Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association BUILDING THE FUTURE ...one student at a time. Gaine Retiring As Deputy Director After 33 ated the Chemical Health program," said years of serv- Gaine. "That was the beginning." Leadership ice, Bill Gaine will be Gaine was appointed Assistant Executive Di- retiring as rector of the MIAA in October 1979. Since SPRING Deputy Director of the MIAA on June 30, joining the staff, he has assumed major re- 2012 however, he will continue with the organiza- sponsibilities and leadership in the areas of tion in a part-time capacity. Gaine will focus student eligibility and health/safety of the stu- EDITION on branding and promoting the MIAA mis- dent-athlete through his role as liaison with sion of Educational Athletics, which provides the former MIAA Wellness Advisory Com- www.miaa.net coaches and athletic directors with resources mittee (now known as the Educational Ath- Phone 508/541-7997 to make interscholastic athletics an extension letics Committee), the MIAA Sports Medicine Committee, the Massachusetts Bill Gaine has served of the classroom and an educational activity as the MIAA Deputy Fax 508/541-9888 that offers outstanding opportunities to teach Medical Society, and the Department of Pub- lic Health. Director for the last life lessons. 33 years. He will con- During his time with the association, Gaine tinue to work at the "This whole development of Educational Ath- MIAA as a part-time letics started way back in 1985 when we cre- Continued On Page 3 consultant. EDUCATIONAL Student Leadership Conference Set For July ATHLETICS The New England Student Leadership Conference will be Leadership held July 19-22 at Stonehill College in North Easton. This is the second year that the event has been offered, and it is modeled after the NFHS National Student Leadership Conference that was held in Indianapolis for many years. The state associations from Connecticut, Maine, Massachu- setts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont have banded together to offer an annual regional version. The conference is a four-day, residential leadership event for over 300 students Over 300 students and adults from around New and adult leaders who participate in interscholastic athletics England, including those above, particiapted in and activity programs through their state high school the 2011 New England Student Leadership Con- athletic/activities association. ference. This year’s conference is slated to be Continued On Page 7 held at Stonehill College from July 19-22. Leadership Educational Athletics Curriculum Teaches Life Lessons Now that the former Well- ness Advisory Committee has adapted a name change to the Educational Athletics Committee, the MIAA will be working hard to convey that educational ath- letics message to administrators and coaches. MIAA Deputy Director Bill Gaine will be retiring from his deputy director role, however, will continue to work for the organ- ization and will be heavily involved with the Educational Athletics mission. The term " Educational Athletics" refers to five pillars that This is the brochure outlining the Educational Ath- letic Curriculum established by the MIAA. Continued On Page 5 Building the Future...one student at a time. High School Captains Learn More About Their Role More than 150 students Leadership and coaches attended the High School Captains Workshop held April 5 at the MIAA office. The event was divided into four sessions: The Role of the High School Cap- tain led by Daniel B. Switchenko, exercise phys- iologist/former head basketball coach at Eastern Connecticut State University; Teamwork led by the MIAA Student Advisory Committee; Lead- ership, Sportsmanship and Building Champi- onship Teams, conducted by teacher/coach Fred Jewett of the Think Respect Project; and Action Planning facilitated by Fred Jewett. During the high school captain session, Switchenko discussed the importance of finding a job someday that you love and that pays well, and said that a college degree, good academic skills, and leadership skills are the keys to mak- ing this happen. He told the students that suc- Above, Daniel Switchenko speaks to students at the High School Captains Workshop held cessful leaders have dreams and demonstrated on April 5. Below is Fred Jewett, who also presented at the event. how the letters in Dreams relate to certain qual- ics, communications, healthy lifestyles, and other ities. topics for 45 minutes. Switchenko explained that D refers to Dedica- Student Advisory Committee members facili- tion. "If you're not the first person at practice, can tated each group, leading participants through a you expect your teammates to be? If you're not set of questions and scenarios that students may the most dedicated individual in your program, have faced in the past or may face in the future. can you expect your teammates to be?" he chal- Hypothetical situations on the 18-question ques- lenged. tionnaire