This week we stay close to home and chat with one of Georgia’s best in Ricky Turner of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell, GA. Ricky is a people first leader with a servant’s heart, and it won’t take long for you to understand why he is a go resources for athletic leaders in the deep south. Let’s settle in and get to know…Mr. Ricky Turner. Topics of discussion with Coach Turner:Leading through 23 years of changeWhat relationships have brought inspiration to your leadership?When did you think athletic administration was something you wanted to do?The number one thing ADs should focus on!Navigating the negative situations.Connecting the Mundane with the MeaningfulMaintaining a healthy Work-Life LifestyleFighting the Mindset of Having it all figured out.2 Minute Drill
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Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker (CMAA), Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews (CMAA), Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their...