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Building the Future the newsletter of MIAA Educational Athletics Winter 2015-16

Putting the Pieces Together 2015 Wellness Summit draws 350 participants

n October 23, more than if I had not benefited from my 350 students and adults participation in school sports.” participated in the 19th The Michael J. Kane Wellness OAnnual Wellness Summit held at Award was presented to Leomin- the DoubleTree Hotel in Westbor- ster High L.E.A.D.: Let’s Em- ough. There were 12 concurrent power Advocate and Do, with a workshops, three presented by spotlight on student leaders Lucas student groups, on a variety of Cardwell, Kyrah Altman, Lauren wellness topics, and 28 exhibitors Wilkins, Jegghan Duffy, Kayla in resource exhibit areas. Kenney, Jocelyn Mendes, Plamedi The day’s theme was “The Well- Makelela, and Alex Buchman. Mi- ness Puzzle: Putting the Pieces chael J. Kane served as MIAA Stu- Together.” Members of the R.I.S.E. Above group (Respect Individuality dent Services Coordinator for 10 Nashoba Regional High Uni- and Self Expression), recipients of the Champions of Wellness Student Award, years after a distinguished career fied Sports student athlete and pose with Attorney General Maura Healey at the 2015 MIAA Wellness Summit. as a educator. The Captain Nick Giovinazzo kicked The group also presented a session on boosting self-confidence. Leominster High L.E.A.D. was off the day with an exuberant created in the wake of the Sandy rendition of the National An- ing a friend in need. In addition, tance of teamwork, athletics, and Hook shooting tragedy of 2011. them. Attorney General Maura she stressed the importance of activities and the numerous and Since then, the group has worked Healey was inspirational in her the life-saving phrase, “If you see significant ways they help student through fundraising and advocacy keynote speech, including mes- something, say something,” espe- leaders. According to Healey, “I to alleviate mental illness, gun vi- sages about taking a stand against cially if someone is at risk of harm, never would’ve had the self-con- olence, substance abuse, domestic bullying, making good decisions by reaching out to a trusted adult. fidence to play professional bas- violence and poverty. and healthy life choices, and help- She also spoke about the impor- ketball or run for statewide office The Wellness Coordinator of

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and by helping them develop Coach of the Year For additional information Leadership Nominations due self-confidence, ambition, a sound work ethic, and other and nomination materials, Training Institute This award seeks to recognize skills or values. Candidates please visit www.miaa.net. This five-day residential and honor “teacher coaches” must be an active varsity coach The deadline for award program will once again who have had an impact on for at least five years in a MIAA- nominations is April 1. be facilitated and directed the lives of student-athletes, by sanctioned sport. by the MIAA Educational encouraging them to succeed continued on page 2 Commitment to Wellness celebrated and saluted Athletics Staff and feature national trainers, Kevin the Year Award was presented to Kristin Le- School’s R.I.S.E. Above group, with a spotlight Ringhofer, Marty Harding tendre Cerce, Franklin Public Schools. Le- on students leaders Hannah Licarie, Mikayla and Deb Hult. Plans for tendre Cerce’s work as Director of Health & Corda and Samantha Cella. R.I.S.E. Above this popular, free program Physical Education for the Franklin Public is a student group whose members exemplify were being finalized as Schools, covers all grade levels, from a health healthy life choices and demonstrate leadership Building the Future went education program at the elementary, to a by promoting wellness in their school commu- to press, but check with burgeoning elective curriculum at the high nity. Notable activities include a school-wide Phil Napolitano at MIAA to school. She has imple- inquire about openings. mented a high school transition program for MIAA Legends Night middle schoolers mov- In the last issue of Building ing up to high school, the Future, we previewed and she is involved with the MIAA Legends Night numerous community set for June 16, 2016 at agencies promoting . Tickets health and wellness. for the star-studded event The MIAA Partner are now available. For more of the Year Award recip- information, visit www. ient was Bob Anthony, miaa.net and click on the Executive Director, Ad- Endowment Fund logo. olescent Wellness Inc. (AWI). Under Antho- Educational Athletics ny’s leadership, AWI Achievement Award has initiated innova- Students practice CPR techniques under the supervision of Mary Assistant Director Rich tion and collaboration Blake of the American Heart Association. The AHA offered access Riley reports that he has among providers, educators, par- to the practice dummies during transition times between sessions. conferred 20 Educational ents and peer leaders. Athletics Achievement The Making a Difference Award recipient Wellness Fair and an awareness campaign that Awards to various schools was Mary Maguire, Director of Public and promoted their positive messages on book- throughout Massachusetts Legislative marks, posters and pamphlets distributed during the months August Affairs, within their school, in local medical offices through November 2015. American and to other schools in the region. If a group or individual Automobile Notable feedback comments from the day at your school has Association (AAA) Northeast. Maguire is a included: “amazing analogy was relevant to demonstrated outstanding legislative advocate and spokesperson for AAA’s life and helped my friend feel safe,” “very im- service under one of traffic safety and automotive concerns. A long- pactful,” “attention grabbing, passionate and the Educational Athletic time award-winning investigative journalist, kind,” “great motivational speaker,” and “fun pillars, please contact she often speaks to teens and seniors on the and enjoyable workshop, excellent strategies.” Rich at [email protected]. subject of safe driving. The Student Champions of Wellness Award For more information about Wellness Pro- Citizenship Days was given to Blackstone Valley Technical High gramming, see page 5. A Massachusetts Student- Athlete Citizenship Day Pam Garramone, Positive Life Coach, demonstrates the “Power is planned at Naismith Pose,” one of the tools she offered in her “Happiness Boosters “ Memorial Hall session. By opening up your body language, you open up your of Fame, Springfield,for mind, energy and attitude. Try it! April 15, 2016. Citizenship Days are a vehicle for spotlighting the many Community Service endeavors taking place in MIAA member schools. Keep watching www. miaa.net for information on a second date and registration opportunities.

