Podcasts about athletic directors

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on September 15, 2025 College Football Coaches are getting fired because Athletic Directors made bad decisions.  Bryan DeArdo, NFL Writer for CBS Sports joined to talk about some of the action we've seen through 2 weeks.  That wasn't a flag!

Jake & Ben Full Show from September 15, 2025 Hour 1 Rules are there for a reason, follow 'em! Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah wins in Laramie, Utah State starts Conference play with a W, Cincinnatie Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow out 3 months.  Christian has never heard this story, have you?  Hour 2 College Football Coaches are getting fired because Athletic Directors made bad decisions.  Bryan DeArdo, NFL Writer for CBS Sports joined to talk about some of the action we've seen through 2 weeks.  That wasn't a flag!

Kyle Speller has been the voice of the Denver Nuggets, Team Chaplain, and Community Ambassador for over 2 decades.  He's the Founder of KSG Voice, a Middle School Counsellor and Athletic Director at Global Village Academy in Aurora, also an Associate Pastor, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Servant of Christ.  We met up only a few hours after the assassination of Charlie Kirk - but he'd been working all day, and I broke the news to him.Kyle has an inspiring journey, and was a very insightful guest, so please join me in enjoying my conversation with Kyle Speller. The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

We kicked off the final hour of the show talking about the Lions/Bears as we were joined by Lorin Cox from the "Locked on Bears Podcast." He and Huge talked about how week one went for the Lions and Bears, they gave their thought's on how Sunday's match-up will go, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Dan Miller in regards to the Lions. We were then joined by Doug Skene so we could get his thought's on how Michigan's loss to Oklahoma looked, previewed tomorrow's game against CMU, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University's Athletic Director, Steve Brockelbank. He and Huge talked about where Ferris State Football ranks among all of the College programs throughout America, talked about what makes Ferris State's culture unique, previewed tomorrow's game against Tiffin, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Football, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined in studio by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. During that time, he and Huge talked about the Lions loss to the Packers, previewed Sunday's game against the Bears, talked about Michigan State's game against Youngstown State, Mitch filled us in on how he can help you with your retirement, and more. In our first hour, we were also joined by Dan Miller who is the voice of the Lions. He talked about what improvements he would like to see coming off that Packers loss, gave his thought's on how the Lions will do against the Bears, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their opinions on how the Lions looked in that loss to the Packers last weekend, talked about everything that needs to be improved before Sunday's game against the Bears, they talked about their expectations for the Lions in that Bears game, and much more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Spartans will do against Youngstown State, and more. We kicked off the final hour of the show talking about the Lions/Bears as we were joined by Lorin Cox from the "Locked on Bears Podcast." He and Huge talked about how week one went for the Lions and Bears, they gave their thought's on how Sunday's match-up will go, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Dan Miller in regards to the Lions. We were then joined by Doug Skene so we could get his thought's on how Michigan's loss to Oklahoma looked, previewed tomorrow's game against CMU, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University's Athletic Director, Steve Brockelbank. He and Huge talked about where Ferris State Football ranks among all of the College programs throughout America, talked about what makes Ferris State's culture unique, previewed tomorrow's game against Tiffin, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technicians from the SEC Network began work Thursday on Mizzou‘s Columbia campus constructing the set they'll use for the “SEC Nation” broadcast Saturday morning. Mizzou's Carnahan Quad is expected to be packed with Tiger fans wearing black and gold this afternoon and Saturday morning. The “Paul Finebaum show” airs today from 2-6 pm on the Mizzou campus, and “SEC Nation” airs live Saturday morning from 9-11 am. “SEC Nation” is hosted by Laura Rutledge who is joined by Mr. Finebaum, Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers and former Heisman winner Tim Tebow. Mizzou associate athletic director Dave Matter appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the Mizzou/Kansas Border showdown, changes regarding entry at Memorial Stadium and the importance of SEC Nation coming to town. Mr. Matter tells listeners this is a big deal, noting they haven't had their full show in Columbia since 2019. Dave also says Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz will appear on the Finebaum show today. Dave also discussed the rivalry between Mizzou and Kansas:

Technicians from the SEC Network began work Thursday on Mizzou‘s Columbia campus constructing the set they'll use for the “SEC Nation” broadcast Saturday morning. Mizzou's Carnahan Quad is expected to be packed with Tiger fans wearing black and gold this afternoon and Saturday morning. The “Paul Finebaum show” airs today from 2-6 pm on the Mizzou campus, and “SEC Nation” airs live Saturday morning from 9-11 am. “SEC Nation” is hosted by Laura Rutledge who is joined by Mr. Finebaum, Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers and former Heisman winner Tim Tebow. Mizzou associate athletic director Dave Matter appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the Mizzou/Kansas Border showdown, changes regarding entry at Memorial Stadium and the importance of SEC Nation coming to town. Mr. Matter tells listeners this is a big deal, noting they haven't had their full show in Columbia since 2019. Dave also says Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz will appear on the Finebaum show today. Dave also discussed the rivalry between Mizzou and Kansas:

Elaine talked with us about recent successes in Bronco Athletics and gameday information for the home opener in Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maisha Kelly joins Higher Ed Athletics for a conversation about Drexel athletics in a post-House era. We talk about her start as a 6th grade teacher and how she built her career over time in 10 years at Bucknell leading to becoming Drexel's AD. Kelly is working with a new president and she shares how the department put together a 25-page document to help onboard him to the current and future positioning of the Drexel Dragons. I asked Maisha if it's still just as important to win in men's basketball if your team is going to be ripped apart the following year.0:00 Introduction0:20 Teaching Career Before Athletic Administration Career4:35 Comparing Normative Career Patterns of ADs to Maisha's Career9:45 Did 10 Years at One Stop Help or Hurt AD Search?12:00 Keeping in Touch with Other ADs15:40 Assessment Document to Onboard New President23:30 Drexel Athletics Strategy in the Post-House Settlement28:30 Athletic Department Aspirational Peers - Who are Drexel's? How to Study Them?36:25 Do Non-Football D1 Schools Look at Men's Basketball The Same Importance Today?www.HigherEdAthletics.com

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Episode #396: In this episode, we welcome high school athletic directors, Trevyor Fisher (Republic, MO), Yancey Little (Ozark, MO), and Brandon Clark (Nixa, MO) and showcase these unsung heroes who keep scholastic sports running smoothly, juggling everything from budgets and schedules to hiring coaches and student eligibility. Beyond the administrative work, they shape school culture by balancing competitive success with character development, managing community expectations, and ensuring all student-athletes have meaningful experiences. Guests: Trevyor Fisher, Brandon Clark, and Yancey Little

Hawk Talk is back for its fourth season, and we're opening strong with South River's very own Athletic Director, David Klingel. It's year 20 for Dave at South River, and he joins Tom Frank to reflect on two decades of Seahawk sports, the evolution of the program, and what's in store for 2024–25.From big leadership changes in the athletic department to the return of powerhouse athletes like Jayden McDuffie, to the growth of programs like cheer, golf, and field hockey—this episode sets the stage for an exciting year ahead. Dave also shares his bold predictions for which teams could bring home hardware, the importance of culture-building programs like Lead Them Up, and why community support makes South River special.This is episode 77 of Hawk Talk, and we're just getting started. Buckle up, Seahawk Nation—year four is shaping up to be the best yet.Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank, Jaden McDuffie and Grey Frank, and brought to you by Chad's BBQ, Merrick Creative, and Maryland Remodeling Expert. Don't hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at SRHawkTalk@gmail.com. Please reach out, send updates after games, let us know about fundraisers, big events, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com, and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSRSend us a textSupport the show

Jeremy Schnell, Jesse Morrison and Damon Allred are joined by Arizona State athletic director Graham Rossini as he discusses the state of Sun Devil Athletics, the buzz around the ASU football program and the future of the College Football Playoff. 

