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The Globetrottin' ADs
by Globetrottin' ADs
A podcast to bring Athletic Directors, Activity Coordinators, Coaches and friends from International Schools around the world together. Hosted by Matt Fleming, AIS Budapest and Nick DeForest, AIS ViennaThanks to all of our listeners around the world!We have at least one listen from over 140 different countries and 49 different US states.
Episodes
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Globetrottin ADs - S8E5 - Sports Conflict Lab
Nick and Matt welcome Bill Taylor to the podcast who is the founder of the Sports Conflict Lab. Bill, who is a highly decorated HS and College coach, has a Master of Arts in Conflict Management and has developed the Sports Conflict Lab and written a book called "Managing Sports Conflict". Enjoy…
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Globetrottin ADs - S8E4 - Year Round - Dusseldorf
IS Dusseldorf has had a year round program since 1995 that brings together the school and the local community. Gil Grant and Carsten Stichel join us to share the ins and outs of the school athletic program and their separate sports club. You can find out more as well as contact details on their...
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Globetrottin ADs - S8E3 - Series Start
The plans for this season include a series about student leadership groups and year round programs. In this episode Nick and Matt kick that off by discussing their own programs. Matt shares about his Blazer Academy which is only a few years old while Nick shares about his Athlete Council which…
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Globetrottin ADs - S8E2 - Ryan Erickson & the CGP
The Coaching for a Greater Purpose conference is back for its 4th edition from 15-17 of January hosted by The American School in London. Nick and Matt welcome Ryan Erickson the AD at ASL who talks about the conference but also his journey into the world of international schools. The CGP will also...
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Globetrottin ADs - S8E1 - Back At It
Back at it for season 8 of the Globetrottin'ADs Nick and Matt talk about their summers and start of their year but most importantly their plan for season 8. If you are an AD that has a year round program of some sort or a student leadership group then let us know. We want to feature your model…
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E15 - AI Summer
Season 7 of the GTADs is in the books with this episode that was recorded live in Vienna at Hermanns Beach Bar. Nick & Matt talk about how they have used AI this school year coming full circle from the AI episode from the end of season 6. Some summer plans are also discussed as the guys get ready...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E14 - Revised & Expanded
In this episode Nick talks about the new revised and expanded version of his book. Hear about why a updated was necessary, what is new and who is now included. A Global Playbook 2.0 is now available on all Amazon sites in print and kindle versions. Add it to your summer reading list or pick it…
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E13 - Middle East Update
What has been going on in the Middle East the last month? What are international schools in the Middle East like? We have Mark Buschini the AD at the American School of Dubai on this episode to fill us in. He talks about how the COVID experience has helped currently and reminds us of the real...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E12 - Not Concerned About
After a long break we are back with the last episode in our series about the International AD survey. This time we discuss the top 4 things that ADs have indicated that they are not concerned about.... Pressure to Win Job Security Getting Support Pressure from Admin Please have a lesson and then...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E11 - Top Concerns- Budget
Our last Top Concern episode has us go to Tel Aviv Israel and welcome Doron Kramer, the AD at The Walworth Barbour American International School in IsraelAs all three guys share their concerns, tips and work with their school budgets we also hear about the impact of the current war on AIS Israel...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E10 - Top Concerns- Participation
We are back at it in 2026 with a return to our Top Concern episodes. This time we are talking about participation with Masa Yo who is the Athletic Director and PE Teacher at The American School in Switzerland (TASIS). Nick, Matt and Masa talk about how and why their schools struggle with...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E9 - NADC Wrap
The NIAAA National Athletic Directors Conference (NADC) is just wrapping up for 2025 when Nick and Matt recap their time in Tampa, Florida. Bruno Zanotti-Cavazzoni (Paraguay) and Claudia Araya (Brazil) join the guys as they talk about why they keep coming back to the NADC and also what their best...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E8 - Tampa Bound
In this short episode Nick and Matt take a break from their Top Concerns series to briefly talk about their trip to Tampa this week for the annual NIAAA National Conference. The guys also unveil the podcasts top 5 counties and most listened too episode of 2025 from their Spotify Wrapped. After...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E7 - Top Concerns- Finding Qualified Officials
In our fourth 'Top Concerns' episode we are talking about officials with return guest, Gil Grant the AD at the International School of Dusseldorf in Germany. Although not at the level as in the US, international ADs are finding it harder and harder to find qualified officials. The three guys…
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E6 - Top Concerns-Rising Costs of Trips
AD's around the world have selected their top concerns in the "state of the industry" survey and now in a series of podcast episodes they will be discussed, analyzed and some suggestions will be shared. In this third episode the top concern of "rising costs of trips" Nick and Matt welcome, return...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E5 - Top Concerns-Finding Qualified Coaches
The "state of the industry" surveys have been going on for years now but this time Nick and Matt will do something different with the results. AD's around the world have selected their top concerns and in a series of podcast episodes they will be discussed, analyzed and some suggestions will be...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E4 - Top Concerns-Increased Workload
The "state of the industry" surveys have been going on for years now but this time Nick and Matt will do something different with the results. AD's around the world have selected their top concerns and in a series of podcast episodes they will be discussed, analyzed and some suggestions will be...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E3 - Pro Mentality
In this episode we welcome back and old friend in Scott Hibbard. Scott has been an AD in three continents before settling in the Middle East. Scott fills us in about his new role organizing events around Europe and the Middle East for youth teams from professional clubs. We then shift to his role...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E2 - Search Associates
Brian Lettinga is back on the pod sharing lots of great information if you are looking to make a move or dip your feet into the international educational world. Brian is from Search Associates who are the leader in international school placements. In this episode the guys talk about; when to...
