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In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-22-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWE and TNA lead play-by-play announcer Josh Mathews who discussed his time in WWE, why he departed, his path to TNA, his controversial Twitter exchange with Jim Ross, what he likes about TNA, what it's like to be shouted at by Vince McMahon, what his prep style was like in WWE, what he was liking about TNA, his Tough Enough experience, the departure of Samoa Joe, and his new podcast about men's fashion. Live callers and email topics are sprinkled in.Then in a bonus interview from earlier in the month (2-11-2015), Pat McNeill interviewed former WCW wrestler The Stro. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell talk the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Josh Mathews, CMAA joins Abby Emerson on this week's K12 Sports Tech AD THINK TANK! Josh is the AD at Georgia's Pope High School as well as having a NATIONAL presence on the NIAAA Board! Josh and Abby share why YOU should become a member on this episode of The Educational AD!
JaySin & The Horror King are back with the latest TNA Wrestling News! Plus a review for the 1/30/25 IMPACT on their latest podcast. This episode features some breaking news like Bayley coming to TNA?! Dave Penzer opened a can of whoopass on Josh Mathews, the USA Network a done deal? Listen and find out! https://wrestlevoice.com/2025/02/03/bully-ray-dudley-humiliates-pro-wrestling-insider/ #tna #tnaimpact #royalrumble
The podcast makes its sixth visit to Georgia. UIAAA Connection #211 – Josh Mathews, CMAA, Director of Athletics at Pope High School, is now available. Josh grew up near Athens and has lived in Georgia his entire life. He played collegiate baseball before beginning his career at Centennial High School. He currently serves the NIAAA on the Board of Directors. His unique advice on establishing a date night is not to be missed. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcast, iHeartradio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Sticher and YouTube.
David Penzer speaks with WrestleZone about his new book, Sitting Ringside Volume 2, Jimmy Hart's importance to the pro wrestling business, Jeff Jarrett, why he included a chapter about Chris Benoit in his book, his TNA exit, issues working with Josh Mathews, sticking up for David Arquette, and more. Sitting Ringside Volume 2 is available now on Kindle https://amzn.to/40dPZU5 or in print: https://guyevansbooks.com/products/sitting-ringside-volume-2-xwf-tna-david-penzer-with-guy-evans
Josh Mathews (AD at Pope HS) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. He was The Leadership Playbook 2024 public school AD of the Year.
Dr. Josh Mathews begins a new series looking at the "I AM" statements of Jesus.
Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp talks with members of show choir; Mary Claire, Josh Mathews and Rajit Joshi. a WVTV production ©2024
#RingRust with my musicular #RoyalRumble & #VengeanceDay natterings... then I marvel @ where I've seen deceased WWE Hall of Famers sandwiched between a huge puppet & a Bear In a Big Blue House... & I wish a Happy Birthday to the woman who married Josh Mathews, in this week's #3WayDanceOff! #TagMeIn ~ ~ ~ I'd like to hear from you! Please drop me a line @ ring-rust@hotmail.com {Subject Line: Ring Rust} & let me know what you like {or dislike} about my show! I'm always on the lookout for constructive criticism {if you want playlists again, start giving me feedback, people!} ~ ~ ~ Check out my #Unboxing videos, all that snazzy anti-social media & support all my shows http://markjabroni.mysite.com/ ~ ~ ~ RECORDED LIVE @ CHMR-FM Studios in Sunny St. John's NL! Learn more @ https://www.chmr.ca/ If you want to contribute to Betty Cisneros' Stage 4 Cancer treatment, please donate @ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-betty-battle-her-cancer-away SHOW NOTES... 0:04:33 Pay-Per-Review: WWE's Royal Rumble 1 0:07:10 Musicular Interlude 1 0:15:43 Pay-Per-Review: WWE's Royal Rumble 2 0:16:45 Musicular Interlude 2 0:24:10 Pay-Per-Review: WWE's Royal Rumble 3 0:25:01 Musicular Interlude 3 0:33:16 Pay-Per-Review: WWE's Royal Rumble 4 0:36:49 Musicular Interlude 4 0:47:39 Pre-Per-View: NXT's Vengeance Day 1 0:49:17 Musicular Interlude 5 0:56:55 Assuming the Intermissionary Position 1:01:15 This Week's Macho Fact 1:09:07 Pre-Per-View: NXT's Vengeance Day 2 1:11:21 Musicular Interlude 6 1:21:10 Pre-Per-View: NXT's Vengeance Day 3 1:23:16 Musicular Interlude 7 1:34:03 This Week's 3-Way Dance-Off: Happy Birthday, Beautiful Person! 1:44:54 Battle Royale With Cheese: Did Everybody Know That Slammy Singing Fella Ran a Wrestling Company!? 1:46:26 Musicular Interlude 8 1:54:11 Battle Royale With Cheese: Disciplinarily Commited 1:56:10 Musicular Interlude 9
