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SUMMER INSTITUTE

June 25-27, 2023  |  Baltimore, MD 

The Finney Search Group is excited to host our first Summer Institute for Athletic Administrators on June 25-27, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

This intensive in-person opportunity is designed to help current and aspiring high school athletic administrators network and learn from experts in their fields. With the ever-changing nature of athletic administration, athletic administrators must make time for continuing education, professional development and networking. Staying current on best practices, and developing a strong and accessible professional support network are vital.

 

Our 2023 Institute agenda will address some of the most current challenges facing today's "modern Athletic Director". Professionals in their fields will discuss solutions and best practices for the critical issues facing your athletic programs. Networking with your peers from around the country, both inside and outside the classroom, will be invaluable. 

 

We'll help prepare you to best serve your student-athletes by staying current, connected and energized. We will enable independent school AD's to develop best-in-class athletic departments.

Summer Institute for Athletic Administrators
Summer Institute for Athletic Adminstrators

ABOUT

TOPIC 1 | How to Drive Culture Change Throughout Your Athletic Department

Strong culture starts with leaders who are intentional about setting clear expectations that are aligned with the overall institutional mission.  Athletic Directors are expected to galvanize a group of individuals, including full-time and often part-time coaches, which can be a very difficult task.  We'll cover the key components that drive culture, how to instill lasting cultural change, and how to establish a mindset of continuous improvement, regardless of your tenure as an AD. 

TOPIC 2 |  How to Achieve Operational Excellence in Your Athletic Department

As a "modern Athletic Director", it's critical to frequently audit your department's efficiencies, methods of communication, policies and procedures to ensure that your department is functioning at a high level.  We'll discuss how to address long-range planning opportunities, including facilities, budgeting, cost controls, rentals, and capital expenses. 

TOPIC 3 |  Leadership Development & Cultivating the Professional Growth of Your Staff

Your athletic administrative team and coaches are your most important human capital to help ensure that your families and student-athletes enjoy a positive athletic experience.  We'll discuss intentional ways to engage with your team of leaders, provide meaningful performance feedback, cultivate leadership development, and encourage their professional growth.

TOPIC 4 | Name, Image, & Likeness - It's Coming to Your School - Here's Everything you Need to Know

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is coming to your school community, and you'll want to have the tools and strategies needed to support your student-athletes.  We'll discuss the impact of NIL at the collegiate level, and how it's now making its way to high schools. You'll learn how to prepare for the impact of state policies on schools, students, and families.

LOCATION:  Gilman School

                                5407 Roland Ave.

                            Baltimore, MD

COST:  $1500 - Includes

  • all Topics and educational workshop sessions

  • all meals from Sunday evening thru Tuesday evening 

  • daily transportation to and from the Delta Hotels by Marriott Baltimore North at Cross Keys to Gilman School. Rooms are reserved under Finney Search Group block at $139/night. 

  • does not include lodging and transportation to/from Baltimore.

  • to book your hotel room reservation, click here: https://bit.ly/3S61Vms

SPEAKERS

Shannon Soares bio

SHANNON SOARES
Director of Athletics
The Westminster Schools

A former NCAA Division I student-athlete at William & Mary, Shannon went on to get her Master's in Sport Administration from the University of Louisville. After a decade (cont.)

Duncan Booth bio

DUNCAN BOOTH
Chief of Staff
The St. Paul's Schools

Duncan has served as Chief of Staff at St. Paul’s for 2 years, after spending 16 years at Roland Park Country School as the Assistant Head of School for Finance (cont.)

Meg Miller bio

Meg works for Echelon Front, a firm comprised of decorated, combat-proven Veterans with experience in building, training and leading high-performance winning teams. (cont.)

MEG MILLER 
LDAP Program Manager
Echelon Front

Girls Soccer Team Practising

SCHEDULE

SUNDAY 6/25

Arrival Day

5:30pm-8:00pm | Team Dinner and Networking at Union Craft Brewing 1700 W. 41st St. Ste #420 Baltimore, MD 21211

monday 6/26

7:30am | Breakfast & Networking

8:00am | Mindfulness Exercise 

8:30-10:00am | Morning Session 1
Speaker: Meg Miller

Echelon Front

10:00-10:30 | Break

10:30-12:30pm | Morning Session 2

Speaker: Dr. Scott Grant

Triple Threat Leadership

12:30-1:30 | Lunch 

1:30-3:00pm | Afternoon Session

Speaker: Rob Heubeck, Former Head of Upper School at Gilman School

Finney Search Group Consultant

3:00-3:30pm | Break

3:30-5:30 | Small Group Workshops

Enhancing the Student-Athlete Experience: Awards, Senior Days, signing ceremonies, etc.

 

6:00-9:00pm | Dinner and

Networking at Johnny's Restaurant 4800 Roland Ave. Baltimore, MD 21210

tuesday 6/27

7:30am | Breakfast & Networking

8:00am | Mindfulness Exercise 

8:30-10:00am | Morning Session 1
Speaker: Duncan Booth

St. Paul's Schools/NBOA

10:00-10:30am | Break

10:30-12:30pm | Morning Session 2

Panel discussion with TFSG on

hiring best practices & evaluating coaches 

12:30-1:30pm | Lunch 

Speaker: Shannon Soares

Director of Athletics at Westminster Schools/Bloom Sports Partners

1:30-3:30pm | Afternoon Session

Speaker: Dr. Shreya Hessler, Founder

The MINDset Center

4:00pm | Wrap-Up (boxed meals to go)

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