Podcasts about athletic directors

On the Context Coaching Podcast, athletic administrator Dustin Mones (Monte Vista Christian) shares his journey from a multi-sport athlete in Connecticut to boarding school coach and athletic director roles at Eaglebrook and Stony Brook, then returning to Monte Vista as AD. He discusses early coaching insecurity, the importance of mentors for new athletic directors, and how small paperwork mistakes can directly impact student opportunities. Mones reflects on coaching learned under Don Keithley—discipline, attention to detail, and integrating faith—and contrasts boarding school co-curricular expectations with Monte Vista's day-school model, noting he misses deeper daily student connections. The conversation covers resisting youth sports specialization, training both physical and mental/spiritual aspects, simplifying practices, aligning consequences with behavior, and blending “old school” standards with empathy.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:38 From Athlete to Educator02:40 Boarding School Coaching Life03:31 Returning as Athletic Director04:20 Year One Lessons and Why07:35 AD Transition Challenges10:00 Paperwork Mistakes and Details12:07 Mentors and Coaching Philosophy15:11 Junior Boarding School Insights18:05 All In vs Balance23:55 Day School Shift and Connection26:20 Multi Sport vs Specialization29:44 Co Curricular Requirements31:31 Required Co-Curriculars Model32:27 Arts and Athletics Crossover33:30 Boarding Program Considerations34:52 Culture Builders for Coaches36:27 Training Mind and Body38:37 Structuring Lifts and Practice43:49 Advice to Younger Coaches45:58 Mentoring and Keeping It Simple49:43 Entitlement and Life Lessons52:13 Old School vs New School Coaching57:05 Consequences That Align59:57 Final Wrap and Thanks

Houston Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez joins HEA for a conversation on how he is operating Houston athletics two years into his tenure. Nuñez discusses his working relationship with Chancellor Renu Khator and explains why he intentionally sought out presidents earlier in his career to better understand higher education leadership (and why future ADs should do that today). I asked Nuñez how ADs are blocking out the noise of so much commentary and industry news but still making sure they stay informed. He also responds to my curiosity on which would make fans more happy, Houston's pursuit of a national championship in men's basketball, or the football program making the College Football Playoff. The conversation also explores Nuñez's thoughts on what job descriptions and verticals he needed to make to fit their vision and approach to chase revenue. We also discussed the realities of competing in the state of Texas, both on the field and in the increasingly competitive business environment that now defines modern college sports.0:00 Introduction0:30 The Modern AD Preview4:25 Thoughts on Ryan Berryman and Jalen Dominguez at New Mexico11:05 Working with Long-Time Chancellor Renu Khator in this Era13:15 How The AD Job is Similar to College Presidents17:50 Blocking Out Industry Distractions and Extracting Good Information20:50 Isomorphism in Higher Education and College Athletics23:30 Competing Against Texas in Sports, Attention and Business 25:11 Men's Basketball National Championship or College Football Playoff Win?29:25 Reconfiguration of Job Descriptions for Revenue Generation Strategy33:48 Advice for Traditional Administrators to Stay the Course but LEARN Outside Comfort ZoneRead the first edition of The Modern AD: https://higheredathletics.com/AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.comOnrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: https://onrise.careGame One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour. Learn more: https://www.game-one.com/The Future Athletics Director Program from the University of Oklahoma's Price Executive Academy is designed to help aspiring ADs develop the skills and knowledge necessary to advance their careers. Registration is now open, with a limited number of spots available through July 1. Use discount code EARLYAD at checkout to receive 15% off the registration cost. For more information, contact Executive Director Nick Tobey, MSOD, at nick.tobey@ou.edu or visit the program page and registration links below.Program Information: https://priceexecutiveacademy.ou.edu/... (https://bit.ly/OUFutureAD)Register Here: https://bit.ly/FutureADRegistration