2 Building the Future Winter 2015-16 Massachusetts to celebrate GWS Day LEADERSHIP February 5 ach year schools throughout Massachu- setts send two female athletes to repre- sent their school at Girls and Women Ein Sport Day, a formal but fun day organized to honor and celebrate the participation of women and girls in organized sports.

Students confer during group discussions facilitated by MIAA Student Advisory Committee members during the December 11th Captains Workshop at the MIAA Office. The day offered presentations and breakout sessions on topics including leadership and teamwork. This year’s event, set for February 5 at Faneuil Hall, , will feature Maura MIAA Student-Athletes of the Month Driscoll, National Broadcaster, Reporter, named for September, October and November and Former Elite Gymnast. In addition to the keynote, the day will include Presentation he Student of the Month award is the Matignon cross country team. of the Colors; singing of the National Anthem presented on a monthly basis to one October by Melissa Hersey, a junior at Turners Falls male and one female student-athlete Alyssa Stefanelli, Chicopee Comprehensive High School in Montague, MA; greetings from Twho display excellence in the areas of academ- High School constituents and honored guests; introduction ics, athletics and community service. Students Alyssa is a four-year varsity athlete in both of the Senior Olympians; presentation of the in grades 9-12 who attend MIAA member basketball and volleyball. While participating honored athletes’ certificates on the Faneuil schools are eligible to receive the award. on the school athletic teams, she has helped Hall stage, and a raffle. The 2015-2016 honorees so far are: lead many community service initiatives with The day will also include the conferring of September her teammates. the Massachusetts Women in Athletics Dis- Ella King, Lenox Memorial Middle & Kevin Lyons, Weymouth High School tinguished Service Awards and the Girls and High School Kevin is the senior captain of the Weymouth Women in Sport Day Essay Contest Awards Ella is a three-sport athlete, competing Varsity Football and Basketball Teams. His for First, Second and Third Place. in tennis, cross country and alpine ski. She community service includes volunteering for The prompt for this year’s Essay Contest spearheaded efforts to renew her school’s cross the local Special Olympics and Best Buddies (now closed) was What Does “Leading the Way” country trails, including writing successful chapters and founding a computer science Look Like? grants for funding. mentorship program for Weymouth students Nick Perenick, Matignon High School in grades 3-8. For more information on GWS Day 2016, Nick is a three-sport athlete, competing in November please visit www.miaa.net. Please use hashtag cross country, and . This Alexandra Roessling, Hampshire Regional #GWS16MIAA on social media. past fall, he was named the team captain of High School Alexandra was a three-year varsity athlete in soccer; she began running as a training meth- od, made the very tough decision to switch sports, and joined the Girls’ Cross Country Team. In addition to community service, she serves as the Senior Student Ambassador to The following dates for the “Fundamentals of Coaching” class have been scheduled: the MIAA. Connor Strom, Tri-County Regional Vo- January 16, 2016: Greater New Bedford RVTHS 9am—1:00pm cational Technical High School January 23, 2016: Reading Memorial High School, 8am—noon Connor has been a co-captain on the February 18, 2016: MIAA Office, Franklin, 10am—2:30pm Tri-County Varsity Soccer team for the past April 21, 2016: MIAA Office, Franklin, 10am—2:30pm two years, amassing a total of 80 goals in his August 17, 2016: MIAA Office, Franklin, 10am—2:30pm high school career, including 34 this past sea- Anyone interested in attending these classes should sign up at http://www.miaa.net/ son. His community service includes assist- miaa/conferences. Classes are listed individually for registration. Please check frequent- ing at Sunday school and coordinating and ly, as new classes will be added throughout the year. participating in fundraisers for the American Lung Association. Building the Future Winter 2015-16 3 Mike Smith is one of the bright lights at Sportsmanship Summit 2015