It's the final lost episode of the interesting XWF! A promotion built on no prima donnas featuring Hulk Hogan, The Nasty Boyz, The Road Warriors, Buff Bagwell, Vampiro and a host of other wrestling icons. This episode we resurrect the explosive feud between the legendary Roddy Piper and the enigmatic Jimmy Snuka. Brace yourselves as we welcome the debut of none other than WWF Tough Enough standout, the rising star, Josh Mathews. Also, Kid Kash defends his XWF Cruiserweight Championship against the up and coming AJ Styles. A match that sounds a lot better on paper. Marty Jannetty wrestles Drezden and Vampiro teams with Buff Bagwell against Curt Hennig and Ian Harrison in the main event. This is XWF like you've never seen it before! ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com#deadlock #prowrestlingThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5810608/advertisement
On this episode of Oh...You Didn't Know, special guest, Josh Mathews, joins Dogg and Casio to chat about their friendship, work together on "Are You Serious?," the growth of IMPACT Wrestling and working behind the scenes at Ric Flair's Last Match! Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube for exclusive content over at BagOfJohnsons.com! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/DOGG. FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS ROAD DOGG at RoadDoggLinks.com Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Oh You Didn't Know with Road Dogg. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithDogg.com now and find out more about advertising with Oh You Didn't Know with Road Dogg. Get all of your Oh You Didn't Know merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/oh-you-didnt-know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we prepare to study the book of Deuteronomy this fall, Josh Mathews gives us an overviews of the book.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-15-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Livecast host Greg Parks for the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Thursday Flagship” to discuss these topics:WrestleMania line-up and the pros and cons of various matches going on last.Thoughts on the NXT Takeover line-up and other NXT topics.Impact Wrestling and the signs of some ratings traction recently.Plus, they answer email topics including whether it's time for the return of “American Badass” Undertaker, why is John Cena-Undertaker hype on Raw instead of Smackdown, Braun Strowman's WrestleMania spot, where the Sasha Banks-Bayley storyline is going, the challenges WWE women are facing in having to endorse Fabulous Moolah as a pioneer, Nia Jax-Alexa Bliss storyline, Asuka's future after WrestleMania, and more.Then in a bonus flashback of the PWTorch Dailycast episode also from March 15, 2018, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about that5 week's Impact Wrestling with callers. They lead the show with a discussion on Josh Mathews being revealed as Matt Sydal's spiritual advisor, and the idea that he'll stay on commentary as a heel. They also talk about Feast or Fired and break down the briefcase winners.
"Big Meaty Cool" & "Da Meat Guy" take their first look at Wrestling Society X's online exclusive companion to their main show. Were Lacey & Fabian the Rue Dubona and Josh Mathews of their day? Just HOW AWESOME is The Human Tornado? And do the lads already have a problem with some of the featured performers to come? Listen on to find out. Follow the boys: @onemansmeatpod on twitter.
"Big Meaty Cool" @RealChrisBellis & "Da Meat Guy" @ScottishJuggalo take their first look at WSXtra, the exclusive online portion of Wrestling Society X. Are Lacey & Fabian the new Rue DeBona and Josh Mathews? How amazing is The Human Tornado? And have the lads found a problem with one of WSX's tag teams already? Listen on to find out!
Josh Mathews continues in John chapter 1 with a message of how God so loved us that he took on flesh and dwelt among us.
Josh Mathews gives us an overview of the book of Exodus.
