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Spouse/Guest Activities
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Spouses/Guests please join us on Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. EST as we host a special session for spouses/guests of athletic directors. Three presenters will share the important role that their spouse has had during their years served as an administrator. Presenters include Carter Wilson, Jean Ashen and Jeff Sitz.
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​This event is open to all spouses/guests of athletic administrators at no cost, whether or not the AD is registered for the conference. You must register below for the event in order to receive an online Zoom invitation.
Networking Opportunities
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"Talking & Trading" Key Topics Networking​
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Friday, December 11 | 3:50 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
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Take this opportunity to join a communication channel with colleagues and experts on topics that have common interests and concerns of athletic administrators. Feel free to bring up topics for exchange and initiate solution and problem-solving strategies.
Discussion breakouts will be hosted by facilitators who will offer resources and best practices, and encourage healthy discussion.
Participants will be able to move freely between breakout rooms or remain at one topic for the entire session.
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Topics Include:
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Ethical Decision Making in the Athletic Environment
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Partnering with Parents to Build a Positive Team Culture in the 21stCentry
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Implementing Diversity Management in Practices in Athletic Operations
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Coping with Tragic Events withing the Athletic Environment
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Dealing with Challenging Personalities
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"Give & Take" Forum Networking
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Sunday, December 13 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Topics Include:
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Multiple Duty/Assistant Principal & AD
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District Office AD
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Female AD
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First to Third Year AD
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International School AD
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Middle School & High School
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Urban/Inner City AD
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Private School AD
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Minority AD
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Hot Topic Session​
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Sunday, December 13 | 4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
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W. Scott Lewis, J.D., from ATIXA, will present on major Title IX changes.
Sports Law Year-in-Review
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Monday, December 14 | 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
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An examination of the key 2020 federal and state court case rulings, legislative acts, administrative agency decisions, and other legal pronouncements impacting scholastic athletics programs.
Speaker: Dr. Lee Green, attorney and professor emeritus of sports law, Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas.