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Serving Junior and Senior High Athletic Directors in Michigan for 55 Years MICHIGAN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION
Vo. 55, No. 1 M.I.A.A.A. Publication Fall 2013 Letter from the President By Marc Throop, 52nd MIAAA President
First, I can’t begin to tell you how honored I and regulations that are present so that athletes am that you have entrusted me to lead the MI- are kept safe. The new focus on concussion man- AAA this year as your President. I agement and monitoring of the also believe that it’s important to heat index are two things each of thank our current Past President, us need to be staying on top of. I Ken Mohney, as he has led our or- would strongly suggest that we all ganization for the past two years in do this by using the materials and a first class way. information that have been provid- I do understand the responsi- ed to us by the MHSAA which is all bility in this role, but it is no greater on their website. than the responsibility that each of The MIAAA is the organization us has in leading the athletic pro- that provides us with the informa- grams that we are all responsible tion and professional development for at our schools. Interscholastic to help us with those responsibili- athletics is still the absolute finest ties. Information in this magazine forum for kids to participate in and gain the valu- is just one form of that. Attendance at the annual able lessons that they are provided every day. As conference in March and the summer workshop Athletic Administrators, each of us is the face of in June are also ways that will allow each of us our school in athletics and has the great oppor- to gain knowledge about how to do things better tunity as well to show coaches, student athletes, and garner ideas on what will make each of our parents, and entire communities about we are all programs improve. The minute we stop learning is about. We also are responsible for all of the rules See “President’s Message” on Next Page
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MIAAA 2013 | 1 | Fall Newsletter “President’s Message” from Previous Page the time that our programs and our kids will stop getting better. There is no organization that I have been involved with in my 35 years of education that gives more valuable help in our profession. At each of these gatherings of the March and June meetings, it gives all of us the tremendous oppor- tunity to hear from other outstanding A.D.’s from around the state and what they are doing. Please make sure that you attend these two important functions. In closing, we are trying to make a focus on getting more people directly involved in the MIAAA by serving on committee’s and helping with other duties. If you are interested in doing so, please contact your regional representatives which are found inside of the newsletter. The MIAAA cer- tainly values the input of all members and we are hoping that we see several more new faces repre- sented in committees that again assist our orga- nization. Thank you again.
MIAAA Life Membership Application Qualifications
• Must be retiring from or taking another position out of the field of athletic administration • Must have been a paid up member of the M.I.A.A.A. for 10 or more years • Must be approved by the M.I.A.A.A. Board of Directors Benefits of Life Membership No Membership Dues; All Registration Fees Waived (except meal functions); Life Membership Plaque; M.I.A.A.A. Publication 3 times a yearl opportunities to continue to serve the M.I.A.A.A.
Name: ______School: ______Home Address: ______Home Phone: ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______
Send Application to: Bill Mick, 1614 Poseyville, Midland, MI 48640 Gary Oyster, 1721 Kingswood Lane, Lapeer, MI 48446
MIAAA 2013 | 2 | Fall Newsletter MIAAA Regional Representatives & Leagues & Conferences Independent schools are usually in the closest to their school Region 1 Rep: Fred Bryant, Newberry – [email protected] Alt Rep: Sean Jacques, Calumet – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Central Upper Peninsula Eastern UP Athletic Northern Lights Strait Area Eastern UP Athletic Copper Country Skyline West PAC
