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The AD Podcast
Hosted by Scott Paine & Thomas Fredrickson · EN
Are you an Athletic Director who wants some guidance on a current situation or has questions about topics in interscholastic athletics? Join NIAAA teaching faculty members Thomas Fredrickson, CMAA and Scott Paine, CMAA as they along with guest ADs discuss sports, life, and most importantly your submitted topics/questions. This is a talk show style podcast created to help listeners navigate their current situations and questions while laughing, learning, and having some levity brought to the profession of athletic administration along the way. Welcome to The AD Podcast! It’s Game Time!
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Bonus Episode #4: Importance of Certification & Professional Development for ADs
Dec 13, 202300:32:02Tap to summarizeIn bonus episode #4 we bring you a very impromptu episode brought to us by one of our listeners. We are joined by Aaron Watson, an athletic administrator from the state of Maine. Who is the co-author of a brand new leadership training course (LTC) 603: Building Pyramids of Success in K-12 Athletic Programs that is being launched at the National Athletic Directors Conference in Orlando this weekend. Together we discuss the importance of certification and professional development for athletic administrators. We also dive into the different LTC offerings from the NIAAA as well as learn all about the new course Aaron helped write. Get ready to learn how you can level up and get involved via professional development at the NADC, NIAAA online webinars, and at your own state conferences.
Transcribe →Episode #21: Tips & Tricks For Getting The Most Out of The National Athletic Directors Conference
Dec 7, 202300:54:28Tap to summarizeIn Episode #21, we are joined by a podcast crew y’all have easily listened to over the years within interscholastic athletic administration, the co-hosts of the Hangin’ With The AD Podcast, Don Baker and Josh Matthews hop on with us. Together we discuss how to navigate the National Athletic Directors Conference next week in Orlando, our favorite parts of the conference, we also get into a little college football playoff rankings, and learn about some great BBQ joints in Georgia.
Transcribe →Bonus Episode #3: Pac-12 Championship Preview & National Athletic Directors Conference Fun
Nov 29, 202300:29:38Tap to summarizeIn Bonus Episode #3 we bring you a very impromptu episode centered around the Pac-12 championship football game this Friday night December 1st and the national athletic directors conference coming up in Orlando. Scott, our in house huskies fan, is joined by the Educational AD Podcast host Jake von Scherrer, who is a die hard ducks fan. Together they discuss the ins and outs of podcasting, provide some insightful input into the Pac-12 showdown coming this Friday night in Las Vegas and give some important details about a free social event happening at the NADC on Sunday night December 17th in Orlando that you will not want to miss.
Transcribe →Episode #20: The Importance and Benefits of Track & Field Programs For Athletic Departments
Nov 22, 202301:27:54Tap to summarizeIn Episode #20 on the AD Podcast, we are joined by Mike Cunningham, a former high school and collegiate track and field coach who is now the national business development manager for Gill Athletics. Gill athletics is an American manufacturer of track and field equipment that is utilized by track and field programs of all shapes and sizes. Together we discuss why track and field programs are so important and beneficial to athletic departments, college football playoff rankings, how to compete and developing department culture using inter-program award challenges.
Transcribe →Episode #19: Prioritizing Mental Health Practices for Athletic Directors and Students
Nov 15, 202301:14:47Tap to summarizeIn Episode #19 on the AD Podcast, we are joined by Teg Cosgriff, retired athletic administrator from the state of Connecticut who is now the VP of The Mental Game Academy. Together we discuss prioritizing your mental health as an athletic director and how to foster beneficial mental health practices for your students.
Transcribe →Bonus Episode #2: Why Your School's Stories, Achievements, & Legacies Matter
Nov 1, 202300:47:14Tap to summarizeIn bonus episode #2 we bring on John Townsend, the Founder and CEO of VitalSigns Wall of Fame. At VitalSigns Wall of Fame their mission is to bring your school’s legacy to life. They help you elevate how you do school recognition. Making it easier than ever to celebrate your whole community, showcasing your school’s diverse history, proudest moments, major achievements and top role models. All while not impacting your annual budget to do so. Together we discuss the positive difference we can make in our schools, how we want to influence that positive change, and communicating to our students and stakeholders more effectively in the digital age. Listen to the entire episode to learn how you can get your school’s Wall of Fame project at a discounted price and some fun NADC events that you won’t want to miss this December in Orlando. Get ready to learn the impact that your school’s stories and legacies can have on our future generations.
Transcribe →Episode #18: Clemson and South Carolina Football, 90's Headphones & Success Strategies for First Time Athletic Directors
Oct 20, 202301:02:59Tap to summarizeIn Episode #18 on the AD Podcast, we are joined by Josh Jennings, first time athletic director at Great Falls high school in Great Falls, SC. Together we discuss Clemson and South Carolina Football, 90’s headphones, and successful strategies to implement for the first time athletic director.
Transcribe →Episode #17: Tennis, The Success Circle, & Training Mental Confidence in The Face of Adversity
Oct 6, 202300:58:06Tap to summarizeIn Episode #17 of the AD Podcast, we are joined by Tami Matheny, a mental game coach, author, and a Jon Gordon certified trainer. Tami is the founder of Refuse 2 Lose Coaching. An organization that was created to help athletes of all levels and ages perform their best and to be the athlete he or she has always dreamed of being. Ultimately R2LC helps you develop the mindset to refuse to quit, refuse to be negative, and refuse to lose. Together we discuss the sport of tennis, the success circle, and facing adversity by strengthening your confidence via your mental game. Buckle up y’all, this episode has a lot of practical take-aways for you. Get ready to train your mind right, as what you focus on grows.
Transcribe →Episode #16: Mike Leach, Professional Scouting & Aspiring Athletic Director Tips
Sep 21, 202301:10:30Tap to summarizeIn Episode #16 we are joined by Nick Farman, a professional scout for Catapult Sports focused on the states in the Pacific Northwest. Catapult exists to unleash the potential of every athlete and team. Operating at the intersection of sports science and analytics, Catapult products are designed to optimize performance, avoid injury, provide video analysis, help facilitate recruiting and scouting and quantify return to play. Catapult works with more than 3,800 elite teams in over 100 countries globally. They work with the Kansas City Chiefs, Golden State Warriors, Manchester City, and numerous top tier division one institutions to just name a few. Nick is also an aspiring athletic director which we definitely dive into. Together we discuss the pirate, coach Mike Leach, Professional Scouting, and steps to take to get your foot in the door when you are an aspiring athletic director.
Transcribe →Episode #15: Pac 12 Demise, Mastering Your Mindset & Bison vs. Cattle
Sep 13, 202301:28:48Tap to summarizeIn Episode #15 of the AD Podcast, we are joined by Collin Henderson, the founder and CEO of Master Your Mindset. Collin is a leading professional in mindset training and performance for sport teams and organizations nationwide. Together we discuss the dissolution of the Pac 12 conference, normalizing mindset training, mental fitness drills for athletic directors and coaches, and bison versus cattle. Understand that your thoughts do become things. So get ready y’all to be where your feet are right now.
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