The Winning Way

In Episode 38, Zach sits down with John Sgromolo of St. John's Country Day School to discuss creating an elite and memorable awards show for your student-athletes. He hits major points like; providing student-athletes with the best experience possible and helping save money for your event! You can connect with John via email (jsgromolo@sjcds.net) or on X @coachsgromolo. This episode is sponsored by Huddle Huts. Visit huddlehuts.net to get your free mock-up and estimate.  Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions, and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. This season is sponsored by Gipper! Use code WINNINGWAY10 for 10% off any plan. Go over to gipper.com to find out more. Enjoy!

In Episode 37, Zach sits down with Scott Paine of Vital Signs; Wall of Fame to discuss the Wall of Fame product and the software and use behind it! We shift gears to discuss his involvement with the NIAAA and the importance of it for ADs across the world! You can connect with Scott on all social media outlets or reach out via email scott@vitalsignswalloffame.com. This episode is sponsored by Huddle Huts. Visit huddlehuts.net to get your free mock-up and estimate.  Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions, and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. This season is sponsored by Gipper! Use code WINNINGWAY10 for 10% off any plan. Go over to gipper.com to find out more. Enjoy!

On Episode 36, Zach sits down with Gipper CEO, Matthew Glick to discuss Gipper and the benefits of it within your athletic department. Matt gives us a breakdown as to how Gipper got the name and started. He runs through the Gipper platform, the Gipper App, and Content Requests and how they can all be used by AD's and coaches in less than a minute to better provide for your athletes and teams. You can connect with Matt on twitter @matthewaglick. This episode is sponsored by Huddle Huts. Visit huddlehuts.net to get your free mock up and estimate. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. This season is sponsored by Gipper! Use code WINNINGWAY10 for 10% off any plan. Go over to gipper.com to find out more. Enjoy!

On Episode 35 Zach sits down with Bill Eckstrom of Ecsell Sports to discuss leadership in athletics. Bill goes through his how and why behind Ecsell Sports. We discuss his book "The Coaching Affect". Bill goes through and talks about how important it is for coaches to continue to better themselves and how important that is to their assistant coaches and players in their program. We discuss a coaches impact on the lives of their athletes and how important it is for AD's to pour into their coaches so their coaches can continue to pour in to their players. You can connect with Bill on twitter @billeckstrom and feel free to visit his site, ecsellsports.com to find out how they can help your athletic program. This episode is sponsored by Huddle Huts. Visit huddhuts.net to get your free mock up and estimate. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. This season is sponsored by Gipper! Use code WINNINGWAY10 for 10% off any plan. Go over to gipper.com to find out more. Enjoy!

On Episode 34 Zach sits down with Nick DeForest of the Globetrottin' ADs to discuss life as an AD in a European country and his new book, "A Global Playbook". Nick shares challenges as being an AD in Austria. We discuss his website, www.globetrottinads.com, and the resources that can be found on the site. He breaks down the book and talks about the 6 major points touched on by him and the other contributors of the book. We discuss Nick's #1 thing he pulled from the book and how communication is so important in the realm of athletics. You can check out Nick and his projects on the website, www.globetrottinads.com, and you can connect with Nick on Twitter @Nick_GTADs. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. This season is sponsored by Gipper! Use code WINNINGWAY10 for 10% off any plan. Go over to gipper.com to find out more. Enjoy!

On this episode I sit down with Don Baker, District AD for Cobb County and the co-host of Hangin' with the AD Podcast. We talk about life as a district AD and managing the 16 schools within the district. He explains how he strategically plans his trips to district athletic events. he also explains what the district office handles and the job list that they focus on a yearly basis. We shift gears and discuss his podcast, Hangin' with the Ad Podcast, and his AD Roundtable. He explains how it all got started and why it was started. You can connect with Don on Twitter @DonBaker0495 and Hangin' with the AD Podcast on twitter @hanginwiththeAD. His podcast can be found on all streaming platforms. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. This season is sponsored by Gipper! Use code WINNINGWAY10 for 10% off any plan. Go over to gipper.com to find out more. Enjoy! 

