"The ADvantage Point"
"The ADvantage Point"
Dr. Jim Wright

"The ADvantage Point"

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High School Sports Talk featuring Information, Interviews, and Interactions with ADs, Student-Athletes, and Administrators
"The 3-Minute AD" #14 - We Need More Volunteers
13 September 2022

"The 3-Minute AD" #14 - We Need More Volunteers

Volunteerism like everything else is on the decline. Please consider becoming a volunteer.
"The ADvantage Point" - Official Shortages, a New Perspective
06 September 2022

"The ADvantage Point" - Official Shortages, a New Perspective

Greg Kaszubski, former AD at Clarence HS in Western New York is now an official. His insight into the problems and potential solutions is right on point.
"The ADvantage Point" -- Where are the Refs? Part 2
17 August 2022

"The ADvantage Point" -- Where are the Refs? Part 2

We are joined by Dave Gardi from the NFL Rules Office, Rob Maichin, a parent of 2 NCAA Lax players, Matt Lauria, HS Coach, Todd Nelson from the NYSPHSAA, and our three friends, Marc Negrin, Carl Superina, and Marty Quinn, Section XI Officials to get some answers to our issue, "Where Are the Refs?"
"The ADvantage Point" Talks with High School Officials
10 August 2022

"The ADvantage Point" Talks with High School Officials

We are losing officials at an alarming rate. Today we speak with three veteran officials that are trying to stem the tide and change perception as well as recruit and retain new referees and umpires. Communication and cooperation are a start.
"The ADvantage Point" Interviews Mark Koesterer, Founder of 'The Players NIL"
20 July 2022

"The ADvantage Point" Interviews Mark Koesterer, Founder of 'The Players NIL"

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is new to the athletic scene, and understanding the impact it will have on interscholastic and collegiate sports is still to be assessed, but there are things every athlete needs to know before signing on. The Players NIL is an organization dedicated to educating athletes on specific areas that will potentially make their personal brand grow. These are life lessons...
"The ADvantage Point" Live from the NYSAAA Conference
17 March 2022

"The ADvantage Point" Live from the NYSAAA Conference

We have some great interviews with Tony Fisher from Minnesota, Bob Stulmaker from CASDA and some solid companies including Final Forms, NFHS Network Vid-Share, Honest Game, GoFan, HomeTown Ticketing, GoGipper and USA Sports Turf.
“The ADvantage Point” It’s Conference Time
14 March 2022

“The ADvantage Point” It’s Conference Time

With the start of the conference a day away Jim brings us up to speed on the AAMPD program for new and experienced ADs
"The ADvantage Point" A Life Saved by Certified Athletic Trainer, Caitlyn Bucco
02 March 2022

"The ADvantage Point" A Life Saved by Certified Athletic Trainer, Caitlyn Bucco

Caitlyn Bucco, Trainer for Half Hollow Hills East and Athletic Director Deb Ferry saved a life when a spectator went into cardiac arrest. Kate talks about the experience and the need for certified ATs in all NY schools.
"The ADvantage Point" Handshake With Hell and NIL
24 February 2022

"The ADvantage Point" Handshake With Hell and NIL

Jim gives his take on "The Handshake", sportsmanship, and how the branding of athletes may lead to the demise of HS sports.
"The ADvantage Point" Looks at Participation, Social Media, and DEI
17 February 2022

"The ADvantage Point" Looks at Participation, Social Media, and DEI

Jim talks about some of the issues ADs deal with on an ongoing basis as numbers decline and parents take more control of their kids' lives. DEI is also at the forefront and the need for knowledge and collaboration is necessary.