Beyond The Bench

In Episode 7 we welcomed Jake von Scherrer from the Educational AD Podcast.  You can listen to a new podcasts of his almost daily as well as new feature podcasts he recently started.  Jake is a great resource for AD's across the country and recently published his first book on Amazon entitled "The Athletic Director's Toolbox".  We had a great time with Jake.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketin...

This is the first in a series of BONUS episodes with Iowa's District AD of the Year winners for the 2021-2022 school year.  Ken is the Athletic Director at St. Albert High School in Council Bluffs, IA and was recently named the SWI AD of the Year.  Take a listen as Todd talks through our four questions with Ken Schreiber.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the...

In Episode 6 the BTB team talks about some leadership lessons that we have learned recently.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipp...

Enjoy this week's BONUS episode with Fred Smith (retired) from Michigan.  Fred Smith served schools for 38 years as a teacher, coach and administrator.  Scott talks with Fred and goes through our four questions with this AD legend.   BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social...

In Episode 5 the BTB team talks about and offers some practical tips on handling the busyness of the AD job.  We also talk about our progress on our OBT from the last episode as well as some other fun conversations.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twi...

Enjoy this week's BONUS episode with Nate Larsen from Logan View, NE High School in Hooper, Nebraska (@loganviewad). Todd talks with Nate and goes through our four questions with Nate.   BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook...

In Episode 4 the three headed BTB team talks about a few things to focus on as we begin the new school year.  We provide a challenge and look forward to working with AD's on their "One Big Thing" (OBT).  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometo...

Enjoy this BONUS episode with D'Anne Kroemer, the AD from Pleasant Valley High School (@pvspartanpride).  Aaron conducts this interview and goes through our four questions with D'anne.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook:...

In this episode Scott and Aaron talk with Jeff Bissen (@jeff_bissen) from Glenwood (IA) High School (@glenwoodrams).  Jeff was a finalist for the 2021 NHSACA Athletic Director of the Year Award.  He shares some thoughts about that experience as well as some of the fine work he does at Glenwood High School.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check...

Enjoy this BONUS episode with Bill Fitzgerald (@billyfitz54), the Executive Director of the NSIAAA as Scott talks through our four questions.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownti...

In this episode Scott and Todd talk with the legendary Dr. David Hoch.  Dr. Hoch has written numerous articles for the High School Today and Interscholastic Athletic Administrator magazines.  He has also just released his latest book "Coaching With The Educational Based Athletics Concept" which is available on Amazon.  Scott and I had an informative and fun conversation with Dr. Hoch.   BTB is pro...

Enjoy this special episode with Tim Pizzetti (@ghstigers_ad), the AD at Gilbert High School as we talk through four questions.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is...

We start a new season of Beyond The Bench spending time with a new Athletic Director.  Matthew Welsh (@MatthewWelshAD) from @MadisonPlains in Ohio. Matthew has a great story and is going to be a fantastic administrator.  Be ready to be inspired.   BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them o...

We wrap up an abbreviated Season 3 talking with Scott about his transition from being a full-time AD to his new career path.  We reminisce and Scott shares some of his wisdom in this special episode.  This will be the final episode of Season 3 as we take a break for the rest of June and then pick up Season 4 in July. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcas...

In this episode we talk about getting better through the summer and offer some resources and thoughts on using some time with school out to improve yourself and your program. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownt...

In this week's episode we have an open and transparent conversation about job transition and change. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@...

In this episode we talk with leadership guru Jamy Bechler (@coachbechler).  Jamy shares his story as well as many insights into leadership and culture.  Check out his latest project, The Leadership Playbook (theleadershipplaybook.com) and his website (jamybechler.com).  His "Success Is A Choice" podcast is a great resource as well.  Enjoy this very informative episode.   BTB is proud to have HomeT...

This episode was recorded live at the 2021 Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association State Convention.  We had a lot of fun recording through three mini-sessions with Mike Winker (@mjwinker) - retired from Cedar Rapids Xavier, Matt Eichorn (@wgactivities) - Woodward-Granger High School, Jon Johnson (@nhspolarbears) - Des Moines North, Ryan Groom (@mahaskanorth) - North Mahaska, Tim Mose...

In this episode we wrap up our four part series discussing some highlights and what we learned from AD's, Coaches, Parents and Student Athletes surrounding the Educational Athletics Journey. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Face...

This episode is the fourth in a four part series entitled "The Educational Athletics Journey".  In this episode we hear from three students who provide a fantastic perspective as they have navigated the journey as a student athlete.  We are excited to be joined and learn from Makala Kafer (@makala_kafer) from Greene County High School, Kenna Sauer (@kenna_sauer) currently at the University of Miss...

This episode is the third in a four part series entitled "The Educational Athletics Journey".  In this episode we hear from three parents who provide a great perspective as they have navigated the journey with their student athlete.  We are excited to be joined and learn from Shion Thomas (Cedar Rapids Kennedy), Holly Anderson (Ankeny Centennial) and Brad Skaar (Roland-Story).  We look forward to...

This episode is the second in a four part series entitled "The Educational Athletics Journey".  In this episode we hear from three veteran and outstanding coaches who make a difference in the lives of the athletes that they coach.  We are excited to be joined and learn from Mark Hoekstra  (@rollcats), Michelle Goodall (@michellegoodall) and Monte Kohler (@odeahighschool).  We look forward to shari...

In this episode we start a four 4 part series entitled "The Educational Athletics Journey".  We start the journey hearing from three veteran and outstanding athletic administrators.  We are thrilled to hear and learn from Rich Barton (@richfieldrich), Becky Moran (@admorancmaa) and Mike Ellson (@mike_ellson).  We look forward to sharing the rest of this series.  Part 1 - Athletic Administrators; P...

In this episode we are joined by Taylor Chapman (@taylormchapman) from Spencer, IA and Michael Harrison (@coachharrison1) from Orange Park High School in Florida and discuss our One Word for 2021. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix......

Welcome to Season 3 of Beyond the Bench.  We open our new season with a review of how the winter is going.  What we've learned about leadership during the COVID pandemic and wrap up with a preview of a short series we will have in episodes 3-6.   BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on...