Hangin With The AD Podcast
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker (CMAA), Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews (CMAA), Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.
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Episode 118: Tim Selgo - Retired Collegiate AD, Author, Speaker - Grand Rapids, MI
July 04, 2024 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBToday we have the pleasure of introducing you to an AD who is not a stranger to success. Tim Selgo was at the helm at Grand Valley State University in one of the most successful runs of any university at any level. It’s our hope that you lean in today and learn from one of the best to ever do it. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Tim Selgo.
Episode 117: Jennifer Baker - Associate Vice Provost and Director of Athletics & Recreation - Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD
June 20, 2024 18:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThere is a saying that if you are the smartest person in the room…you need to find another room. Well, we found a much smarter room today as we sit down with Jennifer Baker who serves as the Associate Vice Provost and Director of Athletics & Recreation at Johns Hopkins University. A military veteran, Jennifer speaks to how her service has benefitted her in her role as well as other leadership lesson she has learned along the way. Let’s settle in and get to know Jennifer Baker.
Episode 116: Jeff Francoeur - Former MLB Player - Current Broadcaster and Co-host of the Pure Athlete Podcast - Buford, GA
June 07, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBToday we wrap up our back-to-back episodes with two of the three co-hosts of the Pure Athlete podcast as we sit down with former Major League Baseball standout and current broadcaster Jeff Francoeur. Jeff talks about the coaches who poured into him, and we dive deeper into the importance of both youth and interscholastic sports and the best ways to navigate them. Let’s settle in and get to know Jeff Francoeur.
Episode 115: Britt Lee - Partner and Co-Founder - Pure Athlete - Alpharetta, GA
June 01, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBToday we sit down with Britt Lee, the co-founder of Pure Athlete, an organization and podcast that helps youth athletes maximize their potential for success in sports and in life. Their pillared approach focuses on vision, grit, skill, belief, and character and helps to also guide parents through the youth sports journey to find success both on and off the field. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Britt Lee. https://pureathleteinc.com/
Episode 114: Single Topic Series - AD Workshop - Kevin Petroski - Athletic Director - Athens Academy - Athens, GA
May 09, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we have another installment of our Single Topic Series as we sit down with Kevin Petroski, Athletic Director at Athens Academy in Athens, Ga. to discuss his annual AD Workshop. This is a concept that we think can catch on across the country as athletic leaders look to find professional development close to home that gives them tools and information that they can immediately implement into their programs to take them to the next level. Let’s settle in and learn about the AD Workshop...
Episode 113: Trish Witkin, CMAA - Director of Athletics - Glastonbury High School - Glastonbury, CT
May 04, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBToday we head north to sit down with Trish Witkin who serves as the director of athletics at Glastonbury High School in Glastonbury, Connecticut. A past president of the NIAAA, Trish let’s us behind the curtain of a successful career and we have no doubt you’ll be better after our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Trish Witkin.
Episode 112: Kevin Goll - Senior Associate AD and Chief Strategy Officer - Baylor University - Waco, TX
April 18, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBToday it’s off to the great state of Texas as we sit down with Kevin Goll who serves as the Senior Associate AD and Chief Strategy Officer for the Baylor Bears of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Kevin talks about his unique route to athletic leadership and the lessons he has learned along the way. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Kevin Goll.
Episode 111: Kirk Call - Athletic Director - Johns Creek High School - Johns Creek, GA
April 04, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBToday we stay close to home and sit down with Kirk Call of Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek Georgia. Kirk is wrapping up his first year as an AD and you’ll find that he is wise beyond his years in the role as we talk about the transition from coach to AD and leadership in general. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Kirk Call.
Episode 110: Dr. Kyle Morrero - President - Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA
March 21, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBToday we step out of the athletic world a bit and step in the president’s office…not necessarily the president’s office but we sit down with Dr. Kyle Marrero who serves as the president of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. A leader who took an alternative route to the president’s chair, Dr. Marrero was more than generous with his time as he talked leadership and the importance of athletics and the role it plays in the development of leaders. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. K...
