athletic directors

Underpaid & Underappreciated
How athletic directors can make the case for a higher salary and more support With all of the tasks given to athletic administrators, there’s never enough time to do everything. Some days are simply overwhelming, and very few upper-level adminis...

Getting principal, superintendent support against combative sports parents
While most parents appreciate the opportunity that their child has within the athletic program, you may face a few who cause major headaches. This phenomenon has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and some might say it’s worse now than...

Mastering the art of gameday preparation
Be prepared. It's the Boy Scouts' motto, but it certainly can and should apply to every athletic director. Having all your bases covered, knowing how to prepare for contests and organizing a plan for all those unexpected tasks that may pop up can ...

The work-life balancing act of athletic directors
To say the responsibilities and workload of an athletic administrator are demanding would be a gross understatement. It would be more accurate to describe it as unrelenting and, at times, overwhelming. Even if you are exceptionally organized and work...

Suggestions for Non-Teacher Coaches
Kevin Bryant, CMAA, Thrive Athletic Consulting, talks about the challenges with non-teacher coaches in our athletic programs....