Meet New Executive Director, Rob Cuff He 2009-2010 School Committee

August 2009 - Volume 23, Number 1 UPDATEUPDATE Success Starts When Students Take Part Meet New Executive Director, Rob Cuff he 2009-2010 school Committee. He is a regular speaker at many state, section Tyear begins under and national conferences and clinics. the leadership of newly Cuff earned his Master of Arts Degree in Education from appointed Executive the University of Phoenix and his Bachelor of Arts Degree Director, Rob Cuff . in English from Brigham Young University. He graduated Following the retirement from Richfi eld High School, where he was a member of a of Dave Wilkey and a state football championship team and a state basketball rigorous two-month championship team when he played for his father, Bob Cuff , a personnel search, Mr. long-time coach at Richfi eld High School. Cuff was hired from a strong fi eld of qualifi ed candidates. “My wish during my tenure is that Mr. Cuff has served the I will be granted the wisdom to do UHSAA the past 8 years what is right and the ability to work in the position of Assistant Director prior to becoming the Executive Director. His reponsibilities have included together in building relationships in baseball, basketball, drill team, football, music, soccer, establishing education-based high softball and volleyball. He was also the director of the UHSAA school activities.” Coaches’ Education, and he is currently a NFHS Certifi ed Instructor. He is also recognized by the NIAAA as a national -- Rob Cuff, UHSAA Executive Director certifi ed athletic administrator or CAA. Rob has served on several committees, including Chairman of the Awards Prior to coming to the UHSAA, Rob Cuff was a respected Selection Committee, a member of the Constitution and Athletic Director, English teacher, and coach at Mountain By-Laws Committee, a member of the Board of Directors for View High School. Rob was named Teacher of the Year in the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, a member of the 1995. Rob coached the boys basketball team for twelve Utah Sports’ Offi cials Hall of Fame Committee and the State years, seven of which as head coach. During those seven Board of Trustees for Special Olympics Utah. years, he guided the Bruins to seven consecutive top fi ve Cuff is currently a member of the National Federation state fi nishes, winning 83% of his games and compiling Baseball Rules Committee and a member of the National an incredible 23-5 state tournament record. Those state Federation Football Rules Committee where he also fi nishes included back to back 5A State Championships in serves as Chairman of the Football Games Administration 1998 and 1999, fi ve trips to the fi nal four and two Conso- Committee. He served on the National Federation Strategic lation Championships. His Bruin basketball teams also won Planning Committee and the National Federation Records region championships four diff erent times. c ontinued on next page

