ADInsider Podcast

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Todd Vesely, Executive Director of Athletics at Fort Worth ISD.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: how to keep the train on the tracks, prioritizing your thinking NOT just your tasks, managing relationships with upper management, and what NOT to do in negotiations.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we met Mike Krueger in his office to discuss his journey from a counselor to Commissioner of the Colorado High School Activities Association.

Topics discussed in this episode: time management tips, the skill of politics for administrators, coach development and evaluations, girls flag football, and leading with influence.

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In this episode, we've compiled some of the best moments and ideas from the AD Insider On-Campus Series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, our docuseries highlighting three different athletic departments from around the country and the people who make high school sports possible.

Some of the Best Ideas We Highlight in this Episode Include: starting games with a student-section stampede, turning a rivalry into a charity food drive, developing a student-led news network and social media team, overcoming the challenges of a landlocked campus, holding a grammy award-winner's concert on campus, selling experiences to maximize impact, developing vertical alignment from youth-to-varsity, why it's smart to go all in on eSports, and how the HomeTown Ticketing app helps when disaster strikes.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Don Baker, CMAA, CIC, Director of Athletics for Cobb County Public Schools in Georgia, to discuss his department's checklists for closing out a school year.

In this episode, we discuss different checklist items including budgetary tasks,  gender equity requirements, personnel priorities, and facility management.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by Honest Game, we sat down with Scott Clamme, Athletic Director of Blackford Junior-Senior High School in Indiana, to discuss Google Forms and how they can help you save time.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down with Dr. Colleen Hacker to discuss two topics from her new book, Achieving Excellence: Peak Performance in Sport and Life.

Topics discussed: How to overcome stressful situations and build mental toughness.

Dr. Colleen Hacker is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport, and Performance Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University and has served as a member of the Team USA coaching staff for six Olympic Games as a Mental Skills Coach and Performance Psychology Specialist.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down (in her office!) to interview former NIAAA President and current Athletic Director at Glastonbury High School in Glastonbury, Connecticut, Trish Witkin, CMAA.

Topics discussed: Unique in-office systems, managing the Winter/Spring transition, hacks that changed the way I operate,  teaching people how to work with you, mistakes I made early on in my career, mentor lessons that stuck, managing parent issues now vs. in my first year, retaining coaches for 30+ years, and filling your cup with involvement.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dr. Chad Asplund, Executive Director of the U.S. Council for Athletes' Health, to discuss how the USCAH can be a resource for schools across the country.

Topics Discussed: assessing your in-game emergency action plans, practicing your plans and executing when it counts, and mental wellness and the support that every athlete needs.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down to interview NFHS Citation Award Winner Michael Hughes from Lakewood High School (CO).


Topics Discussed: creating systems for the chaos, Michael's quarterly calendar, structuring consistent coach development, the speed of trust, what would you do with a $50,000 budget increase, Lakewood Superfan Seven, setting the standard for 22 different sports, have you ever thought about quitting, and making gratitude part of your every day.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we have compiled clips from the past year to provide athletic directors with beneficial information on a number of topics.

Topics Discussed: 2023 tech trends, NIAAA certification experience, and favorite fundraising ideas. 

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