In this episode, Greg Vandermade and Scott Rosenberg discuss the responsibilities and challenges of athletic directors during the back-to-school season. They emphasize the importance of proactive planning, effective communication, and building relationships with coaches, teachers, and parents.

They also highlight the need for budget management and handling unexpected challenges like equipment delays and game management issues. For new athletic directors, they advise building relationships, staying positive, and asking for what they need.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:18 Responsibilities of Athletic Directors

06:44 Facility Scheduling and Management

10:53 Engaging with Coaches, Teachers, and Parents

16:25 Preseason Meetings and Communication

20:56 Budgeting and Fundraising

25:28 Approach to Budgeting for Equipment

31:41 Unexpected Challenges and Handling Them

36:18 Advice for New Athletic Directors

39:38 Advice for Experienced Athletic Directors

42:37 Conclusion