Episode 11: First year AD Panel - Amanda Pittman - S. Cobb HS, Brittny Jones - Pebblebrook HS, Ryan Dyer - N. Paulding HS - GA

EPISODE #11 … First Year ADs: Brittny Jones, Pebblebrook (GA) HS; Amanda Pittman, South Cobb (GA) HS; Ryan Dyer, North Paulding (GA) HSBeginner, Apprentice, Learner. All of these are words used to describe “the Rookie.” Today we have a special treat for you as we sit down with three first year AD’s and get their thoughts on the ups, downs, and unexpected turns that make up the first-year athletic administrator experience. Amanda Pittman of South Cobb High School, Brittny Jones of Pebblebrook High School, and Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School, all in GA have just concluded their first year as the athletic director at their respective schools and like us all… felt as if they were drinking from a fire hose most of that time. With lessons learned and experience gained they look forward to year two and growing in the profession along the way. Let’s settle in and get to know our first year AD panel.  1:17- Introduction 3:59- One Main Thing You Didn’t Know 8:00- Preparing to be an Athletic Director: What Would You Do Differently? 13:29- Managing the Overlap of Sports’ Season 19:08- Amanda: Attending the National AD Conference 21:05- Ryan: Leading a Book Study and Coaches Clinic with Your Staff 22:39- Brittny: Her Life’s Work at Pebblebrook 25:35- Define First Year Athletic Director 28:26- Bragging on Your Program 32:37- Lessons Learned During Covid19 36:45- Being Present for Everything as the AD 44:42- Balance of Life as the AD 53:20- Struggles of the First Year AD  57:28- Grading Your First Year 59:04- What Have You Learned about Yourself in Year 1? 1:02:18- 2-Minute Drill Book Mentions: You Win In the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon & Mike Smith                                              Atomic Habits by James ClearYou can follow the First Year ADs on Twitter:  Brittny Jones @bjones1105 ;                                         Amanda Pittman @SouthCobbAD ;  Ryan Dyer @NorthAD_DyerAbout 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)