Matt, Drew, and Shannon catch up on everything from the past week including Kentucky's new Athletic Director, the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, and the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship and Dusty May leaving Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the dynamics of the coaching staff for the Broncos in Sean Payton's new role. Zach and Phil debate which Bronco lost the most stock during minicamp. Is Marvin Mims now expendable on the offense with the arrival of Jaylen Waddle? With Waddle's versatility, will they be able to line him up all over the field and even in the backfield? Has Caleb Lohner lost his chance at making the roster with his missed time on the field? The guys react to an article from the Denver Post detailing CU legend Darian Hagan's rocky relationship with the university since Deion Sanders arrived in Boulder. Phil shares about his time with Hagan and how he changed Phil's life as a coach. Has Deion Sanders alienated former Buffs football players by failing to embrace the program's history? Should Hagan's jersey be retired at Folsom Field? Will the new Athletic Director, Fernando Lovo, repair these relationships with the program? 

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with one my previous mentors Aaron DuVall. Aaron is the assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout the episode we talked about relationship building with sport coaches, using sports science to highlight positives, and why one year is a still a long time to help develop an athlete in the NIL landscape. This was an awesome episode that showcased a lot of positivity and experience. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode. 

Mark Corbett sits down with Genelle Garverick to explore the rich sports history of Tampa's Palmetto Beach, Ybor City, and DeSoto Park communities, with a special focus on Genelle's legendary mother, Mochine Mercedes Fernandez.Growing Up in Palmetto Beach, DeSoto Park & Ybor CityGenelle attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH), a K-12 Catholic school in Ybor CityBegan playing city/playground sports around age 6OLPH fielded competitive girls' volleyball and basketball teams despite small rosters (10-12 players)Memorable road trip to St. Leo to play on a sloped outdoor cement basketball court; missed shots rolled downhillTampa's City Playground Sports SystemTampa Parks Department ran a highly competitive playground league with citywide championships in softball and basketballKids traveled across the city to compete at other playgroundsSummer championship days featured a wide variety of sports: baseball, softball, marbles, and moreGenelle reflects that this community-centered model was one of the best environments for children's development**Mochine Mercedes Fernandez | A Legendary Sports LeaderServed as Park Director at DeSoto Park for approximately 20 yearsMulti-sport athlete: basketball, volleyball, softball; played into her 40sMochine named Tampa Bay Sportswoman of the Year (1963)Earned all-state honors in basketballPlayed on the Sea Breeze-sponsored softball teamCompeted against retired professional men baseball players at Al Lang Field on SundaysKnown for her tenacity at home plate as a catcher; once tagged out a sliding player and then got a congratulatory hugCompared to legendary catchers-turned-leaders like Al Lopez and Kevin CashThe Trip to Havana, Cuba (~1953)Mochine organized and funded a trip for a girls' softball team to compete in HavanaRaised $1,000 (no small feat in 1953) entirely through community donations; businesses had their names printed on the team's uniformsThe team stayed in private homes in an affluent Havana neighborhood, free of charge while traveling in HavanaDefeated all the Cuban girls' teams, and then beat the boys' teams tooFor most players, it was their first time on a plane and outside of FloridaCommunity Pillars: Spicola Family & Sea Breeze RestaurantThe Spicola family lived across from DeSoto Park; they sponsored a softball team and supported community families in needSea Breeze Restaurant (Licata family) was a beloved neighborhood seafood spot, famous for fresh shrimp and devil crabsGenelle's family had a standing Friday dinner-and-drive-in tradition at Sea BreezeJean Cerra ConnectionJean Cerra (previous podcast guest) and Genelle attended OLPH togetherThey reunited by chance in a Columbia, Missouri grocery store years laterCerra became head of physical education at Stephens College, then the first Associate Women's Athletic Director at the University of MissouriCerra was instrumental in early Title IX organization efforts at the national levelWomen's Sports Then & NowGenelle worked in women's athletics administration at Purdue University post-graduate schoolAttended a pivotal early meeting in Colorado where women's sports leaders debated joining the NCAA; concerns centered on losing autonomyTitle IX marked a turning point, but Genelle believes women's sports still needs greater investment, media coverage, and professional opportunitiesReflects fondly on the Tampa Tribune's extensive coverage of local playground sports, a contrast to today's fragmented media landscapeThe Garverick Family's Athletic LegacyGenelle and her husband Alan have three children: two daughters and a son (Phil)All three became competitive swimmers due to their oldest daughter's asthma treatmentPhil swam on scholarship at University of Missouri and now coaches a swim team in CanadaAllison was accepted at Duke; Stacy swam for Washington University in St. LouisNotable Mentions- Senaida "Shoo Shoo" Worth | Ybor City native who played for South Bend Blue Sox- Margaret Magadan Piniella | Lou Piniella's mother; also appeared frequently in Tampa sports archives- Olympia Diaz | another Tampa-area sports woman who became a park director elsewhere- Al Lopez | Tampa native catcher who managed the White Sox and Cleveland Indians to the World Series- Sue Zipay | organized a women's baseball showcase in Sarasota featuring Olympic-caliber women baseball playersResources mentioned in showArticle about Mochine Fernandez by Janet Ball Watts, published in Cigar City MagazinePrevious episode featuring Jean CerraUSA Women's Baseball Tournament | Rockford, Illinois (home of the Rockford Peaches)Closing Thought Mochine Fernandez exemplified community leadership through sport: feeding families, funding travel, coaching reluctant players out of bed, and opening doors for girls who had never left Florida. Her legacy lives on through the women she inspired, including Jean Cerra's Title IX work and Genelle Garverick's own career in collegiate sports administration.

