The podcast makes another visit to Salt Lake County. UIAAA Connection #229 – Lei Lolohea, Director of Athletics – West Jordan High School, is now available. Lei Lolohea grew up in Long Beach before moving to West Jordan during high school. Now working at her alma mater, she continues a legacy shaped by former West Jordan athletic administrators Carlson Boudreau, Scott Briggs, and Dan Cowan. Lei played college basketball under Wendy Anae, now the AD at Timpview. She spoke passionately about finding joy in the journey, even while navigating challenges. Her advice to new ADs includes building strong relationships with custodial staff from day one and asking every question necessary to grow, lead confidently, and support the entire school community. 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 makes another visit to Salt Lake County. UIAAA Connection #228 – Greg Southwick, Director of Athletics –Cottonwood High School, is now available. Greg grew up in Richfield, Utah, surrounded by the world of basketballthanks to his father’s coaching career. After spending 4 years as an athletic trainer at BYU, he transitioned to 17 years shaping young lives at Wayne High School. Throughout his journey, Greg emphasized the importance of putting inthe time and genuinely caring for the students you serve. His advice? Build relationships rooted in love and commitment to make a lasting impact. 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 makes its 13th visit to Indiana. UIAAA Connection #227 – Dan Armstrong, CMAA, Retired, former Director of Athletics – Northwest High School in Kokomo, Indiana, is now available. Dan grew up on a farm in western Ohio, right on the border, where living in two time zones was just part of daily life. A few years after Dr. Mike Blackburn’s departure, he stepped into the role of Director of Athletics at Northwestern High School in Kokomo, Indiana. In addition to his leadership at the school level, he serves as theChair of LTC 510 and is an active member of the NIAAA Awards Committee. His advice? Make sure you get a mentor. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

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The podcast makes another visit to Southern Utah. UIAAA Connection #226 – Lance Knight, CAA, Director of Athletics – San Juan High School, is now available. Lance grew up in Blanding, Utah, where he developed a passion for athletics and education. After earning his degree from BYU as a trainer, he returned to his alma mater, where he has spent the past 10 years teaching and serving as the Athletic Director. A proud graduate of the Coaching Factory at Southern UtahUniversity, he continues to impact student-athletes and fellow educators. His advice? Get certified and network with other athletic administrators. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

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The podcast makes another visit to Southern Utah. UIAAA Connection #225 – Kim Monkres, Principal – Crimson CliffsHigh School, is now available. Kim grew up in Utah, graduating from Roy High School and Weber State beforeembarking on a career in education. She began teaching at Bonneville High School and has since made an impact at six different high schools and junior highs. Her dedication to student-athletes extended beyond the classroom, as shealso spent four years working at the UHSAA. Kim's advice? Set boundaries to ensure you have personal time. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

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The podcast makes its fifth visit to the six annual recipients of the UIAAA Scholarship. UIAAA Connection #224 UIAAA Student Scholarship Recipients: Regan Browning – Manilla,Emerson Geilman – Bountiful, Ainsleigh Kasprick – Grand County, Erick Robinson - South Sevier, Shae Stephenson – Ogden, Boston Valdez - Tooele, is now available. Listen as the scholars share their stories on how they became outstanding student/athletes. You won’t want to miss thisone! Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

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The podcast makes its fifth visit to Florida. UIAAA Connection #223 – Dan Talbot, CMAA, Senior Director of Athletics – Polk County Public Schools, is now available. Dan’s journey has taken him across the country, growing up in New York, Colorado, and Alaska. With experience as an Athletic Director at four different high schools and two years coaching with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the field. As a national faculty member and state coordinator, he is dedicated to the growth of athletic leadership. His advice? Jump right in. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

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The podcast makes another visit to Northern Utah. UIAAA Connection #222 – Ron Gualtier, CAA, Director of Athletics – Mound Fort Middle School, is now available. Ron grew up in Iowa, where he developed the grit and determination of an old-school wrestler. Before transitioning into education, he spent years working in the flooring industry. A proud Utah State graduate, he has dedicated the past seven years to serving as an Athletic Director. Passionate about professionaldevelopment, he emphasizes the importance of certification and continuous learning. His advice? You have to spend the time growing your knowledge. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!

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