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Hangin With The AD Podcast
Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker (CMAA), Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews (CMAA), Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.
Hangin With The AD Podcast
Episode 78: Jennifer Frazier - Director of Athletics - McKinney ISD - McKinney, TX
Today we kick off 2023 and a new season of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast with a trip to Texas and sit down with Jennifer Frazier who serves as the Director of Athletics for the McKinney ISD in McKinney, TX. Jennifer is a highly decorated former athlete and now athletic director who has a heart for the community she serves there in McKinney. She is a critical thinker who is always looking to get better and grow her programs and coaches that she leads. She understands the important, and in some cases essential, piece athletics can play in the lives of our student athletes and you’ll hear that during our conversation today. Let’s settle in and get to know Jennifer Frazier.
Topics Discussed with Ms. Jennifer Frazier:
- Handling Hot Button Topics in HS Athletics
- Involving your family in your HS athletics role
- Stressing Sportsmanship to your Coaches
- Focusing on the chase of Greatness not the Chase for resources
- Getting the Hiring Process Right
- Fostering Community Pride
- 2 Minute Drill