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!

Hour 3 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Cam Walker, Utah State University Athletic Director Latest on the state of all Utah State sports World Cup Minute

Vice President and Director of Athletics for Utah State University Cam Walker

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on June 18, 2026. Hour 1 Starting Lineup Walker Kessler clears the air on the unhappy rumors What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Jake Hatch, KSL Sports Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio NBA Draft Hour 3 Cam Walker, Utah State University Athletic Director Latest on the state of all Utah State sports World Cup Minute Hour 4 Lauren Green, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Sideline Reporter David Locke, Utah Jazz Radio Play by Play + MORE

Jake & Ben Full Show from June 16, 2026 Hour 1 The Brendan Sorsby situation has been resolved at Texas Tech. Is all forgiven? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Walker Kessler reportedly unhappy with Jazz over contract, Wizards might trade Trae Young so they can Draft Darryn Peterson, Does Texas Tech regret the last week of events? Are the Party People Ruining Golf? Hour 2  Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan was on the Station Today, Hear What He Had to Say About Otro Capital  Yahoo's Kevin O'Connor thinks Darryn Peterson's Agent, who also represents Keyonte George, would want him elsewhere so they don't have to share touches.  Pre-Draft Profile: Cam Boozer - F, Duke  Hour 3 Jarrett Ramirez, who covers Texas Tech for RedRaiderSports.com, joined the show to talk about what's next for the team after parting ways with Brendan Sorsby.  Hot Take Tuesday: Plates Are Overrated, Something Fishy in Vegas, Review Bombing Deserves Punishment Audio Vault: Vincent Goodwill says Larry O'Brian Trophy has Become Participation Trophy Hour 4 Why would Walker Kessler be unhappy with the Jazz?  After publicly backing Brendan Sorsby for a week, what changed for Texas Tech to decide to part ways with their Quarterback? Call Ins: What NFL Team will Take a Chance on Sorsby?

J Batt, the new Kentucky Athletic Director joins the show to talk about his new job position. Plus we continue taking more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dan Bartholomae and I cover a lot in this conversation because there has been a lot going on with the Broncos. Bartholomae starts off explaining how WMU is going to play a hockey game at their football stadium next year and turning it into a weeklong community opportunity to get on the ice. We then talk about the new Kalamazoo Event Center that will be the new home of the WMU hockey and basketball programs. Bartholomae takes me behind-the-scenes of their men's basketball coaching search and that naturally leads into a discussion about scheduling games with the expansion of March Madness. The conversation ends with Bartholomae sharing his department's strategy for uniform patches and why it won't be a failure if they don't have a patch by the fall. 0:00 Introduction3:20 Hockey at a Football Stadium8:05 New Arena for Basketball and Hockey14:30 Opportunities with the Old Arena Space20:05 Men's Basketball Head Coach Search28:35 Scheduling Fallout from Expansion of March Madness & CFP33:55 Uniform Patch Strategy36:50 Advice for Almost ADsAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts.PILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs. Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue.Game One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour.