On Episode 32, I sit down with Matt Ehrenreich from Gipper to discuss some of the features that can be used through Gipper. Matt walks us through how beneficial the program can be and how user friendly it is to use. Matt talks about how he left the world of being and AD to jump in with Gipper and his transition period. He gives us an update on some new and upcoming things from Gipper! Reach out and follow Matt on Twitter @MattEGipper. This episode is sponsored by Gipper! Use code "WINNINGWAY10" at gogipper.com for 10% off any plan. Go over to gogipper.com to find out more info! Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us and connect with us on Twitter @thewinningway! Enjoy!

On episode 31 I sit down with Scottie Richardson of Crossroads Christian in Henderson, NC to discuss building culture in your athletic department. We reminisce on the good old days back in Jacksonville, Fl. Scottie refers to the "big picture" plan and making sure that it is important to have one. He discusses his process of learning the culture at Crossroads and changing/creating culture at CCS. Scottie explains the definition and the purpose of his idea of culture and cultivating the desire to be the best at what we do. You can connect with Scottie on all social media outlets at @scottier22. Feel free to reach out to Scottie! This episode is sponsored by Gipper! Use code "WINNINGWAY10" at gogipper.com for 10% off any plan. Go over to gogipper.com to find out more info! Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us and connect with us on Twitter @thewinningway! Enjoy!

On Episode 30 I sit down with AD Chris Harris of Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers, Florida. We discuss his recent transition as an AD from one school to another. We discuss the adjusting from public to private and how important buy in is from every avenue within the school. You can connect with Coach Harris on social media at @CoachHarris_. This episode is sponsored by Gipper! Use code "WINNINGWAY10" for 10% off any plan. Go over to gipper.com to find out more. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On episode 29 Zach talks with Scott Garvis of Garvis Consulting. Scott is a long time AD, consultant and now author! We discuss the two books that Scott has written for AD's and how they can be helpful to any stage you are in. His most recent book is “The DNA of an AD-Athletic Director”. Listen in as he breaks down how the idea of this book came about! We dive in to other topics as well! You can connect with Scott on Twitter at @pocketAD_ or visit his website, scottgarvisconsulting.com. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On episode 28 we kick off Season 3 with Dr. Tim Baghurst from Florida State University. Tim is the director of the FSU Coach Master's program. We discuss the details of the FSU Coach Master's program. Tim explains his vision for the program and his desire to continue to build it to be a top Coaching Master's contender! He explains a few of the certificates and degrees that are offered and caches for scholarships for in state and out of state students. You can connect with Dr. Baghurst on all social media platforms or by email @ tbaghurst@fsu.edu. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 27, Zach sits down with Jake von Scherrer of The Educational AD Podcast to discuss his book and some principles/tools for newer and upcoming athletic directors. Jake talks about his path to becoming and AD and being a major influencer in the AD world. We discuss his membership and active roles in the NIAAA and the FIAAA. Jake discusses being organized, communicate with your administration, and lastly he talks about finding a mentor. You can catch Jake's connect info at the end of the episode but you can connect with him on Twitter @jakestouchdown and on Facebook as well. You can find “The Athletic Director's Toolbox” on Amazon. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 26, Zach sits down with Nate Rhine of Grace Christian School in Sanford, NC. They discuss the growth of Grace from 1A to 2A in the NCISAA and the growth of the athletic department and school. They discuss Nate's recent success and winning the 1A boys soccer state championship. They discuss wearing many hats within the school and balancing being an athletic director and a coach. He discusses the importance of saying “no” and setting boundaries within your faith, job and life. You can connect with Nate on Facebook. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 25 check out Zach's interview with Wesley Sykes of Coach & AD Magazine! Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On episode 24 Zach sits down with Dr. Danielle LaPoint of Ticket Spicket. They discuss how using Ticket Spicket can be beneficial in your athletic program and your school as a whole. Danielle gives some hints at some upcoming things that will be released to make the job of an AD easier! You can connect with Danielle and the others at Ticket Spicket via twitter by following them at @ticket_spicket. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

Zach sits down with Mike Harrison out of Ponte Vedra High School. They reminisce on their first time meeting and begin to discuss building culture in the athletic department. Mike talks about what it is like to take over after someone and how to begin adjusting and adding in his own touches without making massive changes right away. They discuss student athlete awards and the process of giving these awards out throughout the seasons and school year. Mike talks about his recent encounter with the Arizona Cardinals using their facilities for a walk through last week. You can connect with Coach Harrison on twitter and instagram @coachharrison1. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

