Episode 2: Tony Wolfe - Director of Athletics - Buford High School

Episode # 2 … Tony Wolfe 

Today’s guest is Tony Wolfe. Tony serves as the Director of Athletics at Buford High School in Buford, Ga. Tony brings a wealth of knowledge to his position following an extremely successful coaching career in football, baseball, and in his current role as the Wolves softball coach. A Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Famer, Coach Wolfe is a true servant leader who pours into his coaches and athletes and is the definition of a life-long learner, always looking for ways to get even better. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Tony Wolfe.  

1:00- Introduction
4:28- What Drives Winning, Brett Ledbetter Leadership resources
- Processes, People, Connections….
5:45- Relationships…Making an Impact on the Modern High School Athlete
9:08- Using Your Platform as an Athletic Administrator
12:11- Mentors…Who Influenced Your Leadership Style?
14:43- Strategies Coach Wolfe uses to Lead Coaches & Students
- “Intangibles must be better than your Talent!”
- “Where is your Culture?”
20:00- Leading an Elite Group of Coaches in an Elite Program
24:12- Being an Elite Leader Among Elite Coaches
- Learning to Lead from the Younger Generation
27:47- Annual Kickoff Dinner for the Buford Athletic Staff
34:48- Renovating Fields…Switching to Synthetic Turf
40:33- Reaching Your Highest Potential as an Athletic Leader
43:47- Learning from a Legend-Dexter Wood
-Poise and Class
-Process Over Outcome
-Vision of Greatness
47:46- 2-Minute Drill

Book Mentions: Chop Wood, Carry Water (Joshua Medcalf)
The War Room (Michael Holley)  What Drives Winning (Brett Ledbetter) 

You can follow Tony Wolfe on social media Twitter: @bhscoachwolfe or @bufordathletics    Instagram: @bhscoachwolfe  Facebook: Tony Wolfe 

Find out more about Coach Tony Wolfe and Buford Athletics at: Buford Athletics

About Hangin With The AD Podcast…. 
Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, 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.           

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