UIAAA Connection #259 – Ross Arnold, Director of Athletics at Ogden High School

The podcast is making another visit to Northern Utah. UIAAA Connection #259 – Ross Arnold, Director of Athletics at Ogden High School, is now available. Ross Arnold grew up in South Whitley, Indiana, excelling in three sports at WhitcoHigh School before attending BYU and serving a two-year LDS mission in Rome, Italy. After returning, he married, completed his degree, and student-taught at Fremont High, eventually spending 25 years on that campus while coaching threesports early in his career. He discusses the impact of AI and social media on athletic administration and emphasizes ongoing professional growth. He plans to take the CAA exam in April and highlights the value of certification. His advice: seek veteran ADs, find a trusted mentor, build strong relationships, and recognize the time demands of the job. This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.