KASS Live with Julian Tackett

KASS Live welcomes Julian Tackett, longtime Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association and one of the most experienced leaders in state association governance.Now in his 42nd year with the KHSAA and serving as Commissioner since 2010, Tackett brings a deep institutional perspective on interscholastic athletics, student safety, governance, and the evolving role of technology in state-level administration. He has served on multiple National Federation of State High School Associations rules committees, including football, baseball, and basketball, and continues to administer major state championship events.During this conversation, Tackett will reflect on the intersection of athletics, policy, and district leadership, drawing on decades of experience working alongside superintendents, principals, and state leaders. The discussion will also explore lessons learned from managing statewide systems, adapting to change, and sustaining credibility and trust in highly visible public roles.This KASS Live episode offers superintendents and district leaders an opportunity to hear directly from a leader who has spent a career balancing tradition, student-centered decision-making, and operational complexity in Kentucky public education.