The podcast is making another visit to Salt Lake County. UIAAA Connection #245 – Lindsey Bluth-Baldwin, CAA, Director of Athletics – American Preparatory Academy Draper, is now available. Lindsey grew up in Molalla, Oregon, competing in basketball, volleyball, and softball during high school. She attended Western Oregon University and Utah Valley State College, beginning her coaching career in girls’ basketball immediately after graduation. Holding undergraduate and graduate degrees in Elementary Education, Lindsey recently earned her CAA and stresses the importance of certification. She reminds listeners thatserving as an athletic director involves far more than attending games. Her advice: delegate responsibilities when possible and focus on building strong, positive relationships with students to foster trust, growth, and success in the athletic environment. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

The podcast is making another visit to Utah County. UIAAA Connection #244 – Jeff Lake, CAA, Director of Athletics – Maple Mountain High School, is now available. Jeff grew up in Southern California and Utah, developing a passion fortrack that led to collegiate competition at Utah State. Now in his second year as a full-time athletic director, Jeff emphasizes the value of professional certification and highlights how often the role of an athletic administratorgets misunderstood. He learned from UIAAA legend Dave Boyack. He encourages new ADs to manage time effectively and not hesitate to ask for help when needed. Jeff also stresses the importance of listening to parents, noting that many simply seek to feel heard and understood, which helps build stronger relationships and smoother communication within the school community. This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

The podcast makes another visit to Ohio. UIAAA Connection #243 – Trey Newberry, CMAA, Director of Athletics – NewRichmond High School, is now available. Trey grew up in Cincinnati, staying active through a wide range ofyouth sports. He credits Big Rich Barton as a key mentor who shaped his approach to leadership. Now focused on giving back, Trey believes in sharing knowledge freely, stating that information exists to be disseminated, not hoarded. His advice includes avoiding email before bedtime, seeking dailyimprovement, and finding a trusted mentor. Trey emphasizes the importance of having an outlet beyond work—his personal escape comes through music, which helps him recharge and maintain balance in the demanding role of an athletic director. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.