Justin Edgell is a Perrysburg resident and is currently running for Perrysburg City Council. Justin and Lorenzo nerdout about sports Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, then they get into crying in sports, basketball, silent cheering, St. Francis High School, Head wrestling Coach, moving to Columbus, Afterschool Allstars, Athletic Director, time commitment, Bruce Gradkowski, coaching coaches, coaching wives, neurosurgery, Perrysburg City Council, community, school funding, merch and so much more!   https://www.justinedgell.com/

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as the Bulldogs are set to open up the Football season as they're taking on Pittsburg State of Kansas. We kicked off the show by talking with Sandy Gholston who is one of the voices of the Bulldogs. He and Huge talked about the amazing program that Tony Annese and his staff have put together, talked about what Ferris brings to the table this season, previewed tonight's game, and more. We were then joined by FSU Senior Defensive Assistant Ryan Hodges. He talked about how the Defense has been looking in the off-season, previewed tonight's game, talked about the importance of Culture at FSU, and so much more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Rob Bentley who is another one of the voices of the Bulldogs. He gave us his thought's on how the team looks before heading into tonight's game, talked about how the off-season went, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at FSU. He and Huge talked about the Marching Band being back, talked about the Cheer & Stunt team, talked about the excitement surrounding the start of the season, and so much more. We were then joined by the Head Defensive Coordinator of the Bullogs, Tony Annese Jr. He and Huge talked about the changes from last year, talked about their philosophy, and much more. We were then joined by Brody Keiser who is the Ferris State Media team. He talked about how excited he is to have Bulldog Football back, talked about some of the players he thinks will make a major impact this year, and more. Bill wanted to wrap up the show from "the Ditch" as he was joined by some more of the great people connected to Ferris State University. First he was joined by Tim Blashill who is the Assistant AD at Ferris. Tim told us what "the Ditch" is all about, talked about FSU Athletics as a whole, talked a little Hockey, and more. We were then joined by Coach Jeff Pierce who was inducted into the Ferris State Hall of Fame last night. He talked about what that meant to him talked about what makes Ferris special, and more. We were then joined by John Wayne Sonntag who is a Ferris State Alum. He talked about his time at Ferris before he left for the Military, talked about returning to FSU, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Joe Van Culin who runs "the Ditch." He talked about why "the Ditch" is what it is, talked about what it means to him, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at FSU. He and Huge talked about the Marching Band being back, talked about the Cheer & Stunt team, talked about the excitement surrounding the start of the season, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our second hour, we were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at FSU. He and Huge talked about the Marching Band being back, talked about the Cheer & Stunt team, talked about the excitement surrounding the start of the season, and so much more. We were then joined by the Head Defensive Coordinator of the Bullogs, Tony Annese Jr. He and Huge talked about the changes from last year, talked about their philosophy, and much more. We were then joined by Brody Keiser who is the Ferris State Media team. He talked about how excited he is to have Bulldog Football back, talked about some of the players he thinks will make a major impact this year, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift get engaged. David Portnoy takes on the Athletic Director of Ohio State. Plus, ICYMI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift get engaged. David Portnoy takes on the Athletic Director of Ohio State. Plus, The Old P, stops by!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Crooks is joined by Troy Dannen in studio for his monthly Athletic Director's Show on Sports Nightly. Senior Associate AD Brandon Meier also joins the show to talk about the brand-new HuskerVision studios, the addition of Cornhusker Kickoff to home football games, and more.

Steve Layman visits with Belmont senior associate athletic director/SWA Renee Schultz. The pair discuss Schultz's journey from the pacific northwest to Belmont as a women's soccer student-athlete and how Belmont has become her professional life calling. Schultz shares about personal connection to student-athletes and community members, her excitement level for the coming academic year, and reflects upon Bruin achievements in 2024-25 - including the MVC Academic Trophy. Layman sparks conversation on the opportunities and challenges of the current college athletics landscape, and how well-positioned Belmont is as a university and athletic department. Belmont Softball's historic season and a forecast of the fall and winter sports is also discussed.

This week we sit down with UMD's new Athletic Director, Jim Smith. He shares insights on the hiring process, why he's already re-signed three coaches, and how his experience across the sports and college world prepared him for Maryland.As always, we also break down the latest in Maryland sports.0:35 Start of time at Maryland2:35 Hiring Process6:35 Re-Shaping Budget11:05 Relationships with Coaches and Revenue Share19:05 Who is Jim?23:50 Football49:50 Soccer55:35 Terrific Terp

Carolina's new Executive Associate AD, and future Athletic Director, Steve Newmark joins for an exclusive interviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Off Duty ADs talk about starting the school year.  They also discuss high school boy stink, locker rooms, and 90s movies way beyond a simple Mt. Rushmore. SUPPORT THE SHOW  The Off Duty ADs are supported by - and supporters of! - Vital Signs Wall of Fame.  When you're ready to bring your school's legacy to life, check them out at https://vitalsignswalloffame.com/.  Telling them that the Off Duty ADs sent you there will help to support this podcast. Follow Off Duty ADs: Facebook, Twitter/X, Website Follow Athletic Leaders Lead: Facebook, Twitter/X,  Follow Vital Signs Wall of Fame: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube

Rossini talks Sam Leavitt, Kenny Dillingham, and ASU football.