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!

Kruser talks about million dollar starter homes, and Brazilian bungee jumping accident, and Keith Farmer from LEX18 joins the show with the latest on UK's new Athletic Director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on June 16, 2026  Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan was on the Station Today, Hear What He Had to Say About Otro Capital  Yahoo's Kevin O'Connor thinks Darryn Peterson's Agent, who also represents Keyonte George, would want him elsewhere so they don't have to share touches.  Pre-Draft Profile: Cam Boozer - F, Duke 

Larry talks with Jeff Drummond from Cats Illustrated about the new Athletic Director hire for UK and takes your calls on utilizing mass transit to combat the rising gas prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks all about sports in the first hour of Monday's show with the UFC 250 event at the White House, the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, and UK's hiring of a new Athletic Director all happening over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman ain't having it when fans celebrate the Louisville Kings. He claims that UK sports dominate all Kentuckian brains. There's no room for some flimsy Pop Warner NFL wannabes in the Commonwealth because BLUE GETS IN!And on another note, Beasman rails at the University of Kentucky for hiring a nebbish numbers nerd as athletics director when Coach Cal is available to return to Lexington. His first move should be to hire Karl Anthony Towns as a replacement for Mark Pope.These dark days for the Cats would spin into greatness with those two simple moves. Let's do it, BBN! Beasman is NEVER wrong!

Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman talk Kentucky's new Athletic Director and all the latest news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Georgia Tech Head Coach Brent Key and Athletic Director Ryan Alpert stopped by The Locker Room at the Bobby Dodd Golf Tournament and talked about the current state of the program, plans for the summer and Coach Key broke some news regarding upcoming ACC Kickoff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6-12-26 Cibola Athletic Director, Doug Dorame joins the program live from Eugene to whiparound the 2026 NCAA T&F Outdoor Championships

Jake & Ben Full Show from June 10, 2026 Hour 1 Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt released a statement about the school backing up Brendan Sorsby.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: NBA Finals Game 4 Tonight, Texas Tech Threatening Legal Action if Schools boycott games, Stanley Cup Finals are tied up.  Patrick Mahomes signed a rich extension with Kansas City.  Hour 2 Shaun Powell, Writer for NBA.com, joined the show to talk about the Finals, as well as the Spurs and the beginning of their Dynasty.  James Dolan Cancelled a Watch Party for the Knicks.  NBA Prospect Darryn Peterson clarified what he meant when he called himself an Anti-Social Loner during the combine.  Hour 3 BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago joined Scott G & The Coach earlier today. Jake & Ben react to some of his quotes.  What You Got Wednesday: Biggest Utah Sports Villains & Famous Gamblers Audio Vault: New York Knicks fans are heckling Victor Wembanyama outside of his hotel Hour 4 Zach Barnett, College Football Writer for FootballScoop, joined the show to talk about Texas Tech & what the Big 12 can do.  According to a new article from the Salt Lake Tribune, A lot of money was left on the table for Utah Athletics.  Will LeBron James return to the Lakers? 

Championship Vision Podcast – Episode 386

Hour 1 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Starting Lineup NBA Finals; Stanley Cup Finals What You May Have Missed

Athletic Director for Brigham Young University Brian Santiago

Hour 4 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Brian Santiago, Athletic Director for Brigham Young University Sports Roulette: LeBron James won't take anyone over himself in the GOAT Debate + MORE

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on June 10, 2026. Hour 1 Starting Lineup NBA Finals; Stanley Cup Finals What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Dan Wolken, Senior writer covering college sports for Yahoo Sports G, B & U: Brandon Aiyuk takes aim at the 49ers in latest viral video + MORE Hour 3 Greg Ostertag, Former Utah Jazzman and Mayor of Mount Vernon Texas Reflective on Greg's time in the NBA NBA Finals Hour 4 Brian Santiago, Athletic Director for Brigham Young University Sports Roulette: LeBron James won't take anyone over himself in the GOAT Debate + MORE

