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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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    Ep #757 - Joseph Teti, CMAA and the AD of Colonial H.S. in Orlando, FL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 55:59


    We're staying in Florida as we sit down with Joseph Teti, a long time Baseball Coach and AD who now serves as the head guy at Orlando's Colonial High School. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #756 - Angela Davis, CAA and AD at Oregon's Corbett H.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 61:51


    We're going to MY Home State of Oregon where we visit with Angela Davis, CAA - the AD at Corbett High School. Angela shares her journey as an elite HS and D-I Athlete to Coach and now the AD for the Corbett Cardinals! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA - Creating a Student Athlete Leadership Team #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 16:28


    Scott Battas, the AD at Mascoutah High School is BACK with another installment of our series sharing the steps on how to build a great student athlete leadership team at your school! This is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Dr. Megan Buning of FSU COACH is Back on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 37:20


    One of our most frequent WW guests is Dr. Megan Buning, a former D-I Athlete and Coach turned Researcher and Educator who always brings "Science" to her tips for athletes, coaches, and ADs! THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Brandon Evans - Founder of MatchUp - is on TECH TUESDAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 38:12


    Longtime Coach and Entrepreneur Brandon Evans is the Founder of MatchUp, a cool new site for ADs and Coaches to find games and a whole lot more! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #755 - Amber Taeger, RAA of Danville Jr. / Sr. High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 55:50


    We're stopping in Iowa to visit with Amber Taeger, RAA who is the Activities & Athletic Director for the Danville Community Public School district. Amber shares her own athletic journey along with some BEST PRACTICES for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #754 - Sarah McFarland, Behavior Consultant and Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 54:34


    Sarah McFarland has taken her experience as a successful Athlete and Head Coach and turned them into Scho Behavior Academy which is focused on providing behavioral consultation, training, and coaching to those who support, care for, and provide services to children. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA - Student Athlete Leadership Series #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 17:20


    We continue our weekly series with Scott Battas, the AD at Mascoutah High School on how to create a GREAT Student Athlete Leadership Team at your school! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Marci Kornegay, Co-Founder of GirlSport Collective is on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 31:55


    Marci Kornegay is BACK on the Podcast to share her new venture - The Girlsport Collective. Marci's background as an athlete, D-I Coach, and Sports Leader and Professional makes her a a perfect fit for this and she shares how it began and WHY you should get involved! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Steve Rossi, CAA of Roger Bacon H.S. is on TECH TUESDAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 27:49


    Our great friend, Steve Rossi, the AD at Roger Bacon H.S. stops by to share how his coaches have embraced various TECH apps to help them run a truly 1st Class Program! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Ep # 753 - Sara Bogue, Hillsborough County Public Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 50:52


    Sara Bogue was a successful Head Coach and building AD who was recently selected as the County AD for Hillsborough Public Schools in Tampa, Florida. Sara is also a Board Member for the FIAAA and today she shares her journey plus some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep # 752 - Kallie Mendenhall, RAA of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 57:25


    We're back in Pennsylvania but it's a FIRST for the Podcast! We visit with Kallie Mendenhall, RAA and the AD for Western Pennsylvania School For the Deaf! Kallie has an incredible background as an Athlete, a Coach, and as an AD and today she shares her journey along with some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Chapter 5 - Scott Battas, How to Build a Great Student Athlete Leadership Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 18:51


    Scott Battas, CMAA is back with another great installment of his weekly series on how you can create a Student Athlete Leadership Team at your school! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Jen Siess talks WORLD CUP Soccer on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 45:22


    Jen Siess of St. Louis CITY FC is back on the podcast with 3 great observations for ADs and Coaches! Jen's background as a player, a coach, and now a broadcaster puts her in a unique position to share - THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Claire Rietmann-Grout is on TECH TUESDAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 32:33


    Claire Rietmann is The Positive Coach. She helps athletes and coaches build confidence, connection, and leadership through sport as she provides coaching and mentorship helping to strengthen their mindset, grow their leadership skills, and find joy in competition. She also coaches coaches, leads workshops, team-building sessions, and leadership seminars that focus on communication, culture, and positive coaching practices. THIS is TECH TUESDAY on the Educational AD Podcast!

