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In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, we're joined by Meghan Levers, the Athletic Director at Overfelt High School in San Jose. Meghan shares her inspiring journey from her beginnings in the San Fernando Valley to her experience as a JV soccer coach, and ultimately, to her current role as AD. She discusses the evolution of her career, the challenges of managing sports programs with limited budgets, and the importance of multi-sport participation for student-athletes. Meghan also highlights the collaborative efforts with her co-AD, the impact of raising academic standards, and strategies for effective athletic administration. Whether you're an aspiring coach, an athletic director, or just passionate about high school sports, this episode is filled with valuable insights.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:23 Meghan's Journey: From Student to Coach
03:02 Transition to Athletic Director
05:51 Challenges and Responsibilities of an AD
14:25 Funding and Resource Management
18:01 Academic Standards and Athletic Success
19:36 Raising Expectations and Student Success
20:00 The East Side Promise and Multi-Sport Participation
20:52 Promoting Multi-Sport Participation
21:37 Coaching Strategies for Multi-Sport Athletes
23:44 Challenges and Successes in Multi-Sport Programs
26:53 District Collaboration and Challenges
29:57 Insights from Overseeing Multiple Programs
34:31 Effective Tools and Changing Perspectives
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In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, we're joined by Meghan Levers, the Athletic Director at Overfelt High School in San Jose. Meghan shares her inspiring journey from her beginnings in the San Fernando Valley to her experience as a JV soccer coach, and ultimately, to her current role as AD. She discusses the evolution of her career, the challenges of managing sports programs with limited budgets, and the importance of multi-sport participation for student-athletes. Meghan also highlights the collaborative efforts with her co-AD, the impact of raising academic standards, and strategies for effective athletic administration. Whether you're an aspiring coach, an athletic director, or just passionate about high school sports, this episode is filled with valuable insights.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:23 Meghan's Journey: From Student to Coach
03:02 Transition to Athletic Director
05:51 Challenges and Responsibilities of an AD
14:25 Funding and Resource Management
18:01 Academic Standards and Athletic Success
19:36 Raising Expectations and Student Success
20:00 The East Side Promise and Multi-Sport Participation
20:52 Promoting Multi-Sport Participation
21:37 Coaching Strategies for Multi-Sport Athletes
23:44 Challenges and Successes in Multi-Sport Programs
26:53 District Collaboration and Challenges
29:57 Insights from Overseeing Multiple Programs
34:31 Effective Tools and Changing Perspectives

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