Mike and Steve previewed the Saints' upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos. Mike broke down the team's roster questions ahead of Tuesday's 53-man deadline. Jonathan "JT" Terrell, the Athletic Director of Nicholls State University, joined Sports Talk. Terrell shared his thoughts on the Colonels' season opener vs. Incarnate Word, college football's current schedule, and first-year head football coach Tommy Rybacki.

Jonathan "JT" Terrell, the Athletic Director of Nicholls State University, joined Sports Talk. Terrell shared his thoughts on the Colonels' season opener vs. Incarnate Word, college football's current schedule, and first-year head football coach Tommy Rybacki. He also celebrated Coach Tevon Saddler's success leading Nicholls' basketball program.

08/22/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the campus of the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND, and is joined by their Athletics Director, Reggie Jackson. Reggie talks about all that the two-year college has to offer in their athletics department. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 197 features new Medford Athletic Director Rob O'Leary. Rob is taking the reigns of Medford Athletics and moving it into the future. He brings lots of previous experience from other districts and is well known around the Massahcusetts high school athletics world. He is excited to go rolling in Medford and he seems like a man with a plan. This is a fun listen and a great conversations.

Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast.We've been publishing BONUS episodes from BoSCA for the past few weeks, this is our last one out of five. If you received value from this episode, we encourage you to go back and listen to the other four amazing presenters. Also, we'd love to hear feedback from you to confirm this was a VALUE GIVER to you.In the meantime, if you are a small college administrator, to check out BoSCA as we were thoroughly impressed with the Convention and the Organization as a whole.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed Professional and Collegiate Sports Executive, Oliver Luck.As President of Palmetto Trust Company, LLC and Chairman of Altius Sports Partners, Luck provides leadership experience spanning collegiate and professional athletics. His roles have included Commissioner of the XFL, Executive Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships of the NCAA, and Athletic Director of West Virginia University.Additionally, Luck has been in leadership roles with the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer and the National Football League and was Chief Executive Officer of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, where he oversaw the financing, construction and management of professional sports and entertainment infrastructure in Houston, including Minute Maid Park, Reliant Stadium and Toyota Center.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Oliver Luck02:16 The Evolution of College Sports and NIL07:21 Unionization and Collective Bargaining in College Sports12:26 The Importance of Education and Financial Literacy20:15 Title IX and Gender Equality in Sports25:47 Maximizing Revenue for Olympic Sports30:29 The Future of College Sports Management32:12 Looking Ahead: The Future of College Athletics

Dr. Denny Scott — or simply “Coach” to hundreds of athletes — wears three hats at Bob Jones University. Faculty member in the school of Health Professions, head coach of the Bruins golf team and Acting Athletic Director for the entire athletic program. Listen as Coach Scott shares how the Lord has shaped his philosophy of competition inside a biblical worldview and his goals for helping other coaches at BJU prepare their athletes to pursue a higher calling.

Fat Jack joins Soren LIVE from Lawrence! Plus, the Athletic Director of the Kansas Jayhawks, Travis Goff, stops by too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast.We've got five total BONUS episodes in a row every Thursday which started back on July 24. This is BONUS episode #4. We'd love to hear feedback from you to confirm this was a VALUE GIVER to you.In the meantime, if you are a small college administrator, to check out BoSCA as we were thoroughly impressed with the Convention and the Organization as a whole.

