ADInsider Podcast

NIAAA Workshop Series: When Seconds Count - EAPs in School Sports with Kristen L. Kucera, PhD and Dr. Neha Raukar

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and AD Insider have partnered up to showcase specific, important topics for this upcoming school year, designed to help your athletic department excel. Join us for multiple episodes of the NIAAA Workshop Series! Episode #1, presented by Concordia University Irvine: When Seconds Count: EAPs in School SportsAED Awareness & Access - Why they're critical, how to keep them accessible, and key use basics.Distribution Programs - Opportunities schools can leverage to improve emergency preparedness.Albuterol Availability - The importance of having quick access for asthma emergencies and current practices in schools.Catastrophic Injury Data - Statistics by sport and position, plus an overview of state-specific laws.Legal Responsibilities - Understanding the obligations and liabilities athletic departments must be aware of. Workshop Host and Featured Experts:Host: Becky Moran, CMAA: Associate Executive Director - National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)Kristen L. Kucera, PhD, MSPH, ATC, LAT - Professor - Exercise and Sport Science, Director - National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research -- University of North Carolina Chapel HillDr. Neha Raukar, MD, MS, FACEP, CAQSM - Physician & Vice Chair at Mayo Clinic, Emergency & Sports Medicine Specialist, 20+ Years of Elite Athlete Care The NIAAA champions the profession of athletic administration through educational opportunities, advocating ethics, developing leaders, and fostering community. Find more information on their website here: niaaa.org.Support the show

NIAAA Author Insights: Mastering Event Management in Athletics with Gary Stevens, CMAA - (Retired) Thornton Academy (ME)

AD Insider, in collaboration with the NIAAA and Human Kinetics, is proud to present an exclusive interview with Gary Stevens, CMAA. Gary spent almost 11 years as an Athletic Administrator at Bonny Eagle High School (Standish, ME), then 17 years as Athletic Administrator at Thornton Academy (Saco, ME), and then as Interim Athletic Director for a year at Saint Joseph's College (Standish, ME).In this special feature, Todd shares insights from his chapter on "Event Management" in the newly released NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd Edition.Key Takeaways:Effective event management requires planning, collaboration, and safety focus.First impressions at facilities set the tone for athlete/fan experiences.Crowd management strategies improve overall event success.Technology tools (like electronic ticketing/drones) play a vital role.Continuous learning and reflection help ADs adapt.----------------------------------------------------...Inside the BookNIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd EditionEbook - Click HerePaperback - Click HereThe National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) strives to preserve, enhance, and promote education-based athletics through the professional development of athletic administrators. The NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration, Second Edition, is the organization's primary text to further that mission.Designed for current and aspiring administrators, the text addresses the role and responsibilities of an administrator as well as the skills essential for managing an athletic program that provides quality sport opportunities for student-athletes. The second edition features many new contributors, all experienced professionals who bring fresh and diverse perspectives to the issues affecting today's administrators.Packed with advice, examples, and tools, this guide equips you to excel in the complex, demanding, and rewarding role of athletic administrator.Support the show

NIAAA Author Insights: Time & Life Management with Todd Olson, CMAA - Fargo Public School District (ND)

AD Insider, in collaboration with the NIAAA and Human Kinetics, is proud to present an exclusive interview with Todd Olson, CMAA, Director of Student Activities for the Fargo Public School District (ND). Todd spent 14 years as a teacher and basketball coach and also served as the NIAAA President in 2019.In this special feature, Todd shares insights from his chapter on "Time and Life Management" in the newly released NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd Edition.Key Takeaways:How to categorize your tasks: "important," "urgent," and "not urgent"Using a time log to discover hidden patterns and productivity leaksThe power of saying "no" and protecting your personal timeStrategies for scheduling time with your familyWhy self-care is NOT a luxury, but a necessity----------------------------------------------------...Inside the BookNIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd EditionEbook - Click HerePaperback - Click HereThe National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) strives to preserve, enhance, and promote education-based athletics through the professional development of athletic administrators. The NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration, Second Edition, is the organization's primary text to further that mission.Designed for current and aspiring administrators, the text addresses the role and responsibilities of an administrator as well as the skills essential for managing an athletic program that provides quality sport opportunities for student-athletes. The second edition features many new contributors, all experienced professionals who bring fresh and diverse perspectives to the issues affecting today's administrators.Packed with advice, examples, and tools, this guide equips you to excel in the complex, demanding, and rewarding role of athletic administrator.Support the show

NIAAA Author Insights: Guidelines to Communicating with Parents and Athletes with Jeremy Schlitz, CAA - Madison Metropolitan School District (WI)

AD Insider, in collaboration with the NIAAA and Human Kinetics, is proud to present an exclusive interview with Jeremy Schlitz, CAA, Athletic Director for the Madison Metropolitan School District (WI).In this special feature, Schlitz shares insights from his chapter on "Communication" in the newly released NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd Edition.----------------------------------------------------...Inside the BookNIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd EditionEbook - Click HerePaperback - Click HereThe National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) strives to preserve, enhance, and promote education-based athletics through the professional development of athletic administrators. The NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration, Second Edition, is the organization's primary text to further that mission.Designed for current and aspiring administrators, the text addresses the role and responsibilities of an administrator as well as the skills essential for managing an athletic program that provides quality sport opportunities for student-athletes. The second edition features many new contributors, all experienced professionals who bring fresh and diverse perspectives to the issues affecting today's administrators.Packed with advice, examples, and tools, this guide equips you to excel in the complex, demanding, and rewarding role of athletic administrator.Support the show

How to Maximize a School Sports Budget with Ben Tensay, CMAA - Bloomfield Schools (NM)

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Ben Tensay, CMAA, the District Director of Athletics at Bloomfield Schools in Bloomfield, New Mexico. Topics covered in this episode include: Creating an effective budget tracking worksheet, how to communicate budgets to all stakeholders, and managing personnel to maximize valueDownload the Athletic Budget Template Excel File Here.Support the show