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Globetrottin ADs - S7E1 - SEVEN: Back At It
Season 7 of the GTADs is now online with this first episode with just Nick and Matt. The guys talk about their summer homework, their plans for some upcoming episodes and events all while Nick is in the middle of a fantasy football draft. We would love you to share the GTADs with any new…
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E16 End of Another Year
Nick and Matt wrap up season 6 in this episode. They talk about some highlights of their school years, some summer work and personal plans but also dive into year end awards. Athletes of the year is a focal point; how their are selected and how you can avoid or reduce conflicts. Nick faced this...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E15 AI for ADs
Your plan for the summer is here as this episode is filled tips and tools for AI use to make your job easier. Nick and Matt are joined by Mike DeNeef and Turner Neal who recently gave an only workshop about AI for ADs. The guys talk about their AI usage, pros and cons, paid vs free versions and…
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E14 Coaching While an AD
After a bit of a break we are back with an episode about some of the pitfalls or things to be aware of when an AD also coaches a team. There could be a number of unique challenges due to the dual nature of everyone's roles but we have picked out 6 key areas. 1. Time Management Balancing...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E13 Top Concerns
Where did the time go... 2019, 2021, 2023 and its already time again for the International "State of the Industry" surveys! Even if you know about the surveys or not Nick and Matt's insights about what they are and why they are important is interesting. In addition both guys tell us what is their...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E12 Leadership Panel
We are back with another live panel discussion recorded at the CEESA conference. This year the conference was in Split Croatia and the panel was recorded during the last session of the conference on Saturday March 15th. The three panelists are: Nathan Whitaker, the best selling author and speaker...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E11 Live Streaming
Live streaming is a great tool for international schools for mulitple reasons and the technology is getting better and better. Nick and Matt talk about some of their experiences with it and then welcome Ian Wray. Ian is Senior Director of Media Partnerships with Spiideo. Spiideo is used by both...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E510 Creating Athletic Culture & the I3AC
Nick and Matt are back for their first episode together in 2025 and they welcome repeat guest Joe Toler who is in his second year at the International School of London Qatar. The guys discuss different ways they have helped to create or improve the athletic culture at their schools before moving…
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E59 Creating Intentional Experiences
In the first episode of 2025 Nick welcomes Chris McCallum who has started Truth Based Athletics. Sound familiar? Chris was on back in season 3 in 2021 and also has contributed to A Global Playbook. Chris, who has a full international resume, outlines what TBA is and can do for a school while they...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E8 Advent Calendar
As you start your holidays Nick and Matt thought they would share their "AD" advent calendar. 24 thoughts, wishes or ideas for next year that might resonate with you or your programs as well. Why an advent calendar and what is that actually, well have a listen to find out. Here are all 24 but…
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E7 Sawadee Ka
Sawadee Ka is a Thai greeting which basically means hello and is an appropriate title for this episode as Nick profiles and says 'hello' to 22 different people who were a part of the PHASE AD conference last week in Bangkok. Nick asked those people two questions; what do you love about your job?...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E5 Student Scholarship and More
Join Nick and Matt as they have a brief chat about the end of the fall season, Nick going to Thailand and the newly launched NIAAA scholarship opporutnity for international school students. A bit of background, the process and requirements are explained but full details are on the NIAAA website...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E5 Student Leadership with Juan Santamaria
GTADs are back after a fall break, which we hope you had as well. We welcome Juan Santamaria to talk about student leadership and primarily what he does at Escuela Internacional Sampedrana in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and in their conference. The highlight of the episode is EIS's participation in...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E4 PHASE Asia Pacific 2024
A quick little preview of the first PHASE Athletic Directors Conference coming up this November in Bangkok. Longtime guest Chris Mott talks to Nick about how the conference came to be and what to expect. Attached to the PHASE PE teachers conference there will be over 400 educators together for 4...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E3 Holistic Athletic Development
This week Nick and Matt are joined by Dr. Ffion Thompson who is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Youth Athletic Development for the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University. Ffion is conducting a survey with high school student-athletes around the world and we would love you to sign...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E2 AD Chat
Matt Yoder joins us again this year before a DVAC conference meeting. We have a 'hot topic' chat that all ADs have when they get together. The first topic is phones in schools followed by getting games and then when is a team not a team before the episode is cut short. Listen to the whole episode...
