Hangin With The AD Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker (CMAA), Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews (CMAA), 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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker (CMAA), Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews (CMAA), 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.
Twitter:
@hanginwiththeAD
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.hanginwiththead.com/
Episodes
Episode 112: Kevin Goll - Senior Associate AD and Chief Strategy Officer - Baylor University - Waco, TX
4/18/2024
Today it’s off to the great state of Texas as we sit down with Kevin Goll who serves as the Senior Associate AD and Chief Strategy Officer for the Baylor Bears of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Kevin talks about his unique route to athletic leadership and the lessons he has learned along the way. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Kevin Goll.
Duration:00:46:01
Episode 111: Kirk Call - Athletic Director - Johns Creek High School - Johns Creek, GA
4/4/2024
Today we stay close to home and sit down with Kirk Call of Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek Georgia. Kirk is wrapping up his first year as an AD and you’ll find that he is wise beyond his years in the role as we talk about the transition from coach to AD and leadership in general. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Kirk Call.
Duration:00:52:56
Episode 110: Dr. Kyle Morrero - President - Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA
3/21/2024
Today we step out of the athletic world a bit and step in the president’s office…not necessarily the president’s office but we sit down with Dr. Kyle Marrero who serves as the president of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. A leader who took an alternative route to the president’s chair, Dr. Marrero was more than generous with his time as he talked leadership and the importance of athletics and the role it plays in the development of leaders. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Kyle Morrero.
Duration:00:58:48
Episode 109: Jeremy Boone - Performance Coach - Speaker - Charlotte, NC
3/7/2024
Today we head to Charlette, North Carolina and sit down with one of the country’s best leaders of in the field of mental performance in Jeremy Boone. Jeremy has worked with championship race car drivers, Olympic athletes, record-setting college football players, and Hall of Fame coaches and today he’s going to make you better. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Jeremy Boone.
www.winningleader.com
www.desiretolead.com
X & IG @athletebydesign
Duration:01:09:52
Episode 108: Butch Thompson - Head Baseball Coach - Auburn University - Auburn, AL
2/22/2024
It’s back to the collegiate ranks today as we had the pleasure of sitting down with Auburn University Head Baseball Coach Butch Thompson. As he enters his ninth season at the helm of the program in 2024, Coach Thompson has established himself as one of the top recruiters in the country who will past the 300-win mark soon. He is a humble, purpose driven leader and we can’t wait for you to learn from him as we did. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Butch Thompson.
Duration:00:48:41
Episode 107: Clay Smith - Senior Pastor - Johnson Ferry Baptist Church - Marietta, GA
2/8/2024
Today we stay closer to home and sit down with a great leader in Clay Smith who serves as the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. This is a powers house leadership conversation, and it is our hope that you dig in and get better today just like we did. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Clay Smith.
Duration:00:54:30
Episode 106: Lauren Otero - Project Administrator for Operations - Hillsborough County Public School System - Tampa, FL
1/25/2024
Today we head south and sit down with Lauren Otero, who serves as the Project Administrator for Operations in the Hillsborough County Public School System in Tampa, Florida. This is a big role in a big district, and we know that there is a lot to be learned from her day to day as well as her career experience. Let’s settle in and get to know Lauran Otero.
Duration:00:44:29
Episode 105: Jason Culler - Associate Athletic Director - Jenks Public Schools - Glenpool, OK
1/11/2024
Welcome to season 5 of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast! If this is your first ride with us or if you have been with us for a while, we would like to say a quick thank you and we appreciate you more than you know.
Today we head to Glenpool, Oklahoma and sit down with Jason Culler who serves as the Associate Athletic Director for the Jenks Public School System. We discuss the Border States Summit that Jason was a founding piece of as well as hiring and his process for determining the right products and services for his athletic department but be sure to hang on for probably the best 2-minute drill we have every experienced. Hold and buckle-up as we get to know Mr. Jason Culler.
Duration:01:01:26
Episode 104: Brandon Larson - Athletic Director - Highland High School - Gilbert, AZ
12/28/2023
Today we once again head west and sit down with Brandon Larson who serves as the Athletic Director for Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Brandon’s people first approach has created a winning culture and his ability to put people in positions to be successful is second to none. Let’s settle in and get to know Brandon Larson.
Duration:00:43:37
Episode 103: Single Topic Series - Officiating - Shay Jones, Brad McBrayer, Todd Downes - GA
12/7/2023
This week we continue with our "Single Topic Series" and take a look at officiating as we look to recruit a new generation of officials across the country.
Duration:00:42:55
Episode 102: Brian Dodd - Author, Podcast Host, Leadership Expert - The Top Sports Books Of 2023
11/24/2023
Brain Dodd is back to give us his annual list of the top sports books of the year. Visit his blog for more information.
https://briandoddonleadership.com/2023/11/12/the-top-10-sports-books-of-2023/
Duration:00:45:46
Episode 101: Jamie Boggs - Vice President of Athletics - Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ.
