UIAAA Connection

The podcast makes its second visit to the state of New Hampshire. Lisa shares her journey in education.  She currently serves on the NIAAA Board of Directors and was mentored by the legend Carol Dozibrin. She talks about remembering your why. This is an episode not to missed. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Mus...

The podcast makes another visit to the NIAAA office. UIAAA Connection #112 – Justin Chapman, Communications Director at the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association is now available. Justin grew up in the shadow of the NIAAA in Carmel, Indiana, and is a graduate of Taylor University like is co-worker Nellie Crocker. He shares his unique perspective on the NIAAA, with this being...

The podcast makes its second visit to the state of Ohio. UIAAA Connection #110 – Glen Gillespie, CMAA, Executive Director of the Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association is now available. Glen shares his journey teaching at eight high school in Ohio, finishing at Sylvania Southview. He shares his unique perspective having served 15 years on the NIAAA Publications committee. Click t...

The podcast makes another visit to central Utah. UIAAA Connection #109 – Heidi Woolsey, Director of Athletics at Wayne High School is now available. Heidi, a native Utahn, speaks to growing up in Panguitch, playing sports in her youth and attending coaching factory at the then SUSC in Cedar. She shares some unique views on serving as a female Athletic Director and some of the challenges that resul...

The podcast makes another visit to Southeastern Utah. UIAAA Connection #108 – Mark Stuckenschneider, Director of Athletics at Pinnacle High School is now available. A Salt Lake City native, Mark takes us on his journey as a two-sport athlete at Olympus High School, to SMU where he played rugby and finally to Pinnacle High School as the AD. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA...

The podcast makes another visit to Southern Utah. UIAAA Connection #107 - Mike Hudson, Director of Athletics at Canyon View High School is now available. Born and raised in North Carolina, hear how a Carolina Blue fan finds his way to Cedar City, Utah. In only his second year, Mike shares his successes in learning how to become a better AD.  Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe t...

The podcast makes its first ever visit to authors of a book. UIAAA Connection #106 – Rich Barton, CMAA, Carol Dozibrin, CMAA, and Mike Ellson, CMAA, is now available. The three authors, all Executive Directors, share how an idea a few years ago became the book – Leadership with Legacy in Education-Based Athletics .  This episode takes you on fascinating ride to world of self-publishing and ho...

The podcast makes only its second visit to an AD who has served in both Kansas and Missouri. UIAAA Connection #105 – Lane Green, CMAA, Director of Athletics at Liberty North High School is now available. The UIAAA Connection kicks off its third year with Lane, who is known as the more famous of the Green brothers. It marks the first time we have had brothers as guests. Lane shares his journey as a...

The podcast makes another visit to Utah County.  It’s the first podcast broadcast from Hawaii.  Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Wendy has played and coached both in high school and the collegiate level. Wendy recently earned her CAA designation and shares a wealth of information regarding athletics. With five older brothers, Wendy learned from her siblings as well. As the UIA...

The podcast makes another visit to Utah County UIAAA Connection #103 - Jordan Blanchard, CAA, Director of Athletics at Mountain View High School is now available. Born in Dayton, Oregon, Jordan articulates his journey in education and youth sports. He also talks about the importance of certification. His idea of using tv’s instead of banners in your gymnasium is worth the listen. Please Listen, Le...

The podcast makes its third visit to a district Superintendent. UIAAA Connection #102 Larry Bergeson, – Superintendent, Washington County School District is now available. Larry, born in Blackfoot, Idaho, shares his journey in education. He spent time in five different schools in three states, and shares some great stories from those days. He shares the incredible story of Water Canyon High School...

The podcast makes its first visit to Ohio. UIAAA Connection #101 Jeff Kurtz, retired – Master of Ceremonies for the NIAAA Hall of Fame is now available. Jeff, a native of northeast Ohio, played baseball in high school and spent four years playing for the Golden Flashes. He served as Athletic Director at three different high schools. Jeff gives us a 4th-graders view of that tragic day at Kent State...

The podcast makes its second visit to California. UIAAA Connection #100 Jean Ashen, CMAA, – Director of Athletics at North Salinas High School is now available. Jean, the oldest of five siblings, is working at the same high school she graduated from in the 70’s. She played volleyball collegiately at Cal State Fullerton and UNLV. She shares stories from her participation in the early days of Title...

