What IS and ISN’T Important to Be a Great Athletic Director with Kevin Grooms, CMAA

In this video, Kevin Grooms, CMAA, of Bibb County Schools, discusses the path to becoming an athletic director without a coaching background, emphasizing that leadership and a solid understanding of athletics are key. He also highlights the importance of professional development, sharing why all 18 athletic directors and assistants from Bibb County attended the GADA Conference. For Grooms, it’s about teamwork—making sure everyone involved in education-based athletics is informed, connected, and prepared to support their schools and student-athletes.