Episode 109: Jeremy Boone - Performance Coach - Speaker - Charlotte, NC
March 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBToday we head to Charlette, North Carolina and sit down with one of the country’s best leaders of in the field of mental performance in Jeremy Boone. Jeremy has worked with championship race car drivers, Olympic athletes, record-setting college football players, and Hall of Fame coaches and today he’s going to make you better. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Jeremy Boone. www.winningleader.com www.desiretolead.com X & IG @athletebydesign
Episode 108: Butch Thompson - Head Baseball Coach - Auburn University - Auburn, AL
February 22, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIt’s back to the collegiate ranks today as we had the pleasure of sitting down with Auburn University Head Baseball Coach Butch Thompson. As he enters his ninth season at the helm of the program in 2024, Coach Thompson has established himself as one of the top recruiters in the country who will past the 300-win mark soon. He is a humble, purpose driven leader and we can’t wait for you to learn from him as we did. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Butch Thompson.
Episode 107: Clay Smith - Senior Pastor - Johnson Ferry Baptist Church - Marietta, GA
February 08, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBToday we stay closer to home and sit down with a great leader in Clay Smith who serves as the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. This is a powers house leadership conversation, and it is our hope that you dig in and get better today just like we did. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Clay Smith.
Episode 106: Lauren Otero - Project Administrator for Operations - Hillsborough County Public School System - Tampa, FL
January 25, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBToday we head south and sit down with Lauren Otero, who serves as the Project Administrator for Operations in the Hillsborough County Public School System in Tampa, Florida. This is a big role in a big district, and we know that there is a lot to be learned from her day to day as well as her career experience. Let’s settle in and get to know Lauran Otero.
Episode 105: Jason Culler - Associate Athletic Director - Jenks Public Schools - Glenpool, OK
January 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBWelcome to season 5 of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast! If this is your first ride with us or if you have been with us for a while, we would like to say a quick thank you and we appreciate you more than you know. Today we head to Glenpool, Oklahoma and sit down with Jason Culler who serves as the Associate Athletic Director for the Jenks Public School System. We discuss the Border States Summit that Jason was a founding piece of as well as hiring and his process for determining the right p...
Episode 104: Brandon Larson - Athletic Director - Highland High School - Gilbert, AZ
December 28, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBToday we once again head west and sit down with Brandon Larson who serves as the Athletic Director for Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Brandon’s people first approach has created a winning culture and his ability to put people in positions to be successful is second to none. Let’s settle in and get to know Brandon Larson.
Episode 103: Single Topic Series - Officiating - Shay Jones, Brad McBrayer, Todd Downes - GA
December 07, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week we continue with our "Single Topic Series" and take a look at officiating as we look to recruit a new generation of officials across the country.
Episode 102: Brian Dodd - Author, Podcast Host, Leadership Expert - The Top Sports Books Of 2023
November 25, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBBrain Dodd is back to give us his annual list of the top sports books of the year. Visit his blog for more information. https://briandoddonleadership.com/2023/11/12/the-top-10-sports-books-of-2023/
Episode 101: Jamie Boggs - Vice President of Athletics - Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ.
November 16, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBToday we head west and sit down with Jamie Boggs, Vice President of Athletics at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. Jamie’s people first, team-oriented approach to leadership is second to none and it won’t take long for you to see why she and Grand Canyon are finding success both on and off the field. Let’s settle in…and get to know Mrs. Jamie Boggs.
Episode 100: Jon Gordon - Best selling author, Speaker & Leadership Expert - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
November 02, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWow! We can’t believe that we’ve made it to episode 100! We can’t believe that we have people that wanted to listen to us talk, and that we’ve found people who have said “yes” over and over again to spend time with us as we, and you, have learned so much from them. Today’s episode is no different and we couldn’t think of anyone better to learn from on such a milestone episode than Mr. Positivity himself, Jon Gordon. Jon talks leadership and his new book “The One Truth.” Let’s settle in ...
