UIAAA Connection

About UIAAA Connection

A podcast for Interscholastic Athletic Administrators

Publisher

Marc R. Hunter, CMAA

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jan 2021

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

302 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   UIAAA Connection #302 – Jim Johnson – basketball coach and motivational speaker

   The podcast is making its second visit to New York. UIAAA Connection #302 – Jim Johnson – basketball coach andmotivational speaker - is now available. Coach Johnson grew up in Greece, New York, a suburb of Rochester, where his father became the head basketball coach during Jim’s eighth-grade year. He followed his father’s coaching path, playing basketball at Slippery Rock before attending SUNY Cortland. He modeled his coaching philosophy after his father and legendary coach John Wooden, becoming a head coach at age 25. During the podcast, Jim shared his seven points of success, including clarifying your vision and embracing servant leadership. He also told the inspiring J-Mac (Jason McElwain) story that brought him and his program overnight fame. His advice centered on leading yourself, understanding your “why,” taking a 90-day listening tour, identifying your core values, and establishing the behaviors you expect from others. https://open.spotify.com/show/2L2ERXOxQcuHl5GE1vjOiH (https://open.spotify.com/show/2L2ERXOxQcuHl5GE1vjOiH) This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   UIAAA Connection #301 – Jackie Duval – Director of Athletics, Fayette County Public Schools

   The podcast is making its third visit to Kentucky. UIAAA Connection #301 – Jackie Duval – Director of Athletics, Fayette County Public Schools - is now available. In this episode, Jackie shares a fascinating journey from growing up in Frankfort, Kentucky, as the daughter of a college basketball coach to becoming a leader in athletic administration. A standout athlete, she scored more than 1000 points in basketball in her senior year while dominating the 400-meterrace and winning a state championship every year of high school. She continued her track career at the University of Kentucky, earning a degree in Communications, before beginning her athletic administration career at KentuckyState University. Jackie discusses how NIL and the transfer landscape have amplified the athlete’s voice and changed the profession. Her advice is simple: stay adaptable, pivot quickly when needed, and never allow adult problems to negativelyaffect student-athletes. https://open.spotify.com/show/2L2ERXOxQcuHl5GE1vjOiH (https://open.spotify.com/show/2L2ERXOxQcuHl5GE1vjOiH) This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   UIAAA Connection #300 – Ron Dolphin, CMAA – Assistant Executive Director - Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

   The podcast is making another visit to the UIAAA Board of Directors. UIAAA Connection #300 – Ron Dolphin, CMAA – Assistant Executive Director - Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association - is now available. Ron opened thepodcast by describing his second career on the Colorado River as “Captain Ron.” He then discussed Grand County High School’s transition from traditional 11-man football to eight-man football in Moab and the changes accompanying that move. Ron also reviewed significant developments within the UIAAA during the past year, including Lee Gille becoming membership chair, Whitney Randall joining as communications director, and Jamie Sheetz succeeding Clark Stringfellow as an assistant coordinator. He highlighted the continued rotation of UIAAA leadership and increased scholarships supporting first-time attendees at theNIAAA Conference. Ron emphasized the UIAAA’s continued growth, strong membership, and positive direction. https://open.spotify.com/show/2L2ERXOxQcuHl5GE1vjOiH (https://open.spotify.com/show/2L2ERXOxQcuHl5GE1vjOiH) This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

Who has been a guest on UIAAA Connection

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Aaron Whitehead
• Tom Zarate
• Ben Smith
• Justin Pitcher
• Melton Jefferson III

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

30

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.