Educational AD Podcast

We're back in TEXAS as we sit down with Dee Bernal, longtime educator and coach who is the Assistant District AD for the Corpus Chrisi Independent School District. Dee shares her own Athletic Journey along with some Best Practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders on this week's Educational AD Podcast!

Jeff Sprenger, CMAA is the Athletic Director at Arkey Kell High School of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg District in North Carolina. He shares a little of his journey along with why YOU should become a member of the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Our great friend Candice Fabry is BACK with a career update and some timely advice for all of us in the area of "Taking Inventory." Candice is a longtime College and Pro Soccer Coach and she's also the Founder of Fearless & Capable. You get all of this and more on The Educational AD Podcast!

Brandon Beck is a Coach, College Professor, and the Author of INTO THE FIRE where he shares his own incredible story in a book that you'll definitely want to add to your professional library! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

We kick off our new Weekly Series with some thoughts you can share with Parents concerning the topic they always say they're NOT going to ask us ... PLAYING TIME!. These are some tips - from my files and from the latest research - that you can share with parents, coaches, and with kids as we work to solve "The Playing Time Puzzle! This is The Educational AD Podcast!

We take a quick break from our Florida Focus and head out to California to visit with Toni West! Toni has an incredible background in athletics as an athlete, a coach, and AD and now as the Administrator in charge of Climate and Culture at Moreau Catholic High School. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Brandon Standridge is one of the TOP Athletic Directors in Oregon and today he stops by the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank to share how he became a member and why YOU should too! Brandon's school was a recent QPA Award Winner and he shares this and more on The Educational AD Podcast!

Can you say Super Star! Suzanne Vick is not only our all time leader in WW Segments but she's coming off another great year where her school - Curtis HS - is receiving the NIAAA's Quality Program Award! Suzanne shares this and a LOT more on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Our great friend Carl Semler, CMAA is the AD at Lubbock High School and he's back on the Podcast as a contributor to a great new book called The Path for Coaches. The book is a collection of interviews from the very popular, Chip Baker Success Chronicles Podcast and Carl shares a little bit about the book, why it's important, and how you can get a copy.THIS is the Educational AD Podcast!

Kristen Aguiar is the Head Athletic Trainer for Canton High School in Massachusetts where she also serves as the Secondary Schools Rep for their State Association. Kristen shares her journey in Athletics along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

STARTING Monday, July 14 - Please take a listen to our new Segment called The Monday Huddle!Start your week with a quick 10 minute look at issues you face - sometimes daily - as an AD or Leader. And we'll also offer Solutions to these issues plus we'll share some Current Research from some of the top minds in Educational Athletics!This is The Educational AD Podcast and we're just 2 weeks away from The Monday Huddle!

Our FLORIDA FOCUS continues but we're going MIDDLE SCHOOL with Sheri Vogle, the AD at Minneola Charter School. Sheri takes us on her Athletic Journey and also shares some cool Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

This week's THINK TANK Guest is Kiara Arce, the Regional Athletic Coordinator for the Boston Public School District and today she shares her own Athletic Journey and how she has used the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank! If you're not already a member - or even if you are - this is the Educational AD Podcast!

Today we visit with one of the most Competitive Athletes I've ever had at a school! Katarina Nordqvist was an All Star Basketball and Lacrosse player at Palmer Trinity School in Miami, Florida and she has remained an "All Star" in several fields since graduating! Kat shares her journey along with some great tips for ADs and Leaders ! This is The Educational AD Podcast!Here is how you can connect with Kat:bio.site/katarinanordqvisthttps://www.instagram.com/katarinanordqvist/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-nordqvist/https://www.tiktok.com/@katnordqvistThanks or Listening!

