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A.D.ministration: Providing help for the athletic director
There should be little debate that an athletic administrator has an incredibly busy and demanding position. The job is so complex and encompassing that even knowledgeable and experienced individuals may occasionally need help. So, where do you go?...
16 lessons for guiding non-teacher coaches
As more faculty members age and teachers give up coaching responsibilities, athletic administrators are faced with a staff comprised of fewer coaches from within the building. The exodus of teachers from coaching may also be influenced and exacerbate...
7 Keys to Succeed as a First-Time Athletic Director
Arrowhead High School’s Kevin Flegner said he has evolved in his role as activities director over the years, citing increased patience, more research and deeper analysis prior to making decisions. He also began a practice of over-communicating to m...
The Importance of Communication
Sponsored By: The Importance of Communication Kevin Flegner, activities director at Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.), emphasizes the importance of open communication and keeping everyone in the program working collectively toward maki...
Milwaukee school sets high marks for academic, athletic excellence
[caption id="attachment_26067" align="aligncenter" width="489"] Photos courtesy of University School of Milwaukee.[/caption] Rick Johns managed to win just one game during his first year as a football coach at a small school in eastern Minnesota. ...
Arrowhead High School Special Report (Home)
Arrowhead High School Special Report Coach And Athletic Director's entire September 2012 issue is dedicated to our first-ever, head-to-toe coverage of the inner workings of one of America's most-envied public high-school athletic programs—Arrowh...
Encouraging Open Dialogue
Sponsored By: Encouraging Open Dialogue St. Anthony Village High School (Minneapolis, Minn.) athletics and activities assistant Summer Minnich says open dialogue between coaches, parents and athletes promotes a healthy relationship and so...
Opinion: High school drug testing a solution without a problem
We naturally confront problems in society with solutions, but occasionally we’re led to believe there's a problem where one doesn’t exist. The fight against performance enhancing drugs in our nation's high schools is a prime example. For at le...
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