Category: Athletic Administration »

August 22, 2012

Seven keys to succeed as a first-time athletic director

Kevin Flegner, former athletic director at Arrowhead (Wisconsin) High School, says he has evolved in his role over the years, citing increased patience, more research and deeper analysis prior to making decisions. He also began a practice of over-com...


August 22, 2012

Liz Arsnow: Intramural Choices Constantly Changing

  Liz Arsnow, Activities Assistant   At Arrowhead High School, more than 500 students participate each year in intramural volleyball, badminton and basketball. Activities assistant Liz Arsnow says program administ...


August 22, 2012

Kevin Flegner: Scoring the performance of coaches

While wins and losses are always a component at the varsity level, Arrowhead Union High School (Wisconsin) Athletic Director Kevin Flegner emphasizes that winning percentage isn’t a fair metric. Coaches must play the hand they’re dealt. “Des...


August 22, 2012

Flegner: Making Time For All Your Coaches

Kevin Flegner, Activities Director at Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.), says that staying involved with the coaching staff is one of the most important things he can do as an A.D. to maintain a level of trust and open lines of communication....


August 22, 2012

Flegner: Developing Your Own Philosophy

Kevin Flegner, Activities Director at Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.), shares his personal philosophy for running an athletic program....


August 22, 2012

Flegner: The Secret To Running A Successful Program

Kevin Flegner, Activities Director at Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.), provides his personal insight to what attributes he believes a person managing an athletic program should possess....


August 22, 2012

Flegner: 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 making not just their individual teams successful, but Arrow...


August 22, 2012

Flegner: Overcoming The Challenges Of Today’s Economy

Kevin Flegner, Activities Director at Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.), gives his perspective as an A.D. in a struggling economy....