132 episodes

A podcast generated by three Iowa athletic directors for athletic directors. Each week we will talk about current program issues we are all dealing with as AD's, some hot topics and we will have some fun along the way talking about things happening with our family and friends. We'll talk with special guests including athletic directors currently doing the job, retired AD's and people we work with inside and outside of the school who help to make our programs successful. Join Todd Gordon, Scott Garvis, and Aaron Stecker for Beyond the Bench.

Beyond The Bench Todd Gordon

    • Sports
    • 4.7 • 16 Ratings

A podcast generated by three Iowa athletic directors for athletic directors. Each week we will talk about current program issues we are all dealing with as AD's, some hot topics and we will have some fun along the way talking about things happening with our family and friends. We'll talk with special guests including athletic directors currently doing the job, retired AD's and people we work with inside and outside of the school who help to make our programs successful. Join Todd Gordon, Scott Garvis, and Aaron Stecker for Beyond the Bench.

    BTB - Final Episode

    BTB - Final Episode

    Beyond the Bench celebrates the journey we have been on for the last five years with this podcast. This episode marks the end of this journey and the beginning of another.

    Aaron, Scott, and Todd would like to thank all of you who listened, joined us on the show, and reached out with encouragement. You were with us on this journey and we truly appreciate you all.

    Thank You for listening. We hope you will listen one final time.

    Be Blessed!


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    • 43 min
    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 5 - Intentional Leadership Development (Outward)

    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 5 - Intentional Leadership Development (Outward)

    Aaron and Todd continue our discussion on intentional leadership development by focusing on how we do that outwardly with those that we are leading.  
    To listen to more about Todd's 1 x 1 Coaching Mentoring Program go to Season 2 - Episode 17 and go to the 39:40 mark.  To listen to a more detailed discussion about Scott and Aaron's leadership programs go to Season 1 - Episode 13.  
    Contact us: Todd - toddagordon@gmail.com Scott - pocketad@hotmail.com Aaron - astcker@crschools.us


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    • 41 min
    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 4 - Intentional Personal Leadership Development

    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 4 - Intentional Personal Leadership Development

    In this episode Aaron leads our discussion wrapped around how to be intentional about personal leadership development.  

    Contact us: Todd - toddagordon@gmail.com Scott - pocketad@hotmail.com Aaron - astcker@crschools.us


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    • 39 min
    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 3 - Part 2 - 10 Things Learned as Athletic Administrators

    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 3 - Part 2 - 10 Things Learned as Athletic Administrators

    This is Part 2 of a two part series as we talk about the article we published this past summer entitled "10 Things We've Learned in Many Years as an Athletic Administrator.
    6. Start
    7.  Adjust/Adapt/Overcome
    8.  People Over Product 
    9.  If not Me then Who? 
    10.  We Are All Made For Moments! 
    If you have suggestions or topics you would like to hear discussed DM us at @btbads or email any of us with your ideas.
    Contact us:
    Todd - toddagordon@gmail.com
    Scott - pocketad@hotmail.com
    Aaron - astcker@crschools.us

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    • 25 min
    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 2 - Part 1 - 10 Things Learned as Athletic Administrators

    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 2 - Part 1 - 10 Things Learned as Athletic Administrators

    This is the first of a two part series as we talk about the article we published this past summer entitled "10 Things We've Learned in Many Years as an Athletic Administrator.  
    1.  Surround yourself with like-minded successful athletic leaders. 
    2.  Tell your story or someone else will. 
    3.  Continue to develop your skills. 
    4.  Always remember your "Why?"
    5.  Whenever you have a choice, choose patience.  
    If you have suggestions or topics you would like to hear discussed DM us at @btbads or email any of us with your ideas.
    Contact us:
    Todd - toddagordon@gmail.com 
    Scott - pocketad@hotmail.com
    Aaron - astcker@crschools.us

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    • 32 min
    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 1 - Moments

    BTB - Season 5 - Episode 1 - Moments

    Beyond the Bench is back for Season 5.  

    Aaron, Scott and Todd will start to have more discussions this season around leadership topics and then apply them to the world of education based athletics for administrators and coaches.  If you have suggestions or topics you would like to hear discussed DM us at @btbads or email any of us with your ideas.  

    In this episode:  The Power of Moments 

    1) Plan them 

    2) Enlist others 

    3) Give them to others 

    4) Celebrate them 

    Thank You for listening and supporting Beyond the Bench.  


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    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

Keoki444 ,

Mahalo Guys for all you do

Appreciate the show and all of the interviews and discussions on high school athletics - ALOHA from Hawaii - God Bless You Guys!

Jamy Bechler ,

ADs need to listen to this

I wish this podcast was around when I was an AD. It would have helped me a great deal. Aaron, Todd, and Scott all have unique and thoughtful insights.

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