Cadie Evans is the Athletic Administrative Assistant for Eanes ISD in Texas and she shares her HOMETOWN experience along with Jameson White! They talk about the MANY features of the HOMETOWN Platform that will help you take your Athletic Program to the next level! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Our Florida Focus continues with Nick Fernandez who serves as the AD at Miami's Immaculata LaSalle High School. Nick is also a District Director and Board Member for the FIAAA and he shares his athletic journey plus some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Our FLORIDA FOCUS continues as we visit with Dr. Kristina Shahin, the AD for American Heritage Palm Beach. Kristina shares her athletic journey as a teacher, coach, and administrator and also offers some BEST PRACTICES for ADs and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

The K12 SportsTech AD THINK TANK goes to Lincoln, Arkansas this week to sit down with Deon Birkes, a CMAA who shares his journey so far. If you're new to the Think Tank, it's a great resource that CONNECTS you directly to vendors - not for a Sales Pitch - but to actually consult with them on how to improve their products! It's FREE to join and you actually get PAID to do the consulting! This is The Educational AD Podcast!

Dr. Courtney Beck was an ALL AMERICAN D-I Athlete who is now a speaker, a podcast host, and the founder of Plenty of Positivity, her very successful platform and today she's back on Wednesday Wisdom with a great message! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Dennis Ingram is the AD at Wilmington HS in Massachusetts and he's joined by SNAP! Raise rep Cam Bell today. Dennis shares how his school has used the SNAP platform and Cam will tell you how easy it is to start using SNAP at your school! THIS is TECH TUESDAY on The Educational AD Podcast!

Our Florida Series continues as we sit down with Delica Renee Bellamy who is the AD at Orlando's Jones High School. Delica is a very successful coach who now leads the programs at Jones and she shares her athletic journey and more on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Buckle Up for a HIGH ENERGY visit with Brittney Scott, the AD at Orlando's East River H.S. Brittney brings tremendous enthusiasm and experience as she shares her journey plus some Best Practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

The THINK TANK goes to California where we sit down with Damon Chase, the AD at Helix Charter H.S. just outside of San Diego. Damon shares his own athletic journey along with how he got signed up with the THINK TANK and a lot more! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Molly Tomlinson is well known to listeners of the Podcast and she's back today with some really cool BEST PRACTICES for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

Doug Martin Team Sales is a GO TO Provider of just about anything and everything that an AD needs. Doug has been in the business for a LONG time and today he shares a little bit of his journey along with a cool opportunity for ADs - THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

We're staying in Florida to sit down with Louis Romero, the AD at historic Coral Gables Senior High School. Louis is a long time teacher/coach who now leads the CAVILIERS and today he shares his athletic journey along with some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

Today's guest is not just an AD - he's also a Co-Host of his own Podcast! Chad Springer is a rising star in our profession and today he shares his journey plus some Best Practices. THIS is The Educational AD podcast!

This week's THINK TANK guest is Kristy Belden, CAA - the Associate AD for Bishop Moore Catholic in Orlando. Kristy does a great job at her school and she's shares a little bit about her experience as a THINK TANK Member and why YOU should join her! It's FREE and by the way, you also get Paid! This is The Educational AD Podcast!

Kirsten Jones - the Best Selling Author of RAISING EMPOWERED ATHLETES - is back on Wednesday Wisdom with some timely tips for ADs, Coaches, and for Parents about how to best utilize the upcoming Summer Months, both for short term and long term gains! THIS is a MUST Listen and you have it on the Educational AD Podcast!

Nathan Whitaker was a College Athlete, a Super Bowl Winning Executive, and a New York Times #1 Best Selling Author, and today he shares how Relationships are crucial to success! This is Super Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

We're back in Texas and this time we're visiting with the very successful AD on Episcopal HS in Houston, Mr. Jason Grove. Jason is a CAA and today he shares his athletic journey along with some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

