The podcast is making another visit to Northern Utah. UIAAA Connection #259 – Ross Arnold, Director of Athletics at Ogden High School, is now available. Ross Arnold grew up in South Whitley, Indiana, excelling in three sports at WhitcoHigh School before attending BYU and serving a two-year LDS mission in Rome, Italy. After returning, he married, completed his degree, and student-taught at Fremont High, eventually spending 25 years on that campus while coaching threesports early in his career. He discusses the impact of AI and social media on athletic administration and emphasizes ongoing professional growth. He plans to take the CAA exam in April and highlights the value of certification. His advice: seek veteran ADs, find a trusted mentor, build strong relationships, and recognize the time demands of the job.

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The podcast is making another visit to Tooele County. UIAAA Connection #258 – Alex Huxford, CAA, Director of Athleticsat Grantsville High School, is now available. Alex grew up in Salem, Oregon, competing as a three-sport athlete before attending Ricks College and serving a two-year LDS mission. After returning, he studied at SUU, the “coaching factory,” and later coached three sports at Bonneville High with UIAAA legend Trever Wilson. He also coached alongside current Alta AD Jim Langford at Canyon View and completed a master’s degree at Idaho State University. He describes athleticadministration as a catch-all role and reflects on the uncertain future of interscholastic athletics. His advice: seek help without hesitation and offer sincere apologies when mistakes occur. 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 its fourth visit to Oklahoma. UIAAA Connection #257 – Amanda Snider, CMAA, Assistant Director of Athletics at Broken Arrow High School, is now available. Amanda grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduating from Union High School as a three-sport athlete. She attended the University of Oklahoma and spent four years on the pom squad. After earning a journalism degree, she entered marketing before shifting into education and launching her coaching career in junior high. She highlights the value of professional certification and shares insights about balancing family life with her husband and two children. Her advice: protect the student-athlete experience, build relationships first, communicate clearly, and prioritize personal well-being.

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