Today on the Hangin' with the AD podcast, we're adding a new twist to our guest lineup. We've talked with high school and collegiate athletic directors, authors, speakers, and performance coaches—but this is the first time we've welcomed a TikTok star into the conversation. Chris Harris is the athletic director at Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers, Florida, a role he's held since 2022. Before joining ECS, Chris spent six years as the Athletic and Activities Director at South Fort Myers High School. He's a former collegiate athlete, a successful coach with state titles in both football and track, and now, a social media voice giving thousands of people an authentic look into the day-to-day life of a high school AD. In this episode, you'll hear how Chris uses TikTok not just for laughs or highlights, but as a leadership tool—to advocate for athletic administrators, educate communities, and tell the real story of what we do. We'll also explore his thoughts on visibility as a leader, the power of a reset, leading with intention, and why now is the time for ADs to tell their own stories. Whether you're an athletic director, a coach, or just curious about life behind the scenes of high school sports, this conversation is packed with insight, energy, and encouragement. Let's get to it—here's our conversation with Chris Harris.

How Are You Wired? Is a leadership podcast developed by local  basketball coaches, Joe Willis (Plant High School) and Billy Teeden (Florida College). In this episode, Coach Teeden and Coach Willis sit down with Lanness Robinson, athletic director for Hillsborough County Schools, to talk about how he is “wired” as a leader—and how having strong relationships has driven his passion for leadership. 

Recent online rumors, spread mainly by shows like  @LockedOnBig12 have fans speculating that WVU could possibly be leaving the Big 12 Conference for the SEC. In this episode, Couz will share whether or not that rumor is true. Is West Virginia even on the SEC's radar? If so, could it be soon? Couz explains. Also, Couz will explain the origin of this rumor. Couz will also talk about other conference realignment speculation, specifically around Big 12 expansion. If the ACC loses some of its top brands, could the Big 12 grab teams like Louisville or NC State? Couz explains how that would be possible and how information from a big time media source and a Power 4 Athletic Director shaped his thinking. #wvu #conferencerealignment #big12football ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Send us a textEpisode 117: Westlake Chaparrals Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director Tony SalazarThis week Host Taylor Arenz talks with the Westlake Chaparrals Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director  Tony Salazar.They have an head  in depth conversation about tradition, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Coach Salazar takes us inside the offseason grind from daily routines to the mindset needed after being the State Runner ups in the 2024 season.Coach Salazar and Taylor  talk about the pressure and pride that comes with wearing the Red W, his journey from defensive coordinator to head coach of one of the nation's top programs, and what “The Westlake Standard” really means on and off the field.Coach Salazar also gives us a preview of the 2025 Chaps, led by senior quarterback Rees Wise, and shares what makes this team special as they chase another state title. Plus don't miss the rapid fire round  to get to know Coach Salazar personality and a fun fact you probably didn't know.If you love Texas high school football, winning culture, and stories from the sidelines, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Sara Shaughnessy, the athletic director at Castilleja, as she shares her journey from growing up immersed in sports to stepping into her new role in 2025. Sarah discusses her formative experiences in sports, coaching youth volleyball, and her 13-year tenure at the International School of San Francisco. She touches on leadership lessons, the importance of multi-sport participation, creating a positive team culture, and the benefits of involving parents as coaches. Sarah also shares her strategies for effective feedback, onboarding new coaches, and staying open to new opportunities. Join us for this insightful conversation about building successful athletic programs and empowering the next generation of athletes.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:17 Sarah's Journey to Castilleja02:23 Early Coaching Experiences04:47 Lessons Learned as a Young Coach06:46 Challenges and Mentorship in Athletic Directing09:10 Onboarding and Building a New Program17:37 Promoting Multi-Sport Participation22:05 Data on Multi-Sport vs. Single-Sport Athletes24:25 Promoting Play in Practice27:10 Transitioning to a New Job27:45 The Decision-Making Process28:25 Building a Positive School Culture31:29 Exploring New Opportunities34:51 Supporting Young Coaches37:57 Effective Feedback Pathways42:24 Captain's Council: A Leadership Initiative47:26 Adapting to New Environments50:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttp://www.castilleja.org/https://www.instagram.com/castilleja_school/https://www.facebook.com/CastillejaSchool/https://www.linkedin.com/school/castilleja-school/

