TIPS FOR NEW (or Almost New) ATHLETIC DIRECTORS FHSAA COMPLIANCE SEMINAR St. Andrews School – Boca Raton July 25, 2016 – 1:00 PM
Introductions Name School (Private or Public) Size of School What you taught What you coached How long you have been AD
Professional Development
NIAAA Publications
NIAAA Certification & Leadership Training
Florida Athletic Administrator’s Association (FIAAA)
FIAAA Mentor Program
FHSAA
New AD’s Best Practices
Mentorship
Pre-Season Parent Meeting (Mandatory/Take Attendance/Handout Summary) Important Topics: Attendance Policy Tardy Policy Playing Time Chain of Command End of Season Awards Athletic Code of Conduct Sportsmanship Academics
Meetings with Coaches Kick-Off Meeting (August) A. All Coaches B. School/District/FHSAA Policy Updates and Review C. HANDBOOK Pre-Season Meeting (Before Practice Start Date) A. Head Coach B. Some Important Topics: Asst. Coaches/Schedule Review/Eligibility/Sports Rosters/Parent Meeting/Transportation/ Equipment/Supplies Post- Season Meeting (After Awards Night) B. Some Important Topics: Season Summary/Season Review/Equipment and Uniform Inventory/Lost Equipment and Uniform Report/Equipment and Supplies Requests/Scheduling Suggestions/Asst. Coaches
Athletic Department Handbook
Athletic Program Funding 1) School District Funding (Coaching Supplements/Transportation/ Event Staff/Security) 2) Fundraising Bumper Sticker Football Game Day Program Sponsor of the Week Cash Give-Away Student Spirit Shirt 3) Concessions 4) Spirit Wear Sales 5) Ticket Sales Revenues 6) Booster Club