Tim Graham is one the most impactful athletic leaders in Washington & across the nation. Graham is a member of the NIAAA national faculty and teaches three classes at the national athletic director conference, two of which he designed, including sessions on student center character development and fundamentals of high school public relations. In 2016 Graham received the Bruce Whitehead Distinguished Service Award.

Catch the Final Chapter of DNA!

The one true indicator of a successful program is a foundation built on love. When coaches and student- athletes talk about their team and the word "love" is used, you know there will be success. It might not be in the form of a trophy, media coverage or front-page headlines, but nonetheless success!

Looking for a gift for your staff this holiday season? This new book from Bound AD in Residence, Scott Garvis, CMAA, offers great insight on what it takes to be an exceptional Activities Director. It is perfect to share with those you are mentoring to take the next step in their career in athletics administration!

Unify Your Fundraising Efforts with Bound

As budgets continue to tighten and the cost of running a quality athletics program continues to rise, it is vital to be able to tap private sources of revenue to keep things moving forward.

-Mike Mitchell, President of the North Mahaska (Iowa) Athletic Boosters

Bound™ is a sports technology startup based in Ames, Iowa. Founded by Sam Schill, Brian Capesius, Nathan Haila, Todd Lawler, Rob Lynch, and Tom Lynch, Bound™ leverages the founding team’s extensive experience in youth activities and sports data management to create a a comprehensive platform that delivers effective, efficient web-based and app-based tools to activities administrators while putting a wealth of data in the hands of coaches, participants, parents and fans. The founding team is confident that their shared vision of making the youth activities experience easier to navigate will improve the atmosphere for all involved by leaps and bounds.