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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...

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...

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...

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....

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

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....

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...

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....