The document outlines Greg Crider's plans as the new District Athletic Director to build up the athletic department at DUNLAP CUSD #323. It discusses forming a committee of coaches to create a mission, vision, and goals for the department. Smart goals are established for improving the coaches handbook, digital media/communications, signage, and alignment between middle and high school athletic programs. Both short and long term goals are provided around establishing Crider's system, improving facilities, and increasing communication and success of DUNLAP athletic programs.

1. UPDATE TO BOARD
BUILDING AN ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Greg Crider – District Athletic Director
• New Athletic Department Emblem

2. To ensure a satisfying and productive partnership
with families and the community
DUNLAP CUSD #323

3. SMART GOAL #1
COACH'S HANDBOOK

4. DATA (CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT)
COACHES HANDBOOK
 Harris poll
 Input from staff!
 The need is great
 Committee of coaches formed
 Mission, Vision, Values & Beliefs, and Goals
 Department will be streamlined
 In place by end of the school year

5. SMART GOAL #2
WEBSITE/TECHNOLOGY/COMMUNICATION

6. SMART GOAL #2
DIGITAL MEDIA
 Twitter - @DunlapAthletics

7. SMART GOAL #2 CONTINUED
WEBSITE
 http://www.dunlapathletics.com/institution.aspx?instituteId=98111&
 Each team has own “home page”
 Schedules!
 Video, photos, stats, and schedules
 Senior profiles
 Announcements
 AppStore & Android

8. SIGNAGE ON CAMPUS
VISUAL UPGRADE
 Improve our look/brand
 The little things are important!

9. DISTRICT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
 K-12 Alignment
 Meeting with middle school AD’s monthly
 Evaluation system
 Brand new this year
 Met with fall coaches
 Student/Parent input piece
 Goal setting
 Hiring processes
 Met with Rec coordinators, travel coaches, JFL, local business owners,
etc.
 Trying to align and help head coaches
 Coaches becoming more visible

10. BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
SHORT TERM GOALS
 Continue to clarify the role of District Athletic Director
 Put my system/style into place
 Evaluate
 Hire
 Communication

11. BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
LONG TERM GOALS
 Full audit of indoor and outdoor facilities (Locker Rooms)
 Orientation for new coaches
 All Sports trophy winner in Mid-Illini
 Communication and alignment with park district and all rec leagues