Episode 99: Damian Frassinelli, CMAA - NIAAA President - Director of Athletics - Stafford High School - Stafford Springs CT
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBToday we head north and sit down with current NIAAA President and the Director of Athletics at Stafford High School in Stafford Springs Connecticut, CMAA Damian Frassinelli. Damian has a great story of leadership that began in the private sector and has now led him to being a pivotal part of not only the interscholastic athletic leadership of the state of Connecticut but the nation through his involvement with the NIAAA. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Damian Frassinelli.
Episode 98: Gene Durden - Assistant AD and Head Girls Basketball Coach - Buford HS, Buford, GA
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBToday we stay closer to home and sit down with Gene Durden. Gene serves as the assistant athletic director and head girls basketball coach at Buford High School in Buford, GA. Coach Durden is one of the most successful basketball coaches in the country with over 900 career victories and multiple state titles, and it is his views on leadership that will guide our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Gene Durden.
Episode 97: Jamie Pollard - Director of Athletics - Iowa State University - Ames, IA
September 21, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBToday we head back to the college ranks and sit down with Jamie Pollard who serves as the Director of Athletics at Iowa State University. Jamie is the longest-tenured Director of Athletics in Iowa State history and fourth-longest serving active Power Five Director of Athletics and it will not take long for you to realize why. His wealth of knowledge combined with a great perspective on leadership highlights our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Jamie Pollard.
Episode 96: Becky Moran, CMAA - Associate Executive Director of Marketing & Development - Indianapolis, IN
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBToday we head to the NIAAA headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and sit down with Becky Moran, a CMAA, who serves as the Associate Executive Director of Marketing & Development for the NIAAA. A veteran AD with a ton of insight into becoming the best version of ourselves, you’ll be glad you took the time today to learn from this great leader in our profession. Let’s settle in and get to know Becky Moran.
Episode 95: Austin Maples - Athletic Director & Assistant Principal - Montgomery Co. High School - Mt. Sterling, KY
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBToday we head to Mt. Sterling Kentucky and sit down with Austin Maples who serves as the athletic director and assistant principal at Montgomery County High School. We talk about the importance of being organized and how best to balance the dual role of AD and AP as we lead both our coaches and young people. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Austin Maples.
Episode 94: Dr. Dustin Smith - Executive Director of Athletics - Broken Arrow Public Schools - Broken Arrow, OK
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBToday we head west to speak with Dr. Dustin Smith who serves as the Executive Director of Athletics at Broken Arrow Public Schools in Broken Arrow, OK. Dustin is also the co-host of the Pairadocs podcast and if you aren’t listening to it you need to make sure to make it part of your podcast lineup. Dustin drops some great information in our conversation today and you’ll see why is one of the shinning stars of our profession once your done today. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Dustin S...
Episode 93: Lanness Robinson, CMAA - Director of Athletics - Hillsborough County Public Schools - Tampa, FL
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBToday we travel to the Sunshine state and sit down with one of the best in the business as we learn from Lanness Robinson who serves as the Director of Athletics for the Hillsborough County Public School District in Tampa, FL. This is no small feat as Lanness oversees athletics for one of the largest districts in the country while also maintaining an important presence at the national level evidenced as his role of president of the NIAAA leading athletic leaders through the pandemic. You...
Episode 92: Ashley Lot - Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Fayette Co. High School - Fayetteville, GA
July 13, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBToday we once again stay close to home and chat with Ashley Lott. Ashley serves as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Fayette Co. High School in Fayetteville, GA. Ashley is a rising star in the state of Georgia and on the National level who brings a wealth of knowledge across multiple sports from her days coaching that is helping guide her as a leader today. At the time of our conversation, Ashley was the Athletic Director at Hampton High School before making the move to Fayette ...
