ADInsider Podcast

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we talked with the Clark County School District athletic department staff to get insight on how to prepare for the 2nd semester.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Title IX and facility walk-through checklist, what we learned from 37 turf installations, keys to avoiding burnout, and eligibility tracking tips and tricks.

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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, Florida.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Being a coachable administrator, building a process to become a great AD, NIAAA presidency lessons, 2023 Orlando NADC tips and preview, and the best books for ADs to read over winter break.

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In this special AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we traveled to Greenville, South Carolina to spotlight former NIAAA President, 2022 NFHS Citation Award Winner, and District Athletic Director of Greenville County Schools, Darryl Nance, CMAA. This unique spotlight will take you into his office, schools, and home to share lessons on creating seasons of significance for every student in the athletic department.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Games+ concept, district-wide academic challenge, how to implement Strength Finder into your day-to-day, hiring pitfalls ADs fall into and how to avoid, lessons learned from building projects worth $40 million, how I failed at home and how I fixed it, what a parent practice can do for your teams and leaving a legacy of love.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down with Jeff Kline, CMAA, Athletic Director and Facilities Director for Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools in Michigan.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Creating out-of-the-box experiences, why servant mentality wins, time management lessons from the Marines, recruiting top talent to your school, how to give ownership in the public school space, and an opinion on high school athletics in the next 5 years.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down with Dr. Troy Urdahl, CMAA, Director of Athletics, Activities, Facilities, and Transportation at St. Anthony Village High School in Minnesota.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dena Anderson, Athletic Director at Horizon High School in Arizona.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Keys to managing the AD/teacher/parent role, overcoming positional barriers, the recipe for creating a special athletic department, how to have difficult conversations, and can I "AI" that?

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1. What are the biggest trends or changes in the AD industry going into the fall of 2023?
2. How do you manage the potential negative impact parents can have on your programs?
3. Are there any new strategies or initiatives being introduced this year to enhance the athletic experience for your students?
4. What are some of the most valuable lessons you've learned about leadership and management?
5. In what unique ways does your school engage with the local community through its athletic events and programs?
6. How are you using technology to improve the experience for athletes? 
7. What has been the biggest help in organizing your day as an athletic director?
8. What is the biggest mistake a young athletic director can make?
9. How do you envision high school sports evolving over the next decade?
10. What is the biggest time suck you've eliminated from your day?
11. What book made the biggest impact on your career?
12. What additional advice would you give to other ADs?

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Laura Keahey, Assistant Athletic Director at McKinney ISD (TX)...aka the Google QUEEN. Laura shares some Google Workspace tips and tools to create more efficient athletic departments.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Google Drive organization to streamline information, resources and checklists for coaches' compliance, utilizing Google Sheets to stay on budget, managing media badges with Google Forms, and handling venue requests with Google Forms.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we have compiled 10 takeaways from our time in Round Rock, Texas at the 2023 THSADA State Conference. This video includes interviews, lecture session highlights, and a tour of the tradeshow to give you an inside look at one of the BIGGEST state Athletic Director conferences in the country.

Topics Discussed: teaching kids to hold others accountable, Google Sheets tool for keeping coaches under budget, save time with these prescreening interview strategies, connecting with coaches quickly and consistently, checklist to eliminate avoidable coaching mistakes, ways to avoid athlete interview mistakes, mentoring the NOT READY aspiring AD, making staff meetings more productive and efficient, how custodian appreciation can impact your entire community, and a tradeshow tour: new tech and industry trends for 2023.

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