ADInsider Podcast

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.

Support the show

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.

Support the show

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.

Support the show

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.

Support the show

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 Jeff Janssen, owner of the Janssen Sports Leadership Center.

In this episode, we cover the following topics:

• What Every Team Is Dealing With Right Now
• The 8 Types of Culture and Identifying Yours
• Systematic Development of Coaches and Teams

Support the show

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 Richard Bechard, CMAA, District Athletic Director for Lee's Summit R-7 School District just outside of Kansas City, Missouri.

In this episode, we cover the following topics:

• Goal-Driven vs. Purpose-Driven Schools
• Strategic Planning Process
• Empowering the Most Powerful People in Society

Support the show

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 Tony Irons, Head Basketball Coach, Administrator, and PE Teacher at Vashon High School (MO). Tony has helped the Vashon basketball program win 5 of the last 9 State Championships and become a Nike Elite Program.  This conversation shares his unique perspective on how Athletic Directors can work with their Basketball Coaches to build people, programs, AND performance without falling into the distractions of: 

• Name, Image, and Likeness
• Resource and Budgeting Complaints
• The Shiny New Things
• Confrontational AAU Relationships

The Key Topics Covered in this Interview Are: 

• Budget Priorities of Elite Basketball Programs
• Scheduling Philosophy That Builds Teams
• Making Fundraising a Culture Builder for the Entire Athletic Department
• Tackling the Monumental Task of Renovating a Gym
• Facilitating the Conversation with Local AAU Programs
• Shifting the Game From Business Back to Basketball

For more AD Insider content, follow us on your favorite Podcast platforms:

iTunes

Spotify

Google Play

Support the show

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider Thursday 30 show, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Todd Palmer,  Activities Director for Sturgis Brown HS (SD).

The topics covered include:

• How to Support Coaches
• Building School Spirit
• Handling Parent Pressure

Support the show

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin.

The topics covered include:

• How to Know When Minutiae Is Affecting Impact
• Why Transparency Matters
• The Future of Leadership

Materials Mentioned in this Episode:

• Social Media Superhero Companion Guide
• Hacking Leadership Website
• One Minute Walk To Work Examples
• Cricket Bike Checks

Support the show

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show, presented by Hudl, where we sat down with Brian Seymour, Associate Executive Director of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).

The topics covered include:

• California NIL Legislation Explained
• Mistakes Athletes Have Made
• The AD & Coaches' Role in the NIL Era

Support the show