Beyond The Bench

Enjoy this week's BONUS episode with Nate Larsen from Logan View, NE High School in Hooper, Nebraska (@loganviewad). Todd talks with Nate and goes through our four questions with Nate.  

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) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at www.superfaninc.com.  Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

In Episode 4 the three headed BTB team talks about a few things to focus on as we begin the new school year.  We provide a challenge and look forward to working with AD's on their "One Big Thing" (OBT).  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) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at www.superfaninc.com.  Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

Enjoy this BONUS episode with D'Anne Kroemer, the AD from Pleasant Valley High School (@pvspartanpride).  Aaron conducts this interview and goes through our four questions with D'anne.  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) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at www.superfaninc.com.  Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

In this episode Scott and Aaron talk with Jeff Bissen (@jeff_bissen) from Glenwood (IA) High School (@glenwoodrams).  Jeff was a finalist for the 2021 NHSACA Athletic Director of the Year Award.  He shares some thoughts about that experience as well as some of the fine work he does at Glenwood High School.  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) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at www.superfaninc.com.  Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

Enjoy this BONUS episode with Bill Fitzgerald (@billyfitz54), the Executive Director of the NSIAAA as Scott talks through our four questions.  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) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at www.superfaninc.com.  Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

In this episode Scott and Todd talk with the legendary Dr. David Hoch.  Dr. Hoch has written numerous articles for the High School Today and Interscholastic Athletic Administrator magazines.  He has also just released his latest book "Coaching With The Educational Based Athletics Concept" which is available on Amazon.  Scott and I had an informative and fun conversation with Dr. Hoch.  

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) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at www.superfaninc.com.  Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

Enjoy this special episode with Tim Pizzetti (@ghstigers_ad), the AD at Gilbert High School as we talk through four questions.  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) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at www.superfaninc.com.  Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

We start a new season of Beyond The Bench spending time with a new Athletic Director.  Matthew Welsh (@MatthewWelshAD) from @MadisonPlains in Ohio. Matthew has a great story and is going to be a fantastic administrator.  Be ready to be inspired.  

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) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at www.superfaninc.com. 

Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

We wrap up an abbreviated Season 3 talking with Scott about his transition from being a full-time AD to his new career path.  We reminisce and Scott shares some of his wisdom in this special episode.  This will be the final episode of Season 3 as we take a break for the rest of June and then pick up Season 4 in July. 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.

In this episode we talk about getting better through the summer and offer some resources and thoughts on using some time with school out to improve yourself and your program. 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.

Resources: 

Podcasts:  

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast 

Focus 3 Podcast - Tim Kight/Urban Meyer

Championship Mindset - Dr. Amber Selking 

Educational AD Podcast with Jake von Sherrer

Globetrottin' AD's

The Off Duty AD's

Books: 

SWIM by Walter Bond 

The Bus Trip by Jamy Bechler 

In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Betterson 

The Future Leader by Jacob Morgan 

Leading With A Limp by Dan B. Allender 

Leadership Pain by Samual R. Chand

I Love It Here by Clint Pulver 

Good to Great by Jim Collins 

Teammates by Alan Williams 

The Power of Moments by Chip Heath & Dan Heath 

Online Courses 

NFHS Learn 

3D Coaching 

NIAAA LTI Courses