IN THIS ISSUE • New Assistant Director (page 2) • Chalk Talk: Freshman Teams (page 5) • Changes to the UHSAA (page 3) • Music Educator of the Year (page 5) • Who is the UHSAA? (page 3) • NFHS Updates (page 6) • UIAAA Update (page 5) • Calendar of Events (page 7) c o n t i n u e d from page 1 Cuff was named both the Frank Layden Coach of the Year that come with the position of UHSAA Executive Director. and the Art Hughes 5A Coach of the Year in 1998. In 1999, Rob is married to Sonya Garner of Provo and the proud he was again named the Art Hughes 5A Coach of the Year. parent of four children. With the support of his family, He was the President of the Utah High School Basketball friends and the UHSAA staff, Rob is tackling the daunting Coaches Association and was a member of the Utah High tasks of his new job with humility and a positive attitude. School Basketball Coaches Association executive board for six years. He was the tournament director for the Great Basin Basketball Tournament, served as a member of the executive board of the Utah Basketball Tip-Off Club and served as a member of the executive board of the Utah County Football Officials Association. He was a high school certified football referee for 12 years, offici- ating several state playoff games, including three state championship games. As a respected English teacher for many years, he was named Teacher of the Year in 1995. Prior to joining the UHSAA, he was the Athletic Director at Mountain View. Rob also refereed football for 12 years, including three state football championships. His experiences as an athlete, teacher, coach, referee and Assistant Director will provide valuable insight to the rigors and responsibilities New Assistant Director, Kevin Dustin r. Kevin Dustin has has been a participant in a small school setting and an Mbeen named an Assis- educator in a large school setting. His additional experi- tant Director of the Utah ence in event management, marketing and working High Activities Association with corporate sponsorships will add to the strength of filling the vacancy left by our team. Kevin has the personality and work ethic that new Executive Director, Mr. will bring instant respect to his position.” Rob Cuff. Kevin was hired “I believe high school activities are a great part of the from a number of qualified academic mission of our high schools. Activities should candidates screened and synergize with the academic goals of every school and interviewed by a UHSAA enhance the opportunity for development of character Search Committee. He and lifetime skills,” said Dustin. “I am excited about assumed duties August 10. the opportunity to work with the Utah High School Kevin has spent the past Activities Association and our member schools. I am 14 years in the athletic department at Utah State well aware of the challenges and opportunities that University where most recently he served as the lie ahead. Associate Athletic Director for Development. Prior to I want to employment with Utah State, Kevin taught English and thank Rob coached basketball at Sky View High School. As head and his staff coach, Kevin led the Bobcats to the 1994 state champi- for their onship and was named the Utah 4A Coach of the Year. confidence Kevin will have responsibilities over baseball, basket- and for ball, drama, football and golf. He will also work with providing corporate sponsors, marketing and supervise statewide me with this coaches’ education. UHSAA Executive Director Rob new chal- Cuff said, “We are thrilled to have Kevin join our team lenge.” UHSAA Staff (L-R): Mike Petty, Becky of directors. His experiences in high school activities Anderson, Jeanne Widerburg, Bart as a participant, official and coach are exceptional. He Thompson, Rob Cuff, Heidi Bruce, and Amie Wagstaff 2 New Changes to the UHSAA New Alignment of Members Schools: This will be the ville), Doug Jacobs (Reg 13, Kanab), Robin Nielson first year under the new alignment which divides the 134 (Reg 18, Dugway), Martell Menlove (USOE). member schools into 20 regions (1A-5A). Go to uhsaa.org New Executive Committee Chair: Craig Hammer, for list of the member schools according to the regions. Washington District Administrator, moves into the chair Four New Member Schools: The UHSAA welcomes position with a wealth of experience having served 6 four new member high schools for the 2009-10 school years on the Board of Trustees, 11 years on the Executive year. Welcome to Maple Mountain (4A), Rockwell Committee, 13 years as Dixie High principal and 9 years as Charter (2A), Stansbury (4A) and Westlake (4A). a high school basketball coach. Nine New Board of Trustees Members: Rick Bojak New UHSAA Executive Director: After working as an (Reg 3), Alma Uluave (Reg 6), Craig Seegmiller (Reg 9), assistant director for 8 years, Rob Cuff became the new Robert Garlick (Reg 12), Arlin Ovard (Reg 14), Norm UHSAA Executive Director on August 1, 2009. Allred (Reg 17), Ted Chidester (Reg 20), Kent Larsen New UHSAA Assistant Director: Kevin Dustin was (2A, Gunnison), Jim Clark (Davis), Dixie Allen (USOE). appointed the new UHSAA Assistant Director. Nine New Executive Committee Members: Scott New Sportsmanship Committee will address pertinent Tennis (Reg 1, Viewmont), Scott Bushnell (Reg 2, issues in our schools. Committee members include: Murray), Darrell Eddington (Reg 5, Box Elder), Chair Craig Hammer, Becky Anderson, Scott Bushnell, George Bayles (Reg 7, Timpview), Larry Bergeson Dean Fowles, Betty Ann Rember, Rick Bojack, Mae Miya, (Reg 9, Dixie), Travis McCluskey (Reg 11, Grants- Mark Hunter and two coaches to be announced. The Purpose of the UHSAA he purpose of the UHSAA shall be to administer and Participation in Athletics & Activities Offers Benefits. Tsupervise interscholastic activities among its member Students who participate tend to have higher grade- schools according to the Association Constitution and point averages, better attendance, lower dropout rates, By-Laws. Knowing that student activities are a significant fewer discipline problems and attend college more often. educational force in the development of skills needed to become a contributing member of society, the UHSAA reaffirms that students are the focus and reason for the Association. Attendance & Participation “Together we must continue to pass on the positive Increases in 2008-2009: values and principles that high school activities have taught each one of us. We must help students dream • Girls Basketball and succeed by creating one of the most powerful and • Volleyball The UHSAA reported the influential educational experiences that can be provided • Drill highest total attendance at to young people.” Rob Cuff, UHSAA Executive Director • Swimming the state tournaments for “SUCCESS STARTS WHEN STUDENTS TAKE PART. As • Boys Soccer these seven sports in the coaches, administrators and educators, we hope to instill • Softball 2008-2009 school year. in our students the desire to act with character, not just • Track because they believe it is expected but because they believe it is right.” Robert F. Kanaby, NFHS Executive Director UHSAA’s top five boys and girls sports based on the “The preeminent purpose of sports and activities, number of participants in our member schools is not to teach someone how to hit a three-pointer or BOYS GIRLS to throw a curve ball but how to harness the discipline, 1. Football 1. Track & Field desire and commitment that comes from striving to 2. Track & Field 2. Volleyball achieve these goals and then channeling those traits 3. Basketball 3. Basketball into overcoming the challenges of everyday life.” Robert F. 4. Soccer 4. Soccer Kanaby, NFHS Executive Director 5. Cross-country 5. Softball 3 About the Utah High School Activities Association

