Fifth Annual Game Official of the Year Recognition Program

2020 MIAA Game Officials Award Recipients

A Message from the MIAA Game Officials Committee Chair Elizabeth McAndrews, MIAA Game Officials Committee Chair (page 2)

MIAA Game Official of the Year Award Officials recognized for their outstanding service to all MIAA student- and for their commitment to the promotion of Educational Athletics. (page 3-13) – Mike Sullivan, North Shore, MA (Boys) – Bruce Anderson, Southeastern, MA Basketball (Girls) – Julie Ruane, Northeastern, MA Cross Country– Stanley “Ley” Ricker, Central, MA – Julie Halloran, Boston, MA Football – Peter Ochs, Berkshire County, MA Gymnastics (Girls) – Jeanne Peckham, Eastern/Central, MA (Boys) – Thomas Fyrer, Eastern, MA Ice Hockey (Girls) – Thomas Murray, Cape Cod, MA (Boys) – Anthony Cordani, Eastern, MA Lacrosse (Girls) – Teri Riggs, Eastern, MA Soccer (Boys) – Ric Beaudoin, Eastern, MA Soccer (Girls) – Leah Murphy, Eastern, MA – Louis Pearlstein, North Shore, MA & (Fall) – Barbara “Cam” Townsend, Eastern, MA Swimming & Diving (Winter) – William “Bill” Whigham, Western, MA Track & Field, Indoor – Michelle Cote, Central, MA Track & Field, Outdoor – Linda George, MA Association: (Boys) – Kevin McDermott, Merrimack Valley, MA Volleyball (Girls) – Michael Simmarano, Central, MA – Daniel J. Buckley, Sr., MA Interscholastic Wrestling Officials Association

MIAA Student- of the Month Award Recognizing excellence in academics, athletics and student leadership (page 14)

MIAA Coach of the Year Award Recognizing excellence in character, service, leadership and coaching (page 15)

MIAA Sportsmanship Honor Roll Schools without any disqualified students-athletes or coaches disqualified/suspended from any athletic contest during the 2018-2019 school year (page 16)

Fifth Annual MIAA Game Official of the Year Recognition Program 2020

MIAA Game Official of the Year Award

Recognizing the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character

This award seeks to recognize and honor officials who have displayed character, integrity and dignity, while displaying the highest standards of ethical conduct. Award recipients have a record of exceptional performance, as well as a reputation, among their peers and the athletic community, for fair play, for good sportsmanship, and for the development of these attributes in our student-athletes.

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A Message from the MIAA Game Officials Committee Chair

Congratulations to each of you on being recognized by the MIAA as 2020’s Officials of the Year. For five years now, the MIAA has recognized game officials who “have displayed character, integrity, and dignity, while displaying the highest standards of ethical conduct.” Thank you for your commitment to, and positive impact on, our children, the players of the games.

Each of us has maintained a connection with interscholastic athletics because we passionately believe that athletics are invaluable in the development of character, integrity, and dignity in young men and women. The lessons that we learn while playing, are the things that stick with us as we get older. In fact, for many of us, our athletic education began prior to participating in organized sports; where, as kids, we played outside, competing boys and girls together, solving our own problems, calling our own fouls, and managing our own games. Today, my own children, as well as many of those that I witness on courts and fields at all levels, do not possess such skills. They have come to rely upon the adults in their lives to do those things that we used to be able to do ourselves. As a game official, you are one of those adults, and your responsibility is immense!

Over the years, I have viewed game officials from a variety of perspectives. As a high school and college athlete, a high school coach, a high school administrator, and most recently, the wife of a three-season game official. In all of those situations, I appreciated when we had “good officials.” My definition of a good official has evolved significantly through the years. As a player, a good official was simply someone who let me play the game. While coaching, I valued an official who was consistent with his or her calls. Today, as a school administrator and wife, it is the official that I do not notice, that I appreciate the most. Alan Lewis expresses this view clearly, “The objective of a referee is not to get mentioned. I tell a lot of young referees that not being mentioned is king. If you can achieve that, then it has been a pretty good game.” In reality, it is all of these things and more that constitutes a “good official”. Unfortunately, the level of difficulty and intensity of officiating at any level, has dramatically increased. More than ever, it takes an individual who is confident in themselves, their knowledge, and understands their role, to be able to negotiate those challenges.

Each of you have been selected for this honor because you have made it a priority to take your role seriously. You have studied the rules of your game, and likely, more than one game. You have sought feedback on your performance so that you can continue to improve. And, you challenge yourself to be the best that you can be so that the kids experience the game, their game, the way that it was meant to be.

Again, I extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations to each of you for taking your responsibility as an official seriously. And, in doing so, remembering that these games are about the kids and contributing to their love and passion for the games they play.

Thank you!

