Category: Athletic Administration »

July 13, 2014

Answering the question: What’s an athletic director?

Sitting in league meetings, attending state conferences or simply talking with a fellow athletic director, one of the most common refrains I hear is, "My principal is absolutely clueless what athletics is all about and what I do." While all situation...


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July 8, 2014

Renovation turns Wilmington University soccer field into asset

Not long ago when soccer recruits came to Wilmington University (Delaware) on their official visits, they never even caught a glimpse the playing field. It was no accident. Playing their home games at an off-campus club, the Wildcats never had ...


July 8, 2014

Sublimation the Future of Apparel

Durable jerseys provide schools an opportunity to save moneyApparel can be a source of frustration for a lot of athletic directors. Jerseys wear and tear, costing thousands of dollars to sports programs already limited by tight budgets.Apparel compan...


June 24, 2014

Helping coaches create social media guidelines for their teams

As coaches, we all feel comfortable teaching offensive and defensive fundamentals to our student-athletes. We don’t think twice about offering them guidance on how to excel academically, and we do not hesitate to intervene if we see or hear about p...


June 24, 2014

Under Armour Names 2013-14 Athletic Directors of the Year

Under Armour Names 2013-14 Athletic Directors of the YearThe National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 28 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY). The award spans seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS; D...


June 9, 2014

Dallas A.D., Coaches Fired in Recruiting Scandal

From The Dallas Morning NewsIn a sweeping crackdown, the Dallas school district fired its athletic director, two top basketball coaches and 12 others Friday in a sports recruiting scandal.Superintendent Mike Miles announced the dismissals, saying an ...


May 28, 2014

Effective Communication Strategies for Athletic Directors

David Hoch, a retired athletic administrator with 16 years of experience, breaks down effective communication strategies to help athletic directors reach their constituents....


May 14, 2014

Special Renovation Section: Jesuit High School

Everything was perfect at Jesuit High School's new John Ryan Stadium, from its impeccable artificial turf to the widescreen digital scoreboard that entertains hordes of Blue Jays fans.The school never had a place to call its own, so building a brand ...