Beyond The Bench

Beyond the Bench celebrates the journey we have been on for the last five years with this podcast. This episode marks the end of this journey and the beginning of another. Aaron, Scott, and Todd would like to thank all of you who listened, joined us on the show, and reached out with encouragement. You were with us on this journey and we truly appreciate you all. Thank You for listening. We hope yo...

Aaron and Todd continue our discussion on intentional leadership development by focusing on how we do that outwardly with those that we are leading.   To listen to more about Todd's 1 x 1 Coaching Mentoring Program go to Season 2 - Episode 17 and go to the 39:40 mark.  To listen to a more detailed discussion about Scott and Aaron's leadership programs go to Season 1 - Episode 13.   Contact us: Tod...

In this episode Aaron leads our discussion wrapped around how to be intentional about personal leadership development.   Contact us: Todd - toddagordon@gmail.com Scott - pocketad@hotmail.com Aaron - astcker@crschools.us

This is Part 2 of a two part series as we talk about the article we published this past summer entitled "10 Things We've Learned in Many Years as an Athletic Administrator. 6. Start 7.  Adjust/Adapt/Overcome 8.  People Over Product  9.  If not Me then Who?  10.  We Are All Made For Moments!  If you have suggestions or topics you would like to hear discussed DM us at @btbads or email any of us with...

This is the first of a two part series as we talk about the article we published this past summer entitled "10 Things We've Learned in Many Years as an Athletic Administrator.   1.  Surround yourself with like-minded successful athletic leaders.  2.  Tell your story or someone else will.  3.  Continue to develop your skills.  4.  Always remember your "Why?" 5.  Whenever you have a choice, choose p...

Beyond the Bench is back for Season 5.   Aaron, Scott and Todd will start to have more discussions this season around leadership topics and then apply them to the world of education based athletics for administrators and coaches.  If you have suggestions or topics you would like to hear discussed DM us at @btbads or email any of us with your ideas.   In this episode:  The Power...

Season 4 - Episode 22 is a BTB NHSACA Special Edition as we visit again with Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching.  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 h...

Enjoy this episode recorded live at the Oklahoma Athletic Directors Convention in Oklahoma City. Thank you to the OIAAA for having us at your convention. Thank You to Stephanie Blackwell (Union), John Hampton (Bishop McGuiness), Jason Parker (Muskogee) and Kate Creekmore (Bixby) for joining us and sharing insights and wisdom.   BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a spons...

Season 4 Episode 21 was recorded in the car as we headed to the Oklahoma Athletic Directors Convention in Oklahoma City.  We explore several topics as make our way through Kansas.  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......

Season 4 - Episode 20 is another BTB Special Edition with NEACA (@adminneaca) - Coach Tyler Brandt, Author of the book "The Missing Link Protocol -The Secret To The Coach-Parent Partnership.   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... Fa...

Season 4 - Episode 19 is a BTB NHSACA Special Edition with Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching.  https://proactivecoaching.info/shoppac/ This years 2022 NHSACA National Conference will be held at Prairie Meadows Resort & Casino June 18 & 19.  To register click here:  https://nhsaca.ia.manager.varsitybound.com/registration/h202202111045286812b1328054d644d/h202202121259443717f25537d821a4e BTB is prou...

Season 4 - Episode 18 is a discussion with Dr. Scott Grant.  Dr. Grant is founder of Triple Threat Leadership (https://www.triplethreatleadership.com/) and is passionate about helping AD's navigate the world of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).  Check out his NIL resources on his website at https://www.nil-education.com/.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  p...

This BTB episode is recorded as part of the three popcorn workshop sessions that we did at the 2022 Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association Convention in Iowa City.  We were joined by Mike Morrison (@LibertyHS_AD) from Iowa City Liberty, Ryan O'Leary (@fddodgersports) from Fort Dodge, Charles Zanders (@trhsroughriders) from Des Moines Roosevelt and Matt Weiss (@WestDelawareAD) from West De...

Season 4 - Episode 16 is a discussion of timely issues this week.  School shootings (thoughts and prayers to Kaleb Stoppel and the Olathe East community), Student Mental Health, and how to help a struggling colleague.  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: T...

Season 4 - Episode 15 is a discussion on a couple of questions that we have had given to us and we talk about the handshake line debate that is popular this week.  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......

Season 4 - Episode 14 features a discussion with Coach Erik Link (@coacheriklink), Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator for the University of MIssouri Tigers Football Team.   Erik offers some great insights to leadership and relationships that will help you do what you do no matter where you do it.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out thei...

Season 4 - Episode 13 brings a great discussion with Coach Jim Johnson from Grace Athena High School in Rochester, New York.  Coach Johnson was the coach of Jason McElwain (J-Mac), the athlete on the autism spectrum who came off of the bench in his only game (senior night) to score 20 points in the final three plus minutes of the historic game.  Enjoy this conversation about that experience, leade...

Episode 12 is our One Word episode with repeat guests from last season and one year ago.  Taylor Chapman @taylormchapman from Spencer, IA @spencertigerad and Michael Harrison @coachharrison1 from Ponte Vedra, FL @pvsharkssports join us for our special One Word episode.  You may need to listen in a couple of different chunks but we would encourage you to listen to the entire episode.  It is a speci...

Episode 11 is jam packed.  Aaron's loss of a long time worker at Kennedy.   Recap the NADC in Denver What's Next for BTB Our Next Podcast  Christmas Memories and Lessons  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: @hometownticke...

This is the third in a series of BONUS episodes with Iowa's District AD of the Year winners for the 2021-2022 school year.  Troy Becker (@CFHSGoTigers) is the Athletic and Activities Director at Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, IA and was recently named the Northeast District AD of the Year.  Take a listen as Aaron talks through our four questions with Troy Becker.  BTB is pr...

We experienced a few synching issues in our final edit with this episode.  We really were not talking over each other like it sounds a few times or have a long pause or two that takes place.  Thank You for sticking with us through the technical difficulties.   In this episode we visit again with one of our guests from WADA (4-9).  Nate HInze (@nhinze15) joins BTB to talk about his work as the AD a...

This is the second in a series of BONUS episodes with Iowa's District AD of the Year winners for the 2021-2022 school year.  Al Lammers (@norwalk_pride) is the Athletic and Activities Director at Norwalk High School in Norwalk, IA and was recently named the Central District AD of the Year.  Take a listen as Todd talks through our four questions with Al Lammers.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticke...

In this Episode we record live at the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Convention in Wisconsin Dells on Monday, November 8.  We had a great time and brought three Wisconsin AD's up to do live interviews and answer four questions.  Thank You to the Wisconsin AD's for the hospitality and having up to the convention.  Enjoy this special episode.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketin...

In Episode 8 we have a great time with Jim Boehmer from Lake Mills (IA) High School.  Jim is a past president of the IHSADA, a highly successful volleyball coach at Lake Mills and a man of many talents and interests.  You'll enjoy this episode.  PLEASE NOTE:  We had a little technical difficulty with internet recording about 2/3 of the way through the recording and also with ou...

In this BONUS episode Scott visits with Dr. Tim Baghurst (@baghurst).  Dr. Tim Baghurst is a Professor of Education and the Director of FSU COACH: Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching. He earned his doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Arkansas and has three additional graduate degrees achieved in three different countries. Tim’s research focuses on coaching education and deve...