
Texas HS Athletic Directors Association: Director's Cut
by Texas High School Athletic Directors Association
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2026 State Conference Special
Jun 25, 2026
17m 14s
Key THSADA Initiatives and State Conference Preview
May 21, 2026
5m 44s
Turning Belief Into Impact: How One Message Is Reaching Athletes Across the Country
May 7, 2026
18m 34s
Proven Leadership Strategies: Mentorship, Honest Conversations & Growth with Jennifer Frazier - McKinney ISD
Apr 23, 2026
18m 03s
Hall of Honor Series: Lynn Pool on Family-First Culture, Mentorship & Building a Legacy
Apr 9, 2026
21m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 | ![]() 2026 State Conference Special | The 2026 THSADA State Conference was a showcase of leadership, collaboration, and innovation, bringing together athletic administrators from across our state for the largest conference in THSADA history. In this special Director’s Cut episode, we take a look back at the conversations, insights, and ideas that made this year’s event such a valuable experience for attendees. This conference recap brings together some of the most impactful moments captured throughout the event. You’ll hear from ... | 17m 14s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Key THSADA Initiatives and State Conference Preview | In this Director’s Cut episode, THSADA Assistant Executive Director Jody Hormann shares how the association continues to evolve to better serve athletic administrators across Texas through innovative programming, member-driven initiatives, and a renewed focus on promoting education-based athletics. Drawing from 12 years of experience as an Athletic Director, Hormann offers insight into the collaborative efforts behind THSADA’s newest initiatives and the intentional work being done to provide ... | 5m 44s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Turning Belief Into Impact: How One Message Is Reaching Athletes Across the Country | In this THSADA Director’s Cut Hall of Honor Series episode, Stephen Mackey of 2Words shares the mindset, discipline, and mission behind his work impacting coaches and student-athletes across Texas and the nation. Grounded in the belief that athletics is a powerful vehicle for life transformation, Mackey has built his philosophy around developing championship character, equipping coaches with purpose-driven tools, and helping programs create lasting cultural impact. Whether through The Texas W... | 18m 34s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Proven Leadership Strategies: Mentorship, Honest Conversations & Growth with Jennifer Frazier - McKinney ISD✨ | leadershipmentorship+2 | Jennifer Frazier | McKinney ISD | — | growthrelationships+1 | — | 18m 03s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() Hall of Honor Series: Lynn Pool on Family-First Culture, Mentorship & Building a Legacy✨ | family-first culturementorship+2 | Lynn Pool | — | — | athleticscoaching+2 | — | 21m 58s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() Hall of Honor Series: Stan Laing on Servant Leadership, Building Culture, and Developing Coaches at Scale✨ | servant leadershipbuilding culture+2 | Stan Laing | Northside ISD | San AntonioLas Vegas | Northside ISDSan Antonio+2 | — | 21m 07s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Hall of Honor Series: Leslie Slovak - Career Longevity, Effective Leadership Strategies, and Work-Life Balance✨ | career longevityleadership strategies+2 | Leslie Slovak | Richardson ISD | — | coachingstudent-athletes+1 | — | 22m 23s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() 7 Takeaways from the 2026 Spring Sponsor Showcase✨ | education-based athleticssponsorship+2 | — | THSADAAthletic Directors | Texas | takeawaysshowcase+2 | LED Partners | 12m 30s | |
| 2/5/26 | ![]() Pushed Into Purpose: Andre' Walker’s Path to Leadership✨ | athletic leadershipmentorship+1 | Andre' Walker | THSADAAthletics and UIL Activities | — | leadershipHouston ISD+1 | — | 4m 57s | |
| 1/1/26 | ![]() THSADA Best of 2025 - A Year to Remember✨ | Texas High School Athletic Directors Association2025+8 | — | Texas CupEducate • Excel • Play+3 | — | — | — | 13m 37s | |
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| 12/4/25 | ![]() Voices of Victory: State Champions Panel Highlights✨ | state championshipswinning culture+2 | — | Director’s Cut | Texas | Texasathletic directors+1 | Nevco Sports | 13m 57s | |
| 11/6/25 | ![]() People, Purpose, and Progress: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Leonard Merrell✨ | leadershipmentorship+3 | Dr Leonard Merrell | THSADAthe Center for Effective Schools | Texas | Texas public schoolsuperintendent+2 | — | 18m 23s | |
| 10/23/25 | ![]() From Big Districts to Small-Town Friday Nights: Rodney Chant’s AD Journey✨ | athleticsleadership+2 | Rodney Chant | THSADAAthletics | San Angelo ISDFort Bend+2 | San Angelo ISDTHSADA Hall of Honor+1 | KALWALL | 17m 00s | |
