Dinerpod #27-Justin Lowry-South Vermillion Athletic DirectorRed Velvet sits down with South Vermillion Athletic Director Justin Lowry for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life as a small-town Indiana high school AD.Fresh off his first-ever plane ride and battling jet lag, Justin joins via satellite to share his journey: from South Vermillion grad to Indiana State alum, to teaching and coaching stints at Owen Valley (under legends like Roger Fleetwood), to middle school AD, and finally returning home for his third year leading the Wildcats' athletic program.The guys dive deep into the chaotic, often thankless world of an athletic director:Why scheduling officials is a multi-year nightmare (football refs booked through 2030!)The stress of game night until the national anthem playsRunning concessions, staffing events, greeting teams, and handling every last-minute crisisWhy most ADs step away from coaching — and how Justin still scratches that itch with his son's 9U/10U travel baseball teamThey geek out over the Banks of the Wabash rivalry series — the four-school showdown with Park Heritage, Riverton Parke, and North Vermillion that's about to heat up:Wrestling Banks duel tournament (hosted tomorrow night — Friday night lights on the mats!)Upcoming cheer and basketball Banks eventsTraveling trophies, packed gyms, and why these local rivalries hit differentPlus, classic WRC talk: Milk Jug, Bronze Helmet, Battle of the Backroads at the old Clinton CRC gym, throwback jerseys, and the nostalgia of small-town Indiana hoops and football.Justin shouts out his incredibly supportive wife (and all the spouses who make these jobs possible), talks family life with his two young boys, and shares his love for Gulf Shores vacations.Technical difficulties? Of course — even the interview had a mid-show dropout, perfectly illustrating the "turn chicken poop into chicken salad" mentality of high school athletics.If you love Indiana high school sports, small-town pride, and the unsung heroes who make it all happen, this episode is a must-listen.Go Wildcats — and KEEP POOSHIN!Thank you to our sponsors:Wabash Valley PlumbingRJs FormalwearVarsity House OutfittersEver Haute Co.Thank you to our subscribers! For 99 cents per month, you can subscribe to The Diner Podcast on Facebook!#athleticdirector #highschoolsports #athletics #highschoolathletics #coaching