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    Ep #751 - Dr. Anthony D'Onofrio of Endicott College Sport Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 48:57


    It's a BACK TO COLLEGE episode as we sit down with Dr. Anthony D'Onofrio who is the Director of Sport Leadership at Endicott College. Anthony has a tremendous background as a coach, as a leader, and today he shares his journey along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #750 - Leslie Reeves, CMAA and the AD at West Brunswick H.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 45:22


    We're back in North Carolina where we visit with Leslie Reeves, CMAA and QPA Winner at West Brunswick High School in North Carolina. Leslie has a tremendous background as a teacher, a coach, and as a leader at the State and National Level! This is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Scott Battas, CMAA - Chapter 4: Creating a Student Athlete Leadership Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 19:57


    Scott Battas, CMAA and the AD at Mascoutah High School is back with the 4th installment of our weekly series on how to create a Student Athlete Leadership Team at your school. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listeing!

    Ian Peters of HITE EQ is on the K12 SportsTech AD Think Tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 39:20


    One of our GREAT Partners is the K12 SportsTech AD Think Tank and Vendor Directory and today we visit with Ian Peters, the Co Founder of HITE EQ, a really cool platform you are going to want to learn about! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Michael Rose of Sapulpa H.S. shares of he uses Hudl on Tech Tuesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 33:01


    Michael Rose is the AD at Sapulpa H.S. in Oklahoma and today he shares a little of his journey along with how Hudl has been a real GAME CHANGER for his program! This is TECH TUESDAY on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #749 - Kevin Hendrickson, Sr. Athletic Administrator for Corpus Christi ISD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 64:31


    Kevin Hendrickson has a tremendous background as a Coach, a Leader, and as an AD and now he's the District AD for Corpus Christi I.S.D. Today he shares his journey in Athletics along with some Best Practices - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #748 - Rodney Baney, the AD at Oregon's Central Linn High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 53:18


    Back to the state where it ALL started for me as we visit with Rodney Baney, the Athletic Director at Oregon's Central Linn High School. Rodney shares his journey along with some Best Practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA - Creating a Quality Student Leadership Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 19:08


    Scott Battas continues our series focusing on how you can create a high quality Student Athlete Leadership Team at your school! This is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening and Sharing!

    Kelsi Frank of Senn H.S. is BACK on Wednesday Wisdom!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 19:46


    Kelsi Frank, RAA and the AD at Chicago's Senn H.S. has some great End of the Year tips with a focus on the 3 R's - Review, Re-Evaluate, and Rejuvenation on this episode of Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Paine, CMAA is BACK on Tech Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 34:54


    Our ORIGINAL Tech Tuesday guest - Athletic Director and Tech Guru Scott Paine - is back with a look back and a look forward on how "Tech" has impacted the role of ADs and what might be coming in the future! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #747 - Ebony McKnight, AD at St. Francis Catholic Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 57:10


    Gainesville, Florida is our stop today as we sit down with Ebony McKnight of St. Francis Catholic Academy. Ebony has a tremendous background as a teacher, coach, and AD who has also worked at the corporate level! Today she shares her journey and Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #746 - Sarah Boruta, Dir. of Women's Basketball Ops at Liberty Univ.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 58:28


    It's a BACK TO COLLEGE Episode as we visit with Sarah Boruta who is the Director of Basketball Ops for Women at Liberty University. Sarah shares her journey as an Athlete, Video Director, and now Director of Ops along with her own venture - College Basketball Operations - on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA - How to Start a Student Athlete Leadership Team #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 19:03


    Scott Battas is BACK with the 2nd Installment of our new series on how he created a top notch Student Athlete Leadership Team at Mascoutah High School. This is a step by step Master Class on how to create an impactful program at your school - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Rachel Steinbarger of Pratt C.C. is on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 33:29


    Rachel Steinbarger, the AD of Pratt Community College in Kansas, is on Wednesday Wisdom and she shares some Best Practices on Mental Health for ADs and for Athletes! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Keenen McCurdy of GEARLOCKER is on Tech Tuesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 30:43


    Inventory can be a real challenge but GearLocker is a game changer for ADs and Coaches. Keenen McCurdy shares how and why you should add Gear Locker to your school! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #745 - Steven Tracy, CAA of Oswego East High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 54:53


    Steven Tracy, CAA is the AD for Oswego East H.S. in the Chicago area and today he shares his journey along with some Best Practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening and Leading!