Sportsmanship Summit 2015 Awards

William N. Gaine, Jr. Sportsmanship Award Kim DoCouto, Assistant Principal, Somerset-Berkley Regional High School

Sportsmanship Moment of the Year Award Mt. Greylock Regional High School Football Team

15th Annual Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest Awards Literary Runner-Up - Yanni Pappas, Sacred Heart High School Literary First Place - Emma Underdah, Falmouth High School Multimedia Runner-Up - Brett Caplan, Sam Fritz, Jack Lesser, Tuvya Maeir, Sharon High School Multimedia First Place - Gigi Braga, Katrina Raschi, Victoria Raschi, & Medford , Medford High School

MIAA District Athletic Sportsmanship Awards District A - Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Mike Smith of Jostens “The Harbor” poses with one of the Summit attendees for a selfie. Smith’s appeal to District B - Arlington High School a universal audience, with his empathetic focus on youth, was one that made him a natural selection for District C - Brookline High School Sportsmanship Summit 2015 keynote. He did not disappoint. District D - Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District E - Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School is open stance, ski cap, want to be remembered for?” He High School singing the national District F - Hopkins Academy tattoos and comfortable also addressed the adult attendees anthem. After an awards ceremo- District G - Mt. Greylock Regional High School clothes draw youth to during their breakout session. ny, groups of students (named the District H - Ursuline Academy Hhim immediately, but by the time “The Sportsmanship Commit- Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red he’s two minutes into his talk, his tee wanted to think ‘outside the Sox) alternated attending break- MIAA/Ron Burton Community Service Award charisma and message about giv- box,’ and we knew we needed out sessions. Adult participants Taylor Twellman, ThinkTaylor Foundation ing have drawn listeners of any a strong closer that could hold proceeded to the Hall at Patriot age into his sphere. Leadership the attention of a large crowd of Place for the Smith presentation. is influence, and Mike Smith of students. We got that with Mike Presenters for the student Josten’s “The Harbor” has used Smith,” said Summit Coordina- breakout sessions included Im- his to influence student athletes tor Phil Vaccaro, MIAA Assistant prov Asylum, an improv group and others throughout the USA, Director. “We were hoping for a from Boston and sessions on “The and, this fall, in Massachusetts. “positive sport culture” theme and Battle of the Fans,” an ongoing In addition to being a highlight as a closer we were looking for the sportsmanship initiative that of the 2015 MIAA Sportsman- ‘wow factor.’ We got it all! The invites schools to compete with ship Summit at Gillette Stadium evaluations were fabulous.” positive school spirit messages on November 20, Smith deliv- Melissa Dlugolecki, Athletic delivered in video form on social Director at Arling- media. SPORTSMANSHIP ton High School, “Improv Asylum was entertain- said her students ing, and they also drove home the ered a high-energy presentation couldn’t say enough positive sportsmanship theme,” Vaccaro to students at Hanover Theater things about him. “His message said. “During the awards part of in Worcester on November 18, initiated a ton of meaningful con- the program, Taylor Twellman, which was live-streamed on the versations on the car ride home,” winner of the 2015 Ron Burton NFHS Network. His keynote at she added. Community Service Award spoke Norm Laviolette, right, of Improv Asylum, a Boston-based improv group, incorporates the summit’s Closing General Ses- The program, which drew 1196 directly and boldly about how Anthony DeNito, of Newton South High School, into his antics during