The podcast makes another visit to northern Utah. UIAAA Connection #174 – Clay Chournos, Director of Athletics – Bear River High School, Garland, Utah, is now available. Clay is another of the few podcast guests that work at their alma matter. He is a member of the UIAAA ADEC and the discussion around surrounding yourself with quality people is not to be missed. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast...
May 03, 2024•29 min•Season 11Ep. 1
The podcast makes its fourth visit to the six annual recipients of the UIAAA Scholarship. UIAAA Connection #173 UIAAA Student Scholarship Recipients: Brevan Egbert – Sky View, Malea Hansen - Syracuse, Tate Kjar – Corner Canyon, MacKenzie Mayer – Grand County, Journey Toomey – North Sanpete and Daren Tovey - Viewmont, is now available. Listen as the scholars share their stories on how they became outstanding student/athletes. You won’t want to miss this one! Please Listen, Learn and Share! You ca...
Apr 26, 2024•37 min•Season 10Ep. 17
The podcast makes it's fourth visit to Missouri. UIAAA Connection #172 – Dory Smith, CMAA, former NIAAA Board Member and former Director of Athletics – Villa Duchesne High School, St. Louis, is now available. Dory's first opportunity in coaching came when she worked as a waitress. She would leave after lunch and coach. She went to college before title IX funding for female athletes and was a 4-sports athlete. Her advice about not missing important family events as an AD is not to be missed. Plea...
Apr 19, 2024•43 min•Season 10Ep. 16
The podcast makes its third visit to Nebraska. UIAAA Connection #171 – Steve Throne, CMAA, NIAAA President Elect and Director of Athletics/Assistant Principal, Millard South High School in Omaha, is now available. Throney's advice regarding being willing to do the work to be a successful AD is not to be missed. Listen as he takes us on his educational journey. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, ...
Apr 12, 2024•32 min•Season 10Ep. 15
The podcast makes another visit to Utah County. UIAAA Connection #170 – Jesse Roberts, CAA, Director of Athletics – Spanish Fork High School is now available. Jesse a graduate of Tabiona High School, chose a career in education over fighting wildfires. His reasoning – do you want to make money or do you want to make a difference? Jesse also serves as a member of the UIAAA ADEC. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Musi...
Apr 05, 2024•25 min•Season 10Ep. 14
The podcast makes its fourth visit to Georgia. UIAAA Connection #169 – Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA, Director of Athletics, Creekside High School is now available. A lifelong resident of Georgia, Mekia is another of the podcast guests that works at the same school which she graduated. She played basketball at Barry College, and currently serves the NIAAA on the national faculty of LTC 706. She and her colleagues are preparing to split the course and roll out LTC 708 in 2025. Please Listen, Learn and Sha...
Mar 29, 2024•34 min•Season 10Ep. 13
The podcast makes its first visit to Iowa. UIAAA Connection #168 – Larry Moklestad, CMAA, Retired, Former Director of Athletics, Boone High School, is now available. Larry, born and raised in Iowa, got his first job at the age of 21 as the head football coach at Radcliff HS. He served as the Director of Athletics at Boone HS for 24 years. His advice for new athletic administrators? – Don't be afraid to ask for help. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This p...
Mar 22, 2024•40 min•Season 10Ep. 12
The podcast makes another visit to Utah County. UIAAA Connection #167 – Jeremy Main, Director of Athletics – Orem High School is now available. Jeremy worked and coached in high schools in Chicago and Rock Springs, Wyoming, before coming to Orem in 2021. He was a 3-sport athlete while attending Tooele High School, and is the only guest who previously spent time as a radio play-by-play game broadcaster. He also serves as a member of the UIAAA ADEC. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscrib...
Mar 15, 2024•29 min•Season 10Ep. 11
The podcast makes its first visit to Wisconsin. UIAAA Connection #166 – Jeff Sitz, CMAA, Executive Director – Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association is now available. Jeff is another of the few guests that worked at the same school which he graduated from. In fact, his father was a teacher and a coach at the same high school. Jeff first attended the NIAAA National Conference in 1984 in Milwaukee. A former president of the NIAAA, his advice to new athletic administrators is not to be missed. Pl...
Mar 08, 2024•47 min•Season 10Ep. 10
The podcast makes its first visit to the Utah State Board of Education. UIAAA Connection #165 – Teri Davis, Physical Education Specialist and curricular Content Specialist for the USBE is now available. Teri attended high school in Washington. Before her current job, she spent years in coaching and in officiating. She speaks about her efforts with the UIAAA to bring LTI courses to Weber State and SLCC. You won't want to miss this episode. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAA...
