Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

Coaching Up Our Coaches [NIAAA]

By: Chris Hartley – Lakeside School (Washington) Like many kids who grew up in an athletic family, I was drawn to the sports that my older brother played. I listened intently at the dinner table […]
Published at Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:33:31 +0000

Speaking to Disgruntled Parents with Mike Elder – Avon HS (OH)

Mike Elder explains how athletic directors spend a lot to time behind closed doors speaking with disgruntled parents. Parents should be made aware of the things that the programs have done for the kids over […]
Published at Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:33:36 +0000

How to Retain Game Officials with Roy Turner, CMAA – NCADA

Roy Turner discusses game officials and what athletic directors and game day administrators can do to help retain them. Opponents and game officials should be treated as guests, he believes, and his message to them […]
Published at Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:33:42 +0000

Digital Ticketing: Compare Your Pricing to the National Averages with Andre’ Walker, CMAA – Houston ISD (TX)

Andre’ Walker discusses digital ticket prices for this falls Football and Volleyball events. He feels that with Football at 7$ and Volleyball at 5$ that these prices allow anyone who has an interest to attend […]
Published at Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:33:51 +0000

Digital Ticketing Talks EP 2: Training and Pricing for High School Sports

In this AD Insider Digital Ticketing Talks episode, presented by GoFan, we sit down with Andre’ Walker, District Athletic Director at Houston ISD (TX), to discuss: Staff Training Tips for Digital Ticket Takers Ticket Pricing […]
Published at Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:38:38 +0000

EP 56: HS Sports Streaming – Hot Topics Discussed by ADs and Executives

In this episode, we’ve compiled interviews from Athletic Directors and Streaming Executives to capture the current state of the high school sports live streaming world and where it’s going. Full List of Topics Include: Pros […]
Published at Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:00:38 +0000

College Ties: Using Higher Education Partnerships to Enhance a High School Athletic Program [NIAAA]

By: Gary Stevens – Thornton Academy, Saco, Maine The work of a high school athletic director in the current economic and work climate is filled with challenges of all types and magnitudes. The most successful […]
Published at Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:54 +0000

Mindset: Stop Blaming & Complaining with Alan Stein, Jr.

Alan discusses awareness and mindset which may be the #1 separator from good to great and from great to elite. A winner’s mindset involves having extreme accountability and ownership for everything in your life. You […]
Published at Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:01:09 +0000

Stop Chasing Perfection with Sylvia Barrera – Laredo ISD (TX)

Sylvia Barrera explains that when mentoring coaches and administrators, it is essential to be a good listener and to share your own knowledge and experience. Be honest and acknowledge that you are not the best […]
Published at Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:07:21 +0000

How to Address Name, Image, and Likeness with Blake Lawrence, CEO – Opendorse

Watch as Blake Lawrence recommends that Athletic Directors should first contact their State’s Athletic Association to get a better understanding of Name, Image, and Likeness and how this can impact their athletes’ eligibility. He explains […]
Published at Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:07:25 +0000