Zack Clark is the Athletic Director at Central Decatur in Iowa and he returns to the Podcast to share his journey as a Teacher, Coach, and AD along with some cool Best Practices! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Jay Getty is a podcast "Original" as he was our 4th guest ever during our very first season! He's back again with a Toolbox Extra regarding Game Management Tips. Jay is the longtime AD at Florida's Hagerty HS where he is also a very successful XC and Track Coach, and Jay is also serving as the PRESIDENT of The FIAAA for 2025-26 ! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Sarah Chapman is the AD for Hiawatha Schools in Kirkland, Illinois and she makes her WEDNESDAY WISDOM Debut today! Sarah was also one of the many contributors to our Best Selling Book - Small School AD - and today she shares some more Best Practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

LA Higgins is the Associate AD for Development at Texas State University and she's back on the Podcast with a Preview of the upcoming NACDA Conference going on this week in Orlando. For College ADs - and aspiring College ADs - the NACDA is must attend event! Thanks as always for listening!

Aaron La Deaux is a Certified Athletic Administrator and he's the AD at Horace High School in West Fargo, ND. Aaron takes some time from another STATE CHAMPIONSHIP filled school year to share his journey plus some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Chip Dale is the AD for Delphi High School and he returns to the Podcast after sharing previously on our AD THINK TANK feature. Chip shares his journey along with some cool Best Practices for ADs and Coaches on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

This week on the THINK TANK we feature Erik Hisner, the AD for Eastern H.S. in Kokomo, Indiana. Erik shares how he first learned about the K12 Sports Tech and how he has used the Think Tank so far. Go to www.k12sportstech.com so you can become a member!

Our great friend Amy Elliott, the AD at Kentucky Country Day School is back on Wednesday Wisdom! Amy does a great job for her teams and coaches and today she and I have a great talk about inventory, award programs (and banquets!) and even parents! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Our Great Friend, Mahina Hannemann-Gago of Francis Parker School in San Diego is BACK with another segment in our SUPER TUESDAY Series. Mahina is a CMAA and today she shares more Best Practices for ADs and Leaders on The Educational AD Podcast!

We stop in Texas today and we visit with longtime College Volleyball Coach Ashley McDonough. Ashley shares her journey so far and also shares her new platform - Called to Coach - and her new Book (Saved to Serve) on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

This week we visit with Josh Standing Elk, an RAA and a FIRST YEAR Athletic Director! Josh gets to share his journey so far along with some Best Practices that he has learned. It's a full circle moment on The Educational AD Podcast!

Longtime AD and Award Winning Coach Courtney Sakellaris of HONEST GAME stops by The Toolbox Extra to share some "End of the Year" tips for ADs. Check out the HONEST GAME platform and see all the great things it can do for your student athletes - and for You! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Amanda Cromwell has had an incredible career in athletics - Gold Medal Winner, USWNT, World Cup, Pro Soccer Player and NCAA National Championship Coach - and today she shares some great observations on The Educational AD Podcast!

Our great friend Albert Weeden, CMAA of Loachapoka H.S. is a Principal AND the AD and he's back on Super Tuesday with another great segment for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is Super Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

North Carolina is one of our Favorite States and today we visit with Brian Carver, CMAA who is the AD at Enka H.S. in Ashville. Brian graduated from Enka and now he leads their Athletic Department and he shares his journey plus some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

We're staying in Florida to visit with Dr. Katie Flanagan, and instructor in FSU's Sport Management Program and she shares her journey in Athletics along with some Best Practices. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

This week's TOOLBOX EXTRA features Brooke Brewer who is the founding AD at Northwest Arkansas Community College. Brooke has already built an impressive program and today she shares the HOW and WHY she became a College AD with NO previous AD experience! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Melanie Redd is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for a number of Teams and Athletes in the Ohio area and she's back on Wednesday Wisdom to share some more Best Practices for ADs and Coaches! This is the Educational AD Podcast!

You may already be using a communication platform for Coach to Student or School to Student messaging but Lane and Jessica Harlan share how their new platform - SIVIL - is a real Game Changer! Take a listen and then decide yourself - THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

Longtime listeners will recognize the name Kaleb Stoppel as a incredible leader with and even MORE Incredible story! Kaleb shares his journey, a life changing incident, and his current story on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!