Brendan Sorsby admitted to betting on games while on the team and somehow gets a court ruling allowing him to play football. College athletics officially entered the Twilight Zone this week, and now athletic directors are talking about refusing to schedule Texas Tech in any sport. This week on Craft Brewed Sports:

Mike Joseph is the Assistant Athletics Director and Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at West Virginia University, where he has led the Mountaineers' strength and conditioning efforts since 2008. A pioneer in integrating sport science, recovery, nutrition, and performance technology, Joseph oversees athletic performance development across the department with a primary focus on football.Rece Poulin is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Merrimack College, where he oversees Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Basketball, and Women's Lacrosse. A former Merrimack graduate fellow, he earned his master's degree in Exercise and Sports Science and was honored with the prestigious Lance Vermeil Award from the CSCCa for his commitment and potential in the strength and conditioning profession.Kristina Jeffries is the Associate Director of Athletic Performance at Penn State University, where she currently oversees Men's and Women's Hockey. Since joining Penn State in 2014, she has worked with multiple programs, including Track & Field and Men's Soccer.Dr. Bill Burghardt is the Director of Sports Science at Michigan State University, where he leads efforts to optimize athlete training, performance, and return-to-sport through the integration of sport science, technology, and data analytics. He previously served as Director of Football Sports Science and spent several years on the Spartans' strength and conditioning staff.Scott Swanson is the Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Strength & Conditioning at United States Military Academy, where he oversees the physical development of more than 1,000 cadet-athletes across 28 varsity sports. Now in his 24th year leading the program, Swanson directs one of the most unique and comprehensive strength and conditioning operations in collegiate athletics.Jordan Nilson joined Auburn University in 2024 and oversees all aspects of strength and conditioning for Auburn's Olympic sports while serving as the primary performance coach for women's tennis. Prior to Auburn, she spent several years at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she worked with gymnastics, women's tennis, and softball while also leading internship education and athlete leadership initiatives.Kelly Powers is the Athletic Director at Saint Ursula Academy. Prior to this she was the Associate Athletic Director for Olympic Sports Performance at University of Cincinnati, where she oversees Olympic sports performance and nutrition while serving as the head strength and conditioning coach for women's basketball and volleyball. Since joining Cincinnati in 2008, she has helped lead the growth of the department's performance and athlete wellness initiatives.

A student-run production is maximizing the use of technology at Alta High School in Sandy, Utah. To hear all about it, Justin and Matt spoke with Jim Langford, Athletic Director, and Daron Connelly, Head of TV Broadcasting & Video Production Program, as well as Head Baseball Coach. They share how the display, technology and program all impact the students, community and more.   Links: Alta High School Productions' YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@HawkSquawk    

The Firm of Harris & Marang 6.10.26 Hour 3 - Game 4 Preview, OSU new Athletic Director + Brandon Aiyuk full 2430 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:21:09 +0000 Nloz0cB5wg6jsZwGJFLyj0gZksKF6hM1 sports The Firm of Harris and Marang sports The Firm of Harris & Marang 6.10.26 Hour 3 - Game 4 Preview, OSU new Athletic Director + Brandon Aiyuk Fast paced and local, giving in depth insights to the Trail Blazers, baseball, college football and the NFL. With the right kind of weird to get Portland through the workday. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

UFC Athletic Director Terry Mohajir joins Game On! The Big 12 had this call yesterday regarding the Brendan Sorsby, Terry Mohajir tells us what happened on that call and his thoughts on Brendan Sorsby. Can the Big 12 do anything to stop Texas Tech. Does Terry Mohajir want Texas Tech punished? Why should congress get involved with the NCAA when Texas Tech can't follow basic rules?

Beaver Sports Podcast featuring President Jayathi Murthy and New Athletic Director Kevin GriffinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on June 10, 2026 Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt released a statement about the school backing up Brendan Sorsby.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: NBA Finals Game 4 Tonight, Texas Tech Threatening Legal Action if Schools boycott games, Stanley Cup Finals are tied up.  Patrick Mahomes signed a rich extension with Kansas City. 