11/16/2023
Today we head west and sit down with Jamie Boggs, Vice President of Athletics at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.
Jamie’s people first, team-oriented approach to leadership is second to none and it won’t take long for you to see why she and Grand Canyon are finding success both on and off the field.
Let’s settle in…and get to know Mrs. Jamie Boggs.
Duration:00:36:27
Episode 100: Jon Gordon - Best selling author, Speaker & Leadership Expert - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
11/2/2023
Wow! We can’t believe that we’ve made it to episode 100! We can’t believe that we have people that wanted to listen to us talk, and that we’ve found people who have said “yes” over and over again to spend time with us as we, and you, have learned so much from them.
Today’s episode is no different and we couldn’t think of anyone better to learn from on such a milestone episode than Mr. Positivity himself, Jon Gordon.
Jon talks leadership and his new book “The One Truth.” Let’s settle in and learn from one of the best in Mr. Jon Gordon.
Duration:00:32:14
Episode 99: Damian Frassinelli, CMAA - NIAAA President - Director of Athletics - Stafford High School - Stafford Springs CT
10/19/2023
Today we head north and sit down with current NIAAA President and the Director of Athletics at Stafford High School in Stafford Springs Connecticut, CMAA Damian Frassinelli. Damian has a great story of leadership that began in the private sector and has now led him to being a pivotal part of not only the interscholastic athletic leadership of the state of Connecticut but the nation through his involvement with the NIAAA. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Damian Frassinelli.
Duration:00:38:07
Episode 98: Gene Durden - Assistant AD and Head Girls Basketball Coach - Buford HS, Buford, GA
10/12/2023
Today we stay closer to home and sit down with Gene Durden. Gene serves as the assistant athletic director and head girls basketball coach at Buford High School in Buford, GA. Coach Durden is one of the most successful basketball coaches in the country with over 900 career victories and multiple state titles, and it is his views on leadership that will guide our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Coach Gene Durden.
Duration:00:59:36
Episode 97: Jamie Pollard - Director of Athletics - Iowa State University - Ames, IA
9/21/2023
Today we head back to the college ranks and sit down with Jamie Pollard who serves as the Director of Athletics at Iowa State University. Jamie is the longest-tenured Director of Athletics in Iowa State history and fourth-longest serving active Power Five Director of Athletics and it will not take long for you to realize why. His wealth of knowledge combined with a great perspective on leadership highlights our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Jamie Pollard.
Duration:00:42:23
Episode 96: Becky Moran, CMAA - Associate Executive Director of Marketing & Development - Indianapolis, IN
9/7/2023
Today we head to the NIAAA headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and sit down with Becky Moran, a CMAA, who serves as the Associate Executive Director of Marketing & Development for the NIAAA. A veteran AD with a ton of insight into becoming the best version of ourselves, you’ll be glad you took the time today to learn from this great leader in our profession. Let’s settle in and get to know Becky Moran.
Duration:00:31:10
Episode 95: Austin Maples - Athletic Director & Assistant Principal - Montgomery Co. High School - Mt. Sterling, KY
8/24/2023
Today we head to Mt. Sterling Kentucky and sit down with Austin Maples who serves as the athletic director and assistant principal at Montgomery County High School. We talk about the importance of being organized and how best to balance the dual role of AD and AP as we lead both our coaches and young people. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Austin Maples.
Duration:00:45:00
Episode 94: Dr. Dustin Smith - Executive Director of Athletics - Broken Arrow Public Schools - Broken Arrow, OK
8/10/2023
Today we head west to speak with Dr. Dustin Smith who serves as the Executive Director of Athletics at Broken Arrow Public Schools in Broken Arrow, OK. Dustin is also the co-host of the Pairadocs podcast and if you aren’t listening to it you need to make sure to make it part of your podcast lineup.
Dustin drops some great information in our conversation today and you’ll see why is one of the shinning stars of our profession once your done today. Let’s settle in and get to know Dr. Dustin Smith.
Duration:00:55:34
Episode 93: Lanness Robinson, CMAA - Director of Athletics - Hillsborough County Public Schools - Tampa, FL
7/27/2023
Today we travel to the Sunshine state and sit down with one of the best in the business as we learn from Lanness Robinson who serves as the Director of Athletics for the Hillsborough County Public School District in Tampa, FL.
This is no small feat as Lanness oversees athletics for one of the largest districts in the country while also maintaining an important presence at the national level evidenced as his role of president of the NIAAA leading athletic leaders through the pandemic.
You better have something to write with and on for this one. Let’s settle in and get know Mr. Lanness Robinson.
Duration:00:41:03