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The Boiling Frog: My Biggest Failure as an AD

By polarathleticgroup | Sep 30, 2025 | Comments Off on The Boiling Frog: My Biggest Failure as an AD

The story of the boiling frog is a powerful one: drop a frog in boiling water, it jumps out; put it in lukewarm water and slowly turn up the heat, and it boils to death. It’s a classic metaphor for our inability to recognize and react to gradual, negative change. For a long time, this…

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Coaching Searches Gone Off the Rails & How to Fix Them

By polarathleticgroup | Sep 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Coaching Searches Gone Off the Rails & How to Fix Them

I’ve Been There. And I’ve Seen a Better Way. Over my career, I’ve seen the hiring process from every angle. I’ve been on the receiving end of several disorganized and unprofessional coaching searches, and it’s taught me what not to do. This frustration fueled my focus on what a program truly needs: a leader who…

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Cutting Through the Chaos: A Parent’s Guide to Choosing a Quality Sports Program

By polarathleticgroup | Sep 10, 2025 | Comments Off on Cutting Through the Chaos: A Parent’s Guide to Choosing a Quality Sports Program

As a parent myself, I know the feeling of wanting to find the perfect sports program for my child—one that helps them grow, builds character, and feels like a great fit. But I also have a unique perspective. As a coach and athletic director for over two decades, I’ve been on the other side of…

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The Hidden Costs of Athletic Administration: 5 Ways to Streamline Your Program and Save Big

By polarathleticgroup | Aug 14, 2025 | Comments Off on The Hidden Costs of Athletic Administration: 5 Ways to Streamline Your Program and Save Big

If you’re an athletic director or club leader, you’re likely buried under a pile of responsibilities—from managing coaches and facilities to handling parent communication and endless paperwork. What you might not see, however, are the hidden costs of this administrative burden, taking a significant toll on your budget, your staff, and your program’s reputation. As…

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