The Off Duty ADs start by talking about cooperative agreements.  They also discuss soccer talk for Bundesliga Mike, lots of baseball, and the Mt. Rushmore of MLB ballparks we've visited. SUPPORT THE SHOW  The Off Duty ADs are supported by - and supporters of! - Vital Signs Wall of Fame.  When you're ready to bring your school's legacy to life, check them out at https://vitalsignswalloffame.com/.  Telling them that the Off Duty ADs sent you there will help to support this podcast. Follow Off Duty ADs: Facebook, Twitter/X, Website Follow Athletic Leaders Lead: Facebook, Twitter/X,  Follow Vital Signs Wall of Fame: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube

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I guarantee this episode will make you a better teacher. Practical advice, explicit tools, a clear perspective, and a way to move throughout your school site with intention - our conversation with Nicholas was exactly why we started this series.Nicholas Ward is a middle school history teacher and Athletic Director in East Oakland, where he's been teaching for the past seven years. He focuses on making U.S. and world history meaningful and relevant, especially for students from underserved communities; and he's also passionate about mentorship, student leadership, and using sports and community-building as tools for growth, both in and outside the classroom. We discuss:How becoming a father has impacted Nicholas's work as a teacherHow Nicholas is intentional and consistent with his 1 on 1 check-ins with students outside of the classroomThe mentorship program that Nicholas piloted in his school to empower students across grade levelsHow he instills the idea that “rigor is love” with his students and parents at the beginning of the yearHow Nicholas teaches history, media literacy, and primary sources in the era of “fake news”, AI, and smartphone devicesThe principles and practices that Nicholas implements to start every school year(2:45) Nicholas introduces himself.(4:30) Nicholas and Ashanti share their “teacher personas”(13:00) Being both a father and a male educator(18:30) Building relationships at the beginning of the school year(19:00) The perfect notebook for educators(24:50) The special mentorship program Nicholas piloted at his school(26:20) Communicating to students and parents how “rigor is love”; pushing students to demonstrate what they've learned in multiple modalities(31:55) Teaching history in the era of disinformation(36:10) Tying civic engagement to history(40:45) How mentorship breaks down walls - student to student, teacher to teacher, and student to teacher(45:00) How to start the school year according to an expert---Connect with Nicholas Ward:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captovader/ ---Join/Contribute to our Young Men's Conference: https://everforwardclub.org/global-young-mens-conference-2025 Join our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345 —Email us questions and comments at totmpod100@gmail.com Create your own mask anonymously at https://millionmask.org/ ---Connect with Ashanti Branch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksTwitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/---Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support ---Connect with Ever Forward Club:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/---#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement  #takingoffthemask #totm #doace #UNWME #diaryofaconfusededucator

Hello Coaches, Athletic Directors, Advocates and Allies! We're excited to be bringing the Fall Sports train the trainer event to expand the reach of our evidence-based violence prevention leadership development training to coaches across the state and region.If you are a coach, know a coach or just interested in using sports as a platform for social change and leadership development, join us on August 13th! Attendees will be trained in the Athletes as Leaders curriculum.We will eat dinner together, hear a keynote discussion panel from local USL Spokane professional athletes and owners, then be trained in the Athletes as Leaders program.Please spread the word to other coaches you know who may be interested! Coaching hours are available for attendees through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.Registration linkTeam Up WAWelcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

University of Miami Athletic Director Dan Radakovich joins live from Miami Hurricanes football training camp.

Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast.We have five BONUS episodes in a row every Thursday starting back on July 24th. We'd love to hear feedback from you to confirm this was a VALUE GIVER to you.In the meantime, if you are a small college administrator, to check out BoSCA as we were thoroughly impressed with the Convention and the Organization as a whole.

Gary shares an idea of Athletic Directors holding public town hall meetings.

Phil Steele talks Utah & BYU  When does USU want to hire a new Athletic Director by? If Kalani never coached another game for BYU, who is the 2nd best coach in BYU Football History?

Hour 1 Phil Steele talks Utah & BYU  When does USU want to hire a new Athletic Director by? If Kalani Sitake never coached another game for BYU, who is the 2nd best coach in BYU Football History? Hour 2 Former BYU WR & Current BYU Analyst Mitch Juergens  60 in 60 Watchlist: Aliki Vimahi, Utah DL Whole World News: Do you believe in ghosts?  Hour 3 Georges Niang is back with the Utah Jazz in a "Blockbuster Trade" Kalani Sitake spoke at practce today Sports Roulette No hint to a Starting QB at BYU Yet