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
10th FIAAA Hall of Fame Class Announced
On May 3, 2026, the 10th Class of the FIAAA Hall of Fame will be inducted. This year’s honorees are two retired FIAAA members with a combined 49 years of service on the FIAAA Board Directors. Charlie McBride, long time Land O’Lakes High School AD, served as the FIAAA Chaplain
Congratulations Are In Order
The following individuals will be recognized during the 2026 Annual State Conference Dr. Clarence Noe Outstanding Athletic Administrator – Rocky Gillis, CAA – Broward County AD Wayne Taylor Distinguished Service Award – Mark Rosebalm, CMAA – Collier County AD Dorothy Brunson Special Service Award – Calvin Butler – Pensacola HS
2026-27 Slate of Officers Announced
The FIAAA Nominating Committee offers the following as its Slate of Officers for the 2026-27 FIAAA Administrative Year: President – Dan Talbot, CMAA, Polk County Athletic Director President-Elect – Jason Frey, CAA, Athletic Director, Pompano Beach High School Vice President – Donnie Tucker, CAA, Marion County Athletic Director Immediate Past
FIAAA 4th Strategic Plan Adopted
Ms. Lauren Otero, General Chair FIAAA 2024-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN The General Chair of the plan Ms. Lauren Otero and subcommittee chairs: Finance- Mr. Jay Getty, Programs- Mr. Eric Lape, and Operations- Mr. John Sgromolo presented the FIAAA’s 4th Strategic Plan at the 46th Annual State Conference. The plan was adopted on