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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.
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
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all Topics and educational workshop sessions
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all meals from Sunday evening thru Tuesday evening
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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.
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does not include lodging and transportation to/from Baltimore.
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to book your hotel room reservation, click here: https://bit.ly/3S61Vms
SPEAKERS
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
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 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
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)