In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, where we sat down with Eric Boles, Founder and President of The Game Changers, Inc., and former NFL Player.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: How to fix being busy, managing the micromanaging boss, and being intentional when everyone wants instant.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, where we sat down with Kate Leavell, VP of Leadership Development for The Jon Gordon Companies, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Former NCAA Coach.

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

• Old School vs. New School Accountability
• Preventing Fires and Being More Productive
• Turning Relationships from Transactional to Transformational

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Dr. Jason Parker, CMAA, Executive Director of Athletics for Muskogee Public Schools in Oklahoma.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: How to Avoid Being Derailed by the Details, Establishing a Mentality That Builds Momentum, and Why You Should Overcommunicate When You're Overwhelmed.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., for this special episode we have compiled highlights from our interviews and the hot topics shared during NIAAA workshops to provide you with the very best insight into what ADs are doing for their programs, what challenges they are struggling to solve, and lessons they have learned in the past year.

Topics Discussed:

• Negotiating for a Higher Salary
• Managing Difficult Conversations
• Dr. Lee Green on Name, Image, and Likeness
• What is Causing the Increase in Athlete Anxiety
• Communicating Your Vision for Your School

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, for this special episode we compiled some of the best answers from over 40 interviews we conducted in 2021. The answers we've featured do an incredible job of summarizing the challenges athletic administrators experienced, the solutions they created, and the world of high school sports today.

We want to thank everyone who took part in these interviews as well as anyone who took the time to watch the show live or on-demand.

We hope you enjoy this final Thursday 30 of 2021 and we'll see you in 2022!

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, where we sat down with Athletic Directors from all over the US to discuss the shortages of officials, coaches, bus drivers, and other roles that make school sports possible. We took a look at the issues in their local communities, the impact their efforts have made to stop these shortages, and what needs to change so that school sports won't stop altogether.

Guests on this episode include:

• Michael Duffy, CMAA - Supervisor of Athletics - Carroll County Public Schools (MD)
• Debbie Decker - Executive Director of Athletics - Katy ISD (TX)
• Roy Turner, CMAA - Athletic Director - Hoggard High School (NC)
• Tina Woolard, CMAA - Athletic Director - Grayslake North High School (IL)
• Kevin Bryant, CMAA - Athletic Director - Centennial High School (OR)

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by the NIAAA (National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association), where we sat down with staff, board, and committee members of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association to preview the 2021 National Athletic Directors Conference which will be held in Denver, Colorado from December 10-14, 2021.

In this episode, we cover the following topics:
Highest-Rated Workshops to Attend, Changes to the Exhibit Show, Advice on What to Do in Denver, Keys to Conference Networking, and Tips for the First-Timers.

Visit the 52nd National Athletic Directors Conference website here.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, where we sat down with Kelly Fish, CMAA, Athletic Director at Currey Ingram Academy in Tennessee.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: How Removing Fear Created 75% Participation, Why Esports Is Here to Stay, and What I Would Change About Education-Based Athletics.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, where we sat down with Dr. Dustin Smith, CMAA, Director of Athletic Operations and Student Activities for Greenwood Public Schools in Arkansas.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: How to Be In Two Places at Once, Pre-Game Communications That Solve All Problems, and Why Every AD Should Have ADHD.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Brian Knab, CMAA, Director of Athletics for Marvin Ridge High School in North Carolina. (Knab was previously the Director of Athletics at Ardrey Kell High School in North Carolina).

In this episode, we cover the following topics: scaling with inexperienced interns, the checklists every AD needs, and tech tips for the mobile AD.

Materials mentioned in this episode: AK Sports Management (Student Application Form), 2019-2020 Sports Management Class Expectations, Football Event Checklist (Home Game), Default Stadium Set-up Checklist, AK Athletic Facilities Walk-Through Checklists, and Monthly AD Checklists.

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