BOARD of TRUSTEES 2008-2009 (Policy body composed of 20 local school board members, Member Schools ...... 134 1 state school board member, 1 superintendent Total Enrollment ...... 113,052 and a principal from each classification) Girls ...... 55,185 Boys ...... 57,867 PARTICIPATION Sports ...... 51,372 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Music ...... 19,581 (Executive body-state superintendent, and administrators Drama/Forensics ...... 8,046 from each of 20 geographical regions of state) Spirit ...... 2,223 TOTAL PARTICIPATION Girls ...... 38,662 OFFICE Staff Boys ...... 46,371 (8 full time) GRAND TOTAL ...... 85,033

What the UHSAA does sponsor: • Baseball • Golf • Volleyball • Basketball • Soccer • Wrestling • Cross country • Softball • Jazz Festival • Drill Team • Swimming & Diving • Solo/Ensemble Festival • Football • Tennis • Forensics • Track • Drama NOTE: Pre-season scheduling of games and all out of state travel is done by local school boards

What the UHSAA does not sponsor nor have control over but for which there is substantial missed school time and financial expense (this is not an all-inclusive list): • FFA • FBLA • FHA • Vocational Clubs • Model U.N • VICA • Career Days • College Fairs • Leadership Conferences • DECA • Hockey • Rodeo • Field Trips • Assemblies • Testing (various types) • Ski Days • ROTC • State Fair Participation • Academic Decathalon • Community Events • Winter outdoor sports • Music Performances • Lacrosse • Cheerleading NOTE: Pre-season scheduling of games and all out of state travel is done by local school boards

UHSAA Finances

• UHSAA budget is nearly $2 million. Approximate revenue sources include: 68% State tournament gate receipts 13% Passes, rule book sales, programs, licensing officials fees 8% School dues 11% Corporate sponsorships

• 2007-08 UHSAA reimbursed member schools nearly $200,000 for travel and expenses • 3 year Cost Impact Study (1989) revealed UHSAA sponsored activities cost 0.33% or 1/3 of 1% of the total state maintenance & operation budget (national average is 3%) 4 Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association: A Vision on the Horizon By Alana Benson t is unbelievable that outstanding eff orts of Kendra Tomsic, chairman of the fi rst I2009-10 school year is UIAAA strategic plan. on the horizon. With the Being a part of Utah’s Athletic programs has made such coming of the new school a positive impact on my life, as I am sure it has on many year comes a new vision. others. Certainly, there are many who have and are still This is a monumental making up the cornerstones of our great state. It is so year, in that, the UIAAA is impressive that Utah is being well represented on the currently embarking on state and national level. innovative ideas and strat- egies to help maintain and At this time, it is appropriate to acknowledge a few revamp our great associa- infl uential people and applaud their recent successes. To tion. Being the President of the UIAAA is such an inspiring begin, Evan Excell, former UHSAA Executive Director, will experience for me, and it has been a great honor to work be inducted into the NIAAA Hall of Fame this December with so many knowledgeable and caring people. at the National Conference in Grapevine, Texas. Like- wise, Bud Campbell, UIAAA past president, will receive Recently, a strategic plan committee was organized to set the Distinguished Service Award. Furthermore, Marc into motion a 5-year plan, designed to address the needs of Hunter, UIAAA Executive Director is representing Utah in our growing organization. This ground-breaking committee his fi rst year serving on the Board of Directors. Addition- consists of members from the UIAAA Executive Board, ADAC ally, Kendra Tomsic, NIAAA Liaison, is currently serving a (Athletic Director Advisory Council), UHSAA staff , and an 4-year term on the NIAAA ADAC board. Finally, Richard expert executive administrator from the state of Massachu- Barton, UIAAA Past President, is serving on the NIAAA setts, MIAAA. Strategic Plan Committee and will be receiving the NFHS In the initial meeting a myriad of relevant ideas were Citation Award. Without question, Utah is a strong pres- presented and discussed regarding the addition of new ence in the NIAAA. staff members, off ering of additional programs, updating Once again I would like to thank everyone for giving and restructuring existing programs, and initiating ways me the opportunity to serve as the president of such a to increase fi nances. I would like to thank all the members credible association. Certainly there is a magnitude of for committing two days of their summer to put this greatness in store for the future of the UIAAA; it truly into action. Furthermore, I would like to recognize the encompasses A Vision on the Horizon.

