Today we're visiting with Erin Saunderson, RAA who is the Assistant AD at Montverde Academy, one of the top private schools in the Florida. Erin shares her journey into our profession with some interesting stops along the way plus some impressive accomplishments on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Nov 01, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Today we visit with Lance Loya, the founder and CEO of The Good Teammate Factory. As a leading authority on team dynamics, Lance specializes in getting individuals to shift into the We Gear and change their focus from me to we. Lance is known for his enthusiastic personality and his passion for transforming "teambusters" into teammates. Lance has also authored eight books on the subject of being a good teammate. His books, keynotes, and seminars have inspired readers and audiences around the glo...
Oct 29, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 12
We're back with another TEAM BUILDING TIP with Clay County's District AD, John Sgromolo! Every Thursday, John shares another "Gem" with AD's, Coaches, and other Leaders on this special episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 28, 2021•16 min
We're back with another WHAT'S UP with Upchurch! Our third installment has long time Florida AD Jessica Upchurch, CAA who is now with HomeTown Ticketing sharing some tips and Best Practices for AD's, Head Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 27, 2021•19 min
Every Tuesday the Podcast features Dan Comeau, CMAA with the MENTORING MINUTE. Dan is a long time Florida AD and currently chairs the FIAAA Mentoring Committee - each week he shares a nugget for AD's, Coaches, and Leaders on The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 26, 2021•15 min
The Podcast goes to Graduate School to visit with Dr. Patty Raube-Keller who heads the Sports Admin. Graduate Program at Boston College. Dr. Raube-Keller has built this program from scratch and now it's one of the best in the country. She also has an incredible athletic background in a variety of settings and she shares her story along with some true Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 25, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Today we visit with a dynamic young professional - Brett Rountree who is the Brand Development Director at Skyhawks Sports Academy, a national company that uses the platform of sports and coaching to develop Leadership, Respect, Teamwork, Sportsmanship and Inclusion. Brett shares her own story as a high school athlete and coach along with how AD's and Coaches can benefit from Skyhawks! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 22, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 10
We're back with another great TEAM BUILDING TIP from John Sgromolo who is the Clay County District Athletic Director here in NE Florida. Every Thursday, John shares another nugget of wisdom for AD's, Coaches, and Leaders on the New Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 21, 2021•20 min
We are back with the 5th installment of The MENTORING MINUTE on the new Educational AD Podcast! Every week, Mentoring expert Dan Comeau, CMAA from Florida, shares a cool "Mentoring Nugget" for AD's, Coaches, and Leaders on how they can continue to Mentor the people in their department. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 19, 2021•8 min
Today we stay in "305" to visit with an AD with a truly "National" profile as we sit down with Ira Childress, CAA of Miami's Gulliver Prep. Ira directs a very successful K-12 Program and he's also very active with the NIAAA and along with Amanda Waters, he is the Co-Founder of the National Athletic Director's Resource Network which helps provide content and professional development for AD's, Coaches, and Leaders via monthly webinars. Ira takes a moment to tell his story and share some best pract...
Oct 18, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 9
We're back in Arkansas and we have a really cool guest - Julie Kelly who is the Office Manager for the Athletic Department at the Fayetteville Public School System. Anyone who has been around the world of athletics knows how important a good office manager and administrative assistant is the success of a program and Julie is truly exceptional! She is also an aspiring Athletic Director and today she shares her story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!...