The Winning Way Podcast is back! On Episode 22 Zach sits down with Seth Kindig of TCD Teams to discuss leadership and developing leaders amongst our teams and within our athletic department. We discuss the 8 workshops that Seth has established for future leaders. Seth discusses the goal of TCD and focuses on helping coaches understand their teams and players and reach their full potential on how to lead them throughout the season. We discuss Seth's phenomenal note taking skills and how this came about! You can connect with Seth on Twitter @SethKindig and check out his website at tcdteams.com. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 21 we sit down with Pat Flannery for part 2 to discuss fundraising, consulting, growing your organization and hiring coaches. Coach Flannery touches on development and explains how developing relationships are key aspects to grow your program. Pat discusses how you have to step out of your comfort zone when asking for financial aid and donations. Coach Flannery discusses focussing on the long haul and getting donors to look at the big picture. He breaks down the differences between the big and little wins. Coach Flannery discusses hiring of coaches and the process of hiring firms and how they play a major role in athletics. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 20 Zach sits down with Dr. Chris Hobbs, Athletic Director at The King's Academy in West Palm Beach, FL. During this episode we discuss athletic leadership and how to build a support staff to help AD's build and lead their athletic department. Chris gives us 2 great suggestions for when you are building a staff. We talk about budgeting, fundraising, and extra revenue for your athletic department. Lastly, we talk about how to incorporate your elementary school and the importance of a “feeder system”. He talks about how the feeder system builds an experience for your students and families. You can connect with Chris on twitter and his blog. His twitter handle is @Dr_ChrisHobbs and his website is bitedownanddontletgo.blogspot.com. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 19 we sit down with Pat Flannery the former Head Coach at Bucknell University. During part 1 with Coach Flannery we discuss his time coaching at the NCAA D3 and D1 level and his big win over Kansas in the NCAA Tournament. Coach Flannery discusses what he misses the most about coaching and talks about what you have to be willing to give up in order to make it to the division 1 level of. We discuss the importance of getting along with the administration in the school to help further the success of the athletic department. He discusses coming from a non-scholarship program to becoming a scholarship program and how that impacted recruiting. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 18 we sit down with Nick and Matt from The Globe Trotting' AD's Podcast to learn about what it is like being an AD abroad. We discuss the difference between interscholastic and club sports in Europe. Nick and Matt give a quick COVID update and where their schools and country's are on the topic of sports being played. They share what sports they offer at their schools and some basic info about their schools. Matt gives a break down of why the NIAAA is important to all AD's and Tommy gives an impromptu Warrior Culture plug as well! Please check out The Globe Trotting' AD's Podcast and their website www.globetrottinads.com. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 17, we kick off Season 2 as we sit down with David Schneider to discuss his new adventures in motivational speaking. He discusses his success at the collegiate level and in the sales world. We discuss his book that will be released at the end of 2021. David talks on 3 important topics that Atheltic Directors and Coaches deal with on a daily basis and gives a few stories to go along with them. You can follow David on all social media platforms @SchneiderSpeaks and you can book David for a speaking engagement on his website schneiderspeaks.com. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and FaceBook @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On Episode 16 we sit down with Coach Tony Miller from Bob Jones University. He is the head of the Sports Administration Department at BJU and is the assistant coach for the men's basketball team. We discuss the opportunities and importance of social media platforms within our programs and how to use the resources that are around you and at your fingertips. We discuss the direction of small college athletics and the direction they are headed in the next several years. We all discuss Tony's two favorite classes that he teaches and the importance of these classes. We talk about how to network and how to properly do it as well. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy! You can connect and follow Tony on twitter @tonywmiller and his podcast/website is AQuickTimeout.com

We sit down with Author and Coach Josh Templeton to continue discussing his book "Warrior Culture". We focus on how parents can join the 'Warrior Culture and how they can be prepared to help guide their athletes down this path as well. We discuss the concept of responding to things with the simple term "Good". We talk about parents "buying in" to the program and the views of the program. We focus on the importance of using MS sports for development and not treating it like a major championship. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy! You can find a copy of the book on this link: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed asin=B08M9GTLZ6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Fal9FbXKBCFXS

