Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker (CMAA), Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews (CMAA), Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.
Today we stay close to home and sit down with Kirk Call of Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek Georgia. Kirk is wrapping up his first year as an AD and you’ll find that he is wise beyond his years in the role as we talk about the transition from coach to AD and leadership in general. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Kirk Call.
Today we step out of the athletic world a bit and step in the president’s office…not necessarily the president’s office but we sit down with Dr. Kyle Marrero who serves as the president of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. A leader who took an alternative route to the president’s chair, Dr. Marrero was more than generous with his time as he talked leadership and the importance of athletics and the role it plays in the development of leaders. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Kyle ...
Today we head to Charlette, North Carolina and sit down with one of the country’s best leaders of in the field of mental performance in Jeremy Boone. Jeremy has worked with championship race car drivers, Olympic athletes, record-setting college football players, and Hall of Fame coaches and today he’s going to make you better. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Jeremy Boone. www.winningleader.com www.desiretolead.com X & IG @athletebydesign...
It’s back to the collegiate ranks today as we had the pleasure of sitting down with Auburn University Head Baseball Coach Butch Thompson. As he enters his ninth season at the helm of the program in 2024, Coach Thompson has established himself as one of the top recruiters in the country who will past the 300-win mark soon. He is a humble, purpose driven leader and we can’t wait for you to learn from him as we did. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Butch Thompson.
Today we stay closer to home and sit down with a great leader in Clay Smith who serves as the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. This is a powers house leadership conversation, and it is our hope that you dig in and get better today just like we did. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Clay Smith.
Today we head south and sit down with Lauren Otero, who serves as the Project Administrator for Operations in the Hillsborough County Public School System in Tampa, Florida. This is a big role in a big district, and we know that there is a lot to be learned from her day to day as well as her career experience. Let’s settle in and get to know Lauran Otero.
Welcome to season 5 of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast! If this is your first ride with us or if you have been with us for a while, we would like to say a quick thank you and we appreciate you more than you know. Today we head to Glenpool, Oklahoma and sit down with Jason Culler who serves as the Associate Athletic Director for the Jenks Public School System. We discuss the Border States Summit that Jason was a founding piece of as well as hiring and his process for determining the right product...
Today we once again head west and sit down with Brandon Larson who serves as the Athletic Director for Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Brandon’s people first approach has created a winning culture and his ability to put people in positions to be successful is second to none. Let’s settle in and get to know Brandon Larson.
This week we continue with our "Single Topic Series" and take a look at officiating as we look to recruit a new generation of officials across the country.
Brain Dodd is back to give us his annual list of the top sports books of the year. Visit his blog for more information. https://briandoddonleadership.com/2023/11/12/the-top-10-sports-books-of-2023/
Today we head west and sit down with Jamie Boggs, Vice President of Athletics at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. Jamie’s people first, team-oriented approach to leadership is second to none and it won’t take long for you to see why she and Grand Canyon are finding success both on and off the field. Let’s settle in…and get to know Mrs. Jamie Boggs.
Wow! We can’t believe that we’ve made it to episode 100! We can’t believe that we have people that wanted to listen to us talk, and that we’ve found people who have said “yes” over and over again to spend time with us as we, and you, have learned so much from them. Today’s episode is no different and we couldn’t think of anyone better to learn from on such a milestone episode than Mr. Positivity himself, Jon Gordon. Jon talks leadership and his new book “The One Truth.” Let’s settle in and learn...
Today we head north and sit down with current NIAAA President and the Director of Athletics at Stafford High School in Stafford Springs Connecticut, CMAA Damian Frassinelli. Damian has a great story of leadership that began in the private sector and has now led him to being a pivotal part of not only the interscholastic athletic leadership of the state of Connecticut but the nation through his involvement with the NIAAA. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Damian Frassinelli.
Today we stay closer to home and sit down with Gene Durden. Gene serves as the assistant athletic director and head girls basketball coach at Buford High School in Buford, GA. Coach Durden is one of the most successful basketball coaches in the country with over 900 career victories and multiple state titles, and it is his views on leadership that will guide our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Gene Durden.
Today we head back to the college ranks and sit down with Jamie Pollard who serves as the Director of Athletics at Iowa State University. Jamie is the longest-tenured Director of Athletics in Iowa State history and fourth-longest serving active Power Five Director of Athletics and it will not take long for you to realize why. His wealth of knowledge combined with a great perspective on leadership highlights our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Jamie Pollard.
Today we head to the NIAAA headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and sit down with Becky Moran, a CMAA, who serves as the Associate Executive Director of Marketing & Development for the NIAAA. A veteran AD with a ton of insight into becoming the best version of ourselves, you’ll be glad you took the time today to learn from this great leader in our profession. Let’s settle in and get to know Becky Moran.
Today we head to Mt. Sterling Kentucky and sit down with Austin Maples who serves as the athletic director and assistant principal at Montgomery County High School. We talk about the importance of being organized and how best to balance the dual role of AD and AP as we lead both our coaches and young people. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Austin Maples.