Fred Bryant Fred Mid-Peninsula Athletic Great Northern UP Porcupine Mountain Region 2 Rep: Cody Inglis, Traverse City Central – [email protected] Alt Rep: Rich Giddens, Cadillac – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Big North Cherryland Lake Michigan Ski Valley North Star Northern Lakes Northwest Cody I nglis
Region 3 Rep: Carl Arkema, Ravenna – [email protected] Alt Rep: Ken Overla, Muskegon Orchard View – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Highland Lakes 8 Activities River Valley Western Michigan Western Michigan D Carl Arkema
Region 4 Rep: Dave Chrisinske, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg – [email protected] Alt Rep: Jerry Haggerty, Hamilton – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences OK (Black Div) OK (Gold Div) OK (Red Div) OK (White Div) OK (Blue Div) OK (Green Div)
Dave Chrisinske OK (Silver Div) OK (Bronze Div) Alliance Region 5 Rep: Mike Roy, Vicksburg – [email protected] Alt Rep: Kevin Guzzo, St. Joseph – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Cornerstone Kalamazoo Valley Lakeland Athletic Red Arrow Southwestern Athletic Southwestern MI Ath. St. Joseph Wolverine Mike Roy Mike
MIAAA 2013 | 3 | Fall Newsletter MIAAA Regional Representatives & Leagues & Conferences Independent schools are usually in the closest to their school Region 6 Rep: Steve Babbit, Blissfield – [email protected] Alt Rep: John Roberts, Adrian – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Big “8” Cascade Lenawee County Mid-South Southeastern Southern Central Athletic Tri-County Steve Babbit
Region 7 Rep: Tom Hunt, E. Lansing – [email protected] Alt Rep: Jason Porter, Parma Western – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Capital Area Activities Central MI Activities Central State Activities Mid-State Activities Tom Hunt Tom
Region 8 Rep: Jennifer Thunberg, Pinconning – [email protected] Alt Rep: Mike Thayer, Bay City Western – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Inner State Jack Pine North East Michigan Saginaw Valley HS Assoc. Tri Valley Huron Shores Jennifer Thunberg
Region 9 Rep: Dave Derocher, Reese – [email protected] Alt Rep: Jeff Kline, Mt. Morris – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Blue Water Flint Metro Genesee Area Greater Thumb North Central Thumb Dave Derocher
Region 10 Rep: Brad Robinson, Fraser – [email protected] Alt Rep: Jeff Cook, St. Clair – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Macomb Area Brad Robinson
MIAAA 2013 | 4 | Fall Newsletter MIAAA Regional Representatives & Leagues & Conferences Independent schools are usually in the closest to their school Region 11 Rep: Tom Flynn, Birmingham Groves – [email protected] Alt Rep: Greg Michaels, Lakeland – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Kensington Lakes Oakland Activities Tom Flynn Tom
region 12 Rep: Scott Wiemer, Dearborn Annapolis – [email protected] Alt Rep: Zac Stevenson, Woodhaven – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Detroit Public Huron Western Wayne Charter School Downriver Southeastern Scott Wiemer
Region 13 Rep: Sal Malek, Academy of the Sacred Heart – [email protected] Alt Rep: Mike Evoy, CHSL – [email protected] Leagues and Conferences Catholic HS League MI Independent Athletic Sal Malek
Region 14 Rep: Kevin O’Rourke, Rockford MS – ko’[email protected] Leagues and Conferences All Middle Schools in Michigan Kevin O ’Rourke Kevin
MIAAA 2013 | 5 | Fall Newsletter MIAAA 2013 | 6 | Fall Newsletter 2013-2014 Board of Directors
2013-2014 Executive Board Members
President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Marc Throop, CMAA Meg Seng, CAA Mike Bakker, CMAA Richland Gull Lake Ann Arbor Greenhills Fenton
Recording Secretary Past President Executive Director Assistant To Greg Lattig, CMAA Ken Mohney, CMAA George Lovich Executive Director Mason Mattawan Retired Karen Leinaar, CAA Bear Lake Regional Representatives
Region Representatives Alternate Reg I Fred Bryant – Newberry Sean Jacques – Calumet Reg II Cody Inglis, CAA – TC Central Rich Giddens – Cadillac Reg III Carl Arkema – Revenna Ken Overla – Muskegon Orchard View Reg IV Dave Chrinsinke, CAA – Thornapple-Kellogg Jerry Haggerty, CAA – Hamilton Reg V Michael Roy, CMAA – Vicksburg Kevin Guzzo, CAA – St. Joseph Reg VI Steve Babbitt, CMAA – Blissfield John Roberts – Adrian Reg VII Tom Hunt – East Lansing Jason Porter – Parma Western Reg VIII Jennifer Thunberg – Pinconning Mike Thayer, CMAA – Bay City Western Reg IX Dave Derocher, CAA – Reese Jeff Kline – Mt. Morris Reg X Brad Robinson, CAA – Fraser Jeff Cook, CAA – St. Clair Reg XI Tom Flynn – Birmingham Groves Greg Michaels – White Lake Lakeland Reg XII Scott Wiemer, CAA – Dearborn Annapolis Zac Stevenson – Woodhaven Reg XIII Sal Malek, CAA – Academy of the Sacred Heart Mike Evoy, CAA – CHSL Reg XIV Kevin O’Rourke – Rockford North MS
