittny Jones - Pebblebrook HS, Ryan Dyer - N. Paulding HS - GAEPISODE #11 … First Year ADs: Brittny Jones, Pebblebrook (GA) HS; Amanda Pittman, South Cobb (GA) HS; Ryan Dyer, North Paulding (GA) HSBeginner, Apprentice, Learner. All of these are words used to describe “the Rookie.” Today we have a special treat for you as we sit down with three first year AD’s and get their thoughts on the ups, downs, and unexpected turns that make up the first-year athletic administrator experience. Amanda Pittman of South Cobb High School, Brittny Jones of Pebblebrook High School, and Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School, all in GA have just conclude...
2020-07-231h 11Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 10: Carter Wilson – Retired Director of Athletics – Decatur City Schools, GAEPISODE #10 … Carter Wilson, retired Decatur HS ADToday’s guest is Carter Wilson. Mr. Wilson’s career spanned 38 years and saw him make stops at both the high school and collegiate levels. Carter assisted in the development of a successful Division I basketball program at Georgia State University from 1985 until he was named Head Basketball Coach at Georgia State in March of 1993 where he led the Panthers through June of 1997. Arguably Carter’s greatest work occurred while he served as Athletics Director and instructor for the City Schools of Decatur from 1999 until his retirement in 2017. A 2018 inductee of the G...
2020-07-091h 18Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 9: Kevin Petroski – Director of Athletics – Athens Academy, GAEPISODE #9 … Kevin Petroski, Athens AcademyToday’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...
2020-06-2557 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 8: Bill Curry - Coach - Communicator - Educator - Motivator – Author - LeaderEPISODE # 8 ...Coach Bill CurryToday’s guest is legendary player, coach, and leader Bill Curry. If you don’t have something to write with or on now stop the podcast and take care of that because this one is special! Josh and I had the honor of listening and learning from Coach Curry who was so very generous with his time. A member of the legendary Green Bay Packers coached by Vince Lombardi and the Baltimore Colts coached by Don Shula. Coach Curry then went on to be the Head Football Coach at Ga. Tech, Kentucky, Alabama and...
2020-06-1151 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Jason Romano - Host and producer of the Sports Spectrum Podcast - Former ESPN producer and author of "The Uniform of Leadership."
2020-06-0543 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 7: Dr. Curt Miller - Director of Athletics - Oconee County High School, GAEPISODE # 7 ...Dr. Curt MillerDr. Curt Miller accepted the position of Athletics Director and Assistant Principal at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, GA late in the spring of 2020.Today’s guest Dr. Curt Miller serves as the Director of Athletics for the Henry County School District in Georgia. Curt is a coach’s kid who has been surrounded by athletics his whole life and it is in these experiences that he has been led to his current position. Curt has a passion for professional development and growing through networking with others in the industry. From...
2020-05-2850 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: B.J. Pilling - Executive Vice President, Digital (GoFan) at Huddle, Inc.SPECIAL EPISODE … BJ Pilling, Executive Vice President of GoFan Ticketing0:40- History of GoFan & Huddle Tickets2:10- What does a relationship between a high school & GoFan look like?3:06- Trend of Universities moving to ‘Contact-less’ payments related to high school events4:21- Removing Cash from Events… ‘Cashless’ High School Events 1) Season Ticketing/Sports Passes 2) Presale during Game Week 3) At-Venue Ticketing Component—QR Code, GoFan Box Office, ‘Contact-less’ Cards/Mobile Payments6:43- The number of schools moving to cashless ticketing.7:40- What should the high school AD look for when considering going cashless?8:32- How...
2020-05-2515 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 6: Tommy Marshall - Director of Athletics - The Marist School, GAEPISODE #6 … Tommy MarshallToday’s guest is Tommy Marshall. Tommy serves as the Director of Athletics at the Marist School in Atlanta, Ga. A two-time President of the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association and a 2015 GADA Hall of Fame inductee, Marshall was also elected by the national membership to serve as an at-large member on the Board of Directors for the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). Coach Marshall has been in athletic administration for over 30 years and his impact on Marist can be found in the numerous sportsmanship awards and state titles that are display...
2020-05-1439 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Dr. Robin Hines - Executive Director - Georgia High School AssociationSPECIAL EPISODE … Dr. Robin Hines, GHSA Executive Director0:33- How ADs could be preparing to Return to Athletics2:28- A Measured Return to Athletics-What will it Look Like?5:38- Who the GHSA is consulting with for COVID19 information.9:10- Enrollment Requirements to be eligible to participate in GHSA Athletics10:17- GHSA Oversight During the Summer of 202012:01- Changes to the GHSA Pre-Participation Physical Exam Policy for the 2020 Summer15:30- The State of Athletic Leadership Moving into the next DecadeAb...
2020-05-1119 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 5: Jared Benko - Director of Athletics - Georgia Southern UniversityEpisode # 5 … Jared BenkoToday’s guest is Jared Benko. Jared serves as the Director of Athletics at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga. A forward thinker who has come back to his native state Jared shared some great insight with us about the power of relationships, being a critically thinking leader and harnessing all the resources around you to best market your product to the masses. Let’s jump in and get to know Mr. Jared Benko.0:54 - Introduction4:13 - Getting Settled in Statesboro6:38 - The Concept of Character through Attitude to your...
2020-04-3045 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Paul Hogan (Clemson) & Zach Reed (Ga. Tech) - Strength and Conditioning Specialist PanelSPECIAL EPISODE … Zach Reed, Georgia Tech & Paul Hogan, Clemson—Sports Performance during Covid 19Zach Reed….Georgia Tech, Player Development Coach. Zach works with the Yellow Jacket’s football and track & field programs. He is in his 9th year working in the strength and conditioning program at Georgia Tech. Zach has served as a high school coach at Kennesaw Mountain prior to coming to Tech. He holds multiple certifications in the strength and conditioning field as well as the fields of weightlifting and sports medicine. He works alongside the Georgia Tech nutrition department to development their athletes in the Georgia T...
2020-04-2335 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 4: Tonya Sebring - Director of Athletics - Cherokee County Schools, GAEPISODE # 4 ...Tonya Sebring The essence of competitiveness is liberated when we make people believe that what they think and do is important - and then get out of their way while they do it. This is a statement I believe today’s guest Tonya Sebring would agree with. Tonya serves as the Director of Athletics for the Cherokee County School District in Ga. She has been a trailblazer from a young age as a member of the first fastpitch softball team at Kennesaw State University followed by a successful transition from player to coach that culminated in a s...
2020-04-1625 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Amanda Waters, Athletic Director, Carlsbad High School, Carlsbad, CaliforniaSpecial Edition: Amanda Waters, Carlsbad High School Athletic Director; Carlsbad, California0:33 - AD Collaboration Idea...Where did it come from?4:35 - Special Guests on the AD Collaboration6:20 - Highlights from the AD Collaboration7:55 - Virtual Banquets, Signings Days, and Other Virtual Events11:06 - Where does this Virtual World take the Role of AD?13:25 - What are you trying to do during this "new normal?"15:14 - How to be a part of the AD CollaborationLinks to Connect for the AD Collaborationwww.nationalADresource.comAmanda Waters on...
2020-04-0618 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 3: John Cohen, Director of Athletics, Mississippi State UniversityEpisode # 3 … John CohenToday you are truly in for a treat. Our guest today is John Cohan the Director of Athletics at Miss. State University. A true forward thinker, under Cohen’s watch, 34 teams have advanced to postseason play, including a school-record 13 during the 2018-19 athletic year and the top four Director's Cup finishes in school history have occurred in the last four years with three being under Cohen’s watch. Since becoming athletic director, Cohen has been the driving force for numerous state-of-the-art facility projects on campus, including the new $68 million Dudy Noble Baseball Field...