| 10/9/25 | ![]() 2025 THSADA Fall Forum Highlights | In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we take you inside the 2025 Fall Forum, hosted at Northside ISD, where athletic leaders from across Texas gathered for two days of connection, reflection, and professional growth. From an energizing kickoff message by Dr. Charles Breithaupt to a packed slate of workshop sessions, this year’s Forum tackled the most pressing topics facing athletic administrators today. These Included: How to Scale Your Impact with AI, Content and BrandingALL D... | 10m 10s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | ![]() How to Lead Teams and Protect Your Time with Mike Buddie - TCU | In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Mike Buddie, Director of Athletics at TCU and former Major League Baseball pitcher. From his playing days in the Yankees organization to leadership roles at Furman and Army West Point, Buddie brings a seasoned, real-world perspective to the challenges facing athletic administrators today. He shares how his leadership philosophy was shaped by working under a four-star general, why understanding the difference between what’s critica... | 13m 47s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | ![]() Leading Through Chaos with Trev Alberts - Texas A&M University | In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Trev Alberts, Director of Athletics at Texas A&M University and former Butkus Award-winning linebacker. From his time as an All-American player at Nebraska, to his years as a national broadcaster, to now leading one of the most visible programs in college sports, Alberts brings a full-circle perspective to the challenges facing coaches and athletic leaders today. He opens up about the emotional toll of the current NIL climate,... | 8m 40s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | ![]() 3 Things Every Superintendent Wants from an AD with Richard Kilgore - Bruceville-Eddy ISD | In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Richard Kilgore, Superintendent of Bruceville-Eddy ISD and the 2025 THSADA Superintendent of the Year. With 38 years in education — 19 of those as superintendent — Kilgore shares what superintendents are really looking for when they hire an athletic director. From balancing flexibility and firmness, to understanding why integrity is evaluated long before the interview, to using active listening as a leadership superpower, Kilgore ... | 9m 31s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | ![]() The Blueprint for Success: Relationships, Communication, and Community with Mike Bass - Alvin ISD | In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Coach Mike Bass, a longtime Texas athletic director known for building trust, relationships, and community-centered programs that last. Coach Bass shares his blueprint for success, covering everything from: Leading large-scale facility projects with lasting impactBuilding strong partnerships with architects and stakeholdersWinning community support before bond electionsRevitalizing official recruitment through statewide collaborat... | 13m 57s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 | ![]() Leading with Purpose: Conflict, Culture & the Heart of Texas High School Sports with Dr. Charles Breithaupt | In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Dr. Charles Breithaupt, former Executive Director of the UIL and one of the most influential voices in Texas high school athletics. From humble beginnings in Buna, Texas, to leading a team that managed over a million UIL contests a year, Dr. Breithaupt shares lessons from a lifetime of servant leadership and conflict resolution in one of the largest school systems in the country. He opens up about the unseen responsibilities of at... | 20m 56s | ||||||
| 6/12/25 | ![]() 2025 THSADA State Conference Special | Welcome to a special edition of THSADA Director’s Cut, recapping the largest State Conference in association history! In this episode, we dig into the real conversations, leadership lessons, and powerful moments that made this year’s event unforgettable. You’ll hear from voices across the state — including insights from TAAC certification sessions, the College AD Panel, and exclusive interviews at the GoVision Director’s Cut Stage. Featured Topics: Why “telling the story that matters” is crit... | 13m 43s | ||||||
| 5/9/25 | ![]() Hall of Honor Series: Trailblazing in Texas with Brenda Marshall - Corpus Christi ISD | In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut – Hall of Honor Series presented by GigaTera Lighting, we sit down with Brenda Marshall, a 2025 Hall of Honor inductee and lifelong leader at Corpus Christi ISD. With nearly four decades of service, Brenda’s story is a powerful reflection on breaking barriers, mentoring the next generation, and earning respect in a space where women were once sidelined. She shares her early experiences in a male-dominated field, the creative ways she built programs... | 24m 44s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 | ![]() Hall of Honor Series: Todd Vesely - Vision, Grit, & A.I. in Athletics | In Episode 2 of the THSADA Director’s Cut – Hall of Honor Series, we sit down with Todd Vesely, a 2025 THSADA Hall of Honor inductee whose career spans from humble beginnings as a gymnastics coach in Odessa to leading one of the largest athletic programs in Texas at Fort Worth ISD. Powered live by GoVision at the 2025 Spring Sponsor Showcase, this episode offers more than a look back — it’s an honest, insightful conversation about leadership, legacy, and what comes next. Todd reflects on: Ove... | 27m 14s | ||||||
| 4/3/25 | ![]() Hall of Honor Series: Ray Zepeda Talks UIL Leadership, Legacy & the Texas Way | In this special Hall of Honor Series episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Ray Zepeda, UIL’s Director of Athletics and a 2025 inductee into the THSADA Hall of Honor. From humble beginnings as a Houston-area coach to leading statewide initiatives that impact thousands, Ray shares powerful reflections on the role of mentorship, the strength of community, and the passion that’s fueled his journey for more than three decades. We talk about: His path from the sideline to UIL leade... | 27m 26s | ||||||
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