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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!

Jake VON SCHERRER


    • Sep 3, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Scott Battas, CMAA - Leadership & Culture Series #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 21:14


    Scott Battas is BACK with Ep. # 14 of his outstanding series on building a Culture of Leadership at your school! Scott shares tips from his journey as an athlete, a coach, and now as an award winning AD on how to create real Leaders. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Deanna Morris, CMAA - Founder of Athletic Risk Advisory Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 27:54


    Longtime North Carolina Coach and AD Deanna Morris, CMAA has created the Athletic Risk Advisory Group to helps ADs and Schools safeguard the integrity of interscholastic athletics. THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Brian Daniels, CAA of Oak Hills S.D. & K12SportsTech

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 26:44


    We head up to Maine where we visit with Brian Daniels, CAA who is the AD for the Oak Hills School District along with serving as the Director or Growth and Engagement for K12SportsTech.com Brian shares a bit of his journey along with some of the latest developments from K12 - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #769 - Patrick Douglas, The Academies of Math & Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 54:41


    We're out west in Arizona to visit with Patrick Douglas, the AD for the Peoria Campus of The Academies of Math & Science. Patrick shares his journey along with some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep. #768 - Marcus Wiegert, Host of the Fired Coaches Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 54:23


    They say there are two kinds of Coaches (and ADs), those who have been fired and those who are going to be fired! Well, today we're joined by former college basketball coach and possibly an aspiring AD - Marcus Wiegert - who is also the HOST of The Fired Coaches Podcast! I was on his show recently and I thought he'd be a great guest - and I was right! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA - Ep #13 on Leadership and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 17:47


    Scott Battas of Mascoutah H.S. is back with another great segment on building a championship culture and leaders at your school! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Megan Ziegelhofer, CAA is Back on WEDNESDAY WISDOM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 32:21


    Megan Ziegelhofer, the AD at Mt. Dora Christian Academy was recently selected at the Outstanding High School Athletic Director in Florida. Today she shares her journey with one of her school's graduates who came to them as a 7th grader and then navigated NIL D-I and the Transfer Portal and recently the NFL Combine, Draft, and currently the Pre-Season! Are you connected with your graduates? Megan shares how she is on THIS episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Amy Elliott, CMAA of Kentucky Country Day is THIS week's Tech Tuesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 25:05


    Our GREAT Friend Amy Elliott is back on the podcast and she shares a cool TECH Tuesday! All we do is share Best Practices - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep. #767 - Dr. Patrice Elder, CMAA longtime AD and College Instructor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 51:28


    We're stopping in Tennessee where we visit with Dr. Patrice Elder, CMAA. Patrice is a former High School AD and longtime College Instructor and today she shares her journey along with some Best Practices for Leaders. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #766 - Tyrone McGriff, CAA of Florida A & M University.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 59:27


    One of our OG's (Original Guests!) is BACK! Tyrone is a longtime Coach, AD, and Leader who is now a College Instructor for FAMU. He shares his journey along with some Best Practices for Leaders. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA - Leadership Series #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 18:06


    Scott Battas is back with another installment of what has turned into one of our most popular podcast series! It's episode 12 of how to create a true Culture of Leadership with your student athletes, coaches, and your school! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Jayme Pendergast - NAIA Executive of the Year - is back on Wednesday Wisdom!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 39:09


    Our great friend, Jayme Pendergast is back on the Podcast with some great tips for Athletic Leaders. Jayme is a long time college AD with a great track record of developing athletes, coaches, teams, and programs! THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    TECH TUESDAY has Stephen Anderson - Creator of The Rising Athlete Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 27:25


    This week on Tech Tuesday Stephen Anderson, the AD at Providence Academy in Green Bay, Wisconsin shares his new Resource for ADs, Coaches, and Parents! Check out the Rising Athlete Project on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #765 - Ryan Meadows, Valley H.S. in Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 53:23


    Ryan Meadows is a longtime Coach and MS Athletic Director in Valley, Alabama and comes to us through the recommendation of NIAAA Hall of Fame AD Annette Scogin. Ryan shares his journey so far along with some Best Practices - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #764 - Todd Vesely, Texas High School HALL OF FAME Athletic Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 52:34


    Todd Vesely brings an incredible background to the show as he shares his journey as an outstanding Athlete, HOF Coach, and Athletic Director in Texas! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA Leadership Series #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 17:17


    Scott Battas of Mascoutah H.S. in Illinois is back with the next segment in his ongoing series on Leadership. Scott is a CMAA and a Go To Resource for developing Leaders and Leadership Programs. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Dr. Kechia Rowles, CMAA is Back on WEDNESDAY WISDOM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 28:14


