Educational AD Podcast

A true "Friend of the Show" - Shea Collins, CAA is back with another great WEDNESDAY WISDOM segment.  Shea is the Director of Student Activities at Midlothian High School in Virginia but she is also active at the state level with coaches education and with the VIAAA.  Shea shares her perspective on a couple of cool topics today on WEDNESDAY WISDOM on The Educational AD Podcast!

Today we visit with an old friend, Michael Duffy, CMAA from Carroll Co. Schools in Westminster, Maryland.  Michael and I were members of the very first NIAAA Cohort and today he shares his story along with some solid Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

It's back to Ohio for the 16th time and we visit with a "Friend of the Show," Kaz Pata, CAA who recently moved to Hilliard Bradley H.S. to become their AD.  Kaz has a been an AD in Ohio for a number of years and he shares his story along with his transition to a new high school on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

FLASHBACK to Season 2 and JESSE COLE, owner of the Savannah Bananas!  WE HAD HIM FIRST!  Real Sports on HBO recently did a feature on Jesse but we had him back in March of 2021.  Jesse is one of the most incredible promotors you will ever find and I challenge you not to be informed and entertained with this segment! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! 

Staying VERY CLOSE to home - about 20 miles away - to visit with Megan Ziegelhofer who is the Athletic Director at Mount Dora Christian Academy in Mount Dora (Lake County) Florida.  Megan directs the highly successful "Bulldog" program at Mount Dora and today she shares her story - including a unique undergrad major - along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcas...

Dan Talbot, CMAA is back with another great TEAM BUILDING TIP for Athletic Directors, Coaches, and Leaders.  Each week, Dan shares his wisdom on a different topic that any leader can put to use in their school or organization. Dan is also the Polk County (Florida) District Athletic Director and a long time AD in the state of Florida.  THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Today on WEDNESDAY WISDOM, Michelle Meyer of San Diego State University and the NIL Network shares the latest on the world of Name, Image, and Likeness.  Michelle is the "Go To" Professional for all things NIL and she shares her Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast! 

Today we stop in Virginia to visit with a NATIONAL Leader in the world of Athletics - Monique A J Smith.  Monique has a very impressive resume as a College AD, National Committee and National Board Member, and she also hosts a very successful podcast called "A Chat in the Garden."  Monique shares her story along with sharing some BEST PRACTICES on this episode of The Educational AD Podca...

We're in NEW YORK to visit with Dr. Patrick Irving, CMAA and the AD for the Gates Chili S.D. in Rochester.  Dr. Irving is also a member of the NIAAA's prestigious Publication's Committee and he shares his story along with some BEST PRACTICES on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

Let's go back to Season #1 and a great visit with Mark Lee, CAA and FIAAA Board Member.  Mark does a great job with his school and his episode is still a great listen!  Check out his story along with some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast! 

We're back to the Islands of Hawaii to visit with Rick Tune on The Punahou School in Honolulu.  Rick was a great background as an athlete and as a coach and he is just starting his AD career at Punahou but he has some really cool ideas about how to lead the program!  Check out our latest episode with Rick Tune on The Educational AD Podcast! 

Team Building Tips is back with Episode #10 - Each week, Dan Talbot, CMAA and the County AD for Polk Co. Florida Schools shares his experience and wisdom on a Quick Take for Athletic Directors!  Check out this episode of Team Building Tips on The Educational AD Podcast!

Today we welcome Dr. Cathy Utzschneider of Boston College's Sports Leadership Program to the WEDNESDAY WISDOM Team! Dr. Utzschneider has a very impressive resume and today she share the organization she has founded called MOVE!  This is a really cool resource for ADs and Leaders - go to www.movegoals.com - so take a listen to this week's WEDNESDAY WISDOM on The Educational AD Podcast!

As an AD, you're working with Schedules, Rosters, Eligibility, Physicals and more on a DAILY basis along with Coaches, Kids, and Parents so today we have Clay Burnett, Founder and CEO of FinalForms to show you how FinalForms can help manage these items along with all of the other tasks that come across your desk!  Take a Deep Dive into the Industry Leader in Registration on The Educational AD...

Today its back out west to visit with Missy Mackay-Whiteurs, CAA who is the Athletic Director for the Salt Lake City Public School System.  Missy shares her story along with some really cool Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

Today we take another trip back to Season 1 to visit with Anne Campbell, CMAA who is the AD at Grand Rapids HS in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.  Anne tells her story and shares some Best Practices on this FLASHBACK Episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

Today we sit down with Amanda Snider, CAA of Broken Arrow HS in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.  Amanda is the Associate AD for a very large high school and she brings a ton of experience with her including coaching and time spent as a journalist!  Amanda shares her story plus some Best Practices for ADs on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

Dan Talbot, CMAA is back with another TEAM BUILDING TIP!  Every Thursday, Dan Talbot shares his wisdom gleaned from many years as an Athletic Director.  Dan is active in his county, the state of Florida, and on the National level so check out this week's episode on The Educational AD Podcast! 

Jennifer SIess is back on WEDNESDAY WISDOM!  Jen is the Founder of Mine to Define Mental Performance Coaching and today she gets "Specific" in her talk about Mental Performance!  THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast! 

It's SUMMER Time and we're taking a quick break to update you on a new offering from the Podcast!  Host Jake von Scherrer, CMAA shares a cool opportunity for one or more Athletic Directors to become more involved with the Podcast!  Our usual schedule of Interviews, Wednesday Wisdom, and Team Building Tips are still here but let's see what is coming up for The Educational AD Podcast!&nbsp...

Today we visit with Ryan Hockman who is the Director of Coaching and Programming at Throwing Zone Athletics.  Ryan is a longtime coach who specializes in QBs and Javelin Throwers and he shares how Throwing Zone (based in Florida) is revolutionizing how we coach "throwers" in a variety of sports!  This was a little bit of a deep dive into how they work - and how to learn more - on The Edu...

We're going back to Season #1 and our visit with Mike McGurk, CMAA and NIAAA President.  Mike does a great job of sharing Best Practices along with his story on this FLASHBACK Episode - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Today we're going to London ... London, Ohio that is to meet with Matt Welsh, RAA who is the AD at Madison-Plains Local High School.  Matt and I met about a year ago just as he was starting his AD career so we get to hear how his first year has gone!  Matt shares his story and some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

It's TEAM BUILDING TIP #8 with Dan Talbot, CMAA.  Every Thursday Dan shares his wisdom as a longtime AD here in Florida on how AD's and Leaders can do some little things to help their "Team" of Coaches.  THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

A NEW face and voice on the Wednesday Wisdom Team - Elisha De Jesus, the AD/Activities Director at Middletown Public Schools in Middletown Connecticut joins the team and I think you'll be very impressed with her message!  Elisha has a tremendous background as an athlete, coach, and AD and we're excited to have her join us on WEDNESDAY WISDOM as part of The Educational AD Podcast!