Episode # 69: Albert Weeden, Jr, Athletic Director/Principal, Loachapoka High School Loachapoka, ALToday we stay a little closer to home and travel to Loachapoka Alabama and sit down with Albert Weeden Jr. A CMAA who not only serves as the athletic director of Loachapoka High School but leads the Indians as their principal. Lots to learn from in this one so let's settle in and get to know Mr. Albert Weeden Jr.0:46 - Introduction 2:40 – Every great Leader has a Nickname4:15 – Doing More: Principal & AD Roles12:59 – Being a Learning Leader15:44 – 50th Anniversary of title IX20:17 – Approaching Change when Change is Required24:44 – Unique Reclassification process in Alabama29:16 – NOMAD organization34:15 - 2 Minute DrillSocial Media Connections: Twitter: awjr21 @LoachapokaAD Instagram: awjr21About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Jamy Bechler was fortunate to appear on Episode #44 of the Hangin' with the A.D. podcast, which is one of the foremost athletic administration podcasts in the U.S. The podcast is hosted by Don Baker and Josh Mathews. Show notes are below ... Today's guest sees his second time on the podcast as we once again hang out with Jamy Bechler. Jamy is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and executive business coach who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA. Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach, professor, and administrator. When he hung up the whistle, he didn't stop coaching. Jamy just moved from the locker-room into the boardroom. He now travels the country motivating people and “coaching” organizations on how they can build championship teams and cultures. There's so much great stuff in our conversation today so let's settle in and welcome back Mr. Jamy Bechler. 1;06- Introduction 5:41- Taking Inventory of Yourself 8:22- Great Leaders &The 360-Degree Leader 15:42- Focus on the Process to be Fearless 19:34- Success is a Choice 24:35- Finish-You May be 3 Feet Away 32:07- The Butterfly Effect 34:49- Being Intentional on Social Media 40:17- Value of the Leader's Word Choice 48:29- Why should Leaders be Readers 59:24- Understanding the Unsung Heroes 1:06:11- 2-Minute Drill Book Mentions: They Call Me Coach (Wooden) The Cubs Way (Verducci) Can't Hurt Me (Goggins) Lead for God's Sake (Gongwer) Living with a Seal (Itzler) Calling Up (Nerbun) About Hangin With The AD Podcast…. Hangin with the AD is an interview-style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. - - - - SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCASTING NETWORK - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It has 1000+ insights, thoughts, excerpts, and quotes to help inspire others. Visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - Please check out our weekly virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. Chin Up Chest Out is also a proud partner of the Success is a Choice podcast network. ChinUpChestOut.com is more than a great apparel brand, it's a movement. A portion of all sales of their fabulous merchandise and apparel goes to support mental health initiatives. Our listeners can get 10% off and free shipping with promo code PLAYBOOK. With the new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, they are looking for college athletes to be brand ambassadors. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of four books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. The Leadership Playbook is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.
Episode # 68: Graham Neff, Clemson University, Director of Athletics, Clemson SCToday we head back to the college ranks to sit down with the Power 5's youngest AD in 38-year-old Graham Neff of Clemson. But don't let the age fool you. He is one of the brightest stars in the profession who has helped develop several key areas of the department, including the financial philosophy, fundraising, student-athlete welfare, and external operations management, and in 2019 was named one of Sports Business Daily's Power Players. Let's settle in and get to know Mr. Graham Neff. 0:57- Introduction 6:47 - Navigating the Age Difference as a Young Leader10:01 - The Right Timing to Make Changes as the New Leader13:56- Being on Mission for People17:16- Giving Away Control as the Leader19:57- Modeling IPTAY at a Lower Level23:22 -Leadership initiatives30:10 - 2 Minute DrillSocial Media Connections: Twitter: @grahamneffAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Episode # 66:….Jen Brooks, CMAA, Athletic Director, Ursuline Academy, St. Louis, MOToday we have a chance to sit down with a true game changer and difference maker in our business. Jen Brooks, Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy in St. Louis Missouri and the founder of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports in changing the narrative around what an AD looks like, and we are all better for it. This is a great conversation for any AD at any level of experience so let settle in and get to know Jen Brooks0:53 - Introduction 2:38 – Time Lapse Video of the AD3:48 – A Personal Discipline Leading to Greatness5:43 – Global Community of Women in High School Sports9:57 – Being the Only Female AD in the Room13:13 – 50 Years of Title IX15:36 – Tips for the New AD17:48 – Acting on Choices of Consequences20:27 – Curb Appeal-LTC 61923:33 - 2 Minute DrillBook Mentions: Social Media Connections: Twitter: @jenbrooks_1 Global Community of Women in HS SportsAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Josh Mathews continues this series in which we look at the "one another" passages in scripture.