Episode 91: Ricky Turner - Athletic Director - Blessed Trinity Catholic High School - Roswell, GA
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week we stay close to home and chat with one of Georgia’s best in Ricky Turner of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell, GA. Ricky is a people first leader with a servant’s heart, and it won’t take long for you to understand why he is a go resources for athletic leaders in the deep south. Let’s settle in and get to know…Mr. Ricky Turner. Topics of discussion with Coach Turner: Leading through 23 years of change What relationships have brought inspiration to your leadership? When d...
Episode 90: Ray Tanner - Director of Athletics - University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC
June 08, 2023 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBToday we head back to the college ranks and the SEC as we sit down with Ray Tanner, the Director of Athletics at the University of South Carolina. A champion on the field leading the Gamecock baseball program to back-to-back titles, Coach Tanner has proven to be a winner in his role as an athletic administrator and we know you’ll learn a lot from him today. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Ray Tanner. Topics of Discussion with Coach Tanner: What is the most important statistic for an ...
Episode 89: Jimmy Dykes - Basketball Analyst for ESPN, Author, Speaker - Fayetteville, AR
May 25, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBToday we have the pleasure of learning from a name you may recognize most from tuning into a college basketball broadcast on ESPN as we sit down with broadcaster and author Jimmy Dykes. We break down his book “The Film Doesn’t Lie” and talk about the intersection of athletics, leadership, and faith and how best to navigate each one. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Jimmy Dykes. Topics Discussed with Coach Dykes: Guarding our hearts by Listening to Truth Observing Practice The proce...
Episode 88: Kevin Paul Scott - Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur discusses Inspiration - Atlanta, GA
May 11, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBToday you are in for a treat as we sit down with one of the best leadership experts in the business in Mr. Kevin Paul Scott. Kevin is an author, a speaker, and an entrepreneur whose leadership journey has taken him from a small town outside of Atlanta, GA to six continents and seen him speak to leaders from more than 100 countries. He believes that when organizations pause and invest in their leadership, they discover new potential and we’re glad you’ve taken the time to learn from him today...
Episode 87: Steve Throne, CMAA - AP/Activities Director - Millard South HS, Omaha, NE
April 27, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBToday we head to the Midwest and sit down with Steve Throne of Millard South High School in Omaha, NE. Steve is a lifelong learner with a heart for kids and the desire to ensure that the interscholastic athletic experience is the best it can possibly be. He teaches us that the road to teaching leadership is more of a slow burn highlighted by modeling the behavior we want to see in those around us and after our conversation today you’ll know why Steve is one of the best in the business. Let’s...
Episode 86: Brian Kight - Part 2 - Leadership Expert, Author, Performance Coach and Speaker - Denver, CO
April 20, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWelcome back to the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast. This week we finish our conversation with leadership expert and performance coach Brian Kight. We began discussing what he calls “super skills” at the end of our last conversation and that is where we pick up today. Get ready to do the work to get better as we continue our conversation with Brian Kight.
Episode 85: Brian Kight - Part 1 - Leadership Expert, Author, Performance Coach and Speaker - Denver, CO
April 13, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBOver the next two weeks, we look forward to bringing you an extended conversation with leadership expert Brian Kight. Brian’s philosophy of E+R=O is a game changer and once we started talking to him, we realized we had to break this conversation up to ensure you are able to digest the great material he left us with. Make sure you have something to write with and on as we sit down and learn from one of the best! Let’s settle in and get to know Brian Kight.
Episode 84: Tony Fisher, CMAA - Director of Athletics - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
March 30, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBToday we travel up north again and sit down with Tony Fisher. Director of Athletics for the Minneapolis Public School System. Tony is a visionary leader who is shining a light on the need for more diverse athletic leaders for our young people across the country and is a leader at both the state and national level. Tony’s mission is to have the largest impact on the largest number of students, and we will all fall into that number today. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Tony Fisher.