The podcast makes another visit to Western Utah. UIAAA Connection #99 Brett Andrus, CAA, – Director of Athletics at Dugway High School is now available. Brett grew up in Dugway, Utah and is one of very few teachers who work at the high school they graduated from. Another product of the “Coaching Factory” at Southern Utah University”, Rhett began in Dugway shortly after his graduation from SUU. Obt...

The podcast makes another visit to Washington. UIAAA Connection #98 Dave Tikker, CMAA – Executive Director of WSSAAA is now available. Dave grew up in California and attended Whitworth University in Spokane. Dave shares the details regarding the extremely successful mentoring program that has been implemented with the Washington AD’s. You won’t want to miss this episode. Please Listen, Learn and S...

The podcast makes another visit to one of Utah’s charter schools. UIAAA Connection #97 Amanda Kuhnz, – Director of Athletics at Merit Prepatory Academy is now available. Amanda, a “California Girl” and 3-sports athlete shares her experiences of playing softball at Northwestern University to accepting a job as a graduate assistant in softball at Redlands. She has served as the Athletic Director at...

The podcast makes another visit to central Utah.  UIAAA Connection #96 Travis Madsen, CAA – Director of Athletics at Wasatch Academy is now available. Travis, a Sanpete County native, takes us on his journey from North Sanpete High School to Snow to UVU and a lengthy stop at Pinnacle before his present position at Wasatch Academy. He has a unique perspective having served as an Athletic Direc...

The podcast makes its second visit to Kansas. UIAAA Connection #95 Rich Bechard, CMAA, retired – Former President of the NIAAA is now available. Rich, a native of Grinnell, Kansas, worked in education for forty-two years. He played junior college basketball before his journey in education. His excellent advice on making people fell valued is worth the listen to this episode. Please Listen, Learn a...

The podcast makes another visit to central Utah. UIAAA Connection #94 Sarah Swallberg, – Director of Athletics at Tintic and West Desert High Schools is now available. Sarah, a native of Green River Utah, and multi-sports athlete shares her experiences of playing baseball on the boys’ team in Green River.  She has sthe unique opportunity the serve as Athletic Administrator at two different hi...

The podcast makes another visit to New Jersey. UIAAA Connection #93 Bob Hopek, CMAA  – Executive Director of DAANJ is now available. Bob grew up in New Jersey and attended Moorehead State University in Minnesota. Appointed AD in 1973, Bob shares the details of progressing from an inexperienced AD to the Executive Director of the DAANJ. You won’t want to miss this episode. Please Listen, Learn...

The podcast makes its second visit to California. UIAAA Connection #100 Jean Ashen, CMAA, – Director of Athletics at North Salinas High School is now available. Jean, the oldest of five siblings, is working at the same high school she graduated from in the 70’s. She played volleyball collegiately at Cal State Fullerton and UNLV. She shares stories from her participation in the early days of Title...

The podcast makes another visit to central Utah.  Rhett grew up in Kanab, Utah and is one of the six famous Jackson brothers to play football there. A product of the “Coaching Factory” at Southern Utah University”, Rhett has taught at Gunnison Valley for 29 years and has spent the last 12 years as the athletic Director. You won’t want to miss his advice to new AD’s. Please Listen, Learn and S...

The podcast makes another visit to Idaho. UIAAA Connection #91 Tracy Leinen, CMAA – Executive Director of the IIAAA is now available. Tracy grew up in Iowa and takes us on her journey to her senior year in Harlan and then to her playing days at NW Missouri State. She began her teaching career in Iowa and then moved to Boise high where she became the Athletic Director. Please Listen, Learn and Shar...

The podcast makes another visit to St. George, Utah. UIAAA Connection #90 Mike Winslow, CAA – Director of Athletics at Crimson Cliffs High School is now available. Mike, a Cedar City native, played baseball and soccer as a youngster. A graduate of Southern Utah University, Mike has worked his entire career in the Washington County District. His insight regarding the similarity of teaching students...

The podcast makes its first visit to Missouri by way of Virginia.  Mike shares over 20 years’ experience as an athletic administrator!  He takes us through his beginning in Virginia at Chantilly High School, his time at George Mason University and then to Missouri and his present position as NIAAA President. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!