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MIAAA 2013 | 8 | Fall Newsletter 2013 | Athletic Director - Pre-Registration Form M.I.A.A.A. Annual Conference – March 13-18, 2014 (Please Print or Type) | Please try to process registration by February 17, 2014
AD Name ______Circle if Applies: RAA CAA CMAA Region# ______School Name ______School Phone ______Spouse’s Name (If Attending) ______Home Address ______Home City ______Zip ______Home/Cell Phone ______Email (Please Print Clearly) ______First Year AD? Yes ______No ______
Athletic Director’s Pre-Registration – Includes Banquet Ticket, Conference Gift (Prior to 2-17-14)...... $150.00 ______Athletic Director’s LATE Registration – Includes Banquet Ticket, Conference Gift (After 2-17-13)...... $175.00 ______Spouses Pre-Registration – Includes Banquet Ticket, Spouse Breakfast Program & Memento...... $70.00 ______Extra Tickets | Conference Banquet Only...... $55.00 ______Extra Tickets | Spouse Breakfast Only...... $25.00 ______Extra Tickets | Extra Name Badge (needed to enter Exhibit Area)...... $25.00 ______Life Members – AD & Spouse Registration – no charge, Spouse Breakfast Ticket $10.00, Banquet Ticket $25.00 each (Life members receive 1 conference gift for AD, if pre-registered) Total ______
Additional Conference Registration Information After February 17, 2014 & On-Site Registration Fees: Athletic Director – $175 – Spouses – $80 Early Registration Deadline: Before February 17, 2014 – Make Your Registration Now! Mail to: George Lovich – 44142 Parkside – Canton MI 48187 – Phone (734) 455-5056 $25.00 Service Charge for refunds requested prior to March 10, 2014. No Refunds after March 10, 2014
2013 | Secretaries - Pre-Registration Form (Please Print or Type) | Please try to process registration by February 17, 2014
Secretary’s Name ______Years as an Athletic Secretary ______School Name ______School Phone ______Spouse’s Name (If Attending) ______Home Address ______Home City ______Zip ______Home/Cell Phone ______Email (Please Print Clearly) ______
Secretary Pre-Registration – Includes Luncheon & Conference Gift (Prior to 2-17-2014)...... $95.00 ______
Spouse Registration – Name Badge for Exhibit Area...... $10.00 ______
After February 17, 2014 & On-Site Registration Fees: Secretaries $105.00 Mail to: George Lovich – 44142 Parkside, Canton, MI 48187 – Phone (734) 455-5056 Make checks payable to: MIAAA – No Purchase Orders Accepted $25.00 Service Charge for refunds requested prior to March 10, 2014 – NO REFUNDS after March 10, 2014
MIAAA 2013 | 9 | Fall Newsletter MIAAA Annual Conference March 2014 Hotel Registration
To better accomodate your request and to avoid duplications of your reservation, please use one of the following reservation methods listed below. Use 1 form per room accomodation. Check-in time is at 4pm. Check-out is at 11am.
Fax Telephone Mail To: (231) 534-6670 (800) 748-0303 Grand Traverse Resort & Spa (231) 534-6000 Attn: Reservation Department 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd. Online PO Box 404 www.grandtraverseresort.com Acme, MI 49610-0404 Organization: MIAAA | Conference Dates: March 13-18, 2014
Name ______Number in Party ______Company Name ______Business Phone ______Address ______City/State/Zip ______Email ______Share With ______Flight#/Time ______Arrival Date ______Departure Date ______
All reservations must be received by February 12, 2014 to secure your reservations If you are paying with a school district check please remember to bring school districts tax ID # form
Amex/Visa/MC/Diner Club/Discover (Please Circle One) Card Number ______Expiration Date ______Card Holder Name ______Signature ______
Accomodations Requested All reservations must be received by 2-12-14. Reservation requests after 2-12-14 will be taken on a space available basis. Requests after room block is filled will be placed in the next available accommodations type with the rate changing accordingly.
