John Snelson, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Dickinson (TX) ISD, shares his approach to running a successful football program. Highlighting the structure of weekly practices, he explains how his team stays sharp, disciplined, and playoff-ready.
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.












