Athletic administrators, working cooperatively with members of the athletic staff, must strive to coordinate the contributions of all those involved with athletics while simultaneously attempting to meet the needs of all facets of the athletic program in the pursuit of excellence. This paper lists 18 specific competencies and skills normally associated with a highly competent and successful administrator of interscolastic and/or intercollegiate sports. The competencies are categorized under the concepts of: (1) technical skills; (2) interpersonal skills; (3) conceptual skills; and (4) dedication and commitment skills. (JD)