Hour 3 of Jake & Ben on June 10, 2026 BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago joined Scott G & The Coach earlier today. Jake & Ben react to some of his quotes.  What You Got Wednesday: Biggest Utah Sports Villains & Famous Gamblers Audio Vault: New York Knicks fans are heckling Victor Wembanyama outside of his hotel

In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, host Mark Barga sits down with Dr. Tim Matlack (superintendent), Ken Bonkoski (director of facilities), and Phil Leinbach (architect, EM Architects) to tell the story of Antietam School District's response to a catastrophic flash flood on July 9, 2023 — and how a small, resource-limited district turned disaster into opportunity. Episode Takeaways: Crisis demands rapid, creative pivoting. When floodwaters destroyed 110,000 sq. ft. of educational space housing grades 7-12 and the district office — with FEMA providing zero financial assistance — the team had to improvise immediately. Students were relocated to a church, a neighboring elementary building, and eventually modular units, all while school opened on time that fall. Institutional trust is the foundation of effective school construction. With a decades-long relationship between the district and EM Architects, the team could move fast without losing alignment. Phil's advice: don't discard your architect like swapping doctors — that institutional knowledge of budgets, building history, and community context is irreplaceable. Flood-resilient design is possible, not just theoretical. The new Stony Creek Elementary is being built eight feet above the breach point of the 2023 flood, with solid creek-facing walls, storm water infrastructure, and a simplified rectangular footprint — giving the community genuine confidence without making promises nobody can guarantee. A strong school culture is built on shared purpose, not just shared hardship. Staff, neighboring districts (Exeter SD), community volunteers, and the National Guard all rallied around the district. Tim credits the faculty's family-like culture — which predates the flood — as the reason the district bent but didn't break. Flexibility is the greatest ability in school design and leadership. Phil's maxim: "Be like Gumby — bend, don't break." Ken's approach: don't get overwhelmed by the mountain in front of you; prioritize logistically, stay calm (mostly), own your mistakes, and keep moving. Tim's anchor: shared values around student outcomes are what let a team push through frustration and disagreement.   About Dr. Tim Matlack: It was a singular honor for Dr. Timothy A. Matlack to rejoin the Mounts community in the role of Superintendent.  From 2007-2022, he was fortunate enough to serve in a number of roles within the Antietam School District.   For ten years, Dr. Matlack taught at the Middle-Senior High School in the Language Arts Department.  For the next five years, he was given the opportunity to be an Assistant Principal K-12, Athletic Director and Curriculum Supervisor.  In that time, he came to understand Antietam for the unique, supportive and tenacious community that it is.   From 2022-2024, while he was the Director of Teaching and Learning at Tulpehocken Area School District, he thought often of Antietam and leapt at the opportunity to return as the Superintendent. About Ken Bonkoski: Ken Bonkoski is a facilities and maintenance professional based in Reading, Pennsylvania, known for his dedicated service in public education. He serves as the Facilities Manager for the Antietam School District, where he oversees building operations and ensures a safe, functional environment for students and staff. In addition to his work in education, Bonkoski is the owner of KB Construction, a company he founded in 1996. Through decades of hands-on experience, he has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail across a wide range of construction and maintenance projects. Bonkoski gained wider recognition after being selected as a 2026 Pennsylvania RISE (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees) Award honoree, a distinction that highlights non-teaching school staff who make exceptional contributions to their communities. Colleagues and community members praise his strong work ethic and commitment. He is known for going beyond his standard responsibilities—often arriving early and staying late—to keep school facilities running smoothly and to support both students and staff. About Phil Leinbach: Philip began his career at AEM Architects in 1991 as a graduate architect and received his PA registration in 1994.  He joined ownership of the firm in 2000 and ascended to President in 2012.   Philip's background is in construction having worked for the family construction company prior to attending college.  For over 35 years, his architectural philosophy has centered around the concept that the greatest design is worthless if it cannot be constructed effectively and efficiently by the skilled contractors in the local marketplace. He is a hands-on professional focused on creating programmatic and operational value for his clients and providing responsive construction administration that is critical to the success of all projects.   Episode 334 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website  

DJ & PK debated what the Big 12 Conference can do to sanction Texas Tech and/or Brendan Sorsby as they debate if they can od anything.

