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Casting a Vision for Excellence: Athletic Directors Redefining Leadership
In the intricate realm of athletic administration, the role of an athletic director has transcended its conventional boundaries. It now entails the art of visionary leadership, strategic communication, and an unwavering commitment to holistic development. The journey...
The Power of a Minute: Making the Most of Moments for Big Impact
In the grand scheme of life, each and every one of us is born with a purpose. We arrive on this earth with unique gifts, talents, and potential waiting to be unleashed onto the earth. But why were you born? What is the significance of your existence? These questions...
The National High School Athletic Coaches Association Athletic Director of the Year Finalists
The National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) has announced the finalists for the Athletic Director of the year award. These finalists have been selected based on their outstanding contributions to high school athletics and their commitment to...
Ensuring Your Officials Have a Positive Experience Before, During, & After
Athletic Directors here are some recommendations for athletic directors to ensure officials have a positive experience before, during, and after a contest: Before the contest: Provide officials with all necessary information: Make sure officials have all the necessary...
10 Things to Considering in Planning Out of State Travel for your Team
As an Athletic Director, when planning an out of state trip for your team, there are several things to consider to ensure the trip is successful and safe for all involved. Here are 10 things to consider: Purpose and goals of the trip: What is the main objective of the...
The Struggle is the Gift
Most people avoid challenges like they are avoiding the plague. Struggle isn’t enjoyable, so it’s natural to avoid it as much as possible. There’s an issue with this strategy: There’s a lot to be gained from the struggle. There are many aspects to life that are...
Aspiring Athletic Directors Guide to Preparing your Résumé or Curriculum Vitae… Do you Shine Bright?
Searching for an Athletic Director position can be challenging these days. Many schools may spend as little as ten seconds screening each curriculum vitae or résumé. Here are some suggestions that can help you shine bright from the crowd and ensure that you get called...
5 Day Gratefulness Challenge | The Silver Lining Day #5
The Silver Lining Welcome to day 5 of the gratefulness challenge. Wow, you made it! Congratulations! Aren’t you excited? Today we’re going to be talking about the power of ALWAYS being able to find something to be grateful for. Reflection: It may seem like a trite,...
5 Day Gratefulness Challenge | Gratitude Affirmations Day #4
Gratitude Affirmations Welcome to day 4 of the gratitude challenge. What was it like saying, “Thank you,” to so many people? How did it change the way you went through your day? Today we’re going to be discussing the important gratitude affirmations. Reflection:...
5 Day Gratefulness Challenge | The Power of Saying, “Thank You” Day #3
The Power of Saying, “Thank You” Welcome to day 3 of the gratefulness challenge. I hope you found it helpful to do some gratitude journaling yesterday. Today we’re going to be talking about the power of saying, “Thank you.” This can totally change the way you...
5 Day Gratefulness Challenge | Gratefulness Journaling Day #2
Gratefulness Journaling Welcome to day 2 of the gratefulness challenge. Wasn’t yesterday great? We talked about the practice of noticing. Today we’re going to be working on gratefulness journaling. Reflection: Gratefulness journaling takes the practice of awareness a...
5 Day Gratefulness Challenge | Becoming Aware Day #1
BECOMING AWARE Welcome to Day 1 of the gratefulness challenge. Today we’re going to be starting with the very simple practice of AWARENESS. Reflection: A grateful heart is a heart is AWARE of the good things that are already present. In other words, when you’re...
What to Look for in Seeking a Mentor
Before deciding to seek out a mentor, you must first determine what you hope to gain from the relationship. That means you need to spend time thinking about both your short and long term goals. Once you’re fully clear on where you want to be, the selection process...
Remember Why You Started – Don’t be In the Dark…..
Gary stepped outside before heading off the school that frigid February morning. Gary was the athletic administrator at Kettle High School, Kettle, WI. Gary had a tough evening the night before and did not sleep well, he dreaded going to work. He knew there would be...
5 Ways to Stay Focused on Your #OneWord2022
5 Simple Ways to Stay Focused on Your Goals Do you struggle with reaching your goals? One thing that makes goals so difficult to achieve is that it's hard to stay focused enough to keep working towards them. Many of us blame distractions such as work, family, or...
Pre-Thanksgiving Prep, 12 Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude
12 Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude Gratitude isn’t a common habit, but without gratitude, life is more challenging than it needs to be. Feeling grateful resets your perspective, and this is a gift you can give yourself each day. If you find yourself feeling...
The Motivation Formula; Boosting your Team’s Motivation
A Foolproof Formula for Boosting Your Team’s Motivation As a leader, your job will be easier if you know how to motivate your team. Coaches who care about their work will be more resilient, innovative, and productive. However, you may have a long way to go. According...
How to Use Social Media to Find an Athletic Director Position
Social media has emerged as a dynamic platform to brand and market your skills as an athletic administrator. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more seem to be utilized everywhere and in new ways to brand and market yourself. In social media platforms like...
Every Failure is an Opportunity for Growth
As an athletic administrator our work provides us the opportunity to show the wide range and depth of our abilities. We usually get frustrated and discouraged when we fail to live up to our own expectations or that of our colleagues. However, we need recognize that...
Mentors Matter, The Importance of Finding a Mentor
Finding success is always difficult no matter what you try to accomplish. Success is much easier and faster with a mentor. Maybe you want the satisfaction of pursuing your dream alone. Or maybe you’re embarrassed to reach out to a potential mentor or don’t even know...
Borrow My Belief in YOU! Until You Believe in Yourself!
Lovethis ⬇️Share your belief in others! Borrow My Belief in YOU! Until You Believe in Yourself! I did not become successful because I believed in myself & I learned from great people @Proactivecoach @van_chuck @3DCoaches @NIAAA9100 @IOWAHSADA @WSSAAA2 @MN_IAAA...