On this edition of the NIAAA Pulse, Justin is joined by Summer 2026 IAA author Jeff Behrens to discuss his article titled "Bringing the Core Principles of Your Athletic Department to Life." Together, they discuss what exactly core principles are, why they matter, and how to get practical with them.

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On this episode of the NIAAA Pulse, Justin is joined by coworkers Aaliyah Prim and Becky Moran to unpack the upcoming 57th National Athletic Directors Conference! Since it's the premier event cohosted by the NIAAA and NFHS, there's a lot for attendees to look forward to and take advantage of over the course of five days. The conference takes place from December 11-15, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona this year – we hope to see you there!

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On this NIAAA Pulse, Justin is joined by Jon Winer, CMAA, an author in the Summer 2026 IAA. His article titled "Creating Surplus Value as a High School Student-Athlete" sheds light on ways athletes can transition from only taking value away from a community, and instead start using their talents and energy to positively impact others. You can read the article here if you haven't already!

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