The TN AD Podcast

Whether you are looking to support your coaching staff, improve student-athlete wellness, or build a stronger culture in your athletic department, this episode is packed with data-driven information you can put to work today. You're going to love our conversation with Dr. Samantha Bates and Dr. Dawn Anderson-Butcher!

Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with Mark Reeves, Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), and Russ Plummer, Executive Director of the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA). Mark and Russ are leading voices in Tennessee high school athletics, serving as tireless champions for student-athletes, coaches, and school communities across the sta...

Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with Dr. Alex Diamond, Chair of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC), longtime consultant to TSSAA and the creator/director of the Tennessee Safe Stars Initiative. Dr. Diamond is known for his practical approach to providing support and best practices to ensure the health and safety of st...

Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with Jake von Scherrer, host of the Educational AD Podcast, veteran AD, author and speaker with over 40 years of experience across public and private schools as a teacher, head coach and AD. Jake holds his CMAA from the NIAAA, is a past president of the FIAAA and a frequent presenter at the state, regional and national levels. He has written several books i...

Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with TSSAA Executive Director Mark Reeves about the past year, finding joy in the midst of the hard and hot topics like the new transfer rule. It's another wonderful conversation with Mark packed with great information and one you won't want to miss.

Today Joe, Michelle, and Mike discuss the TIAAA Conference and best take a ways. We also spend a little time talking with Mike about his recent induction into the TIAAA and the TSSAA Hall of Fames. It's a conversation packed with helpful information, practical take a ways and one you won't want to miss.

Today Joe, Michelle, Greg and Mike welcome Dr. David Sacks, a member of the TSSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, to discuss mental wellness in high school athletics. It's a conversation packed with helpful information and practical tips and one you don't want to miss.

We’re joined by; Emily Crowell and Lauren Jones from the TSSAA , Kelly Fish, Past President of the TIAAA and Associate Head of School at Currey Ingram, along with our regular hosts Michelle, York, Greg Wyant; Mike Ellson and Joe Blair.

Join us as we talk with Rich Barton as he shares best practices, his transition from coach to AD to Assistant Executive Director of the NIAAA.

Kevin Broene talks with the TN AD hosts and shares best practices and the "why" behind creating evaluations and gathering data that is meaningful and formative for coaches.

In this episode Joe, Greg, Mike and Michelle welcome Dustin Mynatt from South Gibbs to talk all things QPA and pursuing excellence for your schools.

In this episode Greg, Joe, Mike and Michelle spend some time with TSSAA Executive Director, Mark Reeves discussing life as a leader, the new TSSAA transfer rule and other hot topics. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss.

The TN AD Podcast- The show where we explore the role, responsibilities and experiences of TN ADs. Join TSSAA Asst. Executive Director Joe Blair, TIAAA Executive Director Mike Ellson, TIAAA President Greg Wyant and TIAAA Board Member and podcast host Michelle York.

The TN AD Podcast- The show where we explore the role, responsibilities and experiences of TN ADs.