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Being an Athletic Director today is as challenging as it is rewarding and our Podcast is here to help! FIAAA President and CMAA, Jake von Scherrer visits with some of the top school based AD's and coaches in the country as they share their stories along with Best Practices to help YOU to help your students, your teams, your coaches, and your community! THIS - is the Educational AD Podcast!

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    • May 21, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Sean Blumettee, CMAA is this week's Toolbox EXTRA!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 39:39


    Longtime West Virginia H.S. Athletic Director Sean Blumettee is back on the podcast - this time as a Principal - and he shares some great tips for leaders on bridging the END OF SCHOOL with the Start of Next Year, along with some other Best Practices! THIS is the Educational AD Podcast!

    Katie Pate is BACK on Wednesday WIsdom!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 31:22


    Katie Pate is one of our MOST Downloaded podcast guests and today she shares the idea of "Competitive Generosity" and the how and why we can use it in our Toolbox! This is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #740 - Erin Mykleby, Associate AD at Bemidji State University

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 63:31


    We're headed NORTH to Minnesota and Bemidji State University where we sit down with Erin Mykleby, the Associate AD for Compliance and Title IX. Erin has an incredible background as a College Administrator and Leader and today she shares her journey plus some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Monday Huddle #32 - Creating an ESPY Style Awards Program

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 25:00


    One of the really "Fun" events we get to do as ADs are the Awards Programs to honor our student athletes. If you've ever thought about going BIGGER here's an episode on how you can begin. This is The Monday Huddle on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #739 - Brandt Walker, CAA of Jackson Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 63:57


    We head to Mississippi to visit with Jackson Academy's Brandt Walker who shares his journey along with some Best Practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    MIssy Smith, CMAA shares why YOU should attend The Playmakers Summit!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 26:51


    Longtime Coach and AD Missy Smith, CMAA is now the Assistant Executive Director for the Oregon School Activities Association and she's also the Founder of The Playmakers Summit - a tremendous program for Student Athletes and now Coaches and ADs! Check it out today on our Toolbox Extra!

    Aimee Harvey of Danville Community H.S. is on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 32:55


    Aimee Harvey is the AD for Danville Community Schools and today she shares a heartfelt story to describe her definition of what SUCCESS really means! THIS is WEDNESDAY WISDOM on The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Mark Koesterer of The Players NIL is on TECH TUESDAY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 29:58


    Mark Koesterer is back on the Podcast with his platform - The Players NIL - to share how they help HS and College Athletes turn sports into scholarships, NIL opportunities, and career opportunities. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #738 - Lorena Woods, CAA - AD and Dean for Stanfield Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 51:29


    We head back to Oregon where we visit with Lorena Woods, CAA who is the AD and the Dean of Students for Stanfield High School. Lorena shares her journey and some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #737 - Pauline Thiros, Dir. of Athletics at Idaho State University

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 66:15


    I had a GREAT conversation with Pauline Thiros, the AD at Idaho State University who shared her journey along with some Best Practices for Leaders in Athletics and in Development. Pauline is a HOF Athlete who has been a "BENGAL" for most of her life - this is one you will definitely want to listen to!

    Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA of Creekside H.S. is BACK with a Toolbox EXTRA!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 24:19


    Our longtime friend Mekia Troy, the AD at Georgia's Creekside High School and Best Selling Author of TEACHABLE MOMENTS is back on the podcast with some great observations from a day in her school's dining hall! This is a Toolbox EXTRA on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Tiffiny Pippins, CMAA of Elite Scholars Academy (GA) shares Legacy Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 21:52


    So often our jobs as ADs have us clearly focused on The Moment as we are finding solutions, helping others, or putting out fires! Master Athletic Director Tiffiny Pippins shares some important tips (or tools!) on the importance of working on you Legacy - and your Life - during your busy day. THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for listening!

    Jan Murphy - HOF Runner and Coach - shares her Track & Field Officiating Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 26:59


    Jan Murphy was a High School and College runner during the early days of Title IX before becoming a Hall of Fame Coach. These days she's still active as a high school, College, and USATF Official and she shares how YOU can get involved! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Monday Huddle #31 - WHY we need to promote Multi Sport Participation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 16:38


    It's True - we all know the benefits of Multi-Sport Participation and yet we still have kids, parents, and even some of our coaches that are still under the impression that "Specialization" is the right path. Today we share the facts on Performance and more - this is the Monday Huddle on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #736 - Logan Erwin of Upper Arlington High School (Ohio)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 61:17


    We head to Ohio and Logan Erwin, the AD at Upper Arlington H.S. and graduate of the Ohio University Masters in Athletic Administration. Logan shares his own athletic journey along with his experience - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

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    Bobby Whitson of Big Board Sports is on Toolbox EXTRA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 29:14


    Bobby Whitson is a Sports Data Consultant who has worked with the NHL, the NFL, NCAA Schools and High Schools and he's the founder of Big Board Sports, a platform that you really need to check out! He shares his story and more on THIS segment of The Toolbox Extra on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Jen Doede, CMAA shares CHARGER CHAMPIONS on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 26:40


