Scott Garvis: Building Servant Leaders in Athletic Administration1

Scott Garvis is a Certified Master Athletic Administrator (C.M.A.A.), author, consultant, and one of the nation's leading voices in athletic leadership. With a master's degree in educational leadership from Drake University and a master's in sports management, Scott has dedicated his career to being a purpose and mission-driven servant leader who inspires students, coaches, and administrators to pursue excellence and positively influence the lives of others through educationally-based activities.

Recognized as a National Athletic Director of the Year Finalist by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association and recipient of the Bruce Whitehead Distinguished Service Award from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, Scott has presented to athletic administrators across the country and published extensively in professional journals.

He is the author of "Selling the Passion: Athletic Fundraising & Development for Athletic Directors & Coaches" and "12 Principles of Highly Effective Athletic Administrators." Scott runs Scott Garvis Consulting, where he provides athletic consulting services, 1-on-1 coaching, and leads the BTB Leadership Academy. He also co-hosts the Beyond the Bench Podcast.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What "raising the standard" means in athletic administration
• The biggest lie the system sold athletic directors and coaches
• How that lie shows up in programs across the country
• Identity beyond wins and championships — who are you as a leader?
• What character, integrity, and discipline look like in practice
• Legacy beyond performance — building programs that outlast you
• Advice for aspiring athletic directors and coaches
• What the next generation needs to understand about leadership
• Rapid-fire truths on discipline, leadership, faith, and legacy

Scott's journey reflects a commitment to servant leadership, purpose-driven administration, and building the next generation of athletic leaders who understand that culture matters more than championships.

Whether you're an athletic director, coach, parent, or athlete — this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and what it means to raise the standard.

Connect with Scott Garvis:

• Website: scottgarvisconsulting.com
• Twitter: @PocketAD_
• Beyond the Bench Podcast