Episode 9: Kevin Petroski – Director of Athletics – Athens Academy, GA
06/25/20 • 57 min
EPISODE #9 ... Kevin Petroski, Athens Academy
Today’s guest is Mr. Kevin Petroski. Kevin serves as the athletic director at Athens Academy in Athens, GA. A veteran athletic administrator who was recently named the state athletic director of the year by the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association, Kevin values the importance of maximizing the student-athlete experience both on and off the field. A trusted resource for his peers, Kevin enjoys collaborating with others in the industry to share ideas and concepts to better not just his program but high school athletics as a whole. Let’s jump in and get to know Mr. Kevin Petroski.
1:08- Introduction
4:11- Helping the High School Leaders
6:49- An Illustrious Cornhole Career
10:40- GADA State AD of the Year, Who helped Kevin get there?
13:35- Using Social Media Graphics to Promote Your Brand
17:28- Spartan of the Week
20:19- Planning for Facility Improvements
25:38- Challenges you face as AD
29:50- Situations that have Defined Kevin as the AD
31:44- Best Part of the Role as AD
34:06- How will the Role of AD change over the next decade
36:41- Evaluating your Staff in Thirds: The Good, The Better, The Best
38:45- Tools & Resources for the Athletic Administrator
42:35- Evaluating your Athletic Program
44:10- Preseason Quiz for Coaches
48:15- The Value of having Hobbies as an AD
51:34- 2-Minute Drill
You can follow Athens Academy Athletics and Kevin Petroski on social media--Twitter: @SpartanAthletic
Find more about Mr. Kevin Petroski and Athens Academy Athletics at: www.athensacademy.org/programs/athletics
About 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)
EPISODE #9 ... Kevin Petroski, Athens Academy
Today’s guest is Mr. Kevin Petroski. Kevin serves as the athletic director at Athens Academy in Athens, GA. A veteran athletic administrator who was recently named the state athletic director of the year by the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association, Kevin values the importance of maximizing the student-athlete experience both on and off the field. A trusted resource for his peers, Kevin enjoys collaborating with others in the industry to share ideas and concepts to better not just his program but high school athletics as a whole. Let’s jump in and get to know Mr. Kevin Petroski.
1:08- Introduction
4:11- Helping the High School Leaders
6:49- An Illustrious Cornhole Career
10:40- GADA State AD of the Year, Who helped Kevin get there?
13:35- Using Social Media Graphics to Promote Your Brand
17:28- Spartan of the Week
20:19- Planning for Facility Improvements
25:38- Challenges you face as AD
29:50- Situations that have Defined Kevin as the AD
31:44- Best Part of the Role as AD
34:06- How will the Role of AD change over the next decade
36:41- Evaluating your Staff in Thirds: The Good, The Better, The Best
38:45- Tools & Resources for the Athletic Administrator
42:35- Evaluating your Athletic Program
44:10- Preseason Quiz for Coaches
48:15- The Value of having Hobbies as an AD
51:34- 2-Minute Drill
You can follow Athens Academy Athletics and Kevin Petroski on social media--Twitter: @SpartanAthletic
Find more about Mr. Kevin Petroski and Athens Academy Athletics at: www.athensacademy.org/programs/athletics
About 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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Episode 8: Bill Curry - Coach - Communicator - Educator - Motivator – Author - Leader
EPISODE # 8 ...Coach Bill Curry
Today’s guest is legendary player, coach, and leader Bill Curry. If you don’t have something to write with or on now stop the podcast and take care of that because this one is special! Josh and I had the honor of listening and learning from Coach Curry who was so very generous with his time. A member of the legendary Green Bay Packers coached by Vince Lombardi and the Baltimore Colts coached by Don Shula. Coach Curry then went on to be the Head Football Coach at Ga. Tech, Kentucky, Alabama and Ga. State. An ACC Coach of the Year and 2x SEC Coach of the year. Coach Curry has been named the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year and in 2007 was recognized as the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award winner. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and moved as we settle in and get to know Coach Bill Curry.
1:21- Introduction
4:04- Coach Curry’s High School Days
6:29- The ‘Straightforward, Honest’ Coach
7:52- Investing in the Younger Generation... ‘Magnanimitas’-Greatness of Spirit
10:45- Being Loved & Coached by Coach Bobby Dodd
14:18- Working for a great Athletic Administrator, Dr. Homer Rice
17:56- Who Equipped Bill Curry for a Lifetime of Success
21:18- Teaching Teams to Work Together as ‘Brothers and Sisters’ (Andrew Young)
25:00- Importance of Reading, Prioritizing Your Life while Coaching
27:39- Where did Coach Curry find Advice & Answers to his Players Issues
31:30- Taking Personal Responsibility for Societal Issues
34:59- Being Proud of a Full Resume after a Life in Coaching
37:07- 2 Minute Drill
43:51- “The Huddle” ...written & narrated by Coach Bill Curry
You can follow Coach Bill Curry on Twitter @CoachBillCurry
About 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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Episode 10: Carter Wilson – Retired Director of Athletics – Decatur City Schools, GA
EPISODE #10 ... Carter Wilson, retired Decatur HS AD
Today’s guest is Carter Wilson. Mr. Wilson’s career spanned 38 years and saw him make stops at both the high school and collegiate levels. Carter assisted in the development of a successful Division I basketball program at Georgia State University from 1985 until he was named Head Basketball Coach at Georgia State in March of 1993 where he led the Panthers through June of 1997. Arguably Carter’s greatest work occurred while he served as Athletics Director and instructor for the City Schools of Decatur from 1999 until his retirement in 2017. A 2018 inductee of the Georgia Athletic Director’s Hall of Fame, Carter Wilson’s commitment to the idea that athletic endeavors build character has certainly been evident not only in his own life but also in the lives of those fortunate to find themselves within his sphere of influence which thankfully after today includes us all. I hope you have something to write with and on because this conversation was truly special. Let’s settle in..and get to know...Mr. Carter Wilson.
1:32- Introduction
9:05- Vision as a Leader
10:15- Implementing John Maxwell’s Top 3 Leadership Qualities into your Athletic Dept.
14:17- What is Coaching?
18:48- Michael Jordan’s-The price to winning and leadership
23:12- Coach Wilson’s Leadership Pedigree
28:07- Understanding MLK’s idea of servant leadership
31:00- Coach Wilson’s contribution to the NIAAA’s Guide to Athletic Administration
38:39- The ADs involvement in building projects
41:21- Importance of having an Athletic Master Plan
43:23-Things to put on your radar as an Aspiring AD
49:25- Dealing with the ‘Politics’ of being an AD
52:36- The Ultimate Success Story...Lanard Copeland
1:00:20- 2-Minute Drill
1:05:25- Thoughts on Improving Race Relations in our Society
Book Mentions: NIAAA’s Guide to Athletic Administration
Leadership Fitness, Dr. Homer Rice
You can follow Carter Wilson on social media--Twitter: @bigdubster
About 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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