The podcast makes another visit to Washington. UIAAA Connection #98 Dave Tikker, CMAA – Executive Director of WSSAAA is now available. Dave grew up in California and attended Whitworth University in Spokane. Dave shares the details regarding the extremely successful mentoring program that has been implemented with the Washington AD’s. You won’t want to miss this episode. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

The podcast makes another visit to one of Utah’s charter schools. UIAAA Connection #97 Amanda Kuhnz, – Director of Athletics at Merit Prepatory Academy is now available. Amanda, a “California Girl” and 3-sports athlete shares her experiences of playing softball at Northwestern University to accepting a job as a graduate assistant in softball at Redlands. She has served as the Athletic Director at Merit for the last six years. She provides a great insight as to what it’s like being a female athletic director in Utah. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

The podcast makes another visit to central Utah.  UIAAA Connection #96 Travis Madsen, CAA – Director of Athletics at Wasatch Academy is now available. Travis, a Sanpete County native, takes us on his journey from North Sanpete High School to Snow to UVU and a lengthy stop at Pinnacle before his present position at Wasatch Academy. He has a unique perspective having served as an Athletic Director at two different high schools. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

The podcast makes its second visit to Kansas. UIAAA Connection #95 Rich Bechard, CMAA, retired – Former President of the NIAAA is now available. Rich, a native of Grinnell, Kansas, worked in education for forty-two years. He played junior college basketball before his journey in education. His excellent advice on making people fell valued is worth the listen to this episode. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

The podcast makes another visit to central Utah. UIAAA Connection #94 Sarah Swallberg, – Director of Athletics at Tintic and West Desert High Schools is now available. Sarah, a native of Green River Utah, and multi-sports athlete shares her experiences of playing baseball on the boys’ team in Green River.  She has sthe unique opportunity the serve as Athletic Administrator at two different high schools.  She provides a great insight as to what it’s like working in a small school. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

The podcast makes another visit to New Jersey. UIAAA Connection #93 Bob Hopek, CMAA  – Executive Director of DAANJ is now available. Bob grew up in New Jersey and attended Moorehead State University in Minnesota. Appointed AD in 1973, Bob shares the details of progressing from an inexperienced AD to the Executive Director of the DAANJ. You won’t want to miss this episode. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

The podcast makes its second visit to California. UIAAA Connection #100 Jean Ashen, CMAA, – Director of Athletics at North Salinas High School is now available. Jean, the oldest of five siblings, is working at the same high school she graduated from in the 70’s. She played volleyball collegiately at Cal State Fullerton and UNLV. She shares stories from her participation in the early days of Title IX until present. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

The podcast makes another visit to central Utah.  Rhett grew up in Kanab, Utah and is one of the six famous Jackson brothers to play football there. A product of the “Coaching Factory” at Southern Utah University”, Rhett has taught at Gunnison Valley for 29 years and has spent the last 12 years as the athletic Director. You won’t want to miss his advice to new AD’s. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!  This podcast is also available on Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube.

The podcast makes another visit to Idaho. UIAAA Connection #91 Tracy Leinen, CMAA – Executive Director of the IIAAA is now available. Tracy grew up in Iowa and takes us on her journey to her senior year in Harlan and then to her playing days at NW Missouri State. She began her teaching career in Iowa and then moved to Boise high where she became the Athletic Director. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

The podcast makes another visit to St. George, Utah. UIAAA Connection #90 Mike Winslow, CAA – Director of Athletics at Crimson Cliffs High School is now available. Mike, a Cedar City native, played baseball and soccer as a youngster. A graduate of Southern Utah University, Mike has worked his entire career in the Washington County District. His insight regarding the similarity of teaching students in the classroom being the same as teaching them on the field is priceless. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!