Chalk Talk Freshman Teams

he 2009-2010 UHSAA Handbook contains the teams only if the team and coaches are under the Tpolicies that govern all member schools. Areas authority and regulation of a UHSAA member high which are gray-shaded represent new additions to school. Ninth grade high school teams and their the Handbook including the following statement individual members are subject to the same rules, regarding freshman teams (page 29). regulations, by-laws, etc. as all other UHSAA member “Ninth grade high school teams may exist at any high school teams and their members. Only one 9th member high school. Such teams will be high school grade team in any sport for each gender may exist at a member high school.” 5 NFHS Updates High-tech Swimsuits Banned in High School three colors, with each panel being a solid color. If using On August 11, 2009, the NFHS sent out the following color, one-third of the panels shall be white. The volley- statement to all of the state associations. High-tech swim- ball shall also display the NFHS Authenticating Mark. The suits that have been linked to record performances at all use of the colored-panel competition volleyball is not levels of competition the past couple of years have been considered legal by rule this year (2009-10). banned for high school competition, eff ective immediately. NFHS Coach Education The National Federation of State High School Associa- States that deliver the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching tions (NFHS) Swimming and Diving Rules Committee Course using the blended delivery should be aware that approved changes to Rule 3-2-2 that will make the high- the price will increase by $5 per course on September 1. tech swimsuit no longer a legal suit for swimmers at the Please make your 2009-10 blended purchases prior to high school level. that date to take advantage of the lower price. The online Eff ective immediately, swimmers shall be limited to one course price will remain at $35. The following courses swimsuit, which shall be constructed of a woven/knit and program will be launched prior to the start of the textile material, permeable to water and air, constructed 2009 school year so as not to aid in buoyancy, and shall not contain zippers • Fundamentals of Coaching Volleyball or other fastening systems. • NFHS Teaching and Modeling Behavior The approved changes to Rule 3-2-2 (page 20) in the • NFHS Teaching Sport Skills 2009-2010 NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Book have • AACCA Safety Course for Cheer Coaches been posted on the UHSAA website Swim Pages for • NCAA Eligibility immediate implementation. National Coach Certifi cation Program Softball Pitching Distance Increases in 2010-11 On September 1, the NFHS will launch a new Coach After at least ten years of debate by NFHS Softball Rules Certifi cation Program, Get Certifi ed. Level One, (“Accred- Committee members, the NFHS has extended the softball ited Interscholastic Coach”) will be available beginning pitching distance to 43 feet, eff ective with the 2010-11 September 1. For the Level 1 credential, coaches are school year. required to complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Creating a better balance between the off ense and the Coaching course, First Aid for Coaches or its equivalent, defense was the major rationale for the rule change. “Our and either Teaching Sports Skills or the Fundamentals of main thrust is getting the defense more involved,” said Coaching (sport-specifi c). Go to www.nfhslearn.com for Mary Struckhoff , NFHS assistant director and liason to more details. the Softball Rules Committee. “When more balls are hit NFHS Online Sanctioning into play, the defense is more involved in the game, tus The new NFHS online sanctioning procedure is up and enhancing skill development.” running. The NFHS is working diligently with state asso- The change to Rule 1-1-2b was made after two member ciations and event managers to assist them in accurately state associations experimented with 43 feet – Florida for completing the online sanctioning application through four years and Oregon for one year. Coaches surveyed this initial program transition. within these states were overwhelmingly supportive of New Sportsmanship Kit available for order from the the change. NFHS. Go to nfhs.org for additional information. The NFHS Will Allow Multi-Colored Volleyballs in 2010-11 program contains an overview video about the new Beginning in the 2010-11 school year, it will be a colored- campaign, “Sportsmanship. It’s Up To You,” along with a panel volleyball for competition. The competition motivational video to share with students, parents and volleyball shall be all white or consist of a maximum of communist and PSAs for radio and TV.