Hotel: $104 _____ Tower: $129 _____ 1 Bed Condo: $123 _____ Studio Condo: $104 _____
Special Requests: **Barrier Free **Portacrib **Rollaway@$15/Night • GTRS is a smoke-free facility Rates quoted are subject to Michigan State and Local Taxes of 11% per day. Rates quoted are based on double occupancy.
Resort Fee: In addition to the rates set forth above, there will be a Daily Resort Fee of $8.00 per room, per night, which includes unlimited use of resort fit- ness center including cardiovascular and strength training equipment, whirlpools, saunas, and indoor pools and, seasonal access to outdoor pools and beachfront facilities, preferred guest pricing for golf and tennis facilities, in-room coffee, high speed internet access in hotel and Tower guest rooms, on property shuttle to airport and Turtle Creek Casino, unlimited toll-free and credit card access phone calls, voice mail message service, daily newspaper upon request, use of safety deposit box, preferred car rental pricing through Enterprise in Traverse City, and golf bag storage.
This form should be sent to the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa For Online Reservations go to www.grandtraverseresort.com. Click on reservations and use group code “MIAAA14”. Hotel Registration – Conference Date: March 13-18, 2014 March 2014
MIAAA 2013 | 10 | Fall Newsletter MIAAA Important Deadlines
The MIAAA has many important deadlines throughout the year for its members to keep track of. Below is a list of many such dates. Please keep a copy of this for future reference. MIAAA Awards Committee
Dedicated Service Award – 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, etc. see newsletter for application February 1 Athletic Director of the Year (also considered for Regional AD of the Year) September 10 Distinguished Service Award – Inside or Outside the field of athletics September 10 Special Recognition Award – Inside or Outside the field of athletics September 10
The above awards should be turned into your Regional Representative MIAAA members should look for deserving athletic administrators around the state and write letters of recommendation and support for the following awards issued by the Michigan High School Athletic Association:
Award Issued By Deadline Charles E. Forsythe Award MHSAA October 15 Allen Bush Award MHSAA April 1 Women In Sports Leadership MHSAA October 15 Vern Norris Award (for officials only) MHSAA February 15
Scholarship Committee
MIAAA Scholarship (members HS seniors only) To: Greg Lattig – Mason February 1
Publications Committee
Fall Issue of MIAAA Newsletter To Megan Thayer - Midland, MI August 1 Winter Issue of MIAAA Newsletter To Megan Thayer - Midland, MI November 1 Spring Issue of MIAAA Newsletter To Megan Thayer - Midland, MI April 1
MIAAA Life Membership - Life Members Committee
Life Membership Application To Bill Mick or Gary Oyster Throughout Year
MIAAA Elections
Regional Representative To MIAAA President December 1 Even Regions in March EVEN Years Odd Regions in March ODD Years
MIAAA Scholarship Applications – February 1, 2014 MIAAA Annual Conference Early Registration – Feb. 17, 2014 Date: March 13-18, 2014 – Grand Traverse Resort & Spa – Traverse City MIAAA Summer Workshop – June 24-26, 2014 – Mt. Pleasant, MI
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MIAAA SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES Revised 3/15/2013
MIAAA SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES Revised 3/15/2013
The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association has established a scholarshipThe program Michigan forInterscholastic Michigan Athletic High Administrators School Student- Association has established a scholarship program for Michigan High School Student- Athletes. The MIAAA believesAthletes. The in MIAAArewarding believes students in rewarding who students flourish who flourish in in ApplicationApplication Deadline Deadline academic and athletic excellence,academic and and athletic commits excellence, to and service commits toto service his/her to his/her local local communities. communities. • Applications will be available via the October and January •issues ofApplications “The Michigan Athletic will be Director”, available and the via MIAAA the October and January Each school year the MIAAA will award four $1,000 scholarships website.issues of “The Michigan Athletic Director”, and the MIAAA Each school year the MIAAAhonoring will top high award school four male and$1,000 female scholarshipsstudent-athletes. Only student- Deadlinewebsite. for applications is February 1st. athletes graduating during the current school year will be