Educational AD Podcast

Another Back to College Episode as Lauren MacKeigan of Michigan joins us on TECH TUESDAY.  Lauren is conducting a research project on NIL and is seeking current and former NCAA student athletes to participate.  She also shares a little of her story and how YOU can be a part of this project on this week's TECH TIP on The Educational AD Podcast!

Our FIRST School Superintendent is Jeni Neatherlin of the Granger ISD in Texas.  Jeni is a very successful coach and principal who truly embraces the value that a great athletic program plays in the life of her students!  Jeni is also a very successful consultant through her SOLID OAK website and today she shares her story along with some BEST PRACTICES on The Educational AD Podcast!&nbs...

We take a trip back to 2020 where we sat down with Rob Seymour, CMAA and the AD at Fishers H.S. in Indiana.  Rob did a great job on an early interview sharing some best practices that are still worth listening to almost 2 years later.  Go back in time with us on this week's FLASHBACK on The Educational AD Podcast!

Today's Episode is a "Grand Slam" featuring Maria Lopez of WeCOACH!  Maria is a former National Championship Coach and Coach of the Year who is now in charge of Member Experience and Engagement for WeCOACH!  Maria shares her story - coming the US to go to school and play (and learn English) along with sharing some Best Practices for Leaders on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

This week's ALL STAR AD is Megan Ziegelhofer of Mt. Dora Christian School.  Megan runs an incredibly successful K-12 Program at Mt. Dora and she also serves on the Florida Athletic Director Advisory Committee.  In her first installment, Megan talks about the importance of "Communication" within the department and within the school community and offers some Best Practices for ADs.  T...

Elisha De Jesus is back on Wednesday Wisdom and today she talks about the importance of "Connecting" within our Profession.  Elisha is very active at the State and National Levels, serving on the NIAAA's DEI Committee along with being a Board Member for NOMAD.  Check out her episode today on WEDNESDAY WISDOM as part of the Educational AD Podcast!

Today on TECH TUESDAY we sit down with Larry Ledgerwood of Athletic Surveys by Life Track to hear how doing a survey of your Student Athletes or Parents can truly put a valuable "Tool" into your AD Toolbox!  Instead of just hearing from the 2% of students or parents who have a complaint, Life Track Surveys connect you with the 98% who really support your programs!  THIS is TECH TUESDAY o...

Not 1, not 2, not even 3, but 4 State Championship Teams!  Our guest today is Cydryce McMillian, the Head Volleyball Coach at Episcopal H.S. in Houston, Texas who has an incredible background as a Coach, an Educator, and Leader!  Cyd shares her story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Another "Back to College" episode but right here in Florida as we sit down with Addison Calley, the AD at Pensacola Christian College.  Addison has an impressive background in Athletics and Education and he has really stepped up the program at PCC.  Today he shares his story and some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

We're back in Washington and this time we're visiting with Dr. Cara Cocchiarella, a longtime college coach and former High School AD who now owns and operates WINWIN Consulting in addition to teaching at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.  Dr. Cocchiarella has an incredible background in sports and today she shares some real BEST PRACTICES on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

This week on ALL STAR AD we have Courtnay Windemaker, CMAA who serves as the Assistant County AD for the Polk County School District in Central Florida.  Courtnay has a long history of success and leadership as a building AD and now she serves multiple schools in her role as Assistant Co. AD.  Today on All Star AD she shares her take on issues that impact all of us - THIS is The Educatio...

This week on WEDNESDAY WISDOM we have Shea Collins, CAA back to share more Best Practices!  Shea is a longtime AD in Virginia who also operates 365 Mentoring and Coaches where she consults with Schools, ADs, Coaches, and Athletes.  Shea is a regular on the podcast so check out her thoughts on Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

Scott Paine, CMAA is back for another great TECH TIP on Tech Tuesday.  Scott is a former AD turned Tech Consultant and Guru for all things "Tech Related" for Athletic Directors and Leaders.  Scott is also on the NIAAA National Faculty for the two Tech Courses and today he shares another great tip of ADs on TECH TUESDAY on the Educational AD Podcast!

Staying in Florida today to visit with Dr. Andrew Ramjit, CAA who is the Associate Director of Student Activities in Brevard County.  Dr. Ramjit is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director for the Florida Coaches Coalition which was formed to help increase the Pay of Florida's Coaches. We take a deep dive into Brevard County and the Florida Coaches Coalition on THIS episode of The Education...

This week's FLASHBACK takes us all the way back to Season #2 when we sat down with Godby High School's Teresa Gunter-Jackson.  Teresa shared her story and some cool BEST PRACTICES on this "Flashback" Episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

It's back to South Carolina where we visit with Brian Rosefield, CAA who is the Athletic Director at Ridge View High School in Columbia.  Brian does a great job with his teams and coaches and today he shares his story along with some BEST PRACTICES on the Educational AD Podcast!

This week's ALL STAR Athletic Director in Lisa Montgomery, CMAA who is the Director of Athletics at West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida.  Lisa is also a member of the FIAAA Board as she serves as a District Director.  Today she offers her perspective on a subject that we all deal with as ADs on this episode of All Star AD on The Educational AD Podcast!

This week on WEDNESDAY WISDOM we have good friend Julie Kelly, RAA of Gentry H.S. in Arkansas.  Julie has an extensive background in Athletic Administration and today she shares her thoughts on The Educational AD Podcast! 

Our FIRST Canadian Tech Tuesday has Michele Warner, the Coordinator of School and Community Partnerships for the Mississauga Steelheads Jr. Hockey Team outside of Toronto.  Michele shares her athletic story along with an opportunity for listeners to be a part of her NCAA Research Project!  Take a listen and if you can, help Michele collect some valuable data to help student athletes and...

It's another "Back to College" episode as we visit with Jennifer Gellock who is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at the University of Tampa.  Jennifer is also the Founder of Inward Athlete which provides support to current and former professional, college, and elite-level high school athletes to make a holistic transition into life after sport.  Take a listen to her story and s...

Longtime Director of GLAZIER Sports Clinics - Chris Coughlin - shares his story + some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!  Chris also unveils the NEW Glazier ACADEMIES program that he is offering to ALL of our Listeners for FREE!  Take a listen and hear how to get 100% access to Glazier Academies for you and your entire coaching staff for FREE!  THIS is the Educational AD...

Today we visit with a "Friend of the Show" - Corri Wilson, who has a long history of success in Athletics as an Athletic Coordinator and as a very successful Head Coach.  Corri shares her story along with some BEST PRACTICES on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

The Great Pam Lancaster joins ALL STAR AD and shares some cool tips for recognizing students at your school.  Pam was a guest on the Podcast way back in season one and she does a great job at her school and with the FIAAA as a District Director and Board Member.  Take a listen to this episode of ALL STAR AD on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jen Siess is back for her 4th turn on Wednesday Wisdom and today she shares some great ideas of Maximizing Communication with athletes when they might now be totally focused due to the "Moment!"  Jen is a former College Athlete and long time coach who now works with athletes, teams, and coaches on how to improve their Mental Performance.  THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Po...

This week on TECH TUESDAY we visit with longtime Coach Andrew Grantz who is the founder of GREATER GOAL ATHLETICS.  Andrew is still a classroom teacher but he's a 4x Best Selling Author and a decorated College and HS Coach who now helps Athletes, Teams, and Coaches prepare for Life while also helping them improve their performance!  THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!