Episode 28: Matt Moody - Principal & Matt Williams - Athletic Director - North Cobb High School, Kennesaw, GA
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Episode # 28 \\u2026 Matt Williams/Matt Moody, North Cobb High School (GA)
Synergy is defined as the interaction or cooperation of two or more agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. This is a definition that surely applies to today\\u2019s guest. Matt Moody and Matt Williams serve as the principal and athletic director at North Cobb High School in Georgia. Matt Moody is a master communicator who has an uncanny ability to build positive relationships with everyone he meets, and Matt Williams is an award-winning athletic director in the state\\u2019s largest classification. Together these two leaders are creating the template for the productive principal-athletic director relationship and I have no doubt that you will take something from today\\u2019s conversation to help you in either role. Let\\u2019s jump in and get to know\\u2026Mr. Matt moody and Matt Williams.
\\xa01:17- Introduction
\\xa06:58- Promoting Your School Through Social Media
\\xa010:24- New AD with a New Principal
\\xa013:40- \\u2018Head Down-Head Up\\u2019 Balance
\\xa014:35- Being Aligned as a Principal and AD
\\xa017:25- Advice for Strengthening the Principal-AD Relationship
\\xa020:08- Leading as a Principal with Athletic Experience
\\xa022:19- Challenges Moving from Coach to AD in the Same School
\\xa023:28-Importance of Attending the GADA Conference
\\xa027:00- Connecting with Your Alumni
\\xa032:10- What is Special about North Cobb Athletics
\\xa035:10- Luncheon to Recognize Partners
\\xa038:05- Hiring Great Coaches and Great Teachers
\\xa041:06- Responding as AD to Passionate Parents
\\xa043:02- Leading with Rural Roots in an Suburban School; Being a Hospitable Leader
\\xa046:23- Presentation of Your School Facilities
\\xa049:39- Most Difficult Part of Being an AD
\\xa052:44- Most Rewarding Part of Being an AD
\\xa054:52- 2-Minute Drill
Book Mentions:\\xa0 The Hospitable Leader
You can follow Matt Moody, Matt Williams, and North Cobb Athletics\\xa0 on social media
\\xa0Twitter: NorthCobbPrincipal\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0North Cobb Athletics\\xa0 \\xa0 Instagram: North Cobb Principal\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 North Cobb Athletics
Find out more about North Cobb Athletics at: North Cobb Athletics
About Hangin With The AD Podcast\\u2026.Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker\\xa0 partners with Josh Mathews 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. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it.\\xa0 Thank you for listening.\\xa0 And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.\\xa0 \\xa0
Don Baker, CAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram)
Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram) \\xa0