Episode # 57:….Matthew Raidbard; Author, Lead Like A ProToday's guest is Dr. Matthew Raidbard. He is the founder of Raidbard Sports Leadership Consulting, a former College Athletics Administrator & Men's College Basketball Coach and author of the book “Lead Like a Pro,” which is the focus of our conversation today. We discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with different viewpoints and people as well as the power of self-reflection and the benefit it can have on your leadership ceiling. Dr. Raidbard customizes all trainings, education sessions, speaking engagements, and consulting work to address the specific leadership needs of your organization or team and you'll find he did that for us today. Let's settle in and get to know Dr. Matthew Raidbard. 1:06- Introduction 3:42- Blocking Out the Noise to Stay Focused5:46- Leadership Styles: Good vs Elite8:28- Working Together to Benefit the Organization11:01- Leaders Learning from Failure14:17- Successful Leadership Requires Flexibility18:25- Self-Reflection to Learn Our Leadership identities24:48- 2 Minute DrillBook Mentions: Lead Like a Pro: Effective Leadership Styles for Athletic Coaches (Raidbard) Empire of Pain (Keefe)Social Media Connections: Twitter: @coachraidbardAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Today we have another repeat guest as we get a second chance to sit down with Dave Gordon. Dave Gordon is an internationally recognized brand, marketing, and communications expert. He is an inspirational speaker, author, coach, and leader on a mission to help people identify, communicate, and deliver their unique value to build stronger personal, team, and corporate brands.We previously had Dave on to discuss his book TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance and Lasting Success. Today, we take a deeper dive into leadership as we discuss a leader's personal mission statement, the role that risk and vulnerability play in a leader's journey and what sets the best in any field apart from the rest. Let's once again settle in…and get to know Mr. Dave Gordon.1:14- Introduction5:52- Rule #1 in Leadership7:19- Establishing a Personal Mission Statement10:31- Taking Risks as Leaders13:15- Being Vulnerable as a Leader15:45- How to Brand Like the Elite Brands20:29- Saying ‘I Don't Know' & Being a Generalists as a Leader30:05- The One TIP to Making Us Better Leaders33:00- 2 Minute DrillBook Mentions: TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance & Lasting SuccessSocial Media Connections: Twitter: @DaveGordon_9About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Today we make our first stop in the great state of Wisconsin as we sit down with the activities and Athletics director for Pewaukee Schools in Pewaukee Wisconsin…Jeff Behrens. Jeff touches on some great topics ranging from a great way to control fan behavior to personnel and making sure that you find the right people for your school and how to hold on to them in this conversation and I have no doubt you will be better for it. Let's settle in and get to know Mr. Jeff Behrens.0:58- Introduction3:07- Successfully Navigating the AD Interview Process6:40- Rule #1 for Serving as AD8:00- FAN CAMP-Creating School Spirit & Appropriate Fan Behaviors14:06-Student Leadership Groups-How to Lead them?18:14- Positive Strategies to Build a Strong Coaching Staff24:03- Raising the Level of Performance Within Your Coaching Ranks29:45- 2 Minute DrillBook Mentions: The Politics of Coaching (Pierson) Inside Out Coaching(Ehrmann) What Drives Winning (Ledbetter) Jon GordonSocial Media Connections: Twitter: @JeffBehrens3About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Episode # 54:….Phillip Lansdell & Kimmy Porter, El Dorado HS, El Dorado, ARToday we have the pleasure of sitting down with Athletic Director Phillip Lansdell and Head Basketball Coach Jimmy Porter of El Dorado High School in EL Dorado, Arkansas. Their boys basketball team was recently featured on ABC News when their team played Lake Hamilton high school in Percey, Arkansas. The night featured Andy Tolleson, a special needs student-manager, who played in the game and made a memory of a lifetime for him and anyone who was in attendance or who has seen the news piece. But it was the actions of the El Dorado players...the opponent that struck us. Their ability to not only be in the moment but a part of the moment was something we just had to get to thew bottom of, so we reached out to Phillip and he and his coach Jimmy agreed to take the time to discuss the night and sportsmanship in general. If you haven't seen the video yet, stop now and go check it out, then come back and settle in with us as we get a behind the scenes look at a true example of what sportsmanship looks like with Phillip Lansdell and Jimmy Porter.0:00- Introduction2:25- A Special Night for an Opponent ABC NEWS SPECIAL7:34- Teaching Lessons Bigger than Oneself12:01- Promoting Wining Beyond the Scoreboard as the AD14:53- The Basics of SportsmanshipSocial Media Connections: Twitter: @PhillipLansdel1 @JimmyPorter_About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Episode # 53:….Darryl Nance, Director of Athletics, Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SCToday's conversation is a great one as we sit down with Darryl Nance, a CMAA who serves as the Director of Athletics for the Greenville County School System in Greenville South Carolina. A true believer in the power of betting on one's self. Darryl touches on some great topics today including his innovative way to navigate the age-old question of playing time that you will want to hear. Let's settle in and get to know Mr. Darryl Nance. 0:56- Introduction9:14- Handling Playing Time Issues as a Coach & AD22:36- Advice for the AD who feels ‘Lonely at the Top'29:24- Strategies to Deliver Unpopular News Athletic Administrators Support System FACEBOOK GROUP mentioned in this episode.40:38- Teaching Life Lessons to Students from the District AD Role47:54- Being a ‘Guide Dog' & not a ‘Guard Dog'52:10- Importance of Being an Active Athletic Administrator56:32-2 Minute DrillSocial Media Connections: Twitter: @CoachNance1About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Episode # 52…Rich Barton, Richfield High School, Richfield, UtahToday we have the wonderful opportunity to sit down for a second time with Rich Barton. Rich is a CMAA from Richfield High School in Richfield UT who is leading the way as athletic leaders in that state work toward the passage of a senate bill that would reward athletic administrators who achieve national certifications. This is quite frankly a bill that could affect us all and you will want to hear what Rich has to say about the legislation, its purpose, and ultimately it's impact. Let settle in and learn from Mr. Rich Barton.0:00- Introduction2:07- Utah Senate Bill 67-; Compensation for Certified Athletic Directors9:48- Laboring Through ‘2nd Half of the Day' for an Athletic Administrator15:04- Precedent for Compensating Certified Athletic Directors23:21- Leadership Advantages of Being an Involved Athletic Administrator27:57-Time Management for the AD32:34- Why Hesitate Getting National AD Certification?Social Media Connections: Twitter: @RichfieldRichAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Today we sit down with Lamarr Glenn of South Paulding High School in Douglasville, GA. Mr. Glenn was a four-year letterman of the Florida State University Football team from 1994-1998 where he was named Offensive Team Captain in 1998 while also being drafted in the sixth (6th) round of 1999 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Bucs. We discuss the impact that Coach Bobby Bowden had on him and how it has shaped who he is as an athletic leader and how he leads his coaches and athletes today. Let's settle in and get to know Mr. Lamarr Glenn.1:00- Introduction5:13- Life Lessons from Coach Bobby Bowdon7:13- Being Forged into a Leader at Florida State10:44- Tools that Help to Read a Situation12:44- Tactics that Help to Reflect on Challenging Situations15:58- Opening a New School as a New AD21:05- The Part of the AD Role that Brings out his Passion25:51- 2-Minute DrillSocial Media Connections: Twitter: @LGlenn31About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Today we celebrate firsts on the podcast as we sit down with our first guest from the great state of Indiana as well as our first Collegiate President in Dr. Michael Lindsay of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. Dr. Lindsay has won multiple awards both for his teaching and academic research and is the author of two dozen scholarly publications and numerous books, including, Faith in the Halls of Power, which was nominated for the nonfiction Pulitzer Prize in 2007, and his award-winning View from the Top, which has been translated into Chinese and Japanese and his most recent book, Hinge Moments, which was launched globally on the Taylor campus in 2021. Dr. Lindsay believes that leadership is fundamentally about talking to other people, truly listening to them and always being “in process” as we look to increase our capacity to learn and lead. Let's settle in and get to know probably our first and only guest who holds a degree from Princeton University…Dr. Michael Lindsay.1:27- Introduction 3:07- The Platinum Study…Studying 550 C-Suite Leaders5:35- “Your 20s Establish Your 70s”7:09- Advantages of Being a Generalist10:23- The Essence of Leadership11:46- Learning from a Front Row Seat in Leadership14:46- A Successful Approach to Tough/Crucial/Responsible Conversations 16:48- Defining Education-Based Athletics19:56- Characteristics Required for ‘Hinge Moments'23:16- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: Self-Renewal (Gardner) Faith in the Halls of Power (Lindsay) View from the Top (Lindsay) Hinge Moments (Lindsay)Social Media Connections: Twitter: @DMichaelLindsayAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Impact Wrestling presents Hard To Kill this weekend and this week welcome the former voice of Impact Wrestling, Josh Mathews. Josh discusses his start with impact, his work etic, working with his wife on and off camera, his role as a producer, his new microbrawler and much more. Follow the show by clicking: https://linktr.ee/Cutpwpodcast
Welcome to Season 3 of the Hangin' with the AD Podcast. We kick things off at the top with a conversation with newly appointed NIAAA President Mike McGurk of Lee's Summit high School in Missouri. Mike has served in a variety of leadership roles that have each helped to shape him as a leader not just at the local level but on the state and now national stage as well. Josh and I enjoyed sitting down and covering some basic fundamentals of leading in high school athletics and I know that you will be better after learning from him today. Let's settle in and get to know Mr. Mike McGurk.1:09- Introduction 5:31- Athletic Director Dress Code9:29- Basic Fundamentals of Being a High School Athletic Administrator13:43- Growing Your Capacity as a Leader17:03- Observing Practice & Giving Feedback19:22- Benefits of a Student Athlete Advisory Council24:30- More Equipped By Being an Active Local School AD26:59 -Time Management Skills for the AD31:41-Serving as NIAAA President37:02- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: To Kill a Mockingbird (Lee)Social Media Connections: Twitter: @MoCatFan About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
THE ALLIANCE PRO WRESTLING NETWORK SPECIAL INTERVIEW Impact Wrestling's Josh Mathews joined me as we discussed the upcoming Hard to Kill PPV event, His Micro Brawler, Masha Slamovich, Impact's relationship with NJPW, Who he feels is the face of Impact Wrestling, If we will ever see the 6 sided ring back and so much more.
