NIAAA Pulse: The Beat of Interscholastic Athletics

Justin Chapman

We cover all things related to the NIAAA, athletic administrators, and education-based athletics.

  1. FEB 18

    Get to Know The NIAAA President with Dr. Dustin Smith!

    It's a brand new episode and Justin is joined by the new NIAAA Board President – Dr. Dustin Smith! Reigning from Oklahoma, Dustin works at Broken Arrow Public Schools as the Executive Director of Athletics. Justin and Dustin dive into the focus he has as president, his approach as an AD, and some of his thoughts on the profession as a whole. Bluesky || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn Music Track: Stadium Rock by Pufino Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

    52 min

  2. JAN 13

    IAA Authorship with Lindsay Youngdahl and Jeremy Eubank

    The NIAAA Pulse is back and Justin is joined by Publications Committee members Lindsay Youngdahl, CAA and Jeremy Eubank, CMAA to discuss authorship for the NIAAA magazine, the IAA. Whether you've been interested in writing an article for or haven't thought of it all, this will help you get started. Your voice is wanted – the IAA needs all different types of perspectives! Email jchapman@niaaa.org if you have questions or to submit an article. Bluesky || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn Music Track: Stadium Rock by Pufino Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

    36 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    56th NADC Preview with Becky Moran

    It's that time of year! Of course, the holidays are near, but the 56th National Athletic Directors Conference (NADC) is right around the corner. Whether you're joining us in Tampa, Florida or not, get up to date on this year's NADC and what you can expect from our annual gathering. Bluesky || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn Music Track: Stadium Rock by Pufino Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

    28 min

  4. 11/10/2025

    Surviving the First Year as a High School Athletics Director

    On this episode of the NIAAA Pulse, Justin is joined by Kat Williams, CAA to discuss her article in the Fall 2025 IAA, "Surviving the First Year as a High School Athletics Director." Together, they cover the importance of communication, setting clear goals, prioritzing tasks, and more! Follow us on: Bluesky || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn Music Track: Stadium Rock by Pufino Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

    55 min

  5. 09/04/2025

    A First-Hand Look at the QPA with Andrea Bell and Josh Mathews

    The NIAAA's Quality Program Assessment (QPA) is growing and we have Andrea Bell and Josh Mathews on the pod this week to discuss their recent experiences of completing the QPA! Andrea is the District Assistant Athletic Director at Greenville School District and Josh is the Athletic Administrator at Pope High School.  The District QPA Cohort opens this Sunday, September 7 – if you qualify and are interested, make sure to apply!  Follow us on: Bluesky || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn Music Track: Stadium Rock by Pufino Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

    38 min

  6. 08/20/2025

    NIAAA Updates and News with Phil Rison

    Justin is joined by NIAAA Executive Director Phil Rison, CMAA for the first time on the pod! Together, they go over the NIAAA 6th Strategic Plan finalization, 2024-2025 membership numbers, and NIAAA U Cohort updates! Plus, a new legal services form was approved by the Board of Directors for members to use as a resource. Follow us on: Bluesky || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn Music Track: Stadium Rock by Pufino Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

    30 min

  7. 07/15/2025

    The Key to Success: Onboarding of New Coaches with Dena Scott and Lyndsay Watts

    Let's talk about onboarding coaches! Justin is joined by Dena Scott and Lyndsay Watts to go over their article from the Summer 2025 IAA. Together, they talk about how crucial expectation setting is, ongoing support for coaches, and making sure they feel welcomed to your program.  Follow us on: Bluesky || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn Music Track: Stadium Rock by Pufino Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

    1h 13m

  8. 06/11/2025

    The Parent-Coach-Athlete Triangle with Don Baker

    We're diving into the triangle offense of education-based relationships! Our guest Don Baker, CMAA wrote an article in our Summer 2025 IAA titled "The Parent-Coach-Athlete Triangle," detailing how each individual relationship in this triangle is extremely important in their own way. We'll break it all down with Don and he'll give us some examples along the way! Follow us on: Bluesky || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn Music Track: Stadium Rock by Pufino Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

    39 min
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