the group’s sion, “Leaving a Legacy,” focused participants, began with Kyle presentation at Sportsmanship Summit 2015. on the question “What do you Mungenast of Reading Memorial continued on page 7 4 Building the Future Winter 2015-16 Mike Smith is one of the bright lights Wellness news, highlights and previews at Sportsmanship Summit 2015 Wellness Workshop opportunities plentiful this winter ellness Workshop opportunities at MIAA are plentiful this winter and right on into spring. The following workshops can be found on the MIAA Conferences Page at Sportsmanship Summit 2015 Awards www.miaa.net. WTeen Sexuality Series: Teen Dating Violence, Sexual Harassment, Healthy and Abusive William N. Gaine, Jr. Sportsmanship Award Relationships, Teen Sexting Epidemic, Friday, February 5, 2016, 8:30am—1:30pm, at the Kim DoCouto, Assistant Principal, Somerset-Berkley Regional High School MIAA Office. Presenting agencies include: Middlesex Partnerships for Youth; REACH Be- yond Domestic Violence, Inc.; Jane Doe Inc., and Sport in Society. Sportsmanship Moment of the Year Award Mt. Greylock Regional High School Football Team Coaching, Leadership, and Injury Prevention: What Coaches Need to Know, Monday, February 29, 8:30am—1:30pm, at the MIAA Office. The focus of this workshop will be on 15th Annual Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest conditioning and training, hydration and nutrition, concussion and sports injury preven- Awards tion. Presenters include: Dr. Richard Wood, ; Dr. David Howell, Bos- Literary Runner-Up - Yanni Pappas, Sacred Heart High School ton Children’s Hospital, and Dennis Borg, The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention. Literary First Place - Emma Underdah, Falmouth High School Multimedia Runner-Up - Brett Caplan, Sam Fritz, Jack Lesser, Tuvya Maeir, WELLNESS Faces of Addiction Series: The Opioid Cri- Sharon High School sis…The Journey From Pain Killers to Ad- Multimedia First Place - Gigi Braga, Katrina Raschi, Victoria Raschi, diction, Monday, March 21, 2016, 8:30am—2:30pm at the MIAA Office. Presented by: & Medford Softball, Medford High School Dr. John Kelly, Massachusetts General Hospital; Tony Collins, former New England Pa- triot Player; Jon Cabezas, Director of Services, Number 16, and the Improbable Players. MIAA District Athletic Sportsmanship Awards District A - Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Supporting Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Students Safety and Wellness for Trans District B - Arlington High School Student-Athletes, Friday, April 1, 2016, 8:30am—1:30pm, at the MIAA Office. Presented by: Kyle District C - Brookline High School Megrath, PFLAG; Jeff Perrotti, Founding Director, DESE Safe Schools Programs; District D - Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Jason Wheeler, Program Manager, DESE Safe Schools Programs; and Ryan Ambuter, Teacher and District E - Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School GLSEN MA Board Member. District F - Hopkins Academy District G - Mt. Greylock Regional High School Leadership and learning opportunities for students District H - Ursuline Academy So You’re A Leader…Now What?! Leadership 101 and Beyond, Friday, April 29 and Monday, MIAA/Ron Burton Community Service Award May 16, 2016, 8:30am—1:30pm, at the MIAA Office. This comprehensive workshop is designed Taylor Twellman, ThinkTaylor Foundation for student and adult leaders! Workshop topics feature leadership development, team building, communication, effective meetings/activities, problem solving, substance abuse, teen dating vio- lence prevention, networking, sharing, best practices, and action planning. Additional dates may be scheduled. Please contact Karen Nardone, Program Coordinator at 508-541-7997 or at knardone@ miaa.net to schedule a workshop in your region.