included friends challenging your au- thority as they're not used to you being in a He said that R stands for Respect and explained leadership position; talented players acting self- how it's the job of the captain to set an example ish and mean; teammates talking about an up- for respecting younger teammates and oppo- coming party with alcohol; and walking into the nents, as well as people of different races and locker room and seeing another team at your ethnicities. He said that E refers to Enthusiasm school hazing an underclassman. or passion for what you do, while A stands for Attitude. In the Leadership, Sportsmanship and Building is really incredible," said Jewett. "Captains have Championship Teams session, Jewett discussed legacies, how they'll be remembered down the Switchenko stressed that positive attitudes yield establishing a philosophy built on trust, respect road. You captains are going to be remembered." positive outcomes, but that using alcohol or sub- and loyalty. stances, and associating with the wrong people, The participants broke into groups and filled out will lead to negativity. "There are two basic kinds of leadership in this an outline for a captains and coaches pre-season world," said Jewett. "In one, the boss tells you checklist, which focused on the coaches' expec- "You've got to be squeaky clean if you expect what to do and you're judged on how well you tations for the captains and the various roles of that your teammates will be," he said. do it. Sometimes, captains think this is the way the captains and coaches. After lunch, the pro- to do it, and then you get arguments and one per- Switchenko concluded that M refers to Mental gram concluded with an hour of action-planning son's point of view being shoved down everyone Toughness, or being able to make the right guided by Jewett. choice in the face of your peers, and that S stands else's throats." Switchenko summed up the day with a quote for Sacrifice. He advised that shared leadership is a better op- about Thomas Edison. "What this is all about is tion, as everyone has a chance to give input, and "There's no right way to do the wrong thing," opportunity," he told the students, "but you re- explained that the power lies in acceptance, sup- Switchenko said. "Successful captains make member what Thomas Edison said... He said port and encouragement of everyone to perform their teammates better both on and off the field. 'Opportunity is missed by most as it's dressed in at their best. He also discussed the transition overalls and looks like work." What are each and During the second session, participants broke from teammate to captain. every one of you going to do with your opportu- into 12 breakout groups to discuss team dynam- "Your power and your influence over these kids nity?" 2 www.miaa.net BUILDING THE FUTURE Spring 2012 Edition ...one student at a time. Coaches, Athletes Recognized In Ceremony The MIAA Coach of The MIAA Coach of the Year Award seeks to one male and one female student-athlete who the Year and Student- recognize and honor "teacher-coaches" who have display excellence in the areas of academics, ath- Athlete of the Month had an impact on the lives of student-athletes, by letics and community service. Students in grades Recognition Banquet encouraging them to succeed and by helping 9-12 who attend MIAA member schools are eli- was held May 30 at the MIAA office, honoring them develop self-confidence, ambition, a sound gible to receive the award. Monthly award win- 17 coaches and 16 students. work ethic, and other skills or values necessary ners receive a certificate of recognition and are or helpful for success in their later lives. Award featured on MIAA.net, NESN.com and NESN. Honored coaches were: Edward Scollan, West- recipients have a record of encouraging student- ford Academy Boys Basketball; Kim Penney, athletes to be well-rounded (i.e. displaying ex- Students were: Reading Memorial HS Girls Basketball; David cellence in areas of scholarship, citizenship, fine Curley, Rockport Middle/HS Boys Soccer; April: Chris Gormley - Nipmuc Regional HS arts, etc.), as well as a reputation, among their and Isabel Schwartz - Wayland HS. David Duffy, Needham HS Football; Phil peers and the athletic community, for fair play, Maia, Lowell HS Cross Country Track; Fred March: Cecelia Cacciatore - East Bridgewater good sportsmanship, and the development of HS and Gary Charlton - Dean Technical School. Jewett, Hingham HS Indoor Track; Rick Kates, these attributes in their student-athletes. Notre Dame Academy Outdoor Track; Alex February: Maxwell Kearns - Bishop Stang HS Naumann, Everett HS Boys Ice Hockey; Leslie To be considered, nominees must be an active and Melissa DalPozzo - Reading Memorial HS. Frank, Westwood HS Girls Lacrosse; Robert varsity coach for at least five years in a sanc- January: Jennifer Gonsalves - Harwich HS and Mahoney, Academy of Notre Dame Girls Vol- tioned sport at a MIAA member school.