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Educational AD Podcast

Jake von Scherrerfiaaa.net
Being an Athletic Director today is as challenging as it is rewarding and our Podcast is here to help! Jake von Scherrer, CMAA and longtime AD from Florida visits with some of the top school based ADs and Coaches in the country as they share their stories along with Best Practices to help YOU better serve your students, your teams, your coaches, and your community! THIS - is the Educational AD Podcast!
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Episodes

Ep. #517 - Marci Kornegay of WeCOACH

Marci Kornegay is the Director of Leadership Programs and Events for WeCOACH - one of our GREAT Partners - and today she shares her story (D-I Athlete & Coach along with World Class Trail Hiker) on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 16, 202458 minEp. 517

Teachable Moment #25 with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA

Culture is one of the most overused words in our Profession - is it important? Of Course! But you also need to develop your school's Culture Keepers. Dr. Troy shares this crucial tool on this week's Teachable Moment on The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 15, 202414 min

Wednesday Wisdom #106 - Abby Kane of Mercyhurst University

We like to help Aspiring Leaders grow in the Profession and today we add Abby Kane to our Wednesday Wisdom Team. Abby is a current Student Athlete for Mercyhurst University who also works in their Sports Media and Marketing Department. She shares some of her experience so far on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 14, 202421 min

SUPER TUESDAY #8 - Jayme Pendergast of Life University

Today on SUPER TUESDAY, Jayme Pendergast, the AD at Life University shares some tips on taking your program from Good to GREAT! The Life Program has seen TREMENDOUS Success under Jayme's Leadership so listen up to this edition of The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 13, 202424 min

Ep. #516 - Mark Koesterer, The Players NIL

NIL is everywhere and today we bring on an NIL EXPERT, Mark Koesterer, the Founder of The Players NIL and the Author of NIL for ALL. Take a listen on this Deep Dive into NIL for High School on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 12, 20241 hrEp. 516

FLASHBACK! Pam Cawley, CMAA from Foundation Christian (FL)

This week we FASHBACK once again to Season #1 and our visit with Pam Cawley, CMAA who is the AD at Florida's Foundation Christian Academy. Pam shares her story + some Best Practices on this edition of The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 10, 202434 min

Ep. #515 - Leslie Slovak, CAA: Exec. Dir. Richardson ISD (TX)

We're headed to Texas to visit with Leslie Slovak, the Executive Director of Athletics for the Richardson Independent School District. Leslie is a longtime Coach and AD and today she shares her story along with some BEST PRACTICES on The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 09, 202446 minEp. 515

Teachable Moment #24 with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA

This week on Teachable Moment, Dr. Troy talks about the "Tip of the Iceberg" and how it relates to the life of an Athletic Administrator. It's a great listen for any AD, Coach, or Leader - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 08, 202414 min

Wednesday Wisdom #105 - Jessica Upchurch, CAA

It's the RETURN of WHAT'S UP With Upchurch! Our great friend and longtime AD, Jessica Upchurch is back to share some Best Practices with our listeners! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 07, 202422 min

SUPER TUESDAY #7 - Dr. Troy Urdahl, CMAA

This week's SUPER TUESDAY is Dr. Troy Urdahl, the AD at St. Anthony Village in Minnesota. Troy is also the author of the BEST SELLING Book - Chasing Influence - and he shares some excerpts, along with some BEST PRACTICES on The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 06, 202419 min

Ep. #514 - Joanna Butcher, CAA of Milpitas High School

We're heading to California to visit with one of the rising leaders in our profession - Joanna Butcher, CAA - who is the AD at Milpitas HS. Joanna has an extensive background in coaching and sports and today she shares her story plus some BEST PRACTICES on The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 05, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 514

FLASHBACK to Season 1 - Steve Throne, CMAA if Millard South HS

Another GREAT Flashback Episode with the AD who helped us go "National" - Steve is a leader in Nebraska and with the NIAAA and this is just a quick glimpse into one or our very Best! THIS is Flashback on The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 03, 202422 min

Ep. #513 - Dr. Andrea Mata of BrightSpot Families

The Doctor is IN as we sit down with Dr. Andrea Mata, the Founder of Bright Spot Families and Mental Performance Professional for Athletes, Teams, Coaches, and Parents. Dr. Mata shares her story along with some Best Practices for all of us on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 02, 202448 minEp. 513

Teachable Moment #23 with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA

Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA and AD at Creekside HS in Georgia is back with another great TEACHABLE MOMENT. This week Dr. Troy talks about focusing on the ROOT before the FRUIT! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Feb 01, 202417 min