Second Annual Teen Mental Health Summit, Wednesday, April 27 at the DoubleTree Hotel Westborough, MA. This conference will feature a Keynote Presentation, workshops, and a resource exhibit area! Schools are encouraged to register a group of adult and student leaders. Register your group now at www.miaa.net/conferences. YOU LEAD

OU LEAD is a program created to support, connect and develop resources for middle school youth who have chosen a lifestyle free of alcohol, tobacco or other drug use—substance free youth. Through the YOU LEAD program, the MIAA embraces the role of advocate for the substance-freeY youth population. YOU LEAD sessions for Middle School Students are planned for Friday, March 18, and Wednes- day, April 6 at the MIAA Office in Franklin. Norm Laviolette, right, of Improv Asylum, a Boston-based improv group, incorporates To learn more about the YOU LEAD program or any of the other MIAA Wellness programs, please Anthony DeNito, of Newton South High School, into his antics during the group’s contact Karen Nardone, MIAA Wellness Coordinator at 508-541-7997 or by email at knardone@miaa. presentation at Sportsmanship Summit 2015. net. Please visit the Wellness section of the website regularly for updates www.miaa.net

Building the Future Winter 2015-16 5 INTERsections Coaches’ Education TheMassachusetts Interscholastic Leadership Athletic Association encourages its member schools to teach Education- Sportsmanship al Athletics through the following ommunity Service five pillars:

constituents re ect Wellness: on the many intersecting facets to empower students to Wellness of MIAA educational athletics make healthy life choices by Rachel Moo The MIAA will be hosting the first Student Sportsmanship: MIAA Assistant Director Ambassador Huddle of the school year on to teach respect for self, Thursday, January 7, 2016. This event will team, opponents, officials, t has been a whirlwind three months since provide Ambassadors with the opportunity to rules, and the game itself I started with the MIAA. Every day when talk about their role in the program, as well as I walk in the office, I am excited about brainstorm new Educational Athletics ideas for Iwhat I will learn about or get to work on. There the Association and member schools, including Coaches’ Education: is always an exciting buzz in the building, Wellness, Leadership and Community Service. to provide resources for Most importantly, Ambassadors teacher-coaches who serve will have the chance to meet, as curriculum instructors of LEADERSHIP connect with and learn from each other. Meeting peers who educational athletics whether it’s from a workshop that is being have the common experience of being selected held, an upcoming event being planned, or as a student leader from their school creates a Leadership: general excitement around new ideas or ini- unique connection. Providing a space for these to promote the power of tiatives. One thing that stands out are the students to work with each other empowers positive influence that people who work here. Their hard work and them to take the lead within their own school dedication to help fulfill the MIAA mission communities. student athletes and of “Building the future through Educational The Ambassador Program is just one ex- teacher-coaches share as Athletics” is evident as soon as you walk ample of the Association’s commitment to role models through the door. using athletics to build student leaders across the state. The aim is to help our students re- Community Service: alize that winning is not solely defined during a game or tournament, but instead, success to recognize the privilege of should be measured by the life skills partici- athletic participation and pating in athletics can teach a person. I look the responsibility of giving forward to helping student-athletes back to the community discover new skills and learn how to I have been inspired by apply them to their lives. the people around me and am grateful for the chance to work alongside and collaborate with my Building the Future is the Educa- colleagues. One initiative under the tional Athletics newsletter of the Leadership pillar I have enjoyed working on is Massachusetts Interscholastic Ath- the MIAA Student Ambassadors. This program letic Association. It is published four offers the opportunity for Student Ambassa- times per year. dors to become active and involved partici- pants in the structure of the MIAA, participate on student panels during MIAA events, as Editorial Staff: well as allow them to assume leadership roles Peter Smith in their schools. Ambassadors serve as a liai- MIAA Associate Director son between their school, student body, and Rachel Moo brings experience as an athlete, the Association. The MIAA Student Services coach and classroom teacher to her new role at Linda Taylor Department relies on Ambassadors to provide MIAA. Look for her involvement in many aspects MIAA Support Staff feedback to the MIAA via email dialogues, of the MIAA’s Educational Athletics Curriculum. trainings, and online discussions. 6 Building the Future Winter 2015-16 MIAA partnership with Special Olympics bearing fruit in Unified Sports opportunities by Nicholas Neu To continue to spread our message of inclusion MIAA Intern and Unified Sports throughout ALL schools. To s a follow up to MIAA Assistant Di- foster Acceptance, Friendships and respect. rector Jim Peters’ reflection on Uni- For schools who have an interest in start- fied Sports, MIAA Intern Nick Neu ing a unified sport program—what can they interviewedA Terry Keilty, Vice President of do to get the process rolling, and what is the Communities and Program, Special Olympics process they have to go through? Massachusetts (SOMA) for her thoughts on Call Patti at our SOMA office at (508) 485- the state of Unified Sports in Massachusetts. 0986 ext. 226, and we will guide you through the process. We are also happy to meet with schools. Please summarize the outcomes of the initial Unified Sports basketball season. Did they surpass expectations? It was a wonderful season with nine schools participating and seven taking part in the First Annual Jamboree. We continue to see inclusion and agents of change in our high school students What are your thoughts and goals as we enter the 2016 Unified Sports Track Season? To continue to grow our Unified Sports Pro- WBZ-TV Sports Anchor/Reporter Steve Burton gram with the goal of being across the Patti Doherty, Youth Engagement and Schools (left) presented the Ron Burton Community state in all MIAA school. Manager, left, and Terry Keilty of Special Olympics Service Award to Taylor Twellman, ESPN Soccer What do you see as the future goals for Massachusetts visited the MIAA Office recently for Analyst and former our partnership? a Unified Sports meeting. player at the 2015 MIAA Sportsmanship Summit. Twellman’s ThinkTaylor Foundation works to Student Ambassador Huddle Starts the New Year change the culture in the world of concussions. The award is named after Burton’s late father, a tudent leaders from across Massachusetts the state who are currently participating in community philanthropist and Patriot player. gathered at the MIAA Office on Thurs- the program. Workshop sessions for the day day, January 7 for the initial “MIAA included small and large group discussions Sportsmanship Summit SStudent Ambassador Huddle.” about the role of a student ambassador, hot draws 1196 participants This event provided Student Ambassadors topics in schools, action planning and chal- with an opportunity to work with peers across lenges. Participants also had the opportunity continued from page 4 to learn about MIAA Educational Athletics concussions ended his professional soccer ca- programs available throughout the school year. reer. He founded the ThinkTaylor Foundation This event was the initial step in expanding the to help raise awareness about concussions,” Student Ambassador program, an initiative he added. inspired by Massachusetts student delegates All groups reconvened for the conferring of that participated in the New England Student Twellman’s award and Smith’s keynote, and a Leadership Conference. buffet lunch. The social media hashtags that were de- The Sportsmanship Summit is held annu- veloped by the students as ongoing themes ally in November. Watch www.miaa.net in for the program included #MItripleA and the early fall for the registration opportunity. #LeadTheWayMIAA. The Student Ambassador Program was For more information about Mike created to communicate with student leaders Smith of Josten’s “The Harbor,” visit at MIAA member schools about Educational https://www.jostensrenaissance.com/ Athletics initiatives as well as other leadership theharbortv/about-mike-smith and volunteer opportunities. Member schools are encouraged to register one junior and one For more information about Improv Asylum senior for participation in this program. visit http://www.improvasylum.com/ A group of Student Ambassadors from the Boston Public Schools present the action plan ideas For more information on Student Ambassa- For more information about ThinkTaylor, they developed during a session at the Student dors, please visit the Leadership section of the visit http://www.thinktaylor.org/index.html Ambassador Huddle on January 7. Educational Athletics area at www.miaa.net.

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Upcoming Events All events are at the MIAA Office unless otherwise indicated. January 8, 2016 February 29, 2016 YOU LEAD Coaching, Leadership and Injury Wellness Workshop for Middle School Prevention @Lasell College, Newton Wellness Workshop January 12, 2016 March 18, 2016 Nutrition, Fitness, Eating Disorders, YOU LEAD Body Image Wellness Workshop Wellness Workshop March 21, 2016 January 15, 2016 Faces of Addiction Series: The Opioid So You’re A Leader... Now What?! Crisis April 15, 2016 Wellness Workshop Wellness Workshop Massachusetts Student-Athlete Citizenship Day January 25—29, 2016 April 1, 2016 @Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Leadership Training Institute Supporting Trans and Gender Non- Fame, Springfield Conforming Students February 5, 2016 Wellness Workshop April 27, 2016 Teen Sexuality Second Annual Teen Mental Health Wellness Workshop April 6, 2016 Summit YOU LEAD DoubleTree Hotel Westborough, MA February 5, 2016 Wellness Workshop Girls and Women in Sport Day April 29, 2016 @Faneuil Hall, Boston So You’re A Leader...Now What?! Wellness Workshop

Visit www.miaa.net/miaa/conferences for a complete listing of events.

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