2020-04-0250 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Stephanie Blackwell, Director of Athletic Programs, Bixby High School, OklahomaSPECIAL EPISODE … Stephanie Blackwell, Athletic Director, Bixby (OK) High School0:35 – Oklahoma State BOE Cancels School & Activities for the Remainder of 2019-20 school year2:35 – Grading & Eligibility in terms of Digital Learning4:31 - What the Decision Means for Summer Activities in Oklahoma6:41 - Other Decisions Coming from the OSAAA7:18 - Addressing the Mental Health of Athletes during this Pandemic9:31 - How to Handle Special Events like Senior Nights, Awards Banquets, Signing Days, etc.11:47 - Extra Year of Eligibility for Sports?13:06- How to Encourage Coaches & Athlet...
2020-03-2617 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 2: Tony Wolfe - Director of Athletics - Buford High SchoolEpisode # 2 … Tony Wolfe Today’s guest is Tony Wolfe. Tony serves as the Director of Athletics at Buford High School in Buford, Ga. Tony brings a wealth of knowledge to his position following an extremely successful coaching career in football, baseball, and in his current role as the Wolves softball coach. A Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Famer, Coach Wolfe is a true servant leader who pours into his coaches and athletes and is the definition of a life-long learner, always looking for ways to get even better. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Tony Wo...
2020-03-1955 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Jasper Jewell, GADA President/ GHSA Board MemberSPECIAL EPISODE … Jasper Jewell2:14 - The Decision to Postpone the 2020 GADA Conference5:18 - Potential Dates for Rescheduling the 2020 GADA Conference7:07 - Possible Alternatives for the 2020 GADA Conference LTI classes9:03 - Thoughts on the GHSA Decisions for the Remainder of the 2020 school year11:35 - Thoughts on Spring Sports in Georgia based on the current state of the COVID-19 Coronavirus 13:03 - What have you learned through handling the Circumstances around this Pandemic You can follow Jasper Jewell on social media Twitter: @1APS_Athletics Find...
2020-03-1817 minHangin With The AD PodcastSpecial Edition: Scott Pederson - President & CEO of Positive AthleteSpecial Episode … Scott PedersonWelcome to a special edition of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast. In an attempt to bring some normalcy to a very abnormal time …today we sit down with the President and CEO of a great organization…Scott Pederson of Positive Athlete. Positive Athlete is a celebration of young Athletes who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their schools and communities in a significant way, or just have an infectious positive attitude that makes everyone around them a better person. Through public recognition, scholarships, and job opportunities Positive Athlete gives student-athletes a national...
2020-03-1736 minHangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 1: Jasper Jewell - Director of Athletics - Atlanta Public SchoolsEPISODE #1… Jasper Jewell The only thing constant in life is change and there’s nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. Our guest today, Jasper Jewell, has been a driver of positive change in his district for more than a decade. Jasper serves as the Director of Athletics for the Atlanta Public School System in Atlanta, Ga. After a distinguished career as a teacher and coach Jasper made the transition to administration and has never looked back. The current president of the Georgia Athletic Directors Association, he has a true calling for student-athletes and c...
2020-03-0535 minHangin With The AD PodcastGetting to know your host: Josh MathewsHost Don Baker (Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District, GA) interviews co-host Josh Mathews (Athletic Director at Pope High School, GA) in the second of two "Getting to know your host" episodes. Josh Mathews...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) since July 2012. He attended Shorter College, where he played baseball from 1997-2001 receiving a degree in middle grade education. In 2007, Josh received his master’s in educational leadership from Jacksonville State University. Started his career coaching in 2001 at Centennial High School (Roswell, GA) before moving to Lassiter High S...
2020-03-0320 minHangin With The AD PodcastGetting to know your host: Don BakerHost Josh Mathews (Pope HS Athletic Director, GA) interviews co-host Don Baker (Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District, GA) in the first of two "Getting to know your host" episodes. Don Baker.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. He attended Valdosta State University receiving a degree in Secondary Education in 2000. He earned a Master of Educational Leadership from Jacksonville State University in 2005 followed by a Specialist in Educational Leadership from The University of West Georgia in 2018. Don was an assistant coach at Valdosta High School in Valdosta, G...
2020-03-0219 minHangin With The AD PodcastHangin' with the AD Podcast TrailerSit down with Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director Josh Mathews and Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District (GA) Don Baker as they discuss the origin and purpose of the Hangin' with the AD Podcast as well as upcoming guests that will be featured.
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