    Jen Doede is the AD at Amos Alonzo Stagg H.S. and she's been on the Podcast many times - today she shares how the Charger Champion program is changing lives and athletic performances at her school! THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Hutch Hunter, CMAA and Exec. Director of the UIAAA is on Tech Tuesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 38:08


    Hutch Hunter is an NIAAA Hall of Famer who also hosts the UIAAA Connection Podcast! He shares how he started the pod along with an update on his successful turn as a Best Selling Author of 3 GREAT Books that should be in your library! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Monday Huddle #30 - Creative Ways to Engage Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 16:45


    Most ADs have come to realize that working with parents has become part of the job but finding the right role for them and keeping them engaged can still be a challenge. Here are some proven ways to get parents to become (and stay on as) Boosters! THIS is The Monday Huddle on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #735 - Tabitha Beard, CMAA and Co-AD for Oxford H.S. (MS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 55:39


    Tabitha Beard, CMAA and NIAAA Board Secretary joins the podcast and she shares her athletic journey along with some BEST Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Shaquana Miller of Anderson University is BACK with a Toolbox EXTRA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 23:33


    Shaquana Miller is the Assistant AD for Student Athlete Support at Anderson University and today she shares some of the activities she has helped enhance - particularly for the football team on this week's Toolbox EXTRA. Shaquana is also the founder of Next Play Athletics Consulting so make sure you check out her website - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Toni West of Moreau Catholic High School is on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 31:23


    Tony Moreau is the Assistant Principal of Climate and Culture for Moreau Catholic H.S. and she shares her experience this year getting called upon to Coach the Varsity Basketball Team one week prior to the season! How she prepared and handled this is a Master Class on Leadership for ADs and Coaches - THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Jen Peterson is Back on the Podcast with a TECH TUESDAY Segment on Professional Development!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 24:19


    Our great friend Jen Peterson of the Univ. or Washington's Center for Leadership in Athletics is back with another great segment on Professional Development. Jen was a college athlete and college head coach along with being a successful high school AD and she "brings it" on this episode of TECH TUESDAY on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #734 - Mike Winter, Univ. of Iowa Sport & Recreation Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 60:18


    Longtime Iowa Coach and AD Mike Winker joins the podcast to share how he is helping to educate the NEXT Generation of leaders through the University of Iowa's Sport and Recreation Program. Mike shares his journey along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #733 - Jim Maciejewski, CMAA and the AD at South Carolina's Mauldin H.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 51:08


    We're headed to South Carolina today where we visit with Jim Maciejewski, CMAA who is the AD at Mauldin High School. Jim also recently completed the Quality Program Award for his school and he shares his own journey and more on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Randi Viggiano, CAA and AD at Ridgeview H.S. in Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 32:22


    This week's Toolbox EXTRA features Randi Viggiano, CAA of Oregon's Ridgeview High School. Randi shares how her Student Athlete Leadership Team continues to have an impact at her school. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Kristy Belden, CMAA is BACK on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 31:51


    Our great friend Kristy Belden of Orlando's Bishop Moore Catholic shares some great tips on the college recruiting process - THIS is WEDNESDAY WISDOM on The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks as always for Listening and Sharing!

    Roger Cassem, CAA of MVP Awards is on Tech Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 36:27


    We always love to see former ADs who believe in a company so much they go and work with them! Roger Cassem shares some of his athletic journey and why YOU should check out MVP Awards on this episode of Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #732 - Omar Badran - Real Salth Lake Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 54:30


    Omar Badran was a Pro Soccer Player and Collegiate Coach who is now the Head Coach at the Real Salt Lake Academy Soccer Club. Omar shares his journey from Lebanon to England and now the United States on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #731 - Colton Eisenberg, Asst. Football Coach Coral Glades H.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 54:48


    We're staying in Florida as we visit with Colton Eisenberg, the Special Teams Coordinator for Coral Glades H.S. Colton was an outstanding High School and College Punter and now he's building his career as a HS Assistant. He shares his journey so far and some of his Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Michael Durnin - Via Crucis Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 40:19


    A Special Tech THURSDAY / Toolbox Extra with Michael Durnin of Via Crucis Leadership! Mike is a longtime College Football Coach and College Dean who continues to lead and mentor the next generation of leaders! Mike shares his journey along with some Best Practices on this Episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Brooke Brewer on NW Arkansas C.C. in back on Wendesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 39:45


    In just 3 years Brooke Brewer has helped create a "Model" Athletic Department from scratch at Northwest Arkansas C.C. Today she shares the process and more on WEDNESDAY WISDOM on the Educational AD Podcast!

    Karl Borree, VP of Sales for Action Floors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 40:10


    This week on TECH Tuesday we visit with Karl Borree, the VP of Action Floors! From elite athletic performance to high-traffic commercial durability, they offer a full range of flooring systems built to meet your project's exact needs. Whether you're outfitting a basketball court, dance studio, or industrial facility, their wood and synthetic floor systems are engineered for performance, safety, and longevity. Explore Action Floor's flooring solutions to find the right fit for your space, budget, and vision.

