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Chapter 1: The Self-Motivated LeaderFirst and foremost, an athletics director needs to be self-motivated. Unlike followers, who must be told what to do, a leader is someone who is highly self-driven to succeed. Athletics directors are literally out in front of the crowd. Usually handling fan behavior. Nonetheless, athletics directors

From communicating with athletes, to posting information for community, Bound™ meets the needs of Greene County teamBy about any measure, the Greene County School District in the west central Iowa town of Jefferson is small. The district has four schools in kindergarten through 12th grade, a total enrollment of just

Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an ADIn the coming months, we are excited to roll out the newest book from Bound™ Athletic Director in Residence Scott Garvis, CMAA. The book steps through the 12 principles of highly effective athletics administrators, offering tips and tools to help even the most seasoned

In the coming months, we are excited to roll out the newest book from Bound™ Athletic Director in Residence Scott Garvis, CMAA. The book steps through the 12 principles of highly effective athletics administrators, offering tips and tools to help even the most seasoned AD continue to grow and thrive.

Diverse tools make it easier for everything from managing stats to communicating with families and the communityIn more than two decades in athletics administration, Mark Gunderson is always on the hunt for technologies that can help him do his work more efficiently. As Athletic Director in the MOC-Floyd Valley school

Bound™ Helps Consolidate CommunicationsThe Notify tool in Bound™ is helping to keep coaches, athletes, and guardians on the same page. Simple to use, Notify only requires a couple clicks to blast out pertinent information to all interested parties. It offers the ability to communicate individually, in groups and universally – saving

App puts vital information ‘all in one place’ for administrators, coaches, participants and fans In high school, Jacqueline Reckward developed a love for competition. A four-sport athlete at Decorah High School (Iowa), her passion for athletics continued to grow in college as she took to the sidelines in her first

Stop and See Us at IHSADA!The Bound™ team will be on-site for the annual Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association March 27-29, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center. We will be available to show you more about how we have become the single-source solution for

By Scott Garvis, CMAA Bound AD in Residence Gary stepped outside before heading off the school that frigid February morning. Gary was the athletic administrator at Kettle High School, Kettle, WI.  Gary had a tough evening the night before and did not sleep well, he dreaded going to work. He

Even as one of the most high-profile high school sports programs in Iowa, Ankeny Athletics and Activities Director Andy Umthun is always looking for tools to help him more easily share the great things happening for the Hawks. In Bound™, he has discovered a single tool that helps him communicate

By Scott Garvis, Bound™ AD in Residence As an athletic administrator our work provides us the opportunity to show the wide range and depth of our abilities. We usually get frustrated and discouraged when we fail to live up to our own expectations or that of our colleagues. However, we

We Are Bound™It's an exciting time for us at headquarters as we have officially changed our name to Bound™. With the name change comes an expansion that will bring youth sports and activities together for athletic directors, administrators, coaches, participants and fans. You're bound for greatness and we want