The TN AD Podcast

Jen Brooks is a well known name throughout the world of High School Athletic Administrators. As Founder and CEO of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports, Jen in a relentless champion for female leaders in sports and works tirelessly to support, encourage and impact the next generation of young women. The conversation covers the importance of mentorship, courage and confidence and the need for and importance for finding peace and joy in the midst of a demanding profession.

Whether you are looking to support your coaching staff, improve student-athlete wellness, or build a stronger culture in your athletic department, this episode is packed with data-driven information you can put to work today. You're going to love our conversation with Dr. Samantha Bates and Dr. Dawn Anderson-Butcher!

Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with Mark Reeves, Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), and Russ Plummer, Executive Director of the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA). Mark and Russ are leading voices in Tennessee high school athletics, serving as tireless champions for student-athletes, coaches, and school communities across the state. They bring an incredible wealth of insight regarding leadership, state-level administration, and the vital partnership between these governing bodies. They share our passion for transforming lives through education based athletics. This episode is a great start to season 2!

Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with Dr. Alex Diamond, Chair of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC), longtime consultant to TSSAA and the creator/director of the Tennessee Safe Stars Initiative. Dr. Diamond is known for his practical approach to providing support and best practices to ensure the health and safety of student athletes and is a staunch community advocate on key sports medicine issues affecting youth. He brings a wealth of knowledge to today's podcast all wrapped in humor and humility- you don't want to miss this episode!

Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with Jake von Scherrer, host of the Educational AD Podcast, veteran AD, author and speaker with over 40 years of experience across public and private schools as a teacher, head coach and AD. Jake holds his CMAA from the NIAAA, is a past president of the FIAAA and a frequent presenter at the state, regional and national levels. He has written several books in addition to his series The Athletic Director’s Toolbox.  Jake brings immense wisdom and insights to the work he does; you don't want to miss this episode.

Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with TSSAA Executive Director Mark Reeves about the past year, finding joy in the midst of the hard and hot topics like the new transfer rule. It's another wonderful conversation with Mark packed with great information and one you won't want to miss.

Today Joe, Michelle, and Mike discuss the TIAAA Conference and best take a ways. We also spend a little time talking with Mike about his recent induction into the TIAAA and the TSSAA Hall of Fames. It's a conversation packed with helpful information, practical take a ways and one you won't want to miss.

Today Joe, Michelle, Greg and Mike welcome Dr. David Sacks, a member of the TSSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, to discuss mental wellness in high school athletics. It's a conversation packed with helpful information and practical tips and one you don't want to miss.

We’re joined by; Emily Crowell and Lauren Jones from the TSSAA , Kelly Fish, Past President of the TIAAA and Associate Head of School at Currey Ingram, along with our regular hosts Michelle, York, Greg Wyant; Mike Ellson and Joe Blair.

Join us as we talk with Rich Barton as he shares best practices, his transition from coach to AD to Assistant Executive Director of the NIAAA.