Today we head west to speak with Dr. Dustin Smith who serves as the Executive Director of Athletics at Broken Arrow Public Schools in Broken Arrow, OK. Dustin is also the co-host of the Pairadocs podcast and if you aren’t listening to it you need to make sure to make it part of your podcast lineup. Dustin drops some great information in our conversation today and you’ll see why is one of the shinning stars of our profession once your done today. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Dustin Smith....
Today we travel to the Sunshine state and sit down with one of the best in the business as we learn from Lanness Robinson who serves as the Director of Athletics for the Hillsborough County Public School District in Tampa, FL. This is no small feat as Lanness oversees athletics for one of the largest districts in the country while also maintaining an important presence at the national level evidenced as his role of president of the NIAAA leading athletic leaders through the pandemic. You better ...
Today we once again stay close to home and chat with Ashley Lott. Ashley serves as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Fayette Co. High School in Fayetteville, GA. Ashley is a rising star in the state of Georgia and on the National level who brings a wealth of knowledge across multiple sports from her days coaching that is helping guide her as a leader today. At the time of our conversation, Ashley was the Athletic Director at Hampton High School before making the move to Fayette Co. th...
This week we stay close to home and chat with one of Georgia’s best in Ricky Turner of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell, GA. Ricky is a people first leader with a servant’s heart, and it won’t take long for you to understand why he is a go resources for athletic leaders in the deep south. Let’s settle in and get to know…Mr. Ricky Turner. Topics of discussion with Coach Turner: Leading through 23 years of change What relationships have brought inspiration to your leadership? When did you th...
Today we head back to the college ranks and the SEC as we sit down with Ray Tanner, the Director of Athletics at the University of South Carolina. A champion on the field leading the Gamecock baseball program to back-to-back titles, Coach Tanner has proven to be a winner in his role as an athletic administrator and we know you’ll learn a lot from him today. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Ray Tanner. Topics of Discussion with Coach Tanner: What is the most important statistic for an AD to ...
Today we have the pleasure of learning from a name you may recognize most from tuning into a college basketball broadcast on ESPN as we sit down with broadcaster and author Jimmy Dykes. We break down his book “The Film Doesn’t Lie” and talk about the intersection of athletics, leadership, and faith and how best to navigate each one. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Jimmy Dykes. Topics Discussed with Coach Dykes: Guarding our hearts by Listening to Truth Observing Practice The process of cha...
Today you are in for a treat as we sit down with one of the best leadership experts in the business in Mr. Kevin Paul Scott. Kevin is an author, a speaker, and an entrepreneur whose leadership journey has taken him from a small town outside of Atlanta, GA to six continents and seen him speak to leaders from more than 100 countries. He believes that when organizations pause and invest in their leadership, they discover new potential and we’re glad you’ve taken the time to learn from him today. Le...
Today we head to the Midwest and sit down with Steve Throne of Millard South High School in Omaha, NE. Steve is a lifelong learner with a heart for kids and the desire to ensure that the interscholastic athletic experience is the best it can possibly be. He teaches us that the road to teaching leadership is more of a slow burn highlighted by modeling the behavior we want to see in those around us and after our conversation today you’ll know why Steve is one of the best in the business. Let’s set...
Welcome back to the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast. This week we finish our conversation with leadership expert and performance coach Brian Kight. We began discussing what he calls “super skills” at the end of our last conversation and that is where we pick up today. Get ready to do the work to get better as we continue our conversation with Brian Kight.
Over the next two weeks, we look forward to bringing you an extended conversation with leadership expert Brian Kight. Brian’s philosophy of E+R=O is a game changer and once we started talking to him, we realized we had to break this conversation up to ensure you are able to digest the great material he left us with. Make sure you have something to write with and on as we sit down and learn from one of the best! Let’s settle in and get to know Brian Kight.
Today we travel up north again and sit down with Tony Fisher. Director of Athletics for the Minneapolis Public School System. Tony is a visionary leader who is shining a light on the need for more diverse athletic leaders for our young people across the country and is a leader at both the state and national level. Tony’s mission is to have the largest impact on the largest number of students, and we will all fall into that number today. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Tony Fisher.
Today we sit down with another one of Georgia best in Dr. Mekia Troy. A CMAA from Creekside HS in Fairburn, GA. A lifelong learner and true example of the power of interscholastic athletics. Mekia is a leader amongst her peers and after today you’ll know why so many have been impacted by her leadership. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Mekia Troy.
On today’s episode we take a deeper dive into the topic of Event Management with three high level athletic leaders from different parts of the country as we sit down with Jeff Behrens, CMAA from Pewaukee Schools in Wisconsin, Lisa Corprew, CMAA from Bayside High School in Virginia, and Tony Wolfe who serves as the Athletic Director at Buford High School in Burford Ga. These dynamic leaders break down the keys to what makes any event run smoothly and safely and we hope they help you improve your ...