Zach sits down with Mike and Mark from The Off Duty Ad's to discuss what it is like being an AD in the public school sector. The Off Duty Ad's share their path to becoming and AD and selecting this career. We discuss what a District AD does in comparison to a normal AD. We touch on what COVID protocol looks like between our schools and programs. Lastly, we discuss the importance of the NIAAA and other AD associations. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

We sit down with Author and Coach Josh Templeton to discuss his new book “Warrior Culture”. We discuss Josh's was once a top 50 poker payer in the world. Josh and Tommy talk about topics and stories from the book and their days of coaching at Lee University. We discuss how the title of “Warrior Culture” came about along with how “Warriors” have a “fear of when their time is over”. You can purchase your copy of “Warrior Culture” on Amazon. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

We sit down with guest and author Brian Rzeppa to discuss his recent book, “You're Hired - A Guide To Working In Sports”. Brian explains the process of getting hired in the as an Athletic Director on the collegiate level. We talk about the need of having a passion for sports over having an actual athletic degree and we discuss how networking can make job opportunities much easier. We talk about how 90% of the job is acting as a CEO rather than the actual X's and O's of athletics. You can follow Brian on social @BrianRzeppa and you can purchase his book on Amazon. See the link below to purchase a copy of Brian's book. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any suggestions, questions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy! https://smile.amazon.com/Youre-Hired-Guide-Working-Sports/dp/1684335701/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&hasWorkingJavascript=1&keywords=youre+hired+brian+rzeppa&qid=1604318903&sprefix=youre+hired&sr=8-3

We sit down to discuss the "do's and don't's" of being recruited. Tommy shares some info on his upcoming book and the process of his new home! This episode's spotlight is All Access Education. Please reach out to Tommy Brown at bethethumb@yahoo.com if you would like to find out more on this. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com.

We sit down to discuss and answer an email from listener Tyler. He asks about how to recruit his players in his school and how to keep them motivated throughout the season. Tommy and Zach talk about hitting the milestone of recording 10 episodes even though Zach's wife disagrees! The guys talk about the difference between low expectations and having realistic expectations. Tommy shares another part of One Heart Beat Athletics and talks about building his new home! Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com.

We sit down to discuss end of season or year meetings with coaches, players and even parents. We talk about what it is like from an Athletic Director standpoint and a head coach standpoint and we discuss the differences between the college level and the high school level. Tommy and Zach catch up after taking a week off of recording! Tommy shares another part of One Heart Beat Athletics and talks about needing more followers on Twitter! Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com.

We sit down to discuss the process of disciplining and firing in our programs and careers. Tommy talks about what it is like being on both the receiving and giving end and Zach shares his first mishaps with a coach as an AD. Tommy breaks down another aspect of One Heart Beat Athletics. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any questions, suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com.

We sit down with owner & operator Alex Dew of A D Marketing to discuss the ins and outs of marketing and advertising in the athletic realm. We discuss the importance of social media and websites and talk about making an emotional connection with the content we are putting out there. Tommy continues his One Heart Beat Athletic previews and some of us talk about our love for Chick-Fil-A. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com.

We sit down to discuss the hiring process and supervising of coaches, coaching contracts and stipend and salaries. Tommy shares another preview of One Heartbeat Athletics. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow us on twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com.

We sit down to continue discussing what it is like dealing with difficult parents and also the side of dealing with difficult coaches in the same situations in the athletic department. Tommy shares another preview of One Heartbeat Athletics and we give a quick Covid-19 update on both of our state associations and athletic departments. Enjoy part 2 of this series, and don't forget to follow us on twitter @thewinningway and feel free to email us any suggestions and comments at thewinningwaypodcast@gmail.com.

We sit down to discuss what is like dealing with difficult parents from the middle school, high school and even the college level and how to handle certain situations when it comes down to parents and athletes. Tommy shares another preview of One Heartbeat Athletics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down to discuss what it is like on a game day in both of our programs. We discuss the pros and the cons of having a booster club and the ins and outs of what it takes to facilitate a game day!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with Head Women's Basketball Coach, Heather Macy of Spartanburg Methodist College and 26 year Air Force Veteran, Charlie McHarney to discuss how to build toughness in athletic programs along with "EQ" which is better known as "emotional intelligence".

Today on the TWW we introduce our hosts, touch briefly on the topic of athletic director frustrations and talk about One Heartbeat Athletics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app