Episode 83: Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA - Athletic Director - Creekside High School, Fairburn, GA
March 16, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBToday we sit down with another one of Georgia best in Dr. Mekia Troy. A CMAA from Creekside HS in Fairburn, GA. A lifelong learner and true example of the power of interscholastic athletics. Mekia is a leader amongst her peers and after today you’ll know why so many have been impacted by her leadership. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Mekia Troy.
Episode 82: Single Topic Series - Event Management - Jeff Behrens, CMAA - Pewaukee Schools, WI, Lisa Corprew, CMAA - Bayside High School, VA & Tony Wolfe -Athletic Director - Buford High School, Burford, Ga.
March 02, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBOn today’s episode we take a deeper dive into the topic of Event Management with three high level athletic leaders from different parts of the country as we sit down with Jeff Behrens, CMAA from Pewaukee Schools in Wisconsin, Lisa Corprew, CMAA from Bayside High School in Virginia, and Tony Wolfe who serves as the Athletic Director at Buford High School in Burford Ga. These dynamic leaders break down the keys to what makes any event run smoothly and safely and we hope they help you improve...
Episode 82: Event Management Roundtable - Jeff Behrens, CMAA - Pewaukee Schools, WI, Lisa Corprew, CMAA - Bayside High School, VA & Tony Wolfe -Athletic Director - Buford High School, Burford, Ga.
March 02, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBOn today’s episode we take a deeper dive into the topic of Event Management with three high level athletic leaders from different parts of the country as we sit down with Jeff Behrens, CMAA from Pewaukee Schools in Wisconsin, Lisa Corprew, CMAA from Bayside High School in Virginia, and Tony Wolfe who serves as the Athletic Director at Buford High School in Burford Ga. These dynamic leaders break down the keys to what makes any event run smoothly and safely and we hope they help you improve...
Episode 81: Meredith Barnhill - Athletic Director - Adairsville High School - Adairsville, GA
February 16, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBToday we keep it close to home and speak one of Georgia’s best in Meredith Barnhill of Adairsville High School in Adairsville, GA. Meredith is a highly decorated athletic leader who believes that in the role of the athletic director she can have the most positive impact on both her student-athletes and coaches. Let’s settle in with this humble leader who has a true servant’s heart as we get to know Ms. Meredith Barnhill.
Episode 80: Dr. Scott Grant, CAA - NIL in the high school space.
February 02, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBToday we sit down with the go-to source when discussing NIL and the high school space as we talk with Dr. Scott Grant. Dr. Grant is a former Director of Athletics, Activities, and Facilities at Van Buren Local Schools, a former Director of Operations, Outreach, and Leadership Development in athletics at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , the founder of Triple Threat Leadership, LLCand NIL-education.com and is a current Assistant Professor in the College of Education at The Uni...
Episode 79: Dr. Mike Blackburn, CMAA - Executive Director - NIAAA, Indianapolis, IN
January 19, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBEpisode # 79: Dr. Mike Blackburn, Retiring Executive Director NIAAA Today’s guest needs no introduction. Dr. Mike Blackburn, CMAA is the outgoing Executive Director of the NIAAA and today we talk legacy with this great leader who has invested over 50 years in education-based athletics. Dr. Blackburn has seen the NIAAA from its creation to a organization made up of over 14,000 members and a 2022 conference that saw almost 3,000 athletic administrators from across the country come together at...
Episode 78: Jennifer Frazier - Director of Athletics - McKinney ISD - McKinney, TX
January 05, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBToday we kick off 2023 and a new season of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast with a trip to Texas and sit down with Jennifer Frazier who serves as the Director of Athletics for the McKinney ISD in McKinney, TX. Jennifer is a highly decorated former athlete and now athletic director who has a heart for the community she serves there in McKinney. She is a critical thinker who is always looking to get better and grow her programs and coaches that she leads. She understands the important, and in s...
