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After a long COVID break the annual CEESA conference was back in person this weekend in Vilnius Lithuania. The conferences was filled with meetings, workshops, NIAAA courses, and tons of professional conversations about all things athletics and activities.



After a month break, this GTADs episode is one of those conversations but not on the conference floor but rather up in hotel room after a long day of meetings. Don't worry the conversation stays above board and all about some of the things ADs are feeling and thinking about this school year - specifically 'rebooting' some of our programs, 'embracing the return' and 'appreciating' who we have involved in our programs.

Nick and Matt are joined by the Matt Yoder (Director of Instruction, QSI - International School of Bratislava) and first time guest Anthony Hennelly (Director of Athletics and Activities, International School of Prague) and of course it's brought to you by our sponsor Kukri Sports! Please check them out HERE

To connect with Matt & Nick and find out more…
Visit their website: GlobetrottinADs.com
Email them: globetrottinads@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/Nick_GTADs & twitter.com/MattF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobetrottinADs

The pandemic is over… or so it seems in many places around the world. If you are in China  you may not agree but as of recently things are also opening up in China and international school travel is starting to happen.

What a great time to talk with two Athletic Directors who worked through the pandemic at schools in China. Nick and Matt welcome first time guest Thomas Mathews who is the Director of Athletics & Activities at the Shekou Int. School in Shenzhen and returner Turner Neal who is still the  Director of Athletics at the Concordia International School in Shanghai.

Thomas and Turner share their experiences in China during the pandemic and what they say  may not be exactly what you would expect. The guys are not just looking back but also forward to what the rest of the school year holds and into next year.

This is one of those episodes that you do not want to miss and it's brought to you by our sponsor Kukri Sports! Please check them out HERE

To connect with Matt & Nick and find out more…
Visit their website: GlobetrottinADs.com
Email them: globetrottinads@gmail.com
Twitter: twitter.com/Nick_GTADs & twitter.com/MattF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobetrottinADs

The second episode of the year and second episode about a masters program that can absolutely help you be better. Nick and Matt welcome Timothy Baghurst the Director of FSU COACH at Florida State University

The program Tim has developed is purpose build and unique in the US or anywhere in the world and is from one of the top universities in the country. Tim talks about his program in general, two of its courses specifically, who is currently enrolled and who it can benefit.

There is also a scholarship for international students and the next enrollment deadline is the first of March so go and check out the program directly here; https://fsu-coach.fsu.edu/

You can also write or follow Tim directly; tbaghurst@fsu.edu / @Baghurst

Thank you to our sponsor Kukri Sports!
Please check them out HERE

To connect with Matt & Nick and find out more…
Visit their website: GlobetrottinADs.com
Email them: globetrottinads@gmail.com
Twitter: twitter.com/Nick_GTADs & twitter.com/MattF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobetrottinADs

To start off 2023 Nick and Matt welcome Greg Sullivan who is a Teaching Professor & Program Director at University of Missouri.
The program Greg leads is a Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership Masters Program  but one that gives participants a Masters in Education when they are finished.


Greg has an interesting history which he shares as well as all of the ins and outs of his program which centers around servant leadership and becoming a good leader. It is a unique online program that fuses sports, coaching and positive psychology with athletic training to elevate student athletes’ wellbeing. 

You can check out the program directly here; https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/positive-coaching-and-athletic-leadership/m-ed
Or also write Greg directly; gsullivan@missouri.edu


Thank you to our sponsor Kukri Sports!
Please check them out HERE

To connect with Matt & Nick and find out more…

Visit their website: GlobetrottinADs.com
Email them: globetrottinads@gmail.com
Twitter: twitter.com/Nick_GTADs & twitter.com/MattF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobetrottinADs

In the 10th episode of season 4 Nick and Matt welcome Emily Meadows who is an LGBTQ+ consultant for International Schools. Emily, who has grown up in the international school world, now supports educators, students, and school communities in developing culturally-relevant, research-backed knowledge, systems and skills to effectively cultivate safety, equity, and belonging for LGBTQ+ people in international schools. 

The discussion is packed full of information for any educator or coach in any type of school. Listeners will be able to immediate put pieces of this discussion into action and absolutely should. There is big picture type of information but also very specific info for ADs that are working on (or yet to start) a policy. 

During the episode Emily talks about a sample policy which you can find HERE and also about her 'You Belong Here" posters which are HERE

Find out more and connect with Emily...
https://www.emilymeadows.org/
https://twitter.com/emilymeadowsorg
emilymeadows@gmail.com


Thank you to our sponsor Kukri Sports!
Please check them out HERE

To connect with Matt & Nick and find out more…

Visit their website: GlobetrottinADs.com
Email them: globetrottinads@gmail.com
Twitter: twitter.com/Nick_GTADs & twitter.com/MattF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobetrottinADs

Greg Dale was the the Director of Sport Psychology and Leadership Program for Duke Athletics but he was also a good friend of the International School community. On Thursday, Nov 24 Greg passed away after a year long battle with gastric cancer.

In this episode Nick and Matt talk about their relationship with Greg and then share 4 clips of Greg from different Globetrottin' AD events. Regardless if you knew who Greg was or not you will take some great advice from him out of this episode. Nick and Matt thank Greg for his friendship over the past few years and hope that his wisdom will live on through so many people that he impacted over the years.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that contributions in Greg's memory be directed to Greg Dale Leadership Academy, supporting student-athletes at Duke University. Click HERE

Full Videos of the Clips included in the episode...

Summer Conference Series
Clip 1: Developing the Credible Coach HERE
Clip 2: Its a Mental Thing HERE

Student Athlete Leadership Conference
Clip 3: Being A Leader Others Want to Follow HERE

GTAD Podcast
Clip 4: Episdoe 20 from Season 1 HERE

Thank you to our sponsor Kukri Sports!
Please check them out HERE

To connect with Matt & Nick and find out more…

Visit their website: GlobetrottinADs.com
Email them: globetrottinads@gmail.com
Twitter: twitter.com/Nick_GTADs & twitter.com/MattF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobetrottinADs