EPISODE # 7 ...Dr. Curt MillerDr. Curt Miller accepted the position of Athletics Director and Assistant Principal at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, GA late in the spring of 2020.Today’s guest Dr. Curt Miller serves as the Director of Athletics for the Henry County School District in Georgia. Curt is a coach’s kid who has been surrounded by athletics his whole life and it is in these experiences that he has been led to his current position. Curt has a passion for professional development and growing through networking with others in the industry. From a coach to a local school AD and now working at the district level Curt has learned something different along each step of the way that he is ready to discuss with us today. Let get started with or conversation with Dr. Curt Miller.1:37- Advantages of having a Former AD as your Principal 2:52- A New Approach as a Local School Ad after being a District AD 5:38- Supporting a First Year Principal from the Role of AD 7:21- Things that Should be on the Radar of a Brand-New Athletic Director 9:55- The Importance of Connecting with your New Staff  14:08- Tips to Navigate the AD Interview Process 19:56- Introduction 23:40- Professional Development for Athletic Directors and Coaches through Aspiring AD and Head Coach Cohorts 29:04- Being ‘Over-Prepared’ 31:40- Importance of Athletic Directors being involved with State (GADA) and National (NIAAA) Associations and the State Athletic Associations (GHSA) 36:53- Intentionally Improving the Performance of your team/staff members 39:57- A Father’s Legacy of Coaching and Leadership passed down to his Son (initial reference at 9:50) 44:22- What a Paperless Athletic Office looks like. 46:31- 2-Minute DrillYou can follow Dr. Curt Miller on twitter @Curt_Miller30 or @HCAthletics_HCSor @OCHS_AthleticsAbout 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.          Don Baker.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram)Josh Mathews...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA. @mathews14 (twitter) @jwmathews14 (instagram)

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