Episode 77: Jason Wiberg, CMAA - Activities Director - Devils Lake High School - Devils Lake, ND
December 22, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBToday we head to the great north as we make our first trip to the state of North Dakota and sit down with Jason Wiberg of Devils Lake High School. Jason is heavily involved both with his state association and the NIAAA and we touch on a variety of topics from a very unique way to fundraise, to hiring, and even evaluating your programs. Let’s settle in and get to know CMAA Jason Wiberg.
Episode 76: Scott Sinclair - Director of Strength & Conditioning - University of Georgia - Athens, GA
December 08, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBToday we have the pleasure of sitting down with one of the architects of college footballs number one program in Scott Sinclair, Director of Strength, and Conditioning for the University of Georgia. Scott has served the Bulldogs since 2016 and in 2012 was awarded the highest honor in his field when he was certified as a master strength and conditioning coach (MSCC) at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association's national conference. It will not take long for you to hea...
Episode 75: The Pairadocs - Danielle LaPoint, Ed.D. & Dustin Smith, Ed.D.
November 24, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBEpisode # 75: Pairadocs: Dustin Smith and Danielle LaPoint Today we flip the script and interview a pair of fellow podcasters in Dr. Danielle LaPoint, & Dr. DustIn Smith, who cohost the Pairadocs Podcast. They search for the craziest AD stories out there and through those stories they are teaching practical lessons that are helping ADs across the country as we all navigate the world of leading in the space of interscholastic athletics. Let's settle in and get to know the Pairadocs! 0:50- I...
Episode 74: Brian Dodd - Author, Podcast Host, Leadership Expert - The Top Sports Books Of 2022
November 17, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBBrain Dodd is back to give us his annual list of the top sports books of the year. Visit his blog for more information. https://briandoddonleadership.com/2022/10/30/the-top-10-sports-books-of-2022/
Episode 73: Dan Heck - Assistant AD / Marketing & Fan Engagement - Auburn University - Auburn, AL
November 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBEpisode # 73: Dan Heck, Assist AD/Marketing & Fan Engagement, Auburn, AL Today we travel back to the college ranks and sit down with the Assistant AD for Marketing & Fan Engagement at Auburn University Mr. Dan Heck. Heck oversees and directs the Athletics Department’s marketing and promotional plans for all 21 sports at Auburn and has served the university since 2016. Dan shares some great ideas and concepts in this episode that can be used at the high school level easily. On a side note...
Episode 72: Josh Scott, CMAA - Director of Athletics and Activities - Springfield Public Schools - Springfield, MO
October 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBEpisode # 72: Josh Scott, Director of Athletics, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO We can’t wait to share today’s conversation with one of the best in the business in CMAA Josh Scott who serves as the Director of Athletics and Activities for the Springfield Public School District in Springfield Missouri. His insights on NIAAA certification, juggling the demands of the job, and executing your vision are second to none. Let’s get right into it and get to know Mr. Josh Scott. 0:...
Episode 71: Jen Doede, CAA - Athletic Director - Amos Alonzo Stagg High School - Palos Hills, IL
October 13, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode # 71: Jen Doede, Stagg high School, Palos Hill, IL, Athletic Director Today takes us to Illinois as we sit down with CAA Jen Doede, who serves as the Athletic Director at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, Illinois near Chicago. Jen is a believer that leadership is influential and relational and the fact that the title doesn’t make you a leader but rather what you do with it to serve your people really separates the contenders from the pretenders. Let’s settle in and get...
Episode 70: Albert Weeden Jr. CMAA - Athletic Director/Principal - Loachapoka High School - Loachapoka, AL
September 29, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBEpisode # 69: Albert Weeden, Jr, Athletic Director/Principal, Loachapoka High School Loachapoka, AL Today we stay a little closer to home and travel to Loachapoka Alabama and sit down with Albert Weeden Jr. A CMAA who not only serves as the athletic director of Loachapoka High School but leads the Indians as their principal. Lots to learn from in this one so let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Albert Weeden Jr. 0:46 - Introduction 2:40 – Every great Leader has a Nickname 4:15 – Doing Mo...