On The Road With the VIAAA
By Jim Harris
On The Road With the VIAAAJan 18, 2024
Marcus Carter - Athletic Director Fluvanna Middle School
In this episode of On the Road With the VIAAA we check in with Marcus Carter, Athletic Director and School Counselor at Fluvanna Middle School. Marcus is a Jack of all trades and wears many different hats. He shares with us some great stories of time management and being a Middle School Athletic Director.
Jeremy Eubank - Director of Athletics - Chatham Hall - Revisit
An a special episode of On the Road with the VIAAA, we check in one of first guest Jeremy Eubank, Director of Athletics at Chatham Hall. We take a look at his first year and a half on the job.
Shani Twyman - Student Activities Coordinator - Green Run High School
On the Road with the VIAAA returns to check in with Shani Twyman, Student Activities Coordinator at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach. She takes us through her career from math teacher to Student Activities Coordinator.
Courtney Atkins, Athletic Director/Nurse, Rappahannock County High School
This week episode brings us to Rappahannock County and Courtney Atkins Athletic Director and School Nurse. She gives us the true meaning of Multitasking in Athletic Administration.
Bill Lawson - Athletic Director Petersburg High School
In this episode, we travel to Petersburg High School and check in with Bill Lawson, Athletic Director. He gives up some tips in Student-Centered Leadership and the true meeting of servant leadership.
Trevor Coleman President-Elect VIAAA
This week we check in with Trevor Coleman, Athletic Director of Honaker High School and current President-Elect of the VIAAA. He teaches us the lesson of delegation and working with limited time and resources.
Matt Oblas, CAA - Athletic Director - Riverside HS - Season 2 Episode #1
As we begin our second season of On the Road with the VIAAA, we travel to Leesburg and visit with Matt Oblas, CAA Athletic Director at Riverside HS. Matt bring to us some insight on sportsmanship not only from the lens of an Athletic Director but that of a high level Referee.
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On the Road with the VIAAA #13 Lisa Corprew
In this weeks episode we are again on the road at the state conference and meet Lisa Corprew Student Activities Coordinator at Bayside High School. Lisa is also a Past President of the VIAAA and she takes us on her journey in education based athletics from teacher's aide to NIAAA Board of Directors member. It's a great day for the VIAAA
Episode #12 George Stanley - Louisa County High School
On our one year anniversary we broadcast from the VIAAA State Conference and meet George Stanley, Athletic Director from Louisa County HS. George takes us on the journey which includes being a member of this year's host committee and a member of the new DEI committee. Along the way he introduces us to the TERROR DOME!!
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On the Road with the VIAAA #11 Ed Dike
On this week's episode we head to Warren County High School and meet up with Ed Dike. Ed takes us through his journey from a Buck Private to Athletic Director at Warren County.
Episode #10 - Kirk Litton - Athletic Director Eastern Montgomery High School
Today we hit the road, literally, to the VIAAA State Conference where we meet Kirk Litton, He tells us of his journey that takes him to the VIAAA and to one of our smaller schools. Eastern Montgomery may be a class 1 school but it has big spirit and big involvement.
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Episode #9 - Bobby Krause CAA - Director of Student Activities Falls Church High School
Today we hit the road to Falls Church Virginia and check in with Bobby Krause Director of Student Activities at Falls Church High School. He gives us his background that led him to lead the Jaguars and some tips on doing more with less. The State Conference is coming up next month be sure to register as soon as you can.
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Episode 8 - Jeff Dietze - Past President and Professional Development Committee.
On the Road with the VIAAA we check in with Jeff Dietze, Past President of the VIAAA, current Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee. He brings us some history of the certification process and brings us some tips of the trade from his exciting career as an Athletic Administrator. The VIAAA is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and On the Road with the VIAAA will be checking in with many of the Past Presidents as we make our way to the State Conference!!
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Episode #7 - Michael Payne - Director of Student Activities - Gar-Field High School
On the Road with the VIAAA heads to Woodbridge Virginia today as we check in with Michael Payne, Director of Student Activities at Gar-Field High School. We discuss his journey in Athletic Administration, his philosophy of Administration, and the formation of the "House of Payne"!!!
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Episode #6 - Jeremy Eubank - Director of Athletics Chatham Hall
In this episode of On the Road with the VIAAA we check in with Jeremy Eubank, Director of Athletics for the Chatham Hall School. He shares with us some advice that he has learned in his first 6 months on the job. On the Road with the VIAAA is celebrating 50 years of the VIAAA as we march towards the State Conference next month!!
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Episode #5 - Dick Kemper - Past President - Co-Chair Leadership Training Committee - Executive Director of the VISAA
On the Road with the VIAAA we check in with Dick Kemper, Past President of the VIAAA, current Co-Chair of the Leadership Training Committee and Executive Director of the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association. He brings us some history of the VIAAA and brings us some tips of the trade from his exciting career as an Athletic Administrator. The VIAAA is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and On the Road with the VIAAA will be checking in with many of the Past Presidents as we make our way to the State Conference!!
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#4 - Danny Tryon, RAA - Athletic Director Riverbend High School
On the Road with the VIAAA we check in with Danny Tryon, RAA Athletic Director of Riverbend High School. We discuss his journey from Basketball coach to Athletic Director and all the stops in between. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest episode.
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Episode #3 - Mike McGurk - NIAAA President-Elect and Athletics and Activities Director at Lee's Summit North High School
In a special episode of On The Road with VIAAA we catch up with Mike McGurk President-Elect of the NIAAA and Athletics and Activities Director at Lee's Summit North High School. Mike started his Athletic Administration career in Virginia and was a valued member of the VIAAA during his time in the state. He shares some great information for Athletic Administrators looking to get involved in the NIAAA.
Episode #2 - Will Anders - Athletics and Activities Director Grayson County High School
In the second episode of On the Road with the VIAAA we check in with Will Anders Athletic and Activities Director of Grayson County High School. We discuss his journey to becoming one of the youngest Athletic Director in Virginia.
Episode #1 - Kenneth Edwards VIAAA President and Athletic Director Jamestown High School
In the first episode of On the Road with the VIAAA we check in with current VIAAA President Kenneth Edwards Athletic Director of Jamestown High School. We discuss his journey to becoming an Athletic Director, Jamestown's Thank a Ref program, and other best practices for Athletic Administrators.
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