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Unifying Athletic Department Culture

Paul Sapienza — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:55:57 +0000

When high school athletic directors clearly define values, communicate consistently, and align coaches under one vision, it turns separate teams into one thriving department.

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Hydration and Recovery in the Heat

Paul Sapienza — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:58:43 +0000

A strength coach, sports dietitian, and firefighting-endurance athlete discuss the benefits of hydration as the temperature rises.

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Badger Football Fosters Grit, Growth, and Gameday Readiness

Paul Sapienza — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:24:26 +0000

Coach Brady Collins, Director of Football Strength & Conditioning for the Wisconsin Badgers, shares how he builds strength, toughness, and culture from the ground up.

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Jeff Behrens Builds Better People At Pewaukee Schools Through Mentorship And Standards

Paul Sapienza — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:18:03 +0000

From launching student leadership councils to preparing families for NIL in high school sports, Pewaukee Schools' (WI) Athletic and Activities Director Jeff Behrens brings a standards-driven approach to building better people.

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Setting Up An Efficient Preseason Coaches Meeting

Paul Sapienza — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:47:05 +0000

A well-organized preseason coaches meeting sets the tone for the entire athletic year. Run an efficient, purposeful meeting by cover essential topics like safety protocols, communication expectations, scheduling, and compliance.

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Lyford ISD Invests In Teams, Teachers, and Tenacity

Paul Sapienza — Fri, 30 May 2025 16:04:44 +0000

Athletic Director Gerardo Jauregui's journey at Lyford ISD, supporting athletics through strategic planning, hands-on leadership, and a relentless commitment to student-athletes.

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Aligning Middle & High School Athletics

Paul Sapienza — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:22:32 +0000

Building an elite-level athletic program starts with a strong foundation. Align middle and high school sports to create lasting success for your teams.

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Ways To Retain Loyal Coaches

Paul Sapienza — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:20:25 +0000

Retaining top-tier coaching talent is essential for elite programs. These proven strategies build loyalty and keep coaches committed to their team’s success.

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Adam Banwarth Transforms Athletics Beyond His Role

Paul Sapienza — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:19:08 +0000

Assistant Athletic Director Adam Banwarth combines athletic expertise and administrative leadership to elevate his school's athletic program.

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Building Leaders At The U.S. Naval Academy

Paul Sapienza — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:56:25 +0000

Explore how Bryan Fitzpatrick, Associate Athletic Director at the U.S. Naval Academy, utilizes his unique role to shape future leaders through sports performance.

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