Middle School AD Podcast

In this episode, I talk with Dustin Smith, CMAA who is the Athletic Director at Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma and current NIAAA Board President. We discuss multiple topics including; finding you leadership style, communiction styles with coaches, decisions that are best for studens, ways to influence the ones around us, and much more. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something...

In this episode, I talk with Josh Mathews, CMAA who is the Athletic Director at Pope High School in Georgia. We discuss multiple topics including; hiring coaches is Gameday for an AD, can you make a great teacher a great coach, knowing your coach's love language, developing coaches, and much more. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today's episode. 

In this episode, I talk with Vernon Hunter, CMAA who is the Athletic Director at Indian Land High School in South Carolina. We discuss multiple topics including; Spreadsheets, Uniform Rotation, Yearly Audits, and Much More. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today's episode.

In this episode, I talk with Darryl Nance, CMAA who is the newly elected Executive Director of the the South Carolina Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and the District Athletic Director in Greenville County, SC. We discuss multiple topics including; Hazing, Title IX, Communication, Social Media, and Much More. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today&#...

In this episode, I talk with Gary Stevens who is the newly elected Executive Director of the the Mainie Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and the Course Chair of LTC 630. We discuss have 3 major things when administering an athletic contest; Plan, Team, and EAPs. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today's episode. 

In this episode, I talk with Jon Payne who is the Athletic Director at Lockland in Ohio and the Course Chair of LTC 502. We discuss the hiring/reviewing your coaches, finances, and facilities, and much more. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today's episode. 

In this episode, I talk with David Suiter, a retired Athletic Director from New Jersey and the Course Chair of LTC 723. We discuss the importance of training your coaches to deal with Communication, Mental Health, Program Planning, and much more. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today's episode. 

In this episode, I talk with Tom Nelson from Neptune Gametime on the importance of having family-friendly music at our events. We dive into how to select music, allowing students to run the music, and even how to make some money off of announcements. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today's episode. 

In this episode, I ask the question, "Do you have a plan for supervision the student athletes?" We discuss a couple of options to make sure there is always eyes on your student athletes. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today's episode.

In this episode, I ask the question, "Do you have a backup plan for when you are out?" We dive into things to prepare for when you cannot make it into work due to sickness or emergency. Take a listen and hopefully you will take away something from today's episode.

In this episode, I dive into the Top 3 Apps I use daily in my athletic office. The main talking points are on SportsYou, Gametime, and Box Out. Take a listen and see if any of these apps can help you in your athletic department.

In this episode, I dive into how I try to keep my files and office as clean as possible. The main talking points are Google Forms, QR Codes, and Google Keep. Take a listen and see if any of these ideas can keep you be more efficient in your data collection and time.

In this episode, I dive into how my 2 week schedule and how it can make your life very easy when it comes to communicating with Admin, Coaches, Front Office Staff, Custodial Staff, etc.

In this episode, I dive into how my Pre-Season Parents Meeting is structured and the 11 Keys to Success I go over with the parents.

In Episode 30, I spoke with Jayson Bruce, CAA. Jayson is the Middle School Athletic Director / Assistant Principal at Loveland Middle School in Ohio. We dive into how to balance being a teacher/AD, Assistant Principal/AD, and even an Adjunct AD. We learn what hobbies Jayson likes to do and what steps he is taking to better himself. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mr. Jayson Bruce, CAA!

In Episode 29, I me with Preston Newell, RAA. Preston is the Middle School Athletic Director at Trotwood-Madison City School District in Ohio. We discussed how to deal with diversity and minorities in sports. We also discussed the importance of women is sports. We learn what hobbies Preston likes to do and what steps he is taking to better himself. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mr. Prest...

In Episode 28, I sat down with another friend, Jason Culler. Jason is the Associate District Athletic Director with Jenks Public Schools in Oklahoma. We discussed how to put on a professional Media Day with just a phone and a couple Amazon purchases. We also learn what hobbies Jason likes to do and what steps he is taking to better himself. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mr Jason Culler,...

In this Bonus Episode, I team up with The AD Podcast and are joined by a podcast crew y’all have easily listened to over the years within interscholastic athletic administration, the co-hosts of the Hangin’ With The AD Podcast, Don Baker, CMAA and Josh Matthews, CMAA. Together we discuss how to navigate the National Athletic Directors Conference next week in Orlando, our favorite parts of the conf...

In Episode 27, I sat down again with Scott Paine. We continued our discussion about Google Workspace Apps that can help ADs be more productive within their daily responsibilities. We also learn more about the Meet the Podcaster Event at NADC and some suggestions on how to handle going to NADC. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mr. Scott Paine, CMAA!

In Episode 26, I sat down with Lyndsay Watts, who is the District Middle School Athletic Director with Enid Public Schools in Oklahoma. We had a great discussion on different strategies on how you can support your coaches as the Athletic Director. We also learn what hobbies Lyndsay likes to do and what steps she is taking to better herself. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mrs. Lyndsay Watt...

In Episode 25, I sat down with Trey Gross, who is the Middle School Athletic Director at St. Andrews School in Georgia. We had a great discussion on being an AD at a K-12 school and how to have a healthy relationship between the Middle School and High School Athletic Departments. We also learn what hobbies Trey likes to do and what steps he is taking to better himself. Sit back and enjoy my conver...

In Episode 24, I sat down with Jim Harris from Virginia. We had a great discussion on strategies to help you manage officials, spectators, and teams at your events. We also learn what hobbies Jim likes to do and what steps he is taking to better himself. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mr. Jim Harris, CMAA!

In Episode 23, I sat down with a good friend, Scott Paine. We had a great discussion on the Top 3 Google Workspace Apps that can help ADs be more productive within their daily responsibilities. We also learn what hobbies Scott likes to do and what steps he is taking to better himself. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mr. Scott Paine, CMAA!

In Episode 22, I visit with Dr. Danielle LaPoint, a long time Athletic Director from the state of Florida. We had a great discussion on what it means to be a Department of One and talked about tools and strategies that will hopefully take some stress off of you. We also learn what hobbies Danielle likes to do and what steps she is taking to better herself. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with D...

Season 2 Opener with Darryl Nance, the District Athletic Director at Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SC. We had a great discussion on the differences of Leaders and Managers and which one we should strive to be. We also learn what hobbies Darryl likes to do and what steps he is taking to better himself. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mr. Darryl Nance, CMAA!