ADInsider Podcast

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports , we talked with 7 coaches from across the US to learn what they think an Athletic Director's ROLE is, the most FRUSTRATING thing an AD can do, what makes the most significant IMPACT for their sport, and ultimately what they think makes a GREAT Athletic Director. Some of the questions asked include: What did the best Athlet...

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports , we sat down with Rob Seymour, Athletic Director at Fishers High School in Indiana. In this episode, we cover the following topics: prioritization tools to keep family first AND get it all done, email organization that keeps you from feeling buried, and the adapted Eisenhower Matrix for athletic directors. Support the show

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports , we sat down with Ken Kelly, Athletic Director and Music Teacher at Cookson Hills Christian School in Oklahoma. In this episode, we talk about Calendly, a tool that can change the way you manage your schedule. We discuss how Calendly can help the "Do-It-All" Athletic Director: send game invites for entire seasons, int...

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports , we sat down with Todd Gongwer, Author of LEAD...for God's Sake! and Founder of Kardia Transformation Group. In this episode, we cover the following topics: how great leadership works, navigating social media's negative impact on great cultures, and what to prioritize to make an impact. Support the show

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports , we sat down with Colin Fegeley, Athletic Director at Green Level High School in North Carolina. In this episode, we covered the following topics: ways to measure your personal success as an athletic director, maximizing community impact while managing the public perception, and morning routines that make the days easier a...

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, we take you to Round Rock, TX for the 51st Annual Texas High School Athletic Directors Association ( THSADA ) State Conference to share our 12 takeaways from conference workshop sessions and exclusive AD Insider interviews. The range of topics covered includes: Superintendent Opinion: Key Characteristics of an Effective Athletic Administrator. Name, Image,...

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by WeCOACH , we sat down with Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH. In this episode, we cover the following topics: the current landscape of females in the profession after 50 years of Title IX, barriers females face when building a career in athletics, and action items that create results. Support the show

In this AD Insider  | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine , we've compiled 3 conversations with Award-Winning Athletic Directors on the topic of summer checklists. We discussed what tasks they think are important, how they organize when to do these tasks, and ultimately, what helps make the upcoming school year easier for them and the schools they serve. All viewers...

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing , we sat down with Paige Hershey, Executive Director of Athletics at Spring Branch ISD in Texas. In this episode, we covered the following topics: 5 books every AD should read, indicators of incredible hires, and learning to listen to the voice within. Support the show

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing , we sat down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, we covered the following topics: Developing a belief in me, you, us; creating a healthy AND high-performing environment; and turning a vision into reality. Support the show

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing , we sat down with Garrett Schmidt, Activities Director at Benson Public Schools #777 in Benson, Minnesota. In this episode, we talk about how ADs can use Google Sheets, a free online Spreadsheet Editor, in their school. Topics Highlighted: Where to start, converting systems to Google Drive, key scheduling time-savers, integ...

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing , we sat down with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Founder and Director of the Center for Sport & Performance Psychology, a professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Author of Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High-Performance Edge . This discussion with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff focuses on her research of...

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Dr. Josie Nicholson, L.P., CMPC, Counseling and Sport Psychologist / Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Psychology for Ole Miss Athletics. In this episode, we talk about athlete mental health and discuss: understanding suicide headlines and the state of athlete mental health, destigmatizing mental h...

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, we take you to San Diego, CA, for the 54th Annual California State Athletic Directors Conference to share our 13 takeaways from conference workshop sessions and exclusive AD Insider interviews. The range of topics covered include: #1 stat for healthy programs and how to maximize it; understanding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; Title IX and how...

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine , we sat down with Steve Throne, CMAA, Assistant Principal and Activities Director at Millard South High School in Nebraska. In this episode, we cover the following topics: Creating opportunities for individuals to become multipliers, using the trash can technique to create conversations, and establishing what peopl...

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing , we sat down with Lanness Robinson, CMAA, Director of Athletics for Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida. In this episode, we cover the following topics: Knowing your numbers and the tools to use, budgeting and prioritizing for the next season, tracking and incentivizing staff, team, and school performance, balanci...

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by the 2022 National High School Basketball Coaches Leadership Summit , we sat down with Dr. Tim Elmore, Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, and Author of The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today's Workplace . This 30-minute discussion with Dr. Tim Elmore focuses on how today's team member...

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine , we sat down with Vicki Nelms, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for Adrienne C. Nelson High School in Oregon. In this episode, we cover the following topics: how to engage a community you’re not from, what facility mistakes to avoid, how to estimate equipment and uniform needs, the key to creating and grow...

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Rogers Athletic Company , we sat down with Doug Gnodtke, Executive Associate AD and Chief of Staff for University of Michigan Athletics. In this episode, we cover the following topics: Hiring principles of Michigan athletics, the role of social media in the hiring process, how to avoid the shotgun marriage in hiring coaches, where to compromis...

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine , where we sat down with Deran Coe, CMAA, Director of Athletics at Wake County Public School System in North Carolina. In this episode, we discussed building a positive experience for everyone including: Parents (partnering with parents), Student Sections (managing th...

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine ,  where we sat down with Fred Smith, Athletic Director at Bangor High School (MI).  In this episode, we covered the following topics: The tools coaches need to be successful, keeping your ideas fresh, and how to build championship student-fan engagement. Support the...

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing ,  where we sat down with Kevin Corrigan, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at the University of Notre Dame. Kevin is the longest-active tenured coach in men's lacrosse at the DI level with over 300 wins, the most for a single program in DI history. In this episode, we cover...

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing , where we sat down with four young athletic directors from across the country to discuss why the industry loses so many ADs within the first five years and what adjustments they've made to ensure their longevity. The full list of topics included: Top 3 reasons young ADs...

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing , where we sat down with Dr. Akua P. Twumasi, Regional Athletic Director at KIPP Texas Public Schools - Houston (TX). In this episode, we covered the following topics: What really helps and hurts students' chances for success, when to refocus your staff to your vision, an...

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing , where we sat down with Eric Boles, Founder and President of The Game Changers, Inc., and former NFL Player. In this episode, we covered the following topics: How to fix being busy, managing the micromanaging boss, and being intentional when everyone wants instant. Support th...