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Bound Break (Issue 12)

Bound Tournaments is LIVE! The team at Bound – the same group that developed the groundbreaking Tourney Machine app – has a new tournament product. With our robust new Bound Tournaments offering, you can run registration, scheduling, credit card/online gate collection and post your game results … FOR FREE. LEARN MORE Check

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Do You Practice Gratitude?

Feeling grateful resets your perspective, and this is a gift you can give yourself each day. If you find yourself feeling pessimistic or overwhelmed, a little gratitude can get your attitude back on the right track.

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Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD (Chapter 7)

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage both your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. It’s the ability to understand why you’re feeling a certain way in a situation, and to understand how and why others might be feeling.

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AD Checklist: October (2022-23 School Year)

At Bound, we're all about helping ADs be more efficient and effective. Part of that commitment is developing tools you can implement in your work. Below find our monthly AD checklist.

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Bound Break (Issue 11)

In this edition of Bound Break, we hone in on what it means to lead with integrity and offer up some actionable info on more effectively and efficiently raising funds to support your program.

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Unify Your Fundraising Efforts with Bound

As budgets continue to tighten and the cost of running a quality athletics program continues to rise, it is vital to be able to tap private sources of revenue to keep things moving forward.

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Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD (Chapter 6)

Putting your integrity on display will ensure your coaches, students, administration and parents buy into your vision. They’ll see that what you say and what you do are aligned and that your morals are guiding your actions.

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Bound Break (Issue 10)

It's go-time for ADs across the country. At Bound, we understand the rush that comes with the start of a new year. Check out this issue of Break for a TON of tools to help you make the most of the 2022-23 school year!

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Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD (Chapter 5)

As an Athletic Director, there will be times when you simply don’t know what the outcome of a particular action will be. In those moments, you’ll be tempted to avoid acting at all. But developing the courage to act in those situations will set you -- and your school -- apart from the rest.

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AD Checklist: September (2022-23 School Year)

You don't have to reinvent the wheel! Bound offers up a monthly AD Checklist to help you remained prepared all year 'round!

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Run Your Youth Tourney with Bound ... FOR FREE

The team at Bound – the same group that developed the groundbreaking Tourney Machine app – has a new tournament product. With our robust new Bound Tournaments offering, you can run registration, scheduling, credit card/online gate collection and post your game results … FOR FREE.

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Thrive or Survive: Digital Download

Bound AD in Residence Scott Garvis, CMAA, was recently featured in Coach & AD Magazine offering up a wealth of info to help ADs get ready for the 2022-23 school year.

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Bound Break (Issue 9)

Being an effective athletics administrator requires passion and a sense of purpose. In this edition of Bound Break we dig deeper on the DNA of an AD, while offering up some actionable info on dealing with unruly fans.

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Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD (Chapter 4)

If you don’t have passion for your role as an athletics administrator, you’ll never be an effective leader. The best athletic leaders have a fire that burns deep within their DNA.

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Effectively Diffusing Inappropriate Fan Behavior

If there’s poor fan behavior at your events you, whether it directly involves you or not, you may feel like you’ve lost control. Utilize these strategies to promote the true values of education based athletics to define the expectation of your loyal fans.

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Bound Break (Issue 8)

If you're going to go into next school year prepared, you should be working to lay the groundwork this summer. In this issue of Bound Break, we offer up tools and tips to help you make the most of the season of preparation.

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Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD (Chapter 3)

Being an athletics administrator isn’t always going to be unicorns, sunshine and rainbows. There are difficulties that you may have to face from time to time. The worst thing you can do is shy away from the tough decisions and responsibilities.

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Bound Break (Issue 7)

For most high school activities administrators, getting through commencement signals that it is time to take a deep breath and relax for a minute or two after the 9+ month sprint of the school year. We know exactly how you feel. We've been there. We've done that.

Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD (Chapter 2)

The Confident Leader 💡The Mamba Mentality “The Constant Quest To be the Best Version of One’s Self.” Kobe Bryant If you want others to follow you as an athletic leader, it’s absolutely essential that you be confident, both in your overall vision and the approach you take to

Bound Break (Issue 6)

Brand New Podcast from Bound! In concert with the release of the new book from Scott Garvis, CMAA, Bound AD in Residence, we are launching a new podcast series. The podcast will provide insight on what it takes to level up as an AD directly from those around the country

About Scott Garvis, CMAA

Bound AD in Residence Pens New Book for ADs Scott Garvis has been a leader and innovator in intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics development and fundraising for more than 25 years – as an athletics director, coach, association board member, adviser and editorial contributor. Scott has a record of excellence as Athletics

Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD (Chapter 1)

Chapter 1: The Self-Motivated Leader First 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

Bound™ Offers an Extra Set of Hands for Gordon, Rams

From communicating with athletes, to posting information for community, Bound™ meets the needs of Greene County team By 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

Bound Break (Issue 5)

Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD 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

Bound™ Exclusive: The DNA of an AD (Introduction)

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.