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the NATYCAA Scholar-Athletes of the Year sponsored by Kathy Polanshek and NAtYCAA Update Carol Malouf. The winners were: Ian Wong – San Diego Mesa College, This time of year is both enjoyable and hectic. presented by Dave Evans, AD, San Diego Mesa; Craig Smith – Ocean County Student-athletes have arrived on campus. There are College, presented by A.J. Trump, AD, Ocean County College; The prestigious academic orientation workshops, eligibility compliance L. William Miller Award, named after the first NATYCAA President was meetings, medical/insurance forms, concussion testing, awarded to Gary Broadhurst , Mohawk Valley CC. Congratulations to the coaches/staff compliance meetings, physical exam- Under Armour Athletics Directors of the Year recipients: Tim Drain , AD, Tyler inations, sportsmanship and decorum meetings, etc. It is Kulwant Junior College; Brenda Hampton , AD, Iowa Western Community College; Jay always fun to see student-athletes perform. Singh Mehrhoff , AD, East Central College; Michelle Ruble , AD, College of Southern At De Anza, we are one of only three schools on the Maryland. The NATYCAA Cup began in 2004 and recognizes extensive and quarter system in the 113 college California Community diverse two-year college intercollegiate athletics program excellence. Points are College system. This unique fall schedule gives our awarded for success at the post level. Colleges may score up to five men’s student-athletes time to acclimate athletically before and five women’s sports. There are three divisions; NJCAA Scholarship, NJCAA school starts in late September. It is so important that Non-Scholarship and State Associations. The NATYCAA Cup winners were: student-athletes get off to a good start academically NJCAA Scholarship Division – Iowa Central Community College ; NJCAA during their first term. Non-Scholarship Division – Herkimer Community Colleg e; State Association In the last year we have seen the economy rebound and the budget picture Division – Mount San Antonio College (Mt SAC). improve. This academic year it is our hope that the budget picture continues to The Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup is awarded annually to the nation’s best get better and we recoup funding cut during the recent recession. This budget overall collegiate athletics program. This year’s award went to Mount San news is a welcome boost to everyone after the tests of our leadership skills over Antonio College (Mt. SAC). Congratulations to all the award winners. the past few years. Special thanks to the NATYCAA Partners – Ascension Collegiate Solutions The NATYCAA Convention held in June in Orlando, Fla., was a huge (formerly Summit America Insurance Services and NCAA Group Basic success. Special thanks to keynote speakers Dan Guerrero, NACDA Past Accident Medical Programs), BigSigns.com, BSN Sports, Daktronics, Inc., President, Director of Athletics, University of California Los Angeles; and Jim eTeamSponsor, NJCAA TV, Southern Bleacher Company, Kathy Polanshek and Phillips, NACDA Past President, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, Carol Malouf. Northwestern University. Thanks also to the numerous presenters that made the convention a big success. Kulwant Singh is the director of athletics at De Anza College At the NATYCAA Awards Luncheon, the highlight was the presentation of and the 2015-16 NAtYCAA President.

Six-time NFL Executive of the Year & NFL hall of Fame , arguably one of the top players ever to play the inductee William “Bill” Polian Jr. Named 2015 Bud Selig quarterback position. Mentoring Award Recipient Polian joined ESPN in March 2012 and appears throughout the year Bill Polian, one of the most accomplished front office executives in on NFL Live, NFL Insiders and SportsCenter in addition to regularly NFL history, was voted the recipient of this year’s Selig Mentoring contributing to ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Radio and Award by the McLendon Scholarship Steering Committee, composed other platforms. of 26 minority athletics administrators. Previous recipients include Mike Krzyzewski, Head Basketball The award was presented in conjunction with Polian’s induction into Coach at Duke University; Grant Teaff, Executive Director of the the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on August 7. Coaches Association (AFCA); , The award was established in 2007 and named in honor of Baseball Chairman of the ; , NACDA Past Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig and is presented biennially to a President and former director of athletics and coach at Georgia; and Pat person in athletics administration who has been at the forefront in O’Conner, President of Minor League Baseball. creating equal opportunities for minorities in the field of athletics. Selig has placed diversity and equal employment opportunity among his top priorities throughout the years to great effect in Major League Baseball. “Bill is a passionate person who cares deeply about the sport he loves. Bill’s true gift lies in developing the next generation of leaders and he has been a champion of hiring and promoting minorities at all levels,” said , former of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and . “Bill granted me the opportunity of a lifetime when he hired me as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. My seven years working day-by-day with Bill to build a championship team was the highlight of my coaching career.” Polian helped build multiple successful franchises during his 24 years as a in the NFL. In all, his teams made 17 playoff, eight conference championship games and five Maryland AD Kevin Anderson (L) and NACDA Executive Director appearances, including the Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Emeritus Mike Cleary (R) presented Bill Polian with the 2015 Bud Colts. He also has the distinction of having drafted four-time NFL MVP Selig Mentoring Award.

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