The TN AD Podcast
Welcome to The TN AD Podcast. Join Mike Ellson, Greg Wyant, Michelle York and Joe Blair as we discuss trends and issues in Tennessee high school athletics that Athletic Directors face everyday and dive into the best practices on how to deal with them.
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A conversation with Dr. Dawn Anderson-Butcher and Dr.Samantha Bates-the US National Coach Survey data (opens the original)
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Whether you are looking to support your coaching staff, improve student-athlete wellness, or build a stronger culture in your athletic department, this episode is packed with data-driven information you can put to work today. You're going to love our conversation with Dr. Samantha Bates and Dr. Dawn Anderson-Butcher!
Russ Plummer and Mark Reeves join the podcast as we discuss the partnership between the TIAAA, TSSAA and TACA (opens the original)
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Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with Mark Reeves, Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), and Russ Plummer, Executive Director of the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA). Mark and Russ are leading voices in Tennessee high school athletics, serving as tireless champions for student-athletes, coaches, and school communities across the state. They bring an incredible wealth of insight regarding leadership, state-level administration, and
Dr. Alex Diamond joins the podcast as we talk about Health and Safety for our Student Athletes (opens the original)
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Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with Dr. Alex Diamond, Chair of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC), longtime consultant to TSSAA and the creator/director of the Tennessee Safe Stars Initiative. Dr. Diamond is known for his practical approach to providing support and best practices to ensure the health and safety of student athletes and is a staunch community advocate on key sports medicine issues affecting youth. He
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