We're pleased to announce that

University of Georgia Athletic Director, Greg McGarity

will be a guest speaker at this year's conference.

Athens native and University of Georgia graduate Greg McGarity was named Director of Athletics at UGA on August 13, 2010, after serving 18 years in the athletic department at the University of Florida.  

McGarity graduated from the University of Georgia in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. He was a letterman on the 1973 Bulldog tennis team and following graduation began his professional career at UGA. After serving as a student assistant from 1973-77, he held positions as assistant sports information director and head women's tennis coach (1977-82), administrative assistant (1982-88), and assistant athletic director for facilities and event managment (1988-92).

McGarity is married to the former Sheryl Holland, who graduated from UGA in 1976 with a bachelor of science degree in education. They have one son, Alex, 21, who is a rising senior at the University of Florida.

Conference Schedule

REGIONS DIRECTORS CUP: Final Fall Standings

We're a third of the way home in the 2010-2011 Regions Directors Cup race. The Georgia Athletics Directors Association has presented the award since 1999-2000 to recognize the very best athletics programs in Georgia. Thus far in the school year, some of the traditional powers are in control of their respective classifications while some upstarts are also making an appearance at the top of the standings.

In Class 5A, perennial powers Collins Hill and Walton (who have combined to win the last five cups) are in second and third place, respectively. But 2003-2004 champion Brookwood is in first due to their state titles in football and boys cross country. Brookwood leads on the boys side thus far while Harrison is leading the girls standings. Collins Hill's state title in softball and Walton's volleyball and cross country state championships have kept them close to the Broncos. More...

Photo courtesy of Rob Saye 

1. Schedule and disseminate agendas for upcoming athletic coaches meetings.
2. Recheck spring sports eligibility forms.
3. Attend scheduled region meeting.
4. Have completed academic and residency checks for upcoming spring sports for eligibility purposes.
5. Host spring sports picture day.
6. Schedule meetings with spring sports booster clubs.
7. Review and audit concessions receipts and revenues.
8. Attend weekly administrative meetings.
9. Inform faculty on upcoming athletic events. Talk about the positive things that are happening in the athletic program. Mention teams and students by name.
10. Update your athletic website.
11. Finalize fall sports schedules for next year.
12. Finalize wrestling weight class rosters for upcoming area traditional meet.
13. Update transportation of all scenarios with basketball region tournament travel schedules.
14. Begin paying outstanding invoices from winter sports.
15. Attend region basketball seeding meeting. Review region standings for seeding possibilities for upcoming basketball tournaments.
16. Review spring sports schedules and confirm all schedules.
17. Forward spring sports schedules and assignments to all school faculty and media outlets.
18. Secure medical personnel and ATC's at spring sports events.
19. Confirm necessary security at spring sports events.
20. Finalize plans for football equipment reconditioning.
21. Make plans to attend the GADA State Conference in Savannah in March!

Ideas that work from the NIAAA

"Complaint/Concern Form"

"Roster Day"

As more is learned about the risk of concussions in football, from the NFL down to high school and youth leagues-where players are particularly vulnerable-the importance of a quick and proactive response to any suspected head injury is becoming ever clearer. What is also becoming clear is that relying on a high school football player to take himself out of the game after a concussive shot to the head is a losing medical strategy. Might as well ask if he wants to play in a tutu. Read more...