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EPISODE #11 \\u2026 First Year ADs: Brittny Jones, Pebblebrook (GA) HS; Amanda Pittman, South Cobb (GA) HS; Ryan Dyer, North Paulding (GA) HS

Beginner, Apprentice, Learner. All of these are words used to describe \\u201cthe Rookie.\\u201d Today we have a special treat for you as we sit down with three first year AD\\u2019s and get their thoughts on the ups, downs, and unexpected turns that make up the first-year athletic administrator experience. Amanda Pittman of South Cobb High School, Brittny Jones of Pebblebrook High School, and Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School, all in GA have just concluded their first year as the athletic director at their respective schools and like us all\\u2026 felt as if they were drinking from a fire hose most of that time. With lessons learned and experience gained they look forward to year two and growing in the profession along the way. Let\\u2019s settle in and get to know our first year AD panel. \\xa0

1:17- Introduction
\\xa03:59- One Main Thing You Didn\\u2019t Know
\\xa08:00- Preparing to be an Athletic Director: What Would You Do Differently?
\\xa013:29- Managing the Overlap of Sports\\u2019 Season
\\xa019:08- Amanda: Attending the National AD Conference
\\xa021:05- Ryan: Leading a Book Study and Coaches Clinic with Your Staff
\\xa022:39- Brittny: Her Life\\u2019s Work at Pebblebrook
\\xa025:35- Define First Year Athletic Director
\\xa028:26- Bragging on Your Program
\\xa032:37- Lessons Learned During Covid19
\\xa036:45- Being Present for Everything as the AD
\\xa044:42- Balance of Life as the AD
\\xa053:20- Struggles of the First Year AD
\\xa057:28- Grading Your First Year
\\xa059:04- What Have You Learned about Yourself in Year 1?
\\xa01:02:18- 2-Minute Drill
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Book Mentions: You Win In the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon & Mike Smith\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0\\xa0Atomic Habits by James Clear

You can follow the First Year ADs on Twitter:\\xa0 Brittny Jones @bjones1105 ;\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Amanda Pittman @SouthCobbAD ;\\xa0 Ryan Dyer @NorthAD_Dyer

About Hangin With The AD Podcast\\u2026.

Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics.\\xa0 These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0\\xa0

Don Baker.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram)

Josh Mathews...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA. @mathews14 (twitter) @jwmathews14 (instagram)