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Welcome to this episode of the Hangin’ with the AD podcast. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick Irving, Director of Athletics for Pittsford Schools in the Rochester, New York area. Patrick is the first New York athletic director we’ve had on the show, and he brings an incredible perspective from his journey through four AD stops since 2011 to now leading a department of over 115 teams across two high schools.
In this episode, Patrick shares how Pittsford’s unique setup blends both school-specific and combined teams—including football—and the dynamics that come with managing such a large program. We also dive into his philosophy of building a culture where every student can belong, be challenged, and feel supported. Patrick opens up about his service on the NIAAA Publications Committee, the power of writing as a leadership tool, and even what advice he’d give his younger self just starting out as an AD.
We’ll talk about leading with presence, the importance of mission and core values, and how they show up daily in Pittsford Athletics. Whether you’re a veteran administrator or just getting started, you’ll find plenty of insight and inspiration in this conversation. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Patrick Irving.
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Welcome to this episode of the Hangin’ with the AD podcast. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick Irving, Director of Athletics for Pittsford Schools in the Rochester, New York area. Patrick is the first New York athletic director we’ve had on the show, and he brings an incredible perspective from his journey through four AD stops since 2011 to now leading a department of over 115 teams across two high schools.
In this episode, Patrick shares how Pittsford’s unique setup blends both school-specific and combined teams—including football—and the dynamics that come with managing such a large program. We also dive into his philosophy of building a culture where every student can belong, be challenged, and feel supported. Patrick opens up about his service on the NIAAA Publications Committee, the power of writing as a leadership tool, and even what advice he’d give his younger self just starting out as an AD.
We’ll talk about leading with presence, the importance of mission and core values, and how they show up daily in Pittsford Athletics. Whether you’re a veteran administrator or just getting started, you’ll find plenty of insight and inspiration in this conversation. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Patrick Irving.

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