The podcast is making another visit to Davis County. UIAAA Connection #238 – Megan Tarbet, Assistant Director ofAthletics – Davis High School, is now available. Megan grew up in Kaysville and now works at her alma mater. A former basketball player at UVSC, she later completed her education at Weber State. Megan also competed in high school softball and now juggles her professional duties while raising four children. She credits mentorship from UIAAA members Mitch Arquette and Bo Roundy. Her advice: find a strong assistantor supervisor, as the AD role demands support. She also encourages developing a clear athletic culture by starting with two or three non-negotiable values that shape every program. This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify,Stitcher, and YouTube.

The podcast makes another visit to Florida. UIAAA Connection #237 – Tammie Talley, CAA, Director of Athletics – Duval County Public Schools, is now available. Tammy Talley grew up in Jacksonville before moving to Crescent City,where she competed in multiple sports. A collegiate volleyball athlete, Tammy later served as the building athletic director at two schools before stepping into her current leadership role. She shares insights from her work on the LTC518 development team, helping launch the course in Austin. Tammy also holds the position of secretary for the FIAAA. Her advice to new and experienced athletic directors includes finding a reliable mentor and never hesitating to ask questions that lead to growth, clarity, and stronger leadership. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox,Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

The podcast makes its second visit to Hawaii. UIAAA Connection #236 – Pastor Rob Araki, CMAA, Former Director of Athletics – Hanalani Schools K-12, is now available. PastorRob grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, near Wade Hampton High School, where former NIAAA President Darryl Nance worked. His mother hoped he would attend Bob Jones University, but he found his way to being a pastor by othermeans. He earned a degree in Business Administration. Now serving as the state coordinator in Hawaii, Rob recently co-authored LTC 718, a leadership course focused on navigating tragic events. His advice centers on three key principles: finding a reliable mentor, intentionally scheduling rest tomaintain balance, and prioritizing family care. These practices support strong, compassionate leadership and long-term personal and professional well-being. PleaseListen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify,Stitcher, and YouTube.