SPECIAL EPISODE … Stephanie Blackwell, Athletic Director, Bixby (OK) High School

0:35 – Oklahoma State BOE Cancels School & Activities for the Remainder of 2019-20 school year

2:35 – Grading & Eligibility in terms of Digital Learning

4:31 - What the Decision Means for Summer Activities in Oklahoma

6:41 - Other Decisions Coming from the OSAAA

7:18 - Addressing the Mental Health of Athletes during this Pandemic

9:31 - How to Handle Special Events like Senior Nights, Awards Banquets, Signing Days, etc.

11:47 - Extra Year of Eligibility for Sports?

13:06- How to Encourage Coaches & Athletes During Quarantine

 You can follow Stephanie Blackwell on social media Twitter: @SBlackwell34 @HomeofSpartans

Find more about Mrs. Stephanie Blackwell and Bixby High School Athletics at: www.bixbyspartanathletics.com

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)