![]() ![]() Ketterer said to be an athletic director, you have to first be organized, and have stuff planned well in advance. The superintendent, principal and board love sports, too. "You also have to have a great administrative team around you," he added. Other days, I'll work 14 hours, especially on game day." ![]() It's one of those deals where sometimes, I may work a four-hour day. "You have to make sure you have a partner who is fine with you being away from home on weekends and late into evenings. "You have to love sports, and I do love sports," he said. "Students on the borderline of not meeting those requirements need to be communicated with along with the student-athletes' guardians and coach."īad Axe Athletic Director Mike Bogan offered advice to those looking to become an athletic director. "Student athletes have to follow the MHSAA eligibility rules as well as whatever policy the local district has in place," he said. "It's necessary to evaluate varsity head coaches as well as a teaching moment should any varsity coaches need assistance."Īnother thing Ketterer has to keep track of is student-athletes' grades. "When possible, an athletic director needs to be observing practices as well," he added. ![]() Away events require transportation being set up and facilities being communicated to bus drivers, coaches and spectators traveling." For example, if the weather is not cooperating. All officials, opponents and game workers need to be confirmed in advance and notified if anything changes. "Organization is key if there are home events for the day. "There are a lot of irons in the fire," he said. Other than that, I spend a fair amount of time in the office answering emails and helping out any way I can."Ĭass City Athletic Director Justin Ketterer said a typical day for him is enough to stay busy. "We always have small projects, and things we do at the school to upgrade facilities. "I do little things here and there," he said. Sorenson also prepares for the following season on regular days in any sports season, not just the fall. ![]()
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