Today we once again head west and sit down with Brandon Larson who serves as the Athletic Director for Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Brandon’s people first approach has created a winning culture and his ability to put people in positions to be successful is second to none. Let’s settle in and get to know Brandon Larson. 

This week we continue with our "Single Topic Series" and take a look at officiating as we look to recruit a new generation of officials across the country. 

Brain Dodd is back to give us his annual list of the top sports books of the year. Visit his blog for more information.

https://briandoddonleadership.com/2023/11/12/the-top-10-sports-books-of-2023/

Today we head west and sit down with Jamie Boggs, Vice President of Athletics at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. 

Jamie’s people first, team-oriented approach to leadership is second to none and it won’t take long for you to see why she and Grand Canyon are finding success both on and off the field. 

Let’s settle in…and get to know Mrs. Jamie Boggs.

Wow! We can’t believe that we’ve made it to episode 100! We can’t believe that we have people that wanted to listen to us talk, and that we’ve found people who have said “yes” over and over again to spend time with us as we, and you, have learned so much from them.  

Today’s episode is no different and we couldn’t think of anyone better to learn from on such a milestone episode than Mr. Positivity himself, Jon Gordon. 

Jon talks leadership and his new book “The One Truth.” Let’s settle in and learn from one of the best in Mr. Jon Gordon. 

Today we head north and sit down with current NIAAA President and the Director of Athletics at Stafford High School in Stafford Springs Connecticut, CMAA Damian Frassinelli. Damian has a great story of leadership that began in the private sector and has now led him to being a pivotal part of not only the interscholastic athletic leadership of the state of Connecticut but the nation through his involvement with the NIAAA. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Damian Frassinelli. 

Today we stay closer to home and sit down with Gene Durden. Gene serves as the assistant athletic director and head girls basketball coach at Buford High School in Buford, GA. Coach Durden is one of the most successful basketball coaches in the country with over 900 career victories and multiple state titles, and it is his views on leadership that will guide our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Gene Durden.

Today we head back to the college ranks and sit down with Jamie Pollard who serves as the Director of Athletics at Iowa State University. Jamie is the longest-tenured Director of Athletics in Iowa State history and fourth-longest serving active Power Five Director of Athletics and it will not take long for you to realize why. His wealth of knowledge combined with a great perspective on leadership highlights our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Jamie Pollard.

Today we head to the NIAAA headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and sit down with Becky Moran, a CMAA, who serves as the Associate Executive Director of Marketing & Development for the NIAAA. A veteran AD with a ton of insight into becoming the best version of ourselves, you’ll be glad you took the time today to learn from this great leader in our profession. Let’s settle in and get to know Becky Moran.

Today we head to Mt. Sterling Kentucky and sit down with Austin Maples who serves as the athletic director and assistant principal at Montgomery County High School. We talk about the importance of being organized and how best to balance the dual role of AD and AP as we lead both our coaches and young people. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Austin Maples.