Educational AD Podcast

Its our FIRST trip to West Virginia and we get to visit with Sean Blumette of the Brooke Co. School District in Wellsburg, WV.  Sean is a CMAA and very involved at the state and regional level.  Sean also does a great job for the middle school and high school programs and today he shares his story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

A special Saturday Extra Interview with Lisa Corprew, CMAA of Virginia Beach's Bayside High School.  Lisa is the Student Activities Coordinator at Bayside and she's very active at the state and National level.  Today Lisa shares her story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

The Podcast heads North to visit with Heather Flock who is the Activities and Athletic Director at the International School of Minnesota in Eden Prairie.  This is a unique look at an "International" school setting right here in the US and Heather shares her story + some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

It's Thursday and that means TEAM BUILDING TIPS with Dan Talbot!  Dan is a long time AD here in Florida who is the County Athletic Director for all of the schools in Polk County.  Each week, Dan shares tips on how AD's can help their kids, their coaches, and their schools on Team Building Tips as part of the Educational AD Podcast!

We're starting Round 3 of Wednesday Wisdom with the great Betsy Butterick - The Communication Coach.  Betsy is a former College Athlete and Coach who now works with Teams and Organizations to help them Communicate better.  Betsy shares her knowledge and expertise on how AD's and Leaders can improve on this edition of Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

We're back with another TIME OUT with Dr. Kaleb Stoppel.  Kaleb is a Certified Master Athletic Administrator and each week he shares his unique perspective on how AD's and Leaders can do a better job of taking care of themselves, so they can better serve their students, teams, and coaches!  THIS is TIME OUT with Dr. Kaleb Stoppel on The Educational AD Podcast! 

We head back to Colorado to visit with Autumn Sereno, CAA who is the AP and the AD at Green Mountain School in Lakewood.  Autumn and I connected at the 2021 NADC in Denver and today she shares her story and some really cool Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast! 

Let's take a trip back to season 2 and Josh Scott from The Springfield Missouri School District.  Josh is also a long time NIAAA Board Secretary and a leader in his state's organization.  Josh also shares some Best Practices on this FLASHBACK Episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Another great Florida AD comes to the Podcast with James Slaton of The Sarasota County School System.  I met James "on the field" as we were both working at his counties Middle School Track Meet!  James shares his story - and Oregon connection - along with some Best Practices for AD's and Leaders on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

It's another TEAM BUILDING TIP with Dan Talbot, CMAA from Polk County, Florida.  Every week, Dan shares a TIP for Athletic Directors, Coaches, and Leaders from his many years of experience as an AD.  THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Today on WEDNESDAY WISDOM, Michelle Meyer of The NIL Network gives us an update on all things NIL and also talks about WHY a business should be interested in utilizing NIL with their local student athletes.  Michelle is a former D-I Athlete and Coach and she shares her knowledge and expertise on this topic on this week's edition of WEDNESDAY WISDOM on The Educational AD Podcast!

Dr. Stoppel makes another visit to TIME OUT with Kaleb on The Educational AD Podcast!  Every Tuesday, Kaleb Stoppel, CMAA shares his unique perspective on the world of AD's with a focus on Mental Health and Mental Fitness!  THIS is TIME OUT on The Educational AD Podcast!

Today we're in North Carolina to visit with Michelle Phifer , the AD at Union Academy Charter School in Munroe.  Michelle and I connected at the NCADA Conference and she does a great job with her teams at UAC.  Michelle shares her story - with a hard Science background - along with some real Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

This week we go back to Season 2 and our interview with Melanie Redd.  Melanie founded, owns, and operates Melanie Redd Performance Training and she is also the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for a High School in Ohio.  Melanie does a great job with her teams and athletes and this was one of our best "dives" into the world of HS Strength and Conditioning.  THIS is The Educatio...

Today we visit with Mandy Green, the Founder of BUSY COACH.  Mandy is a former college athlete and head coach who founded BUSY COACH to help Coaches (and AD's) become more productive with their time and also help them be more efficient with their teams!  Mandy shares her story and some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

We're starting a NEW Team Building Tips series with Dan Talbot, CMAA of Polk County, Florida.  Dan is a long time Coach and AD who is very active at the state and National level.  Each week Dan will share a quick but valuable nugget of information on Team Building Tips on The Educational AD Podcast !  

Today on WEDNESDAY WISDOM we have Misty Buck back with us for an "Emotional" visit!  Misty is a Mental Health Coaching Professional and today she talks about the why and how Athletes and Coaches (and Athletic Directors!) can and should get a handle on their Emotional Game.  Misty shares some real Best Practices on THIS episode of Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

Today is the start of a NEW Weekly Series featuring the Great Dr. Kaleb Stoppel .  Kaleb is a long time AD who recently joined the Wichita Public School District as their District Athletic Director.  Every week, Kaleb is going to share his view on Mental Health and Mental Fitness specifically for AD's and how they can continue to meet and excel as the challenges of serving in their roles...

It's another INTERNATIONAL Day as we visit with Todd Parham, a CMAA who is the Activities & Athletic Director at The American Community School of Amman Jordan!  Todd left the US after graduating from college and has traveled the World with his family and recently settled in Jordan where he shares the very interesting experience of his school, his students, and the life of an International...

We're going all the way back to Season #1 and our visit with Kiesha Brown of The Galloway School in Atlanta, GA.  Kiesha shared her story - National Player of the Year - and a very strong coaching and officiating career, and she shares some Best Practices for AD's and Coaches alike.  THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Today is a real treat as we get to visit with Jackie Stiles who was an OUTSTANDING High School, College, and WNBA Player (Rookie of the Year) who later went into College Coaching and who now is training the next generation of players and leaders!  Jackie shares her incredible story - which has also been made into a Movie - along with some Best Practices for AD's and Leaders on this special ep...

Dan Comeau's new book - The Athletic Director's MENTORING MINUTE - is now out on Amazon.  This is going to be one of those books that you utilize again and again!  Check it out and get your copy now!  Also, Dan will be taking a break from his regular Tuesday gig but we've got some great news!   Dr. Kaleb Stoppel will be taking over every Tuesday with his unique take on the worl...

Today on WEDNESDAY WISDOM we sit down with Jennifer Siess, the Founder of Mine to Define - Mental Performance and she shares some Best Practices about Mental Fitness, Mental Health, and Mental Performance Training that Coaches, Athletic Directors, and Student Athletes can all benefit from.  Jen's career includes success as a high level as a Player and as a Coach and she's part of our Wednesda...

Usually on Tuesdays you would hear the Great Dan Comeau on his regular segment - The Mentoring Minute - but Dan's NEW BOOK by the same title is now out on Amazon so we want to encourage everyone to get a copy (or two!).  Dan is going to take a break from podcasting for a bit, but we've got another great AD joining us starting NEXT Tuesday and he will be with us EVERY WEEK for a new segment fo...

Today we visit with Jonathan Winer, a CMAA who directs the Athletic Programs for the CREC Schools in Hartford, CT.  Jonathan helped develop and now oversees athletics for a system of Magnet Schools and he shares his story + some Best Practices (along with a GREAT special cause!) on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!