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Globetrottin ADs - S6E1 First Days
Welcome to season 6 of the GTADs! Nick and Matt are back for another school year as they continue connecting and growing the international community of ADs, ACs, and Coaches around the globe. In this episode they talk about the first days of school and what they have been doing, some softball and...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E21 Wrapping Up
Like our school years the podcast season is wrapping up so we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about what we are actually doing to wrap up a school year. Nick and Matt are joined by Tom Hobbins, the AD at the International School of Hamburg and answer questions about how they close...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E20 3D International Course
The Globetrottin’ ADs are very excited to announce that they have partnered with the 3D Institute to create a new course to help international athletic coaches meet their developmental needs. The course is based on numerous courses designed to satisfy state and organizational requirements to be...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E19 Athletic Culture Shock
When you go overseas things are not always like they were back home and sometimes those differences are both surprising and hard to overcome. In this episode we welcome Christof Wegiel (Danube Int. School) and Dave Horner (his 14th episode) to talk about 'athletic culture shock'. The guys share...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E18 Vince Pados, Alumni & Intern
In this episode of the Globetrottin’ ADs Nick and Matt are joined by Vince Pados who is currently an athletic office intern at the American International School Budapest. Vince is a product of an international school and is in an athletic management program at the The Hague University of Applied...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E17 CEESA Panel Discussion
Episode 101 was recorded live in Malta at the CEESA conference as a panel discussion that was open to every coach or athletic/activities director at the conference. The discussion was moderated by Nick and Matt Fleming and featured the following 3 guests on the panel; Stephen Sidaway, Activities...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E16 100th Episode
From the first episode on January 1st, 2020 the Globetrottin' ADs podcast has been sharing resources and connecting the international school AD and coach community around the world. Join Nick and Matt as they look back while sharing some stats and their favorite episodes. Many thanks to Kukri...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E15 I3AC Conference with Joe Toler
Welcome back to the I3AC conference! This May the 9th I3AC conference will take place in Bangkok Thailand and in this episode Nick and Matt talk with Joe Toler about the conference and more. The guys talk about the conference theme, keynote speaker and all sort of conference details. Joe also…
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E14 Author Series: Tim Baghurst Reflections on the Coaching Life
The Globetrottin’ ADs are bringing back the book with a series of episodes with authors of books that all coaches and ADs should put on their reading lists. This episode Nick and Matt welcome Tim Baghurst who is the Director of the FSU COACH program at Florida State University Tim's latest book...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E13 Author Series: John O’Sullvian - The Champion Teammate
The Globetrottin’ ADs are back with their second episode with an author about one of their books. This one is again a fantastic resource that coaches and ADs should put on their reading lists for themselves but also for their athletes. This episode Nick and Matt welcome back John O'Sullivan who…
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E12 Author Series: J.P. Nerbun - The Sports Parent Solution
The Globetrottin’ ADs are bringing back the book with a series of episodes with authors of books that all coaches and ADs should put on their reading lists. This episode Nick and Matt welcome J.P. Nerbun who is also a leadership coach, a founder of TOC Culture Consulting, and the host of one of…
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E11 - Classroom To Court Roundtable
This episode of the GTADs was recorded live at the Coaching For A Greater Purpose Conference in Dusseldorf Germany on January 14th 2024. There is a brief intro from Nick before a word from Kukri Sports and then a discussion with about 20 coaches and ADs about basically elevating the importance of...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E10 - Q&A Session
The first episode of 2024 has Nick and Matt open the mail bag so to speak and answer all sorts of questions that were sent in from ADs around the world. Not all questions that were submitted are answered in this episode but will be used later in the school year. Thank you to everyone that sent in…
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E9 - International Section
In this episode Nick and Matt are joined by Dave Horner and John Powell. The 4 are sitting around a table in Orlando Florida after a few long conference days. The group are excited to share some new developments for the international community and also talk about the 'one' favorite thing at the...
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Globetrottin ADs - S5E8 - Playing Well with Nathan Whitaker
In this episode Nick and Matt are once again joined by Nathan Whitaker. Nathan is a writer, speaker, two sport collegiate athlete and super bowl champion (https://nathanwhitaker.com/). The guys talk about Nathan's recent summit, "The Art of Playing Well" (https://theartofplayingwell.com/), what...
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A podcast to bring Athletic Directors, Activity Coordinators, Coaches and friends from International Schools around the world together. Hosted by Matt Fleming, AIS Budapest and Nick DeForest, AIS ViennaThanks to all of our listeners around the world!We have at least one listen from over 140 different countries and 49 different US states.
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