Mar 01, 2024•47 min•Season 10Ep. 9
The podcast makes another visit Northern Utah. UIAAA Connection #164 – Mitch Arquette, CAA, Director of Athletics for the Ogden School District, is now available. Mitch is one of the few guests who served as Athletic Director at his alma mater. He shares some great stories from his years as a coach and school AD. Mitch gives importance advice not trying to install too much change too quickly. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available...
Feb 23, 2024•36 min•Season 10Ep. 8
The podcast makes its Third visit to Tennessee. UIAAA Connection #163 – Kelly Fish, CMAA, President of the Tennessee Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association is now available. Kelly has been involved in sports all her life. Her father coached girls Basketball for years. She teaches on the National Faculty of LTC 701 and followed her father's footsteps and coached girls basketball. Her best quote, “You are not tough alone.” Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV ...
Feb 16, 2024•36 min•Season 10Ep. 7
The podcast makes its first visit to the Monterey Peninsula in California. UIAAA Connection #162 – Justin Clymo, CAA, Director of Athletics, Stevenson School is now available. Justin I another of the few guests that is working at the same school which he graduated from. For those of you familiar with golf, his school is adjacent to the 17th Green and 18the tee at Spyglass, GC. The repeating theme of his podcast is making sure we do what is best for kids. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can s...
Feb 09, 2024•58 min•Season 10Ep. 6
The podcast makes another visit to the Jordan School District. UIAAA Connection #161 - Bryan Veazie, Director of Athletics, Jordan School District is now available. Bryan, a native of Kearns, Utah, speaks about his journey in education which includes coaching, Assistant Principal and Principal at Copper Hills High School. He worked in the assisted living industry before coming back to work in education. Bryan shares his insight of attending his first NIAAA Conference in Orlando. Please Listen, L...
Feb 02, 2024•46 min•Season 11Ep. 5
The podcast makes another visit to Alpine School District. UIAAA Connection #160 – Whitney Randall, Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Volleyball Coach at Westlake High School is now available. Whitney attended high school in Washington and graduated from Utah State University where she played volleyball. She is the first podcast guest to receive a Master' degree from Arkansas State. Her advice, "That it's OK to say no," makes this a must hear episode. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You c...
Jan 26, 2024•33 min•Season 10Ep. 4
The podcast makes another trip to Tooele County. UIAAA Connection #159 – Cody Valdez, Director of Athletics at Tooele High School is now available. Cody is the first recipient of a UIAAA scholarship to appear on the podcast as an athletic administrator. He has also been added to the list of current ADs that work at the high school they graduated from. A Utah State graduate, Cody began his career at Logan High School before moving back to Tooele. An Athletic Director of five months, his best quot...
Jan 19, 2024•32 min•Season 10Ep. 3
The podcast makes its first visit to Oklahoma. UIAAA Connection #158 – Dustin Smith, CMAA, Region A At-Large representative on the NIAAA Board of Directors and Director of Athletics at Broken Bow High School is now available. Dustin spent 17 years in higher education at the University of Arkansas Ft Smith, before spending the last nine years in interscholastic athletics. His advice to find a mentor is priceless, and reminds us all to know who our support team is. Please Listen, Learn and Share! ...
Jan 12, 2024•33 min•Season 10Ep. 2
The podcast makes its first visit to the far east. UIAAA Connection #157 – Catherine "Kat" Tanco Ong, CMAA, Director for student activities, Brent International School, Philippines is now available. Kat was born in the Philippines, attended 3-8th grade in the United States, and high school in back in the Philippines. Her twelve-school conference, the Asian Pacific Activities Conference, stretches from China, South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines. At 18 years old, she lived through the Marcos ...
Jan 05, 2024•46 min•Season 10Ep. 1
The podcast makes another visit to Salt Lake County. UIAAA Connection #156 – Garrett Wilson, Director of Athletics at Brighton High School is now available. Garrett, who comes from a basketball family, coached basketball at three different high schools since the age of 18. A newer Athletic Director, his timely advice about getting to know the coaches and helping out with the little things is not to be missed. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast ...
Dec 29, 2023•37 min•Season 9Ep. 18
The podcast makes another visit to David School District. UIAAA Connection #155 – Bo Roundy, Director of Athletics at Davis High School is now available. Bo grew up and went to high school in the shadow of Glacier National Park. A graduate of Utah State University, he has taught at two different high schools. Listen to hear his three suggestions for new ADs. Have FUN, the third suggestion is something we all can learn from. Listen as he gives great insight to the advantage of serving others. Ple...
