Athletic Director Research Paper
As stated in my career timeline, my goal is to become an athletic director for a high school. I believe this job will provide myself with personal fulfillment that I would not achieve anywhere else. For this interview I reached out to a family friend that personally knows the interim athletic director at Gordon State College, Gary Sharpe. Before holding his current position, Mr. Sharpe spent ten years as an assistant baseball coach for Gordon State College. Prior to his collegiate career he served as the head baseball coach for Upson-Lee and coordinator for the Georgia Dugout All-Star Games. Needless to say that Mr. Sharpe has crucial sport management experience from working at the collegiate and high school levels. SMGT Questionnaire
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Sports always allowed myself to push my limits, while learning new physical and emotional skills.
3. What sports did you personally play and at what level?
• Baseball at the collegiate level.
• Basketball at the high school level.
4. What would be your coaching/program philosophy?
• The mission of our college athletic department is based on the belief that intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the college’s overall educational program and contribute to the complete development of the students.
5. What are some differences you’ve seen when comparing college and high school sports and programs?
• I see differences in the maturity level. College students are normally more mature.
• There is less parent involvement at the collegiate level on a daily basis.
• There is a bigger emphasis on winning.
6. What are some similarities you’ve seen when comparing college and high school sports and programs?
• Both high school and college athletic programs are usually limited in their budgets.
• The majority of players play for the love of the game.
• Academics must be the top priority.
7. Which level of sport would you recommend, College or High School? When it comes to having the most personal impact on
Sports always allowed myself to push my limits, while learning new physical and emotional skills.
3. What sports did you personally play and at what level?
• Baseball at the collegiate level.
• Basketball at the high school level.
4. What would be your coaching/program philosophy?
• The mission of our college athletic department is based on the belief that intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the college’s overall educational program and contribute to the complete development of the students.
5. What are some differences you’ve seen when comparing college and high school sports and programs?
• I see differences in the maturity level. College students are normally more mature.
• There is less parent involvement at the collegiate level on a daily basis.
• There is a bigger emphasis on winning.
6. What are some similarities you’ve seen when comparing college and high school sports and programs?
• Both high school and college athletic programs are usually limited in their budgets.
• The majority of players play for the love of the game.
• Academics must be the top priority.
7. Which level of sport would you recommend, College or High School? When it comes to having the most personal impact on