Athletic Director's Desk Reference

Donna A. Lopiano, Connee Zotos

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN: 9781718208490
• eBook ISBN: 9781718208506
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Management
• Index: Business

Athletic Director’s Desk Reference, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, is the most comprehensive resource available for collegiate and high school athletic administrators. Expert leadership advice and practical tools guide administrators in successfully navigating increasingly complex roles in athletic programs of any size.

With more than 75 combined years of experience as athletic program administrators, coaches, and consultants, the authors deliver an engaging narrative and professional insights for athletic directors of all levels. The modern demands on athletic programs and evolving safety and culture issues are reflected in this updated edition, with new content on Title IX compliance, social media communications, planning tools for budgets, cost-saving strategies, revenue generating opportunities, student-athlete mental health, concussion protocols, athletes’ rights, Esports, and more.

Offering a solid foundation of information every athletic director needs to know, plus clear advice on day-to-day operations, this essential resource can be used as an immediate practical guide through the real-world issues typically encountered by every athletic director. An extended table of contents provides an outline of the book elements so athletic directors can quickly find relevant tools within the book and easily reference the corresponding online materials, enabling administrators to confront issues and lead with confidence.

Throughout the book, management tips deliver professional advice, foundational information, problem-solving strategies, and suggestions for management of employees, programs, events, and facilities. Planning tools provide specific steps and considerations to take when developing strategic plans, action plans, professional development plans, and governance systems.

More than 300 documents are delivered through HKPropel. These valuable time-saving resources can be downloaded and customized to suit the needs of any athletic program. Educational resources can be used for teaching and motivating staff, campus constituents, volunteers, and student athletes. Evaluation instruments and risk assessments help today's athletic administrators assess job performance, evaluate program contents, identify risks, and prevent litigation. Policies and forms are easily modified, enabling athletic directors to produce effective policies and procedures that meet their unique needs while saving significant time.

The advice and tools in Athletic Director’s Desk Reference allow professionals to turn theory into immediate practice. The book addresses all the various policy, procedure, and system needs required for becoming an efficient and effective athletic director overseeing a successful athletic program.

Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1. Developing Leadership Style and Philosophy
• Chapter 2. Governance of the Athletic Program
• Chapter 3. Vision, Mission, and Goals
• Chapter 4. Operational Structure of the Athletic Program
• Chapter 5. Office Operations, Finance, and Budgeting
• Chapter 6. Managing a Staff to Accomplish Program Goals
• Chapter 7. Ethics, Rules Compliance, and Professional Conduct
• Chapter 8. Student-Athlete Support Programs
• Chapter 9. Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Programs
• Chapter 10. Diversity, Inclusion, and Nondiscrimination
• Chapter 11. Team Administration
• Chapter 12. Event Management and Scheduling
• Chapter 13. Revenue Acquisition and Fund-Raising
• Chapter 14. Communications, Media Relations, and Promotions
• Chapter 15. Facilities and Operations
• Index
• About the Authors