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Coach & AD's 15th Annual Athletic Director Survey
As a thank you for your time, all qualified respondents who complete the survey will be entered to win a $100 gift card.
1.
The school(s) you manage the athletic department for is:
Public
Private
Other (please specify)
2.
How many separate athletic departments do you administer? (Please check one only)
1-2
3-6
7-12
13 or more
3.
What is the total enrollment size of the school program(s) you are responsible for? (Please check one only)
Less than 500
501-999
1,000-1,499
1,500-1,999
2,000-2,499
2,500-2,999
3,000 or more
4.
What is your role at your school? (Please check all that apply)
Athletic Director
Athletic Supervisor
Activities Director (band, debate, theatre, etc.)
Sport Coach
Strength/Conditioning Coach
Athletic Trainer
Principal
Vice Principal
Administrator
Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Other (please specify)
5.
How many total coaches, including assistants, are under your supervision?
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
31-35
36-40
41-45
46-50
51-75
76-100
101-150
151-200
201 or More
6.
What is the total annual athletic program budget that you are responsible for managing? (Please select one only)
Less Than $25,000
$25,001-$50,000
$50,001-$75,000
$75,001-$100,000
$100,001-$150,000
$150,001-$200,000
$200,001-$250,000
$250,001-$300,000
$300,001-$350,000
$350,001-$400,000
$400,001-$450,000
$450,001-$500,000
$500,000 or More
7.
How much do you expect your fiscal budget to change for the next year (2026-27)?
+7% or more
+2% to +6%
Little to No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or more
8.
How did the athletic department budget for 2025-26 change vs. last year? (Please select one only)
+7% or More
+2% to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
9.
Please indicate how your budget changed for the following categories for 2025-26 vs. last year. (Please make one selection per category)
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Apparel
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Awards
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Balls
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Baseball Equipment
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Basketball Equipment
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Bleachers/Seating
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Coaching Software
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Concussion Technology
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Field Maint. Equipment
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Football Equipment
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Facility Lighting
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Field surfaces (turf, grass)
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Flooring
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Goals
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Headsets/Communication
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Helmets
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Injury Treatment
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Sanitation & Bacteria Control
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Lockers
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Nutrition/Drinks
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Scoreboards/Signs
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Sports Medicine
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Video Systems
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Software/Apps
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Strength/Conditioning & Weight Room Equipment
+7% or More
+2 to +6%
Little or No Change
-2% to -6%
-7% or More
Other (please specify)
10.
What percent of total athletic department spending is met through fundraising? (Please select one only)
0%
1%-10%
11%-20%
21%-30%
31%-40%
41%-50%
51%-60%
61%-70%
71%-80%
81%-90%
91%-100%
11.
Who has the responsibility for fundraising activities at your school? (Please check all that apply)
Athletic Director
Coach
Athletes
Booster Club
Student Body
Other (please specify)
12.
Does your school collect participation fees from athletes? (Please check one only)
Yes
No
