Athletic Program Management Archives - Page 2 of 7

Wide view of an outdoor school sports stadium filled with seating and open field, representing the setting where athletic directors must balance school spirit with safety and security during large sporting events.

Game Day on Alert: How Athletic Directors Can Stop Threats Before They Start

Athletic Directors 411 Staff

School sporting events are supposed to showcase pride and community spirit, but too often, they become hotspots for conflict or tragedy. With record numbers...

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10 Creative Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work for Athletics Programs

Athletic Directors 411 Staff

What makes a strong athletic program? Talent, teamwork, and winning records certainly help — but none of it is sustainable without financial support. Rising...

Athletic director seated at a desk, focused on a laptop, reviewing documents — representing the behind-the-scenes administrative work and evaluations central to leading athletic programs.

How Athletic Directors Can Conduct Effective Evaluations, Part 3: Athletic Director Evaluations

Athletic Directors 411 Staff

In the first two parts of this series, we explored evaluation methods for coaches and the role of student-athlete feedback in shaping athletic programs....

A blank sports scoreboard with no numbers displayed, symbolizing the need for athletic directors to gather meaningful student-athlete feedback rather than relying on empty or ineffective evaluation methods.

How Athletic Directors Can Conduct Effective Evaluations, Part 2: Student-Athlete Surveys

Athletic Directors 411 Staff

In Part 1 of this series, we talked about one of the biggest responsibilities on an athletic director’s plate: evaluating coaches. But evaluations shouldn’t...

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AD or CEO?: The Corporate Shift in College Athletics

Athletic Directors 411 Staff

At the college level, the definition of athletic director is changing. The recent announcement that Stanford has hired John Donahoe, former CEO of Nike,...

An athletic director and a coach sit across from each other at a table during a meeting, reviewing notes and discussing evaluation goals in a professional setting.

How Athletic Directors Can Conduct Effective Evaluations, Part 1: Coach Evaluations

Athletic Directors 411 Staff

Evaluating coaches is one of the most important responsibilities of an athletic director. These assessments not only help maintain the quality and integrity of...

High school lacrosse players in full gear sprint across a green field during practice, showcasing the sport’s growing popularity as part of a school’s expanding athletic program.

How to Successfully Add a New Sport to Your School’s Athletic Program

Athletic Directors 411 Staff

While traditional sports like football, basketball, baseball, and soccer have long been staples of American athletic programs, many new sports are gaining momentum across...

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A Back-to-School and Fall Sports Preparation Checklist for Athletic Directors

Athletic Directors 411 Staff

As August arrives, athletic directors face the dual challenge of launching the new school year while ensuring a smooth start to the fall sports...

8 Data Points Athletic Directors Should Track This Season

Olivia Nutter

Athletic directors wear a lot of hats — mentor, manager, advocate, problem-solver — all in the name of bettering your program. But one of...

When Seconds Count: Why Athletic Trainers Belong on Your Sidelines

Olivia Nutter

Only 66% of secondary schools in the U.S. have athletic trainers on staff. Let that sink in. One in three schools sends student-athletes onto...