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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Greg Vandermade and Scott Rosenberg discuss the responsibilities and challenges of athletic directors during the back-to-school season. They emphasize the importance of proactive planning, effective communication, and building relationships with coaches, teachers, and parents.They also highlight the need for budget management and handling unexpected challenges like equipment delays and game management issues. For new athletic directors, they advise building relationships, staying positive, and asking for what they need.Download Our Pre-Season ChecklistChapters00:00 Introduction and Background04:18 Responsibilities of Athletic Directors06:44 Facility Scheduling and Management10:53 Engaging with Coaches, Teachers, and Parents16:25 Preseason Meetings and Communication20:56 Budgeting and Fundraising25:28 Approach to Budgeting for Equipment31:41 Unexpected Challenges and Handling Them36:18 Advice for New Athletic Directors39:38 Advice for Experienced Athletic Directors42:37 Conclusion
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