    Kechia Rowles, CMAA is the AD for the Rockdale Co. S.D. in Georgia and CEO of Making Athletes Successful Students. She's also a "Friend of The Show" and today she shares some tips on how to Lead with Wisdom! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    K12 SportsTech features Robin Eissler of Booster Hub!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 28:16


    We're back with K12 Sports Tech and one of their great Vendors who is also a proud Partner of The Podcast - Robin Eissler, the founder and CEO of Booster Hub! Robin shares her journey along with K12 COO Alec Brown! THIS is the Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #763 - Derek Chirch, Asst. AD at The Kings Academy in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 60:16


    Derek Chirch is the Assistant AD at The Kings Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida and in addition to his Best Practices, he shares a really cool project he's created that may end up on Netflix soon! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast

    Ep #762 - Nicholas Dunkelbarger, RAA of Horizon Christian School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 59:18


    A longtime friend of the show, Nick Dunklebarger, makes his podcast debut and shares his journey along with some Best Practices from his perspective as the AD at Horizon Christian School in Indiana. He also shares his experience with the OUTSTANDING Masters in Ath. Admin. from Ohio University! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Leadership Series #10 with Scott Battas, CMAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 17:04


    Our weekly Leadership Series continues with Scott Battas, CMAA and the AD at Mascoutah H.S. in Illinois who is back with another great lesson for leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Dawn Williamson, AD for Rockford Schools takes us CAMPING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 35:57


    Dawn Williamson, CAA / RMSAA is the AD for the Rockford Illinois School District and today we're going "Camping" as she shares how they run their Summer Camp programs. THIS is Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Tech Tuesday #160 - Suzanne Vick, CMAA / QPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 27:41


    Suzanne Vick is one of our most Frequent Guests and she's back with a Great TECH Tuesday on how we can and should "RESTORE" ourselves! This is The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks for Listening!

    Ep #761 - Yacine Enriquez-Meyer, CMAA and AD at Seabury Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 55:44


    It's ALOHA as we head to Maui and visit with Yacine Enriquez-Meyer, CMAA who is the AD at Seabury Hall! Yacine has a tremendous background in Athletics having worked for teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB before coming back to the school she attended and played for! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #760 - Jim Harris, CMAA and AD at Freedom H.S. in Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 56:26


    Jim Harris was one of our "Early" guests on the Podcast and now he's back for an update and some more Best Practices. Jim is a CMAA and he's the AD at Freedom High School in Virginia. This is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA is back with another great segment on Leadership!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 18:50


    Scott Battas is back with the 9th installment of his series on Leadership and particularly on how to create a Student Athlete Leadership Team at your school. This is the Educational AD Podcast - THANKS for listening!

    Stephanie Splater of Spokane P.S. is on Wednesday Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 27:56


    Stephanie Splater is the Executive Director for Athletics and After School Activities for Spokane Public Schools and she's back on WEDNESDAY WISDOM with some of her Best Practices for ADs and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Dr. Brandon Foley of Stockton Public Schools goes All In with Hudl!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 33:30


    ADs wear a "Lot of Hats" but Dr. Brandon Foley also wears the Principal hat at Stockton P.S. Today he shares how they have used Hudl to better serve their Students, Coaches, Teams, and Parents! THIS is TECH Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #759 - Josh Bowlds, CMAA and AD at Brown County H.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 51:01


    We're BACK IN INDIANA as we sit down with Josh Bowlds, CMAA and the Athletic Director for the Brown County School District. Josh shares his journey plus some Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

    Ep #758 - Matthew Page, Head XC Coach at Zephyrhills HS in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 49:26


    This week we sit down with Head Coach Matthew Page of Zepherhills (like the WATER) High School in Florida. Matthew has been coaching and teaching since graduating from Florida State University and today he shares his story along with some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

    Scott Battas, CMAA and episode #8 on Culture and Leadership!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 18:11


    It's Episode #8 of our new series featuring Scott Battas, CMAA and the AD at Mascoutah High School. Each week Scott shares how you can help change the culture at your school in part through creating a Student Athlete Leadership Team! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Dr. Courtney Beck, Founder of Plenty of Positivity, is on Wednesday WIsdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 33:27


    Our Great Friend Courtney Beck is back on Wednesday Wisdom shares the importance of Re-Invention for career and for life. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

    Lance Loya shares a GREAT New Tool on TECH TUESDAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 31:01


    Lance Loya is one of our ALL TIME Leaders for most downloaded episode and he's BACK on the podcast with a GREAT Tool for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! Check it out on this week's Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

    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!

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