Back in March of 2021 Josh and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Brooks, the J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics at the University of Georgia. Josh is a leader who understands the comfort in being uncomfortable and the benefits that such experiences can provide a leader as they grow, and you'll hear that in our conversation today. Josh has a levelheaded collaborative style about him and it will not take long for you to understand that there is something special about him and what he is putting together in Athens. Let's settle in and get to know Mr. Josh Brooks. 1:00- Introduction 7:37- Defining & Evaluating Daily Successes10:23- Processes Complaints & Finding Positives14:12- Being Confident Enough to say “I Don't Know”17:14- Leveraging Social Media as a Positive22:04- Facilitating Collaboration Among Your Staff23:47- “Innovation of Strategy”27:45- Growth Mindset while Respecting Traditions30:22- Being True to Who You Are32:34- Properly Preparing for the Biggest Outcome & Making Adjustments35:55- Being ‘Elite-ly' Structured43:41- Importance of Hobbies-Personal Time47:13- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: Start With Why (Sinek)Social Media Connections: Twitter: @Brooks_UGA Instagram: joshgbrooksAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Today we sit down, once again, with author, podcast host and leadership expert Mr. Brian Dodd. Brian serves as the Director of New Ministry Relationships for Injoy Stewardship Solutions where he helps churches fully-fund their mission and vision. Brian's objective is to add value to leaders and provide perspective, encouragement, and solutions to the issues they face daily and one way he does that is through his blog Brian Dodd on Leadership. Make it a must have for your regular leadership resources and thank us later because it is pure gold each and every time Brian posts. His ability to find leadership lessons in the everyday experience is second to none and we are really excited for Brian to sit down with us for this full episode as his book recommendation special editions are always a huge hit so make sure to go back and check those out. Let's settle in and get to know…Mr. Brian Dodd.3:10- Introduction 6:46- Developing Effective, Key Habits15:59- Leading a Position that You Never Served In20:22- Knowing ‘The Why' of Your People25:01- The Most Lasting, Impactful Thing a Leader Can Do29:21- Assessing Your Capability Gap33:00- Showing Confidence Yet Remaining Humble40:23- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: Leadership as an Identity (Loritts) Timeless (Dodd) Impact Players (Wiseman) The Lens (Scott)Social Media Connections: Twitter: @BrianKDodd Website: Brain Dodd on LeadershipAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
If you have listened to the podcast of our guest today and noticed some similarities to ours that is not a mistake. Pastor Mike Linch and his podcast Linch with a Leader has served as a template for what Josh and I have wanted to build with our show. Mike leaves every room better than he found it and helps others close their own capability gap and reach their true full potential whether it be at the office or at home. Today we get the great pleasure of sitting down with Mike for a fun and powerful conversation about both life and leadership and we are very grateful that you have decided to join us today. Let's settle in and get to know Pastor Mike Linch. 4:07- Introduction 6:05- What Makes an Elite Leader7:29- Winning the First & Last Hour of the Day11:45-DISC Training Benefits15:41-Finding Harmony in Life18:56- Leading Through Pain23:07- Developing ‘Thick Skin' as a Leader29:58- The One Question You Have Never Been Asked34:15- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: Leadership Pain (Chand)Social Media Connections: Twitter: @mikelinch Instagram: @mikelinchAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Episode # 44…Jamy Bechlar, Author/Speaker/Former CoachToday's guest sees his second time on the podcast as we once again hang out with Jamy Bechler. Jamy is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and executive business coach who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA. Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach, professor, and administrator. When he hung up the whistle, he didn't stop coaching. Jamy just moved from the locker-room into the boardroom. He now travels the country motivating people and “coaching” organizations on how they can build championship teams and cultures. There's so much great stuff in our conversation today so let's settle in and welcome back Mr. Jamy Bechler.1;06- Introduction 5:41- Taking Inventory of Yourself 8:22- Great Leaders &The 360-Degree Leader15:42- Focus on the Process to be Fearless19:34- Success is a Choice24:35- Finish-You May be 3 Feet Away32:07- The Butterfly Effect34:49- Being Intentional on Social Media40:17- Value of the Leader's Word Choice48:29- Why should Leaders be Readers59:24- Understanding the Unsung Heroes1:06:11- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: They Call Me Coach (Wooden) The Cubs Way (Verducci)Can't Hurt Me (Goggins) Lead for God's Sake (Gongwer) Living with a Seal (Itzler) Calling Up (Nerbun)About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Josh Mathews, CMAA...
Today's guests serve as the Executive Director and the Associate Executive Director of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association or NIAAA, Dr. Mike Blackburn and Mr. Phil Rison. These two leaders took some time out of their busy schedules and planning for the NIAAA Conference in Denver, Co this December to talk shop and leadership with Josh and I and you will not be disappointed as we learn from these two leaders in the industry. Let's settle in and get to know Dr. Mike Blackburn and Mr. Phil Rison. 3:10- Introduction 6:14- Roles of the NIAAA Executive & Associate Executive Director11:43- NIAAA LTI Courses-Professional Development for ADs12:50- Characteristics of Building a Successful Team17:37- A Leader's Vision19:59- Learning & Growing as a Leader21:51- Stretching Those That You Lead25:55- National AD Conference-Why is it Beneficial?31:00- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: The Servant Leader (James A. Autry) Coach Wooden's Leadership Game Plan for Success (John Wooden)Social Media Connections: Twitter: Dr. Blackburn @showingtheway Mr. Rison @philrison10About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
We had the pleasure to sit down with current NIAAA President Dr. Lisa Langston, CMAA from Forth Worth, TX on two different occasions and have combined both visits into this episode. A lifelong lover of athletics and the benefits that can be gained through both competition and being apart of a team, Dr. Langston is a leader who looks to bring out the best in those she works and interacts with and is always “in process” herself. Dr. Langston sees it as her purpose to make a difference in other people's lives and we have no doubt she will make a positive difference in how you lead after today. Enjoy our conversations with Dr. Lisa Langston. 0:50- 8 Months as NIAAA President2:36- Duties of the NIAAA President3:37- 2021 National AD Conference5:53- What do you get out of the conference?10:37- Best Reward of Being the NIAAA President14:00- Introduction 16:55- Why are you involved in athletics?19:32- Books for the Athletic Leader23:01- Building Positive Connections25:42- Difficult Conversations that Lead to Resolutions28:45- Rule #1 in Leadership31:52- Using the Unique Talents Around You35:16- Successful Teams37:38- Inputs that Lead to Better Output41:02- Making Sports Appealing Especially to Girls & Minorities44:28- NIAAA Mentoring Committee46:44- Most Memorable Speaker and Content 52:23- 2-Minute DrillBook Mentions: Deception of Leadership (The Arbinger Institute) Wooden Pyramid of Success (John Wooden) Leading with the Heart (Mike Krzyzewski) 360 Degree Leader(John Maxwell) Mindset (Carol Dweck)Social Media Connections: Twitter: @AD_DrLisa Instagram: @langston2127About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.
Episode # 40…Allen Greene, Director of Athletics, Auburn UniversitySeveral months ago, we had the opportunity to hang out with an original outlaw….well not really but our guest today shares a name with one. Johnny Ringo of Highland Park High School in Dallas, TX.Coach Ringo has built a culture based on a foundation of principles that focuses on not just mental and physical toughness but a commitment to respect all whom his students and coaches meet.A true believer in self-assessment and the benefits that can be gained from it, Coach Ringo strives to serve as a beacon of hope for his students and coaches and we have no doubt he will make you better following our conversation today.Let settle in…and get to know...Coach Johnny Ringo.1:13- Introduction2:37-The Why for Being Involved in Athletics4:16- Evolving Yet Sticking to Core Values9:16- Facilities13:31- Community Impact Award from the Positive Coaching Alliance15:20- Communication is the Most Important Thing We Do17:23- Communication leads to Trust-Communicate!19:38- Benefits of Using Photos on Social Media21:40- #1 Skill for ADs to Deal with Coaches' Personalities26:18- Challenge of Being a Positive Leader Everyday29:45- Purpose of Having Core Components for Your Athletic Dept.32:58- Leadership Lessons from His Father, Johnny Ringo, Sr.36:11- Coaches Outreach Program in the Dallas, TX area37:44- 2-Minute Drill Social Media Connections: Twitter: @ScotsAth Instagram: @hpscotsathleticsAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Today's guest is Allen Greene, Director of Athletics at Auburn University. Allen is a humble, authentic, dynamic, and energetic collaborative leader, who is in his third year at Auburn after being named the program's 15th director of athletics on Jan. 18, 2018. Allen served in the same capacity at the University at Buffalo prior to his arrival at Auburn.One of the youngest athletics directors in the NCAA Power Five ranks, at 43, Allen is highly regarded by his peers and it will not take you long to see why the Tigers knew he was the one to lead them into a period of great growth for Auburn University and the Auburn community.Grab something to write with and on as we settle in and get to know Mr. Allen Greene.1:06- Introduction3:15- Charisma-Can it be Developed?7:40- The First Day in the Seat as Senior Director of Athletics11:10- Being Uncertain Yet Not Unclear13:45- Using Personal Stories to Instill Your Vision15:34- Building an Athlete's Brand for Life 18:38- Assessing a Person's Capacity21:22- Guiding Your Coaches to be more Introspective23:12- Work-Life Structure28:07- Qualities of Two Championship Coaches32:03- Attributes of a 360-Degree Leader34:24- Seeing More Minorities & Women in Athletic Leadership39:09- ‘Is the Color of the Tie Important?'-Dress for Success45:18- 2-Minute Drill Book Mentions: How to Lead (Rubenstein)About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Today's guest on the "Leaders Developing Leaders" series is Don Baker, Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics. During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders on how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - - Don Baker is the co-host of the "Hangin' with the AD" podcast (along with Josh Mathews). He also oversees the 16 high schools in Cobb County, which is the 2nd largest school district in Georgia. Click here for Don Baker's complete bio. Follow Don Baker on Twitter @DonBaker0495 or visit the "Hangin' with the AD" podcast at HanginWithTheAD.com. You can also reach out to him via email at don.baker@cobbk12.org - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get a $100 discount when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. Chin Up Chest Out is also a proud partner of the Success is a Choice podcast network. ChinUpChestOut.com is more than a great apparel brand, it's a movement. A portion of all sales of their fabulous merchandise and apparel goes to support mental health initiatives. Our listeners can get 10% off and free shipping with promo code PLAYBOOK. With the new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, they are looking for college athletes to be brand ambassadors. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of three books including The Bus Trip and The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.
353-63-5, 18 region championships, 10 state championships and 4 national championships…if I told you that would be your career record, I think most of us would take it. In today's episode we have the pleasure of going down memory lane as we learn from the greatest motivator of people I have ever known. My father, Coach Jerry Don Baker of Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Ga. Moving from Texas as a small child he created a life in Valdosta where he still lives today surrounded by those he has influenced and motivated throughout the years. Settle in and let us introduce you to my dad…Coach Jerry Don Baker. 1:15- Introduction9:08- A Story of the Mystique of Valdosta Football13:12- Strategies to Find Success as an AD in a Small Town17:12- Leadership Lessons from Coach Bazemore & Coach Hyder22:03- Managing a Group of ‘Alpha' Leaders25:36- Winning was a Tradition29:04- How a Vision Keeps You Ahead33:46- Paying Your Dues39:03- How an AD Should Treat His/Her Coaches41:19- Relationships & Loving Your People43:35- Integrity Required to Coach Your Own Children48:20- Keys to Focus on When Hiring Coaches50:55- Preparation!!!55:37- The Ghost Stories from Valdosta Football59:49- What are You Most Proud of from Years in Athletics?1:02:25- 2-Minute DrillAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)
Josh Mathews continues the series "Luke: Certainty In Uncertain Times" with a message entitled "O Jeruslaem, Jerusalem" from Luke 13:22-4:6.
Josh Mathews continues our series, Luke: Certainty in Uncertain Times. This week's passage is Luke 5:12-26.
On this episode of Something to Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad revisit TNA Slammiversary 2017, which took place on July 2, 2017 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. In it, we'd see a main event featuring Alberto El Patrón vs. Lashley in a championship unification match. Other notable matchups included EC3 vs. James Storm, Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams and Moose vs. Chris Adonis and Eli Drake, and get this one - Jeremy Borash and Joseph Park vs. Josh Mathews and Scott Steiner. WOW! That and so much more! If you have credit card debt or in a 30 year loan? Well, www.savewithconrad.com can help you get out of that pinch and save money at the same time! Head over to SaveWithConrad.com for a quick quote. Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard begins a new chapter in the Patreon world. Bruce joins Conrad's four other host at www.ADFREESHOWS.com, the largest collection of wrestling legends on one channel. ADFREESHOWS.com will have every podcast ad free and early, plus bonus content you won't get anywhere else. Join today www.ADFREESHOWS.com Want more Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard? Well, head on over to our YouTube channel for clips, full episodes and much more! www.SomethingToWrestleWithOnYouTube.com Don't put a "T" in his name, put a tee on your back over at www.BrucePrichard.com! Check out our growing catalog of shirts and of course our extremely popular "DOOT DOOT DOOT" fanny packs. If you want to promote your business on Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard it's easy! Fill out a quick form telling us about your business and what you'd like to do over at www.AdvertiseWithConrad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Mathews preaches "The Servant's Mission... And Ours" from Isaiah 49:1-7 and Isaiah 50:4-9.
Josh Mathews talks to Sam Roberts about his life at Impact Wrestling, his time as wrestling's most hated broadcaster, lessons learned in WWE, falling in love again with wrestling, and more. Katie Linendoll joins Sam Roberts to breakdown the world of wrestling, and to fix Raw, in the State of Wrestling. For even more content- become a Notsam Shill on Patreon- Patreon.com/notsamwrestling Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Josh Mathews is in studio with Sam to talk about his career, exit from WWE, and move to TNA, Sam talks about being wrong about #GiveDivasAChance being a work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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