UIAAA Connection #287 – Shanna Hales, Assistant Director of Athletics – Box Elder High School

The podcast is making another visit to Northern Utah. UIAAA Connection #287 – Shanna Hales, Assistant Director of Athletics – Box Elder High School – is now available.Shanna grew up in Duchesne, Utah, where she competed as a four-sport athlete in volleyball, track, softball, and basketball. She later attended Southern Utah University, known as “The Coaching Factory,” and spent three years throwing thejavelin. During the podcast, Shanna shares thoughtful insights about failure, emphasizing that growth and learning often emerge from difficult moments. She also reflects on the powerful influence educators and coaches can have on evenone student’s life. Alongside professional responsibilities, she balances life as the mother of twins. Her advice encourages leaders to remember why they accepted the position, prioritize time with student-athletes, and intentionallyschedule vacations to maintain balance and renewal.https://open.spotify.com/show/2L2ERXOxQcuHl5GE1vjOiHThis podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.