    Ep #744 - Kiesha Brown, CMAA and Associate AD at The Galloway School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 59:56


    When we started the Podcast 6 years ago Kiesha Brown was one of the very first we had on and this week we have her BACK to give us an update on her career as well as some thoughts on the AD Profession! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Scott Battas - How to Start a Student Athlete Leadership Team #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 17:40


    Scott Battas, CMAA is the AD at Mascoutah H.S. and today is the FIRST in a series of podcast interviews where he shares - step by step - how he has put together a truly GREAT Student Athlete Leadership Team! This is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Jen Brooks, CMAA of The Global Community of Women is H.S. Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 32:25


    Our Great Friend Jen Brooks is back on Wednesday Wisdom to share how the landscape has changed since she founded the Global Community over 8 years ago! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    K12 Sports Tech.com with Alec Brown & John Wiley, CMAA is on TECH TUESDAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 35:32


    The AD Think Tank wants YOU! Membership is now over 900 ADs nation wide and here's a cool feature - you will get PAIN for consulting and advising leading Sport Vendors! These are not a sales pitch or a marketing call - YOU are giving your advice on how products can be better designed, displayed and priced to CEOs and Leaders! THIS is TECH TUESDAY on The Educational AD Podcast!

    BOOK Preview! George Goodwin - Dragon Slayer, with Authors Candace Lee and Eric Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 45:36


    Looking for an adventure that can inspire your Kids and your Coaches? Check out George Goodwin - Dragon Slayer! This is a cool story that includes themes like Team Selection, Trails and Perseverance, Success, Rivalries, and Victory! This is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #743 - Shanta Parnell, CAA - Assistant Athletic Coordinator for the Frisco ISD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 62:49


    We head to Texas and the Frisco Independent School District to sit down with Shanta Parnell who shares her athletic journey along with some Best Practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Dr. John DeWitt of The NIL Sports Hub is the Toolbox Extra!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 37:24


    Dr. John DeWitt was a HS sub, a walk-on who earned a full scholarship, and someone who played in 4 Professional Leagues! He now operates the NIL Sports Hub for Teams, Coaches, Parents and Student Athletes! This is the Toolbox Extra on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Julie Kelly, CMAA is BACK on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 23:13


    Award Winning AD Julie Kelly of Providence Classical Christian Academy is back with a segment on Generational Diversity. Leaders must always be open for Growth Opportunities and Julie shares how we can all keep growing! This is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ryan Miller, CMAA & Shelby Sroka show you how to Hudl!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 36:13


    Ryan Miller of Scotch Plains-Fanwood in New Jersey and Shelby Sroka of HUDL share how the platform can truly be a "Game Changer" for you and your program! This is The TECH TUESDAY on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #742 - Regan Zabatta, Director of Compliance at Furman University

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 59:34


    Reagan Zabatta is starting her Career Journey in Athletics as the Director of Compliance for Furman University Athletics. Reagan shares her story - so far - along with some Best Practices for Athletic Leaders on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #741 - David Harbin, CMAA and the AD of Decatur H.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 63:03


    David Harbin is a CMAA and he's the AD at Decatur High School and today he shares his athletic journey along with some Best Practices for ADs and Leaders. He also shares WHY he chose Ohio University and their Online Masters in Athletic Administration and why YOU should consider it for your MAA. This is The Educational AD Podcast!Please click on this link to go to the Ohio Website -https://www.ohio.edu/learn-more/info/maa?lsid=AD_Sponsorship&lssid=ohio_bus_mstrathladm_m_org_educational_podcast_2026

    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!

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