The Evolving Role of the Athletic Administrator: A Critical Component of Educational Leadership
(PDF Version) The role of the athletic administrator in today’s educational landscape has expanded far beyond managing sports programs in recent decades. Athletic administrators are now increasingly responsible for shaping school culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, fostering student development through athletics, overseeing the physical and emotional well-being of student-athletes, and engaging with the broader
9th FIAAA Hall of Fame Class Inducted
On May 4, 2025, the 9th Class of the FIAAA Hall of Fame was inducted. This year’s honorees are two FIAAA Past Presidents: Paul McLaughlin and Tom Catanzarite. Paul McLaughlin served as FIAAA President from 1986 to 1987. He was the athletic director at Countryside High School in Clearwater and
Congratulations Are In Order
The following individuals will be recognized at Awards Banquet held Sunday, May 4th at the 2025 Annual State Conference: Dr. Clarence Noe Outstanding Athletic Administrator – Dan Talbot, CMAA – Polk County AD Wayne Taylor Distinguished Service Award – Jim Priest, CAA – Timber Creek HS AD Dorothy Brunson Special
2025-26 Slate of Officers
The FIAAA Nominating Committee offers the following as its Slate of Officers for the 2025-26 FIAAA Administrative Year: President – Jay Getty, CAA, Athletic Director, Hagerty High School President-Elect – Dan Talbot, CMAA, Polk County Athletic Director Vice President – Jason Frey, CAA, Athletic Director, Pompano Beach High School Immediate