Fans demanded it and now the two universities are going to do it! The U of M and UST will meet this season in both men's and women's basketball. Find out how it all happened from the Athletic Director at the University of St. Thomas, Phil Esten

Tate is joined by District Athletic Director Coach Patrick Whitlock to discuss the upcoming 12th annual Wilcos, a major awards event for high school athletes in the district.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of Jake & Ben on June 5, 2026 KSL Sports Insider Mitch Harper had a 1 on 1 Interview with BYU AD Brian Santiago where they talked about how the school will or won't benefit from Capital Investment and other revenue avenues.  Would the New York Knicks be the most Unexpected NBA Champion?  Audio Vault: Utah Utes Head Coach Morgan Scalley mentioned one skill that makes Devon Dampier Special. 

KSL Sports Insider Mitch Harper had a 1 on 1 Interview with BYU AD Brian Santiago where they talked about how the school will or won't benefit from Capital Investment and other revenue avenues. 

"WE CLAW WITH OUR FINGERNAILS!" Did our show play a key part in making sure Michael Yormark will not end up as the University of Miami's Athletic Director? Does Carolina steal its team names from Florida? Is Any Given Sunday a good movie? Should we be happy the Hurricanes won in last night's game even when rooting against them? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carolina hosts USC this weekend in the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament with a trip to the College World Series on the line (3:21)Steve Newmark joins to discuss his transition into the Athletic Director role at Carolina (25:34)Walker McDuffie from Carolina Baseball joins (53:30)Plus: Postcards (1:21:00), That's Bowl Season! (1:40:53) and an IDEWT involving a Pod pillar (1:46:31)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Donno joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on Miami Hurricanes football, starting with the latest updates on the Canes-Gators rivalry and the program's aggressive push in elite recruiting battles. Donno breaks down Miami's pursuit of five-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant, who is deciding between the Hurricanes and LSU, as well as top linebacker target Kaden Henderson, with Texas A&M also heavily involved. The discussion shifts to broader expectations for Miami this season, including concerns about offseason hype, the volatility of today's recruiting landscape with constant flips and transfers, and whether the Canes can finally develop a long-term quarterback internally instead of relying on transfers. Donno also weighs in on Miami's Athletic Director search, the disappointing finish to Canes baseball and potential coaching pressure, and how programs like North Carolina and Florida State are struggling in football recruiting. He also touches on how the modern NIL era has completely changed the role of an athletic director and what Miami needs in its next hire

Hour 3 begins with news that the Lions have hired former Dolphins GM Chris Grier in an organizational role, with Joe Rose noting the likely connection between Grier and Lions head coach Dan Campbell from their time together in Miami. The conversation then shifts to the NBA Finals as the Knicks and Spurs prepare for Game 1, with discussion around Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama leading their respective teams and how this matchup features far less flopping than earlier playoff series. Alex Donno joins to break down Miami Hurricanes football, including major recruiting battles for five-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant and top linebacker Kaden Henderson, as well as concerns about offseason hype, quarterback development, and whether Miami can finally build a long-term QB from within the program. Donno also weighs in on the Canes' Athletic Director search, struggles for programs like Florida State and North Carolina in recruiting, and the changing landscape of college sports under NIL. The hour also touches on the Marlins' inconsistency, Malachi Toney appearing on the cover of the new college football video game, Dante Moore returning to Oregon instead of entering the NFL Draft, and comments from a former Dolphins player criticizing ex-GM Jeff Ireland.

J&J Show--Hour 3 Wednesday 6/3/26--Dr. Ed Scott, Memphis Athletic Director, live in-studio on Memphis NIL etc + Jason Smith reviews all that Dr. Scott said on 92.9 this morning

UVA Athletic Director, Carla Williams, joins the show to discuss the investment Virginia has made into its athletic department, this year's football success under Tony Elliott, and the evolving world of the CFP. Presented by Ingles Markets. Sponsored by Rhoback, use code GM2026 for 20% off. Produced by Richmond Weaver