The TN AD Podcast

The TN AD Podcast
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Welcome to The TN AD Podcast. Join Mike Ellson, Greg Wyant, Michelle York and Joe Blair as we discuss trends and issues in Tennessee high school athletics that Athletic Directors face everyday and dive into the best practices on how to deal with them.

Episodes

  1. May 8

    The Year In Review- A conversation with TSSAA Executive Director Mark Reeves

    Today Joe, Greg, Michelle, and Mike talk with TSSAA Executive Director Mark Reeves about the past year, finding joy in the midst of the hard and hot topics like the new transfer rule. It's another wonderful conversation with Mark packed with great information and one you won't want to miss.

    48 min

  2. Apr 17

    A TIAAA Conference Recap, we hear from TIAAA/TSSAA Hall of Fame inductee Mike Ellson and so much more

    Today Joe, Michelle, and Mike discuss the TIAAA Conference and best take a ways. We also spend a little time talking with Mike about his recent induction into the TIAAA and the TSSAA Hall of Fames. It's a conversation packed with helpful information, practical take a ways and one you won't want to miss.

    50 min

  3. Mar 12

    Dr. David Sacks discusses mental wellness for student athletes, coaches and ADs

    Today Joe, Michelle, Greg and Mike welcome Dr. David Sacks, a member of the TSSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, to discuss mental wellness in high school athletics. It's a conversation packed with helpful information and practical tips and one you don't want to miss.

    1h 9m

  4. Feb 13

    Today we talk with three incredible female leaders about unconscious bias and micro aggressions in the field of athletics for female administrators.

    We’re joined by; Emily Crowell and Lauren Jones from the TSSAA , Kelly Fish, Past President of the TIAAA and Associate Head of School at Currey Ingram, along with our regular hosts Michelle, York, Greg Wyant; Mike Ellson and Joe Blair.

    1h 10m

  5. Jan 9

    Rich Barton from the NIAAA shares about purpose driven leadership.

    Join us as we talk with Rich Barton as he shares best practices, his transition from coach to AD to Assistant Executive Director of the NIAAA.

    53 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    Today we talk with Kevin Broene about organizational excellence and the importance of providing clarity and feedback.

    Kevin Broene talks with the TN AD hosts and shares best practices and the "why" behind creating evaluations and gathering data that is meaningful and formative for coaches.

    55 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    Today we talk pursuing personal and organizational excellence and Mike Ellson explores the QPA with Dustin Mynatt and Michelle York.

    In this episode Joe, Greg, Mike and Michelle welcome Dustin Mynatt from South Gibbs to talk all things QPA and pursuing excellence for your schools.

    48 min

  8. 10/10/2025

    Today we talk hot topics with guest Mark Reeves, Executive Director of the TSSAA

    In this episode Greg, Joe, Mike and Michelle spend some time with TSSAA Executive Director, Mark Reeves discussing life as a leader, the new TSSAA transfer rule and other hot topics. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss.

    1h 3m

  9. 09/11/2025

    Today we explore best practices for ADs, the AD toolkit and the importance of mentorship.

    The TN AD Podcast- The show where we explore the role, responsibilities and experiences of TN ADs. Join TSSAA Asst. Executive Director Joe Blair, TIAAA Executive Director Mike Ellson, TIAAA President Greg Wyant and TIAAA Board Member and podcast host Michelle York.

    58 min

  10. 08/15/2025

    Today we'll share the Why behind the podcast, a little about ourselves and our hopes for you, our listeners.

    The TN AD Podcast- The show where we explore the role, responsibilities and experiences of TN ADs.

    34 min
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Welcome to The TN AD Podcast. Join Mike Ellson, Greg Wyant, Michelle York and Joe Blair as we discuss trends and issues in Tennessee high school athletics that Athletic Directors face everyday and dive into the best practices on how to deal with them.

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  • Creator
    The TN AD Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The TN AD Podcast
  • Show Website
    The TN AD Podcast