eligible for the • Notification of selection will be made in late February. honoring top high schoolscholarships. male and female student-athletes. Only student- • st. •ScholarshipDeadline winners willfor needapplications to provide a wallet is February size 1 athletes graduating during the current school year will be eligible for the photograph suitable for reproduction. Criteria for Selection Notification of selection will be made in late February. scholarships. • • ApplicationsScholarship for nominated winners student-athletes will needmust be to provide a wallet size • Each high school in Michigan may select one male and one mailed/emailed by the MIAAA Athletic Director to: female student-athlete. The school’s Athletic Director must be a photograph suitable for reproduction. Criteria for Selection Greg Lattig, MIAAA Scholarship Co-Chairperson member of the MIAAA in order to nominate student-athletes Mason High School, 1001 S. Barnes, and to be considered for the scholarships. • Applications for nominated student-athletes must be Mason, MI 48854 Student-athletes must meet the following criteria to be emailed • mailed/[email protected] the MIAAA Athletic Director to: • Each high school in Michigannominated: may select one male and one female student-athlete. Theo school’sA minimum cumulativeAthletic GPA Director of 3.50 onmust a 4.0 scalebe a o Scholarship Recognition Greg Lattig, MIAAA Scholarship Co-Chairperson member of the MIAAA in orderOne Letter to nominate of Support from student-athletes a school staff member o Must have earned a Varsity Letter in at least two Mason High School, 1001 S. Barnes, and to be considered for the scholarships. • Presentation of scholarships will be made locally by MIAAA different sports during their high school career Representatives. o Complete application with approval signatures from Mason, MI 48854 • Student-athletes must meet the following criteria to be • Scholarship winners will be publicized in the May edition of Athletic Director and Principal “The Michigan [email protected] Director”. nominated: o Application must be typed • MIAAA Athletic Directors may utilize the certificate of o A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale Scholarshiprecognition Recognition found on the MIAAA website to honor those o One Letter of Support from a school staff member student-athletes who were nominated but not selected for the scholarships. o Must have earned a Varsity Letter in at least two • Presentation of scholarships will be made locally by MIAAA different sports during their high school career *Scholarship money will be paid directly to the students for their first year of course work inRepresentatives. college. o Complete application with approval signatures from • Scholarship winners will be publicized in the May edition of Athletic Director and Principal The MIAAA is a state professional organization administered by and for athletic directors “Thefor the purposeMichigan of promoting Athletic professional Director”. growth and o Application must be typed image of interscholastic athletic administrators. • MIAAA Athletic Directors may utilize the certificate of MIAAA SCHOLARSHIP FORMrecognition found on the MIAAA website to honor those student-athletes who were nominated but not selected for the scholarships. NAME______DATE ______HIGH SCHOOL ______AD OF YOUR SCHOOL*Scholarship ______money will be paid directly to the students for their first year SCHOOL ADDRESS ______CITY ______of course work in college. ZIP ______
HOME ADDRESS ______CITY ______The MIAAA is a state professional ZIP ______organization administered by and for HOME PHONE ______HIGH SCHOOL GPAathletic (4.0 SCALE) directors ______for the purpose of promoting professional growth and
COLLEGE STUDENT PLANS TO ATTEND ______image of interscholasticMAJOR ______athletic administrators. School Sports (and years) MIAAASports Awards/Recognition SCHOLARSHIPSchool Activities FORM(and years) School Awards/Recognition
NAME______DATE ______
HIGH SCHOOL ______AD OF YOUR SCHOOL ______*Complete page #2 on back side of application* SCHOOL ADDRESS ______CITY ______ZIP ______MIAAA 2013 | 13 | Fall Newsletter HOME ADDRESS ______CITY ______ZIP ______
HOME PHONE ______HIGH SCHOOL GPA (4.0 SCALE) ______
COLLEGE STUDENT PLANS TO ATTEND ______MAJOR ______
School Sports (and years) Sports Awards/Recognition School Activities (and years) School Awards/Recognition
*Complete page #2 on back side of application* Please complete the following short answer questions:
1) What have you done during high school that has demonstrated student leadership and how has it positively impacted your school?
2) How has a coach affected your life?
Please list all community service activities and hours you have participated in during your high school career. You may also attach a separate list if desired.
Description of Activity Hours Description of Activity Hours
VERIFICATION BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
We, the administrators of the above named high school, verify the eligibility of this student for consideration for the MIAAA Scholarship, based on the criteria and requirements listed in the rules and regulations. We recommend this student based on the character and attributes the student has shown at the high school and in the community.
Are you a member of the MIAAA? Circle: YES NO Athletic Director Signature
Principal Signature
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MIAAA 2013 | 17 | Fall Newsletter Activities at Summer Workshop Baseball 2013
MIAAA 2013 | 18 | Fall Newsletter MIAAA/MHSAA holds 3rd Annual Leadership Academy for Athletic Directors
Michigan’s professional organization of Decatur HS, Jamie Tuma, Marquette HS, Josh school athletic directors, the Michigan Interscho- Vandermeulen, Northport HS, and Jon Zajac, Bel- lastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) leville HS. and the Michigan High School Athletic Associa- The Leadership Academy began as a strategic tion (MHSAA), held the third Leadership Academy plan initiative for professional development and is for high school athletic directors in Mt. Pleasant, supported by the Board of Directors. The MIAAA Michigan on August 6th & 7th. Twelve athletic received NIAAA Outreach funds to help fund the directors attended and took a big step towards participants’ national membership dues as well national certification in athletic administration: as a generous grant from the MHSAA. In today’s Eric Adams, Lawrence HS, John Carpenter, Mar- ever changing educational environment, the job tin HS, David Davis, Goodrich HS, Debbie Dewyse, of athletic director is becoming more demanding Engadine HS, Mike Fosburg, Hesperia HS, Ryan and complex. The Leadership Academy targets Hamet, Portage MS, Thomas Husson, Greenhills, Jason Misner, Parchment HS, Brian Southworth, See “Leadership Academy” on Next Page
MIAAA 2013 | 19 | Fall Newsletter “Leadership Academy” from Previous Page athletic directors with 1-5 years of experience and future to help in establishing the Leadership provides them the tools necessary to lead their Academy as an annual program. athletic programs successfully. The MIAAA is a 54-year-old association with Attendees received professional member- nearly 700 members serving as athletic adminis- ships for 2013-2014 in both the MIAAA and the trators in numerous high schools and junior high/ NIAAA. They completed NIAAA Leadership Training middle schools in Michigan. In conjunction with Institute courses 501 & 502. Additional topics in- the Michigan High School Athletic Association, the cluded coaching evaluations, student leadership, MIAAA works to promote the educational value of and Arbiter training. Speakers at the academy interscholastic athletics and the role and profes- were Michael Roy, Vicksburg High School, Lisa sion of athletic director. The MIAAA is very proud Hogan, Greenhills School, Fred Smith, Buchanan to highlight the work of these professionals. HS and Meg Seng of Greenhills School. For further information contact: The 3rd annual Leadership Academy was well MIAAA Professional Development Co-Chair, received. Attendees commented on the impor- Fred Smith, Buchanan High School, fsmith@bu- tance of the event, “This was a unique opportunity chananschools.com to cover the basics of athletic administration in MIAAA Professional Development Co-Chair, one workshop. It was exciting and motivating to in- Meg Seng, Greenhills School, mseng@green- teract with colleagues of different backgrounds.” hillsschool.org The MIAAA hopes to secure sponsorships in the
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MIAAA 2013 | 25 | Fall Newsletter NIAAA News Clips
Several MIAAA athletic administrators are also members of the National Athletic Administrators Association. Over the years we have had athletic directors serving on the NIAAA’s board of directors, serving on numerous NIAAA committees and national award recipients.
This past year we are proud to announce that three of our students have been recognized by the NIAAA as Student Essay/Scholarship State Winners. They are Ashley Carney, Jackson Northwest, and Mark Janssen, White Lake Lakeland. Congratulations Ashley, Jackson and Mark!
Jane Bennett being honored at NIAAA Conference
Jane Bennett was Athletic Director/Assistant Principal at Ann Arbor Huron High School for 25 years and retired in 2003. At this year’s NIAAA conference, Jane will be inducted into the NIAAA Hall of Fame. Jane will be honored in Anaheim, California, December 14-16, 2013. Jane received the Thomas E. Frederick Award of Excellence from the NIAAA in 2000. Congratulations Jane!
National Conference Workshop Sessions to Contain Information on Adaptive Sport Opportunities
During the upcoming National Athletic Directors Conference in Anaheim, California, each of the six workshop sessions will provide one workshop on the topic of the OCR Dear Colleague Letter, and what is currently successful in states regarding the provision of programs for athletes with disabilities. Two workshops will share what four key states have implemented over the years that have proved very successful. Registration for the 2013 national conference has begun. If you have not yet registered you can do so at:
www.niaaa.org/about-the-niaaa/niaaa-conference/
Download the registration booklet here:
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MIAAA 2013 | 27 | Fall Newsletter DUNLAP: KLAA football Media Day a brilliant idea; others should follow By Keith Dunlap
As far as I’m concerned, this ranks up there with players to give a brief overview of their team, and Thomas Edison inventing the light bulb, Henry Ford then later sat back down at tables to grant individual starting assembly lines or George Foreman invent- interview requests and give out more information. ing an indoor grill that’s a staple for all college stu- When the coaches walked out of the building, all dents in terms of ingenious ideas. their media obligations were pretty much over with. OK, it didn’t bring light to homes, revolutionize With the first day of practice on Monday, they transportation or improve cooking, but all this sure can concentrate solely on football and not worry was a winning situation for everyone involved on about calling back multiple reporters when things Thursday at Novi High School. really get crazy next week. Hopefully others are listening and wishing they “I am just waiting for Nick Saban to show up,” had thought of it first, because they should be. joked Milford head coach Pat Fox. The stroke of genius to which I’m referring to For the players, well, it’s pretty easy to under- was the Kensington Lakes Activities Association stand why so many were wide-eyed and smiling from conducting its first annual football Media Day, where ear-to-ear. coaches and players from all 24 teams in the league It’s a safe bet that all the players have seen col- gathered to brief the media on what they had in lege football media days in conferences like the SEC store for the upcoming football season. and the Big 10, and to get an opportunity to be a An encyclopedia probably isn’t a big enough part of an event and represent their team, school book to describe how much everyone involved ben- and community was something they might always efitted from this. remember. For coaches, it was a chance to meet with mul- Most were dressed in their football jerseys with- tiple members of the media all in one place, rather out pads, while others had shirt and ties on under- than having to get phone calls from so many journal- neath their jerseys. ists in the course of the next couple of weeks asking Then there was Walled Lake Western coach who their best players are, etc. Mike Zdebski and his three player representatives, All coaches had to do was take a couple hours who were immaculately decked out in suits and ties. of their time, enjoy a lunch catered by the event’s No matter how they were dressed, it was enjoy- sponsor, Qdoba Grill, and fill the media in on what able for all. people can expect from their team this season. “When I heard about this, I was hoping to be Each coach selected players to join them, got up to a microphone in front of everybody with those See “Media Day” on Next Page
MIAAA 2013 | 28 | Fall Newsletter “Media Day” from Previous Page one of the players that were going to come here,” me and have been great to work with. Waterford Mott senior linebacker Dre Hall said. “I’m Some, not so much. excited to be here.” Others say they don’t know what they have on Finally, it was a fantastic idea for us media their team until practice begins, which is hogwash. members, who this time of year who are consumed Coaches love to brag about how dedicated their trying to track down dozens of football coaches for teams are in the offseason and how hard they work our season previews. in the weight room starting in January, or even the Believe it or not, this is becoming a harder task moment last season ended. every year. Unless a kid moved into the district in the last Last season, there were several coaches who week, they know exactly who their best players are. simply didn’t respond to emails or return multiple Fortunately, none of these problems will exist in phone messages just asking for 10 minutes or less the KLAA thanks to its bright thinking. The league of their time so they could promote their kids. In two even went so far as to print out roster sheets, phone instances, I had to email the athletic director a day numbers and e-mails for coaches and also a small before the deadline for our season preview to ask media guide where every team listed their pertinent their coach to respond. information. The thing is that coaches who don’t respond to It was well done. emails or return phone calls are actually not really On Thursday, the coaches and administrators punishing us, but rather their kids, parents and com- who planned the event demonstrated they care munities by being ignorant. about promoting their kids, schools and communi- It wouldn’t break my heart to see certain teams ties, and did exactly that in a simple, punctual man- have their capsules completely empty when the sea- ner that was a win for everybody in attendance. son preview comes out, then the coaches could take Even Thomas Edison and Henry Ford would’ve the firestorm from parents and school officials why been impressed. 10 minutes of time couldn’t be taken out. Are you listening, other leagues and coaches? They are just lucky I’m a nice guy and persistent- ly call so they can avoid all that abuse. Keith Dunlap is the high school sports coordina- The excuses are rampant, and short of emails tor at The Oakland Press. E-mail him at keith.dunlap@ going to their spam folders, all are nonsense. oakpress.com and follow him on Twitter @kd2578 Some say that they don’t have time once prac- tice begins because they are so busy. That is true, which is why a lot of us sent out season surveys two weeks ago and have made numerous calls this week before practice starts next week. Many got back to
MIAAA 2013 | 29 | Fall Newsletter MIAAA 2013 | 30 | Fall Newsletter M.I.A.A.A Official Awards Application Form
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In 2000, behind the leadership of Dave Price, then the Athletic Director at Rockford High School, the MIAAA initiated the MIAAA Exemplary Athletic Program Award to athletic programs throughout the state of Michigan who have displayed an overall quality in their athletic programs. Each school experienced rigorous screening including an application process, written documentation of the program’s strengths and a two-day visit by an MIAAA evaluation team comprised of veteran athletic administrators. This award is presented each year at the annual MIAAA Mid Winter Conference partially funded by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
To date, the following schools have completed the process and been recognized by the MIAAA as Exemplary Athletic Award recipients.
YEAR SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 2000 Gull Lake High School Marc Throop, CMAA 2000 Port Huron High School Ken Semelsberger, CMAA 2000 Greenville High School Brian Zdanowski, CMAA 2000 Okemos High School Keith Froelich, CAA 2000 Schoolcraft High School Ted Manning, CAA 2000 Swartz Creek High School Tim Bearden, CAA 2001 Shelby High School Steve Guy, CAA 2001 Troy High School Jim Johnson, CAA 2002 H.H. Dow High School Dan McShannock, CMAA 2002 Troy Athens High School Bob Dowd, CAA 2003 Grosse Pointe North Chris Clark, CAA 2003 Saginaw Heritage High School Pet Ryan, CMAA/Jim Noble, CMAA 2004 Grosse Pointe South High School Matt Outlaw 2005 Leslie High School Scott Farley 2005 Mattawan High School Ken Mohney, CMAA 2006 Midland High School Bob Scurfield, CAA 2007 Novi High School Curt Ellis, CAA 2008 Fruitport High School Ken Erny, CAA 2009 Notre Dame Prep High School Betty Wroubel, CAA 2011 Constantine High School Mike Messner, CAA
MIAAA Committee Members Co-Chair: Marc Throop, CMAA, Director of Athletics, Gull Lake High School Co-Chair: Meg Seng, CAA, Director of Athletics, Ann Arbor Greenhills School Jim Feldkamp, CAA, Director of Athletics, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Blake Hagman, Retired Keith Froelich, CAA, Retired Ken Erny, CAA, Director of Athletics, Fruitport High School Randy Allen, Michigan High School Athletic Association Sean Jacques, Director of Athletics, Calumet High School Betty Wroubel, CAA, Director of Athletics, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
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