1. TIPS FOR NEW (or Almost New) ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
FHSAA COMPLIANCE SEMINAR
St. Andrews School – Boca Raton
July 25, 2016 – 1:00 PM

2. Introductions Name School (Private or Public) Size of School
What you taught
What you coached
How long you have been AD

3. Professional Development

4. NIAAA Publications

5. NIAAA Certification & Leadership Training

6. Florida Athletic Administrator’s Association (FIAAA)

7. FIAAA Mentor Program

8. FHSAA

9. New AD’s Best Practices

10. Mentorship

15. 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

16. 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

17. Athletic Department Handbook

18. 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