Building Community and Character With Fundraising
Rick Muellenberg, longtime head coach and principal at Bangor Middle/High School (WI), reflects on the power of student-led fundraising and community pride.
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Author: Paul Sapienza
From Head Coach to District Leader: Scaling Impact Across 66 Schools
Brian Moore, Supervisor of Interscholastic Athletics at Prince George’s County Public Schools (MD), reflects on the mindset shift required when moving from head coach to athletic director—and now, to overseeing one of the nation’s largest school districts.
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Supporting Student Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being
From anxiety and depression to social media stress and questions of belonging — today’s student-athletes are facing incredible mental stressors. ADs are training coaches, creating referral pathways, supporting injured athletes, and balancing compassion with policy to fight against one of the most complex challenges in modern-day schools.
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Transfers, Eligibility & Recruiting: Protecting Your Program
With open enrollment, school choice, and mid-season moves, athletic directors now must handle transfers at the intersection of compliance, communication, and student support.
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Creating A Sense Of Belonging In Athletics
For new athletes, transfers, and incoming freshmen, feeling welcomed and supported matters more than playing time. Those first impressions often determine whether they stay, grow, or step away.
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