    Monday Huddle #29 - Player & Coach EJECTIONS! What do we do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 19:29


    Participation in HS Sports is WAY up and so are Ejections! Today on the Monday Huddle we look at the What and the Where but also the WHY and then HOW we do a better job! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #730 - Jackie LItwiller, CAA of the Illinois Elem. Schools Assoc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 43:26


    Longtime Coach and AD Jackie Litwiller is the Assistant Executive Director for the Illinois Elementary Schools Association in charge of all Jr. High and Elementary Sports. Jackie shares her own journey along with some Best Practices on This Episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    John Fletcher Butler - PA Announcer for FSU Athletics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 26:00


    John Fletcher Butler has been a PA Announcer since the 6th Grade! Now he's at Florida State University doing many of their D-I Games but he's also worked for Auburn and the Univ. of Florida! He shares his story and how YOU can develop a Student PA Announcer at your school on this week's Toolbox EXTRA!

    Ep #729 - Charlie Cerney, AD at Mt. Dora High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 59:23


    Charlie Cerney is a longtime Coach, Teacher, Leader, and Official and now he's the AD at Mt. Dora High School here in Florida. Charlie shares his own journey along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA of Mascoutah H.S. in on TECH TUESDAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 37:23


    Student Athlete Leadership Teams are a great part of an Athletic Department and today Scott Battas shares some KEY tips for making yours run successfully! This is TECH TUESDAY on the Educational AD Podcast!

    Monday Huddle #28 - Taking your funding to the Next Level!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 16:32


    Funding is always a challenge for ADs and Leaders but are you still using a "Transactional" model? This week I share some ideas to make your funding more about relationships and fan events! THIS is The Monday Huddle on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #728 - Deborah Mize, CAA of the Ft. Bend I.S.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 51:58


    We're back in Texas and we sit down with Deborah Mize, CAA who is the AD for the Ft. Bend Independent School District. Deborah shares her journey as a teacher, Coach, and AD along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Allie Edens is BACK with a Toolbox EXTRA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 36:39


    Allie Edens has been a Championship Head Coach and Athletic Director and now she serves as the Assistant AD at Taravella H.S. in Florida. Today we chat about the current state of TRANSFERS in Florida along with how to build your programs to be Transfer Resistant! THIS is the Toolbox EXTRA on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Laura Parker of the VHSL is on WEDNESDAY WISDOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 37:31


    Longtime AD and Coach Laura Parker is the Assistant Director for the Virginia High School League and she's bac on the podcast to talk how schools and state associations can work together. THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on the Educational AD Podcast!

    Greg Chick, Founder/Editor of NILnominc$ - College Data Source

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 29:36


    This week on TECH TUESDAY we sit down with Greg Chick, a Data Analyst, and we go "ALL IN" on College NIL and Athletic Financial Data. Greg takes us on a Deep Dive on College Athletic spending and more - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #727 - Jacob Willcutt, CAA of Ocoee Middle School (TN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 61:50


    Jake Willcutt, CAA is the Athletic Director at Ocoee M.S. in Cleveland, Tennessee and today he shares his journey - as a student and now as the AD - coming back to where he went to school! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #726 - Greg Wyant, CAA of Siegel High School (TN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 59:10


    Longtime Coach and AD Greg Wyant, CAA stops by the Podcast to share his own journey in athletics along with some Best Practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! This is The Educational AD Podcast1

    Michelle York, CMAA is BACK with a Toolbox EXTRA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 30:42


    Michelle York, CMAA is the AD at St. George's Independent School in Tennessee and she's back on the podcast with some BEST PRACTICES for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    West Coast Leadership Team - Shelley Moore, Michelle Noeth, & Stephanie Splater

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 75:10


    Today we sit down with 3 of the Best ADs on the West Coast who share their take on events happening in their schools and in yours! Shelley Moore (Oregon), Michelle Noeth (California), and Stephanie Splater (Washington) are the West Coast Leadership Team on The Educational AD Podcast!

    MEET at the 50 with Alec Brown and Tiffiny Pippins, CMAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 26:37


    K12 Sportstech.com has become a leader for AD and Vendor "Connections" and their new series called MEET AT THE 50 has been a resounding success! K12's Alec Brown and AD Tiffiny Pippins share what it is and WHY you should be involved! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Monday Huddle #27 - Preventing Coach Meltdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 20:19


    Even at the high school level post game press conferences can go south. Taking the time to meet with your Coaches and create some preventative steps can help keep coaches from saying things in the Heat of the Moment! This is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Caroline Chapman, AD at Canandaigua Schools (NY)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 58:14


    Caroline Chapman shares her journey as a leader along with the incredible history of Canandaigua Schools in upstate New York! Thanks as always for listening and sharing - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Morgan Sullivan - West Liberty Salem H.S. - is on the Toolbox EXTRA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 27:59


    Our good friend Morgan Sullivan is back on the Podcast with another great segment on this week's TOOLBOX Extra! This is one you won't want to miss - Thanks as always for listening and shareing!

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