athletic director
Building the principal/athletic director relationship
A positive relationship between athletic director and principal is a key component to building a successful high school athletic program. Having held both jobs, I have seen the challenges and vantage points of each. They are easily and equally the mo...
A.D.ministration: Honoring your coaches and athletes
Most high school athletic programs do something to recognize the success and accomplishments of their athletes and coaches. This effort could come in the form of an awards program or a special evening with refreshments served afterward, or even a for...
A.D.ministration: Athletic fundraising in small communities
Getting signage for athletic facilities and securing corporate sponsorships are common fundraising approaches for many high schools. This may be much more difficult, however, for schools in small communities, because there may be fewer businesses to ...
What do you look for when hiring a new coach?
Kennedy High School (Iowa) Athletic Director Aaron Stecker discusses what qualities he looks for when hiring new coaches into his program. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvb_GdDyJMc[/embed]...
Avoiding the ‘perfect storm’ emergency
Emergency action plans and how they should be used in your program The Kalani High School (Hawaii) campus was a busy place that warm autumn afternoon. On the field, the school's varsity and junior varsity football teams excitedly practiced for their...
Four popular budgeting styles used in athletic programs
Creating an accurate athletic budget largely depends on the type of budgeting strategy used by the sports department. Ken Mohney, director of student activities with the Mattawan Consolidated School District in Michigan, outlines four popular budg...
More women earning roles in athletic administration
From Ohio University There is a misconception that girls are not interested in sports. The truth is, nearly half of the fans in the major leagues are women and the number of female athletes continues to grow. Their voices need to be heard as well....
A.D.ministration: Principles for negotiating and mediating
When one hears the word negotiations, it's commonly assumed that it's being used in connection with salaries and benefits. While athletic directors may put together recommendations for the coach’s salary scales, this responsibility usually belon...