Dec 22, 2023•33 min•Season 9Ep. 17
The podcast makes another visit to Georgia. UIAAA Connection #154 – Kelli Smith, CAA, Director of Athletics for Henry County Schools is now available. Kelli, a mother of two daughters and native of Florida has been involved in sports all her life. At Georgia Southern she began helping out with the football teams and other sports. Her unique background of a 30-year Cheer coach and Special Ed teacher has helped her in her career as an AD. Her best quote, “Know who you are, not what you know.” Plea...
Dec 15, 2023•41 min•Season 9Ep. 16
The podcast makes its third visit to Missouri, this one by way of Arkansas. UIAAA Connection #153 – Doug “Bowtie” Killgore, CMAA, Retired Athletic Director is now available. Doug began traveling at an early age seeing as his father served in the Air Force. He spent his career as an AD in Arkansas. He spent three years early in his career singing in the Dallas Opera and later with the Arkansas Opera Theatre. He advises all Ads to pay attention to academic and of course shares how he became “Bowti...
Dec 08, 2023•50 min•Season 9Ep. 15
The podcast makes another visit to Southeastern Utah. UIAAA Connection #152 – Ryan Nielson, CAA, Principal at San Juan High School is now available. Another successful graduate from the SUU “Coaching Factory, Ryan shared his experiences as an AD and now as Principal. He believes Principals take care of teachers and Athletic Administrators take care of coaches. His advice about visiting practices and being organized is priceless. He also speaks about the importance of becoming certified. You won’...
Dec 01, 2023•36 min•Season 9Ep. 14
The podcast makes its first visit to Nevada. UIAAA Connection #151 – Xavier Antheume, CMAA, Executive Director of the Nevada Athletic Directors Association is now available. X, who also serves as the Clark County District Athletic Director, shares some great stories from his French heritage. He talks about his time spent as a valet and lifeguard at Treasure Island. His advice to new athletic administrators is not to be missed. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouT...
Nov 24, 2023•38 min•Season 9Ep. 13
The podcast makes another visit to Salt Lake City. UIAAA Connection #150 – Dr. Sara Thomas, Assistant Principal at West High School is now available. Sara, a graduate of Taylorsville High School, share memories and experiences from high schools in Utah. She also shares stories regarding her time at the Deseret News and the UHSAA. At her current school, there are 40 languages spoken on a daily basis. Listen as she mentions the reason to visit an administrator every day and getting to know your te...
Nov 17, 2023•32 min•Season 9Ep. 12
The podcast makes its first visit to Emery County. UIAAA Connection #149 – Jake Atwood, Director of Athletics at Emery High School is now available. Jake is one of the few guests to appear on the podcast that works at the same high school he graduated from. Before becoming the AD, he coached basketball at Lone Peak high school as well as Snow College and BYU Hawaii. A newer Athletic Director, his best quote is “It’s not a nine to five job and make sure you are organized.” Please Listen, Learn an...
Nov 10, 2023•44 min•Season 9Ep. 11
The podcast makes another visit to eastern Utah. UIAAA Connection #148 – Darin Jenkins, Director of Athletics and Principal at Tabiona High School is now available. Darin, born in Bancroft, Idaho, speaks to the experience of growing up in a small town. He shares his unique job as the Principal of a K-12 school in addition to serving as the Director of Athletics. His advice to new ADs is not to be missed. Listen for “The defining moment when I decided I was going to be successful in life.” Please...
Nov 03, 2023•35 min•Season 9Ep. 10
The podcast makes its first visit to Hawaii. UIAAA Connection #147 – Deren Oshiro, CMAA, President of the Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association is now available. Deren, who also serves as the Director of Athletics at his alma matter, Hawaii Baptist, shares some great stories from the islands. He talks about how some student/athletes coop with as many of eight schools to participate if their sport is not offered at his school. His advice to ADs to “find their circle” is priceless....
Oct 27, 2023•37 min•Season 9Ep. 9
The podcast makes its first visit to New Mexico. UIAAA Connection #146 – Ann Stewart, CAA, Director of Athletics at Los Alamos High School is now available. Ann, a native of Los Alamos, is the first guest of the UIAAA Connection that served as a police officer before getting into education. A former soccer player at Creighton University she shares stories from her extensive career. Her advice when dealing with others to not take it personal is not to be missed. Please Listen, Learn and Share! Yo...
Oct 20, 2023•27 min•Season 9Ep. 8
The podcast makes another visit to Salt Lake County. UIAAA Connection #145 – Jim Langford, CAA, Director of Athletics at Alta High School is now available. Jim, born in Rexburg, Idaho, is another graduate of the “Coaching Factory”, Southern Utah University. Listen as Jim mentions the great mentors in his life and his explanation of “The hay is in the barn when the game starts.” Jim has served as a Principal, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director and speaks to the importance of becoming certi...
Oct 13, 2023•51 min•Season 9Ep. 7
