Beyond The Bench

By Todd Gordon

A podcast generated by three Iowa athletic directors for athletic directors. Each week we will talk about current program issues we are all dealing with as AD's, some hot topics and we will have some ... more

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The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

Beyond The Bench episodes:

August 15, 2023 BTB - Final Episode
Beyond the Bench celebrates the journey we have been on for the last five years with this podcast. This episode marks the end of this journey and the beginning of another.
Aaron, Scott, and Todd would like to thank all of you who listened, joined us on the show, and reached out with encouragement. You were with us on this journey and we truly appreciate you all.
Thank You for listening. We hope you will listen one final time.
Be Blessed!
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44min
November 01, 2022 BTB - Season 5 - Episode 5 - Intentional Leadership Development (Outward)
Aaron and Todd continue our discussion on intentional leadership development by focusing on how we do that outwardly with those that we are leading.
To listen to more about Todd's 1 x 1 Coaching Mentoring Program go to Season 2 - Episode 17 and go to the 39:40 mark. To listen to a more detailed discussion about Scott and Aaron's leadership programs go to Season 1 - Episode 13.
Contact us: Todd - [email protected] Scott - [email protected] Aaron - [email protected]
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42min
October 18, 2022 BTB - Season 5 - Episode 4 - Intentional Personal Leadership Development
In this episode Aaron leads our discussion wrapped around how to be intentional about personal leadership development.
Contact us: Todd - [email protected] Scott - [email protected] Aaron - [email protected]
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40min
October 04, 2022 BTB - Season 5 - Episode 3 - Part 2 - 10 Things Learned as Athletic Administrators
This is Part 2 of a two part series as we talk about the article we published this past summer entitled "10 Things We've Learned in Many Years as an Athletic Administrator.
6. Start
7. Adjust/Adapt/Overcome
8. People Over Product
9. If not Me then Who?
10. We Are All Made For Moments!
If you have suggestions or topics you would like to hear discussed DM us at @btbads or email any of us with your ideas.
Contact us:
Todd - [email protected]
Scott - [email protected]
Aaron - [email protected]
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26min
September 20, 2022 BTB - Season 5 - Episode 2 - Part 1 - 10 Things Learned as Athletic Administrators
This is the first of a two part series as we talk about the article we published this past summer entitled "10 Things We've Learned in Many Years as an Athletic Administrator.
1. Surround yourself with like-minded successful athletic leaders.
2. Tell your story or someone else will.
3. Continue to develop your skills.
4. Always remember your "Why?"
5. Whenever you have a choice, choose patience.
If you have suggestions or topics you would like to hear discussed DM us at @btbads or email any of us with your ideas.
Contact us:
Todd - [email protected]
Scott - [email protected]
Aaron - [email protected]
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33min
August 30, 2022 BTB - Season 5 - Episode 1 - Moments
Beyond the Bench is back for Season 5.
Aaron, Scott and Todd will start to have more discussions this season around leadership topics and then apply them to the world of education based athletics for administrators and coaches. If you have suggestions or topics you would like to hear discussed DM us at @btbads or email any of us with your ideas.
In this episode: The Power of Moments
1) Plan them
2) Enlist others
3) Give them to others
4) Celebrate them
Thank You for listening and supporting Beyond the Bench.
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36min
July 25, 2022 BTB - Season 4 - Episode 22 - Sponsored by Hometown Ticketing, Varsity Bound HQ, Gipper, Superfan, Inc. and Jamy Bechler - NHSACA Special Edition with Rob Miller (Proactive Coaching) Part 2
Season 4 - Episode 22 is a BTB NHSACA Special Edition as we visit again with Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as AD's and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa. Thank You also to Superfan, Inc. (@superfaninc) along with Jamy Bechler (@coachbechler) and theleadershipplaybook.com for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.
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31min
June 28, 2022 BTB - Season 4 - Episode 22 - Live from the Oklahoma AD Convention in Oklahoma City.
Enjoy this episode recorded live at the Oklahoma Athletic Directors Convention in Oklahoma City. Thank you to the OIAAA for having us at your convention. Thank You to Stephanie Blackwell (Union), John Hampton (Bishop McGuiness), Jason Parker (Muskogee) and Kate Creekmore (Bixby) for joining us and sharing insights and wisdom.

BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD's and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa. Thank You also to Superfan, Inc. (@superfaninc) along with Jamy Bechler (@coachbechler) and theleadershipplaybook.com for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.
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42min
June 21, 2022 BTB - Season 4 - Episode 21 - On The Road To The Oklahoma Athletic Directors Convention
Season 4 Episode 21 was recorded in the car as we headed to the Oklahoma Athletic Directors Convention in Oklahoma City. We explore several topics as make our way through Kansas. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD's and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa. Thank You also to Superfan, Inc. (@superfaninc) along with Jamy Bechler (@coachbechler) and theleadershipplaybook.com for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.
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52min
June 08, 2022 BTB - Season 4 - Episode 20 - Sponsored by Hometown Ticketing, Varsity Bound HQ, Gipper, Superfan, Inc. and Jamy Bechler - NEACA - Coach Tyler Brandt
Season 4 - Episode 20 is another BTB Special Edition with NEACA (@adminneaca) - Coach Tyler Brandt, Author of the book "The Missing Link Protocol -The Secret To The Coach-Parent Partnership.
BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD's and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa. Thank You also to Superfan, Inc. (@superfaninc) along with Jamy Bechler (@coachbechler) and theleadershipplaybook.com for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.
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FAQs about Beyond The Bench:

How many episodes does Beyond The Bench have?

The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.