Special Edition: Stephanie Blackwell, Director of Athletic Programs, Bixby High School, Oklahoma

SPECIAL EPISODE … Stephanie Blackwell, Athletic Director, Bixby (OK) High School0:35 – Oklahoma State BOE Cancels School & Activities for the Remainder of 2019-20 school year2:35 – Grading & Eligibility in terms of Digital Learning4:31 - What the Decision Means for Summer Activities in Oklahoma6:41 - Other Decisions Coming from the OSAAA7:18 - Addressing the Mental Health of Athletes during this Pandemic9:31 - How to Handle Special Events like Senior Nights, Awards Banquets, Signing Days, etc.11:47 - Extra Year of Eligibility for Sports?13:06- How to Encourage Coaches & Athletes During Quarantine You can follow Stephanie Blackwell on social media Twitter: @SBlackwell34 @HomeofSpartansFind more about Mrs. Stephanie Blackwell and Bixby High School Athletics at: www.bixbyspartanathletics.com About 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.... 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 (East Cobb). @mathews14 (twitter) @jwmathews14 (instagram)