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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]...
March 28, 2017
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...
March 22, 2017
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...
February 15, 2017
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....
January 27, 2017
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...
January 18, 2017
Handling frustration in the athletic director position
As an athletic administrator, one of the first things you're going to realize is that life can be frustrating. But you don’t have to suffer those occasions as long as you understand the dynamics behind them. That being said, you need to develop an ...
November 17, 2016
NIAAA to induct five athletic directors into Hall of Fame
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) will induct five athletic directors into its Hall of Fame during the organization's national conference next month. [caption id="attachment_18128" align="alignright" width="2...
September 27, 2016
A.D.ministration: Maxims for athletic directors to live by
At a recent conference, a new athletic administrator was overheard saying to a fellow attendee, “While I coached and had a background in athletics, I never realized the time, details and exactly what was involved in the position.” Amen. Th...
The key is finding a way to release the tensions, refocus on your athletes' needs, and prepare for the next opponent. How can you relieve the pent-up emotions? Here are 6 ideas to help coaches bounce back after a loss.![]()
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6 tips to help coaches bounce back after a loss
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Recovering after a loss is a difficult task for coaches, especially th...