For NFHS updates and resources visit nfhs.org and nfhslearn.com

6 Congratulations to the 2009 Spring Champions!

BASEBALL 4A: Timpview 2A: Kanab 5A: Brighton 3A: Juan Diego BOYS TRACK 4A: Mountain Crest 1A: Rich 5A: Spanish Fork 2A: Richﬁ eld BOYS GOLF 3A: Hurricane 1A: Milford 4A: Timpview 5A: Davis BOYS SOCCER 2A: Rowland Hall GIRLS TRACK 3A: Park City 1A: St. Joseph 4A: Mountain View 2A: North Summit 5A: Brighton 3A: Ogden 4A: Sky View SOFTBALL 5A: Riverton 2A: Manti 3A: Bear River GIRLS GOLF 4A: Roy 1A-2A: St. Joseph 5A: Bingham 3A: Ogden 4A: Dixie BOYS TENNIS 5A: Davis 1A-2A: Rowland Hall 3A: Logan Music Educator of the Year: Clinton Frohm linton M. Frohm, Granite District in Granite School District, Granite Youth Symphony CMusic Curriculum Specialist, Orchestras including summer programs and tours. He has been nominated by the Utah is currently the musical director and conductor for the High School Activities Association Murray Symphony Orchestra and the Murray Symphony for the National Federation of State Jazz and Swing Band. Clint was previously the instru- High School Association’s (NFHS) mental music instructor at Cottonwood High School for Outstanding Music Educator Award. 22 years. He is a well-respected musician and teacher, Speaking about his great passion oﬀ ering private lessons to trumpet students in both clas- for music, his lovely wife Shelly sical and jazz styles. said, “Throughout our life together, Clint has devoted his Clint earned a Masters of Education with an emphasis in heart and soul to music. I have often referred to this love of Music Education from the University of Utah. He taught music as the only mistress in our life.” as an adjunct music instructor at Utah Valley University, Clint has touched the lives of countless students University of Utah, and Westminster College and has been throughout Utah and has a major impact on the music a guest lecturer on many occasions around the state, education in our state. For the past two years, Clint served including the Utah Snowbird Arts Institute. He never lost as the Utah Music Education Association (UMEA) Jazz sight of what is most important: service. He has dedicated Vice-President which duties included the UHSAA State his whole life serving his love of music and kids. The Jazz Festival Director. UHSAA would like to thank Clint for the huge impact he had in the lives of thousands of youth over the years and A the Music Curriculum Specialist, Clint’s responsibilities 7 include overall responsibility for K-12 music programs the quality of music in Utah. Coming Events [email protected] BASEBALL Oct. 6 1A Quarter-finals Oct.9-10 1A State

CROSS COUNTRY Oct. 21 State

DRILL TEAM Aug. 29 Rules Clinic Sep. 12 Rules Clinic Sep. 19 Rules Clinic Oct. 26 First Competitions

FOOTBALL Oct. 30-31 1A&2A Quarter-finals Oct. 30-31 3A, 4A, 5A 1st Round Nov. 6-7 3A, 4A, 5A Quarters Nov. 7 1A & 2A Semis Nov. 12-13 3A, 4A, 5A Semis Nov. 14 1A & 2A Finals Nov. 20 3A, 4A, 5A Finals

GOLF, BOYS Oct. 5-6 2A & 5A State Meets Oct. 7-8 3A & 4A State Meets Boys’ 2009 State SOCCER, GIRLS Oct.13 &14 First Round Golf Tournaments Oct.15 & 17 Quarter-finals Oct. 21 & 23 4A & 5A State 5A Oct. 5 & 6, Valley View Oct. 23 & 24 2A & 3A State 4A Oct. 7 & 8, Glen Eagle 3A Oct. 7 & 8, Schnieters Bluff SWIMMING/DIVING 2A Oct. 5 & 6, The Barn Sep. 21 Start Date Oct. 14 First Meet Keep Up With UHSAA News TENNIS, GIRLS Oct. 3 2A State Oct. 8 & 10 5A State Visit www.uhsaa.org today Oct. 9 & 10 3A & 4A State Coaches and Oﬃ cials: VOLLEYBALL Click on “Training” for info on Oct. 29-30 2A State Oct. 30-31 3A & 1A State UHSAA ON-LINE RULES CLINICS Nov. 6-7 4A & 5A State