For me my much of my networking involves the teachers and coaches I encounter on a yearly basis. This includes the high school coaches I assist, as well as, the other junior high coaches I coach against. I also try to maintain connections with coaches and educators that have migrated to other locations. I do maintain communication with a mentor and former instructor of mine from college. This is a valuable contact to me. It allowed me to speak at a college faculty function where former students have graduated and become successful in a career. This allowed me to meet the Vice Chancellor of the college.
One way I network is at yearly conventions for coaches or physical education teachers. I am a member of Texas High School Coaches Association and Texas Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance. I attend the THSCA and the TAHPERD conventions on a regular basis. By staying connected through these organizations, it allows me to stay current in my field and network at the conventions at the same time. I think networking is definitely an area I still need to improve in.