Episode 52: Rich Barton, CMAA - Athletic Director - Richfield HS - Richfield, UT - Utah Senate Bill 67

Episode # 52…Rich Barton, Richfield High School, Richfield, UtahToday we have the wonderful opportunity to sit down for a second time with Rich Barton. Rich is a CMAA from Richfield High School in Richfield UT who is leading the way as athletic leaders in that state work toward the passage of a senate bill that would reward athletic administrators who achieve national certifications. This is quite frankly a bill that could affect us all and you will want to hear what Rich has to say about the legislation, its purpose, and ultimately it’s impact. Let settle in and learn from Mr. Rich Barton.0:00- Introduction2:07- Utah Senate Bill 67-; Compensation for Certified Athletic Directors9:48- Laboring Through ‘2nd Half of the Day’ for an Athletic Administrator15:04- Precedent for Compensating Certified Athletic Directors23:21- Leadership Advantages of Being an Involved Athletic Administrator27:57-Time Management for the AD32:34- Why Hesitate Getting National AD Certification?Social Media Connections: Twitter:   @RichfieldRichAbout 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.          We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests.  Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it.  Thank you for listening.  And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.           Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)