EPISODE # 4 ...Tonya Sebring 

The essence of competitiveness is liberated when we make people believe that what they think and do is important - and then get out of their way while they do it. This is a statement I believe today’s guest Tonya Sebring would agree with. Tonya serves as the Director of Athletics for the Cherokee County School District in Ga. She has been a trailblazer from a young age as a member of the first fastpitch softball team at Kennesaw State University followed by a successful transition from player to coach that culminated in a state championship. She also was inspired to begin a small celebration of female athletes that just recently was attended by over 700 female athletes in her district and it is her vision for this celebration to eventually spread throughout the state and beyond. Let’s settle in and get to know Tonya Sebring.  

1:12- Introduction
3:22- What should Success look like to the Athletic Administrator?
5:13- Challenges Facing the AD Moving to Lead at a Local Rival School
6:46- National Girls and Women in Sports Day Celebration
9:33- College Recruiting Perspective from the First Fastpitch Recruit in Kennesaw State History
-How Social Media Fits In
12:47- The Appreciation of Being the First Fastpitch Coach at Woodstock
14:05- What Makes Up a Special Team?
-Blind Faith 
15:57- Assisting the Local School ADs from the Top Down 
19:06- Leading with a Competitive Spirit 
21:31- 2-Minute Drill 

You can follow Tonya Sebring on twitter @CCSDSports
Find more about Mrs. Sebring and Cherokee County Athletics at: Cherokee Athletics 

About Hangin With The AD Podcast…. 

Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics.  These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.           

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Don Baker.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram)

Josh Mathews...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb). @mathews14 (twitter) @jwmathews14 (instagram)