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Focus on Game Lifelong Bonds Generations Officials celebrate Another benefit together Sportsmanship of sports Summit features participation GWS Day 2020 panel p. 7 p. 9 p. 12 Building the Future the newsletter of MIAA Educational Athletics Summer 2020 MIAA/MSAA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit held at Framingham State he Massachusetts Interscholastic and cultural competency and mental goals that we established at the Athletic Association (MIAA) health disparities. Mike Rubin, MIAA / start of this inclusion mission were Tand the Massachusetts School MSAA Assistant Director said, “Two to promote diversity and encourage Administrators’ participation, interaction Association (MSAA) held and understanding in its third annual Diversity, our increasingly diverse Equity and Inclusion (DEI) society.” Summit at Framingham Summit presenters State University on included members of Monday, January 13, the MIAA/MSAA DEI 2020. With over 240 Committee, which consists attendees representing of school administrators, 65 schools, the 2020 supporting agencies, Summit featured eight and representatives concurrent workshops from higher education covering subjects institutions, as well as including: impact of race individuals from the MIAA on daily life, para-sports, Partners in Prevention, inclusive strategies, a powerful collaborative Unified Champion schools, of public and private Leadership and content providers for this year’s Diversity, Equity and working to undo bias Inclusion Summit included, from left, Joseph Walsh, President, Adaptive prevention agencies. and end hate, creating Sports New England; Dr. Dwayne Thomas, Associate Professor of Sports The Committee and the safe and supportive Management, Lasell University; Mike Rubin, MIAA/MSAA Assistant Director; Collaborative provide Dr. F. Javier Cevallos, President, Framingham State University; Yvonne M. schools, making Spicer, Mayor of Framingham, Muji Karim, Paralympian; Dr. Carroll Blake, extensive support, authentic connections, Blake Associates, and Kathleen McSweeney, MIAA Assistant Director. resources and expertise in Educational Athletics Briefs continued on page 2 Online Fundamentals of Coaching Clinic – class is now being offered through pilot programs over mandatory. Courses will be July 14/16 virtually. The Association staff the past month to develop offered on July 14 and 16, worked with coaches from this online format. The online and August 11 and 13 from and August 11/13 Braintree HS, Narragansett course will be offered in 9:00-11:00am each day. To The MIAA is happy to Reg. HS, Roxbury Preparatory a two-day format (2 hours register, please visit http:// announce that the NFHS Charter School and Salem each day) and attendance miaa.net/miaa/conferences. Fundamentals of Coaching Academy Charter School on both days of the course is continued on page 2 NFHS National MIAA/MSAA host Diversity, Equity Student Leadership and Inclusion Summit 2020 Summit – July 20-22, continued from page 1 Associations share DEI resources 2020 totality of Inclusion!” the delivery of insight and programmatic Summit attendees included Student This first ever online initiatives leading to cultural Leaders, Group Leaders, Coaches, A statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion student leadership competencies to the membership. At the Teachers, Team Captains, Counselors initiative offered by the completion of the workshops, attendees and Administrators. from MIAA/MSAA Executive Director NFHS will be conducted created school action plans, “To Know Attendees were prompted to answer in July. The program is a is to Understand -- Plan For Action” some questions as part of their William N. Gaine, Jr. unique opportunity for focusing on workshop take-aways such evaluations for the day. Questions students to hone their as, “become aware of our own privileges included what they were thinking and leadership skills and and understand the many ‘-isms’ that feeling, and what one step they would Dear MSAA and MIAA Colleagues, realize the privilege and take after leaving the summit. power of their influence in Here are few ideas they We write this letter to pledge to you, our membership, that MSAA and the MIAA stand together, and are united their school, community had for “next steps” back at in our condemnation of the recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We condemn the and state. The program school: unlawful violence and looting. We condemn any unlawful violence and unlawful police violence perpetrated on is open to high school • I will be compassionate. people of color. We condemn the unlawful violence towards peaceful protestors. students across the • I will say “hi” more. country who are involved • I will provide random acts We laud the families of the victims who are calling for calm coupled with action. We laud the peaceful protestors in athletics and activities. of kindness and compliments who are willing to put their lives on the line to have their voices heard. We laud the religious leaders who call for The program is being to strangers instead of just my us to confront 401 years of systemic racism and injustice and to examine our own beliefs. And finally, we laud the offered free of charge and friends. courage of the free press who risk their lives to bring us the truth as deeply painful as it is. the registration deadline is • I will bring more positivity July 3, 2020. For additional to my school, and show by To that end, we are committed to addressing these issues in an ongoing, enduring, purposeful, and determined information please visit example. manner. In order to do this, we will utilize structures already in place specifically the joint MSAA/MIAA Diversity www.nfhs.org. • I will think more carefully Equity Inclusion Committee (DEIC) whose mission is, “To foster diversity among member schools, athletic about being critical of myself administrators, coaches and student-athletes by promoting inclusiveness, awareness, and acceptance. The focus is NFHS Learning and others. to celebrate all differences by creating an association that is welcoming and engaging for all.” Center – Free courses • I will look more critically available DEI Summit 2020 attendees chat before a session. at where bias and racism are Our work in affirming the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational, intentional, and is ongoing. We present, so I can challenge it. will continue to develop meaningful and deep professional learning opportunities, while enhancing a long-term The NFHS Learning exist,” “accept yourself before accepting • I will be more aware of my own bias professional development plan for both organizations; we will partner together to accomplish this. We will dedicate Center at NFHSLearn. others,” and “have the discussions and look for resources to continue my ourselves to providing you with relevant, timely resources to use in your schools and districts and have created a com contains many that matter, even if they make you education around this. resource page on our websites to facilitate sharing them. free online courses for uncomfortable.” Rubin stated, “The For a video of highlights from the students, coaches, officials, recent DEI Summit was an exemplary 2020 DEI Summit visit https://vimeo. CLICK HERE to access the resources page. administrators, parents blueprint for what the Committee is com/402272918 and more. Topics for these trying to accomplish.” We understand that true change takes time and persistence. We will remain steadfast in the pursuit of justice courses include: The Summit provided two keynote and equity for all. We guarantee that we will diligently and tirelessly examine our actions and our programs to • Appearance and speakers, Muji Karim, a Paralympic promote equity and justice for all. We also recognize this will not be easy, but then again, no real accomplishment Performance Enhancing Track and Field Athlete, and Briana is ever achieved with ease. And finally, we welcome and value the input of our respective memberships and are Drugs and Substances Mastel, a member of Boston Pride of committed to traveling this long and challenging road together with you. We owe this to the students whom we • Bullying, Hazing and the National Women’s Hockey League. serve. Inappropriate Behaviors Mr. Karim’s message to “see the silver • Concussion in Sports lining” when dealing with obstacles Respectfully, • Positive Sport Parenting and Ms. Mastel’s encouragement to • Protecting Students be a “strong link” and “to help others” from Abuse are in alignment with the MIAA/MSAA • Social Media inclusion message. In addition, Javier • Sports Nutrition Cevallos, President of Framingham • Student Mental Health State University, and Yvonne Spicer, and Suicide Prevention Mayor of Framingham, addressed the • Understanding Vaping attendees with a warm welcome to William N, Gaine Jr. and E-Cigarettes the City of Framingham. Rubin stated, Briana Mastel, player for Boston Pride MSAA/MIAA Executive Director “The two keynote speakers and eight National Women’s Hockey League Team and a member of the nonprofit Positive amazing presenters shared information, Coaching Alliance, gave one of the two celebrated differences, and engaged keynote addresses at the MIAA/MSAA DEI attendees to think critically about the Summit 2020. 2 Building the Future Summer 2020 Building the Future Summer 2020 3 Remembering longtime women in sports advocate Leadership Training Institute and Massachusetts sports legend Mary Pratt 2020 graduates 24 any in the Massachusetts enthusiasm and passion to the