SUPER TUESDAY #6 - SUPER BOWL Champion Nathan Whitaker

We're really SUPER today as Nathan Whitaker joins the Super Tuesday Team! Nathan was with the Tampa Bay Bucs when they won their first Super Bowl before becoming a Multi BEST SELLING Author and sought after Leadership Speaker! Today he talks about Introverted Leaders on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 30, 202422 min

Ep. #512 - Dr. Zack Damon, Texas Tech & The Sport Leadership Group

It's BACK TO COLLEGE with Dr. Zack Damon of Texas Tech University. Dr. Damon works the the TT Sports Management Program and he is also the Founder of The Sport Leadership Group on Linkedin, and today he shares his story along with some BEST PRACTICES on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 29, 20241 hrEp. 512

FLASHBACK - Lisa McCullough, CMAA of The Bush School

We're headed back to 2021 - and what became our FIRST Book - and a great visit with Lisa McCullough, CMAA and Assistant AD at The Bush School. Lisa has an incredible background in athletics and her interview is still very much worth a Flashback! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 27, 202430 min

Ep. #511 - Lavera Morris, Head Coach / Consultant

Today we sit down with Lavera Morris, the Head XC/TF Coach at Oak Ridge H.S. in Orlando. Lavera was an elite D-I runner who has a tremendous background at the HS and NCAA levels and today she shares her story + BEST PRACTICES for Leaders on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 26, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 511

Teachable Moment #22 with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA

Do you have an Emergency Action Plan for your Department? If you do, how many of your Coaches are actually READY if something happens? Today Dr. Mekia Troy shares some important tips on having and KNOWING your plan on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 25, 202419 min

Wednesday Wisdom #103 - Victoria Druehl of VOLT

Victoria Druehl is BACK on WW and today she shares some tips for ADs and Coaches to work with Parents! Victoria is a Strength and Conditioning Expert with a National Profile and someone you should really add to your network! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 24, 202425 min

SUPER TUESDAY #5 - Morgan Jones, CEO of The Vision Box

The Great Morgan Jones joins the SUPER TUESDAY Team to shares some tips of Leaders! Morgan has taken her experience as a D-I and Pro Athlete and now works with Athletes, Teams, and Organizations to help them find their purpose and vision! THIS is Super Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 23, 202422 min

Ep. #510 - Kristy Belden, Associate AD at Bishop Moore Catholic School

We're staying in Florida to visit with Kristy Belden, Associate AD for Bishop Moore Catholic in Orlando. Kristy has an incredible background in Athletics at both the HS and College Level. Kristy shares her story and BEST PRACTICES on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 22, 202445 minEp. 510

FLASHBACK to 2021 - Mark Rosenbalm, CMAA of Collier Co. Schools.

It's another Season One FLASHBACK - this time with our great friend Mark Rosenbalm, the Supervisor of Athletics & Activities for the Collier County School District here in Florida! Mark shares his story along with some BEST PRACTICES on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 20, 20241 hr 1 min

Ep. #509 - Doug Loftus, HS Principal/Professional Announcer

Doug Loftus was a D-I Athlete and Coach before making a successful career as a HS Principal. Now he has become a Sports Announcer on a National scale and today he shares how to develop and nurture a GREAT relationship with YOUR Principal. THIS is the Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 19, 20241 hrEp. 509

TEACHABLE MOMENT #21 with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA

How's your Fan Behavior? Is it Great Sportsmanship or is it Out of Control? Today, Dr. Mekia Troy suggests you try some CPR! THIS is Teachable Moments on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 18, 202419 min

Julie Kelly, CAA is BACK on WEDNESDAY WISDOM!

Communication - it's SO Important to our success, but is it even happening? Julie Kelly, the AD at Providence Classical Christian shares some easy but important Communication Tips on this week's Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 17, 202416 min

SUPER TUESDAY #4 - Dr. Mahina Hannemann-Gago, CMAA

Looking for ways to better engage your student leaders? Mahaina Hannemann-Gago, the AD at San Diego's Francis Parker School shares some tips on this week's Super Tuesday - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 16, 202423 min

Ep. #508 - Matt Bishop of Chaminade Madonna Prep

Today we visit with the AD of one of the MOST Successful College Prep Schools in Florida - Matt Bishop of Chaminade Madonna in Hollywood, Florida. Matt is a longtime Coach and AD and he shares his story + some BEST PRACTICES on The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 15, 202449 minEp. 508

FLASHBACK with Dr. Kechia Rowles, CMAA

Exactly THREE YEARS ago today we sat down with Kechia Rowles of Rockdale County Public Schools in Georgia and asked her to share her story and brag a little about her school. This is still a great listen for any AD or Coach - and THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Jan 13, 202430 min
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