Oct 15, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
It's time for another TEAM BUILDING TIP from John Sgromolo who is the Clay County District Athletic Director here in NE Florida. Every week, John shares another nugget of wisdom for AD's, Coaches, and Leaders on the New Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 14, 2021•15 min
Every other Wednesday we will be offering another NEW feature of the Educational AD Podcast as Jessica Upchurch, CAA offers her take on the world of Educational Athletics! Jess is a longtime High School AD in Florida who recently joined the Home Town Ticketing Team and for the first couple of shows, she will share some of the really cool reasons YOU should be using Home Town! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 13, 2021•18 min
Dan Comeau is back with the 4th installment of The MENTORING MINUTE on the new Educational AD Podcast! Every week, Dan shares a quick Nugget for AD's, Coaches, and Leaders on how they can continue to Mentor the people in their department. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 12, 2021•8 min
Today we head to Mint Hill, North Carolina to visit with a "Friend of the Show," Steve Robinson, CMAA who is the Athletic Director at Rocky River High School. Steve took a very interesting path to becoming the AD at Rocky River and he has done some really cool things with his program. He shares his story, along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 11, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The Podcast makes it's second stop in Mississippi to chat with LuCina Taylor, CAA who has a long coaching and AD history but is now serving as an Assistant Principal for Petal High School. LuCina shares her story along with some Best Practices from her experience on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 08, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 6
John Sgromolo, CAA from Clay County Florida is BACK with another Team Building Tip! Each week, John shares a quick nugget that will be right at home in your AD Toolbox! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 07, 2021•16 min
Today we go "Corporate" and sit down with Jared Drinkwater of BSN SPORTS to hear how a company with a huge national presence makes an impact for schools, coaches, and AD's at the local level. Jared shares his story and some cool points about how BSN Sports can help you at your school on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 06, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Today we continue with episode #3 of Dan Comeau's MENTORING MINUTE on the Educational AD Podcast! Dan is a CMAA and he's also the FIAAA's Director of Mentoring. Dan shares Mentoring Tips for AD's and Coaches every week on The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 05, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We take a short trip North to Georgia to sit down with Lamarr Glenn, CAA of South Paulding H.S. in Douglasville. Lamarr is truly and old friend as he and I used to teach LTI courses together when he was in Florida. Now he is an award winning AD in Georgia and today he shares his story - including his time at FSU playing for Bobby Bowden - on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Oct 04, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We're staying in Florida today but it's "Back to College" as we sit down with FSU COACH faculty member, Dr. Megan Buning. Dr. Buning has quite an athletic background (Olympics!!!) as well as serving as an elite Coach before returning to academia. She is also a USOC and Para USOC Certified Mental Performance Consultant® and she shares her story along with some RESEARCH Based Best Practices as a Former Disvion I coach/athlete, and talent analyst for SECNetwork+ & ACCx on this episode of The Ed...
Oct 01, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 4
John Sgromolo, CAA from Clay County Florida is BACK with another Team Building Tip! Each week, John shares a quick nugget that will be right at home in your AD Toolbox! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Sep 30, 2021•10 min
Each Wednesday we will be offering another NEW feature of the Educational AD Podcast as Jessica Upchurch, CAA offers her take on the world of Educational Athletics! Jess is a longtime High School AD in Florida who recently joined the Home Town Ticketing Team and for the first couple of shows, she will share some of the really cool reasons YOU should be using Home Town! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Sep 29, 2021•17 min
Today we continue with Dan Comeau's MENTORING MINUTE on the Educational AD Podcast! Dan is a CMAA and he's also the FIAAA's Director of Mentoring. Dan shares Mentoring Tips for AD's and Coaches every week on The Educational AD Podcast!
Sep 28, 2021•8 min
The Podcast goes to historical Gettysburg to visit with Casey Thurston, CAA who is the AD at Gettysburg Area H.S. Casey has done a great job at her school and she's also developing a National Presence with NIAAA. Today she shares her story along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Sep 27, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 3
A special episode today as we sit down with Greg Nelson, the Senior Vice President at HUDL. Greg leads the Competitive Division at HUDL and manages the sales and marketing teams while also leading the strategy creation for their business unit. Greg has been with HUDL almost from the beginning and he shares his own story along with some Best Practices for AD's - and for implementing HUDL into your school - on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Sep 24, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The Podcast continues to grow with TEAM BUILDING TIPS from the great John Sgromolo, CAA and the County Athletic Director for Clay Co. Schools in Florida. John does an outstanding job leading all of his schools and he's gained a national rep for developing and putting into use "Best Practices" for Athletic Directors. Each week, John shares a "Tip" to help AD's be the very best they can be! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Sep 23, 2021•19 min•Ep. 1
We're back to North Carolina where we get to visit with a "friend of the show," Mr. Deran Coe, CMAA who is the Athletic Director for the Wake County Public School District in Cary, NC. Deran is another Master AD who shares his story along with some real Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
Sep 22, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Today we kick off the "NEW" Educational AD Podcast with the very first Mentoring Minute featuring the great Dan Comeau, CMAA. Dan is in charge of the very successful FIAAA Mentoring Program in Florida and each week he will share a quick tip for Athletic Directors - in some, HE will be mentoring us, and in others he will share how we can mentor others! Tune in every week to hear Dan's Mentoring Minute on The Educational AD Podcast!
Sep 21, 2021•7 min
We head out to my home state of Oregon for just the 4th time to visit with a great friend - Viki Nelms, CMAA - who is the AD at the brand new Adrienne C. Nelson HS in Happy Valley, Oregon. Vicki and I first met "way back" when we came onto the NIAAA's National Certification Committee and for the past 2 years we've both been part of the team helping write the new LTC 716 Partnering With Parents Course. Vicki is truly a Master AD and she shares her story + Best Practices on this episode of The Edu...
Sep 20, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 1