Educational AD Podcast

Each Wednesday we will be offering another NEW feature of the Educational AD Podcast as Jessica Upchurch, CAA offers her take on the world of Educational Athletics!  Jess is a longtime High School AD in Florida who recently joined the Home Town Ticketing Team and for the first couple of shows, she will share some of the really cool reasons YOU should be using Home Town!  THIS is The Educ...

Today we continue with Dan Comeau's MENTORING MINUTE on the Educational AD Podcast!  Dan is a CMAA and he's also the FIAAA's Director of Mentoring.  Dan shares Mentoring Tips for AD's and Coaches every week on The Educational AD Podcast!

The Podcast goes to historical Gettysburg to visit with Casey Thurston, CAA who is the AD at Gettysburg Area H.S.  Casey has done a great job at her school and she's also developing a National Presence with NIAAA. Today she shares her story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

A special episode today as we sit down with Greg Nelson, the Senior Vice President at HUDL.  Greg leads the Competitive Division at HUDL and  manages the sales and marketing teams while also leading the strategy creation for their business unit. Greg has been with HUDL almost from the beginning and he shares his own story along with some Best Practices for AD's - and for implementing HUD...

The Podcast continues to grow with TEAM BUILDING TIPS from the great John Sgromolo, CAA and the County Athletic Director for Clay Co. Schools in Florida.  John does an outstanding job leading all of his schools and he's gained a national rep for developing and putting into use "Best Practices" for Athletic Directors.  Each week, John shares a "Tip" to help AD's be the very best they can...

We're back to North Carolina where we get to visit with a "friend of the show," Mr. Deran Coe, CMAA who is the Athletic Director for the Wake County Public School District in Cary, NC.  Deran is another Master AD who shares his story along with some real Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Today we kick off the "NEW" Educational AD Podcast with the very first Mentoring Minute featuring the great Dan Comeau, CMAA.  Dan is in charge of the very successful FIAAA Mentoring Program in Florida and each week he will share a quick tip for Athletic Directors - in some, HE will be mentoring us, and in others he will share how we can mentor others!  Tune in every week to hear Dan's M...

We head out to my home state of Oregon for just the 4th time to visit with a great friend - Viki Nelms, CMAA - who is the AD at the brand new Adrienne C. Nelson HS in Happy Valley, Oregon. Vicki and I first met "way back" when we came onto the NIAAA's National Certification Committee and for the past 2 years we've both been part of the team helping write the new LTC 716 Partnering With Parents Cou...

For our 200th Interview, we're visiting with MY Mentor, Greg Purdum, a long time HS and College AD and coach who, if you've read The Athletic Director's Toolbox, you know was my model for how to lead an Athletic Program.  Greg shares his story along with some Best Practices on this special episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Back to Back Florida Episodes as we visit with Vicky Merino who is the new AD at the City of Hialeah Educational Academy!  Vicky has a great background as an athlete and as a coach and she brings some "Fresh Eyes" to the AD experience!  Vicky shares her story along with some Best Practices on THIS episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

We're back in Florida to visit with a new friend, Chris Harris, who is the very successful AD at South Ft. Myers High School in Ft. Myers along the SW Florida Gulf Coast!  Chris runs a great program at his school and he shares his story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Today I get to reconnect with Deepjyot Sidhu who was a fantastic coach for me at one of my former schools who is now the Director of Equity and Inclusion for The Global Online Academy where she also serves at the Associate Director of Professional Learning.  Deep shares her own story along with some Best Practices on this episode of the Educational AD Podcast!

We head back to Ohio today to visit with Kevin Calver, a long time Ohio AD who is now the CEO of High School AD Network, a communication platform for  Athletic Directors where they can find contests, advertise coaching openings and much more. He and his team have developed a quick, easy and efficient resource that has over 2,600 users. High School AD Network was developed by an AD for AD's to...

We head back out to my home state, Oregon, for just the third time and visit with Missy Smith, CMAA who is the Athletic Director at Oregon Episcopal School in Portland.  Missy is active at the state and national level and today she shares her story along with some cool Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

The Podcast heads back to Ohio for the 10th time (#3 overall) to visit with Dr. Scott Grant who in addition to teaching at the University of Findlay is also the founder of Triple Threat Leadership, a consulting service for AD's, Coaches, and Schools.  Dr. Grant shares his story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

The podcast stops in Ohio - our 10th visit - to chat with Gretchen Walker, the General Manager of Vital Signs who shares some really cool features of their WALL OF FAME product.  Gretchen shares her own story which includes a pretty cool athletic background while also sharing some Best Practices for Athletic Directors on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Today is a special episode as we to visit with Mr. George Tomyn who is the Executive Director for the FHSAA - The Florida High School Athletic Association.  George has helped the FHSAA usher in a new era of added sports and increased participation while also overseeing one the nation's largest associations as they dealt with the pandemic that impacted the way high school sports operates. &nbs...

Today we visit Mississippi for the first time to sit down with Priscilla Russ who is the Athletic Director for the Wilkinson County School District in Woodville, MS.  Priscilla shares her knowledge as a long time coach and athletic director with us along with some Best Practices for AD's and Coaches on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

We're back in Pennsylvania for only the 2nd time and we're visiting with John Seman, CAA who just took over as the AD at Cheltenham High School.  John has made several stops during his career and he's garnered a lot of wisdom along the way.  Today he shares his story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! 

We're back to Connecticut and a visit with Tammy Schondelmayer who does a great job for her students, coaches, and teams at Bloomfield H.S.  Tammy shares her story along with some best practices for Athletic Directors and Coaches on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Today we visit with one of the BEST in our Profession - Jamy Bechler, a former College Coach and High School AD who has become a "Best Selling" Author, a very successful podcast host, and a speaker on the National stage. He is also a top Leadership consultant to several pro and college teams and his website, www.jamybechler.com is a "Go To" site for the the latest on how to create a successful pro...

The podcast stays in Florida as we visit with Destiny Brightman, CAA who just took over the Athletic Director position at Orange Park High School in Northeast Florida.  Destiny has a record of success at her previous stops and today she shares her story along with some Best Practices for AD's and coaches on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

The Podcast is back in Florida to visit with a "Friend of the Show" - Casey Rudzinski who is a veteran Florida AD that also serves on the Florida Council of Independent Schools committee for their annual conference.  Casey has also listened to every episode of The Educational AD Podcast and today he shares his story along with some Best Practices!  THIS is the Educational AD Podcast!&nbs...

This episode is special as we visit with Joanne P. McCallie, or "Coach P," who was the Head Basketball Coach at Maine, Michigan State University, and Duke where she amassed 628 D-I Wins along with multiple Coach of the Year honors (Including NATIONAL Coach of the Year).  She also coached the USA Women's Under 21 Team to a World Championship and now she is a successful Author and Speaker! &nbs...

Today the podcast heads to New Hampshire (our 3rd visit) to meet with an "old friend."  Ryan Frost, CMAA is the AD at the GORGEOUS campus of Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, New Hampshire and we first met as members of the very first NIAAA Cohort a couple of years ago!  Ryan is a real pro and he shares his story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podc...