EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 54 MIN
UIAAA Connection #268 – Tim Sam, CMAA, Director of Athletics - North Valley High School, Grants Pass, Oregon
from UIAAA Connection · host Marc R. Hunter, CMAA
The podcast makes its second visit to Oregon. UIAAA Connection #268 – Tim Sam, CMAA, Director of Athletics - North Valley High School, Grants Pass, Oregon, is now available. Tim grew up in Nampa, California, before moving toAshland, Oregon, during eighth grade. He studied at Southern Oregon University, Oregon State, and the University of Oregon, earning his degree before launching an education career at Roseburg High School in 1990. Now in his ninth year as athletic director at North Valley, Tim reflects on growth as a transformational leader. He defines his purpose as helping others reach their best potential and shares his experience of serving on the NIAAA Board. Tim encourages intentionalleadership rooted in service and growth. His advice emphasizes finding a mentor, clearly understanding your “why,” and continually strengthening that purpose through ongoing professional development. This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox,Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.
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The podcast makes its second visit to Oregon. UIAAA Connection #268 – Tim Sam, CMAA, Director of Athletics - North Valley High School, Grants Pass, Oregon, is now available. Tim grew up in Nampa, California, before moving toAshland, Oregon, during eighth grade. He studied at Southern Oregon University, Oregon State, and the University of Oregon, earning his degree before launching an education career at Roseburg High School in 1990. Now in his ninth year as athletic director at North Valley, Tim reflects on growth as a transformational leader. He defines his purpose as helping others reach their best potential and shares his experience of serving on the NIAAA Board. Tim encourages intentionalleadership rooted in service and growth. His advice emphasizes finding a mentor, clearly understanding your “why,” and continually strengthening that purpose through ongoing professional development. This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox,Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.
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UIAAA Connection #268 – Tim Sam, CMAA, Director of Athletics - North Valley High School, Grants Pass, Oregon
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