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Enjoy this special episode with Tim Pizzetti (@ghstigers_ad), the AD at Gilbert High School as we talk through four questions.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa. Thank You also to Superfan, Inc. (@superfaninc) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at http://www.superfaninc.com.  Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.

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We start a new season of Beyond The Bench spending time with a new Athletic Director.  Matthew Welsh (@MatthewWelshAD) from @MadisonPlains in Ohio. Matthew has a great story and is going to be a fantastic administrator.  Be ready to be inspired.  

BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing

BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution.

BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.

Thank You also to Superfan, Inc. (@superfaninc) for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench.  You can visit them at http://www.superfaninc.com. 

Thank You to GOAT Fundraising (@goatfundraising) for their support and being a sponsor of the BTB Podcast.  

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We wrap up an abbreviated Season 3 talking with Scott about his transition from being a full-time AD to his new career path.  We reminisce and Scott shares some of his wisdom in this special episode.  This will be the final episode of Season 3 as we take a break for the rest of June and then pick up Season 4 in July. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing

BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution.

BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.

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In this episode we talk about getting better through the summer and offer some resources and thoughts on using some time with school out to improve yourself and your program. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing

BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution.

BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.

Resources: 

Podcasts:  

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast 

Focus 3 Podcast – Tim Kight/Urban Meyer

Championship Mindset – Dr. Amber Selking 

Educational AD Podcast with Jake von Sherrer

Globetrottin’ AD’s

The Off Duty AD’s

Books: 

SWIM by Walter Bond 

The Bus Trip by Jamy Bechler 

In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Betterson 

The Future Leader by Jacob Morgan 

Leading With A Limp by Dan B. Allender 

Leadership Pain by Samual R. Chand

I Love It Here by Clint Pulver 

Good to Great by Jim Collins 

Teammates by Alan Williams 

The Power of Moments by Chip Heath & Dan Heath 

Online Courses 

NFHS Learn 

3D Coaching 

NIAAA LTI Courses 

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In this week’s episode we have an open and transparent conversation about job transition and change. BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing

BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution.

BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.

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In this episode we talk with leadership guru Jamy Bechler (@coachbechler).  Jamy shares his story as well as many insights into leadership and culture.  Check out his latest project, The Leadership Playbook (theleadershipplaybook.com) and his website (jamybechler.com).  His “Success Is A Choice” podcast is a great resource as well.  Enjoy this very informative episode.  

BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing  

BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution.  

BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.  Visit them at https://ia.varsitybound.com/.

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This episode was recorded live at the 2021 Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association State Convention.  We had a lot of fun recording through three mini-sessions with Mike Winker (@mjwinker) – retired from Cedar Rapids Xavier, Matt Eichorn (@wgactivities) – Woodward-Granger High School, Jon Johnson (@nhspolarbears) – Des Moines North, Ryan Groom (@mahaskanorth) – North Mahaska, Tim Moses (@timmoses68) – Waterloo East, Dave LItterer (@dlitt01) – Waverly-Shell Rock.  

BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing

BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution.

BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.  Visit them at https://ia.varsitybound.com/. 

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In this episode we wrap up our four part series discussing some highlights and what we learned from AD’s, Coaches, Parents and Student Athletes surrounding the Educational Athletics Journey.

BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing

BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution.

BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.

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This episode is the fourth in a four part series entitled “The Educational Athletics Journey”.  In this episode we hear from three students who provide a fantastic perspective as they have navigated the journey as a student athlete.  We are excited to be joined and learn from Makala Kafer (@makala_kafer) from Greene County High School, Kenna Sauer (@kenna_sauer) currently at the University of Missouri and a graduate of Ankeny Centennial and Curtis Ratzer (@cratzer25) currently at Wartburg College and a graduate of Cedar Rapids Kennedy.  Previous episodes:  Part 1 – Athletic Administrators; Part 2 – Coaches; Part 3 – Parents.   BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.

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This episode is the third in a four part series entitled “The Educational Athletics Journey”.  In this episode we hear from three parents who provide a great perspective as they have navigated the journey with their student athlete.  We are excited to be joined and learn from Shion Thomas (Cedar Rapids Kennedy), Holly Anderson (Ankeny Centennial) and Brad Skaar (Roland-Story).  We look forward to sharing the rest of this series.  Part 1 – Athletic Administrators; Part 2 – Coaches; Part 3 – Parents; Part 4 – Student Athletes.   BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at http://www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix… Facebook: @hometownticketing…Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at http://www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD’s and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa.

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