Elizabeth McAndrews MIAA Game Officials Committee Chair 2

Mike Sullivan — Baseball North Shore Baseball Umpires Association

 35 years officiating high school baseball and football  Officiated 5 MIAA Super Bowls, 2 Eastern Mass championships & 5 North Sectional Baseball Finals  Baseball, football, softball & soccer coach (1994-2013)  Recipient of C. Howard Smith A.N.E.F.O. Official’s Award for outstanding contribution to the officiating profession (2018)  Past President; Newburyport Girls Basketball Association, Council on Government Ethics Laws (COGEL) and the Mass City Clerks’ Association  Director of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance (1994-2019)  Inductee, Hall of Fame)

“For every student that participates, high school athletics are an integral part of their maturation process. The lessons learned from a coach in practices and games, the interactions with teammates, and the ability to understand and respect the officials in a contest are going to be instances that one can draw from for the rest of their life. My goal is to ensure a fair contest where all participants are respected, while players learn from and enjoy the experience of participating in a competition. I believe the question at the end of the day for each student/athlete is “did you have fun?”, not “did you win?” or “how many hits did you have?”

Bruce Anderson — Basketball (Boys) Southeastern (IAABO #30)

 43 years officiating high school basketball  Officiated MIAA Tournaments: 8 State Finals, 12 Semi-Finals, 17 Sectional Finals  31 years officiating CBOA college Div. II, Div. III, & 18 conference finals; NCAA Div. II - New England Regionals; NCAA Div. III - Sweet Sixteen and three Elite 8 games.  Over 47 years IAABO Official; National Rules Examination Committee (2006-Present), MA State Board Delegate (2009-Present), Board #30 Executive Committee (1985- Present), Rules Interpreter (19+ years)  Recipient of the Massachusetts State Coaches Presidential Award (2014) and IAABO Life Membership Award ( 2020)  Assignor: TVL Boys (2008-present), Old Colony Boys (2015-2019), Patriot League Boys & Girls (2019–Present) and Mass Premier (2005-Present)  Owner of Next Step Officiating Camp for mentoring young officials guiding more qualified people into the profession (2011-Present)

“The life lessons taught at every level are building blocks which teach social skills, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship. Athletics give us so much more than we could ever give the sport, providing invaluable life lessons that stay with us throughout our life. Those lessons can make the highs higher, the lows more easily managed, and instills a confidence in us that can get us through life’s most challenging moments. The hope is that the student becomes the teacher and passes that knowledge along."

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Julie Ruane — Basketball (Girls) Northeastern Massachusetts (IAABO #130)

 12 years officiating MIAA Girls Basketball Tournaments  Officiated two MIAA Basketball Championships including multiple Sectional Finals, & State Semi–Finals  College basketball official: NCAA Div. III Women’s Basketball (2012—Present); NCAA tournament (2019, 2020)  Director and Coach for Georgetown Youth Basketball Program since 2019  Board member: AABO #27(2008-2015), Board #130 (2015-Present)  Member of the Women’s Basketball Team (2000-2004); NCAA tournament appearances (2003, 2004); Final Four appearance (2004)  Secretary of the Sports Medicine Club, Merrimack College, (2002-2004)  Nurse Practitioner Department of Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, (2011—Present), Registered Nurse, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2008—2011); Recipient of the Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing Award (2016)  Volunteer: , various charity basketball tournaments (2008-present)  Member of MIAA Division 2 State Championship Basketball Team, Wakefield High School (1997)

“Making commitments to ourselves, our teammates, coaches and parents requires many qualities, in particular, accountability. Developing those qualities at an early age is a solid start on the path to success. Building friendships and maintaining relationships is essential when part of a team. For any working professional, managing these relationships is vital to success.”

Stanley “Ley” Ricker — Cross Country Central Mass Track & Field Officials Association (CMTFOA)

 34 years officiating high school cross country and outdoor and indoor track  Starter; Central/West state qualifier meets (12 years); MIAA All-State Cross Country (2019): multiple college championship meets  38 years Nashoba Regional High School physical education teacher  Coach: track & field (38 years), football (25 years), wrestling and basketball  Fulbright Foundation teacher exchange Program– Netherlands (1989-90)  Original member of CMTFOA and participant in its development  Hall of Fame Inductee: Massachusetts State Track Coaches (2001), Nashoba Regional High school (2010), Massachusetts Assistant Football Coaches (1992)  Varsity swimmer, Springfield College

“Athletics offers the benefit of participation where students gain self-confidence, learn team work, sportsmanship and responsibility which are all life skills. Track is a unique sport with numerous events which allow participation for all athletes who want to do so, no one sits on the bench. Developing a strong work ethic and leadership skills are lifelong benefits on the road to success.”

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Julie Halloran — Field Hockey Boston Field Hockey Umpires Association (FH30)

 20 years officiating high school and college field hockey and lacrosse  Officiated multiple MIAA Sectional and State Finals in both field hockey & lacrosse  Swampscott, physical education teacher 35 years (retired 2017)  Coach: varsity field hockey, varsity basketball at both Saugus & Swampscott High Schools; Assistant women's basketball coach, (1986)  Game Director for the Agganis All-Star Lacrosse Game since its inception; Harry Agganis Scholarship Award recipient (1977)  25 year volunteer for the Agganis Foundation  Recipient of the basketball scholarship to Northeastern University, where she also played field hockey.  Inducted into the Salem High Hall of Fame in 2011; three-sport athlete at Salem High School– field hockey, basketball, softball

“My philosophy on interscholastic sports has evolved throughout my years of playing, coaching and officiating. Interscholastic sports contribute in a major way to the physical, mental and social development of students. Everyone involved in interscholastic sports has a responsibility to instill and promote good sportsmanship and character by exhibiting behaviors of a positive role model. It is important that everyone embrace that role.”

Peter Ochs — Football Berkshire County Football Officials Association (BCFOA)

 42 years officiating high school—varsity and JV football, college football  Officiated several post season assignments including Thanksgiving Day and MIAA Tournament games  Served several years as UMASS football time keeper  BCFOA Leadership roles: Executive board member, several years as Vice-President and President; Supervisor Of Officials (2020)  Association memberships: ECAC (1986-1991), NCAA  Member of the football rule interpretation subcommittee, constitution examination and nominating committee  Led off season clinics & mechanics meetings—training & mentoring new officials  Author & reviewer of the current field mechanics guide  Nominated to the Berkshire County Football “Monday Morning Quarterback Club” Hall of Fame  Retired—Army National Guard, 20 years of Service

“I have always believed that interscholastic sport programs went hand in hand with academic programs to balance out the void between the two programs that deal with life lessons and issues that young women and men would not necessarily glean from academics alone. Interscholastic sport programs provide lifelong lessons that teach respect for self, teammates, and authority. To set life goals and achieve those goals; establish work ethic and the ability to work toward a common goal; and, lastly, the ability to deal with set-backs and overcome adversity in life.”

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Jeanne Peckham — Gymnastics (Girls) Girls Gymnastics Eastern/Central Massachusetts

 50 years judging high school gymnastics  Judged numerous MIAA Sectional and State Tournament competitions  Over 40 years judging USA competitions including; NCAA (30 years) and USAG  National Rating since 2001  12 years NAWGJ MA Board member  Director of the Gymnastics and Dance Community Center - Sharon, Mass  Coach — Hockomock YMCA - Foxborough Branch

“I've been committed to gymnastics since my young daughters began classes in the late 70's when I received a judging rating to understand the scoring. As a director of the gym and dance program I understand the work that goes into this sport on the part of the girls and their coaches. The program also emphasizes the team concept, the girls doing their best for the team brings out their best. This was a great preparation for both my girls for their college teams at Penn and Springfield. I've loved judging gymnastics and being a mother and coach has given me an understanding of the agony and ecstasy that is involved in this sport.”

Thomas Fyrer — Ice Hockey (Boys) Eastern MA Hockey Officials Association (EMHOA)

 Over 30 years officiating high school ice hockey  MIAA State Tournament Official including Sectionals, Semi-Finals and State Finals  Association memberships: EMHOA board member (2014 - Present), AHAUS/USA Hockey (1987-—2015)  Officiated USA Hockey National Tournament, Marlboro, MA  Official MA Hockey East Playoffs ( 1998-—Present)  7 Years officiating NCAA Division 1 Ice Hockey Tournament  New England Prep School Ice Hockey Association Official (1996—Present)  Community Involvement: Ipswich Humane Society, Ipswich Little League

“I enjoy having the “best seat”. Watching young adults grow, compete and learn to work as part of a team, while both winning and losing, provides a solid foundation as any individual prepares for what is next in life. The challenge of being a role model for players, coaches and spectators on how to deal with difficult situations as they arise motivates me as I step on the ice for any contest. We also have created lasting friendships with fellow officials, players, coaches, many other individuals and the hockey community, which is what I am thankful for.”

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Thomas Murray — Ice Hockey (Girls) Cape Cod Chapter of NIHOA

 MIAA Ice Hockey Tournament official (1992-2018)  30 years officiating USA Hockey  NIHOA Board President for Cape Cod & Islands Chapter (2007)  Led league preseason meetings for season preview updates on rule changes and training for Cape Cod NIHOA Chapter members to qualify as MIAA Certified Officials  Assistant Referee Commissioner: Southeastern Massachusetts Girls’ Hockey League which includes 4 leagues and 24 teams representing over 35 high schools  Coached Youth Soccer for Dorchester  Played MIAA Ice Hockey, Track and Baseball for Don Bosco Tech (1976-1980)

“ My philosophy when I officiate an MIAA contest is to be fair to both teams, to be knowledgeable of the rules, and to hustle the entire game. I strive to create an atmosphere where the student-athlete can showcase their talents. I believe that playing sports allows the student-athlete to develop life-long learning skills such as teamwork, leadership, and communications that will help guide them as they continue on their personal road to adulthood. It is my goal that student-athletes see by my example that involvement in sports does not end when high school ends it provides a life time of memories in a multitude of roles.”

Anthony Cordani — Lacrosse (Boys) Eastern Massachusetts Lacrosse Officials Association

 20 years officiating boys lacrosse  Officiated MIAA State Tournaments including: 5 Finals, 7 Semi-Finals and multiple other playoff games  12 years college official: NCAA Division I (2012-present), NCAA Division II & III—NESCAC, CCC, Northeast 10, GNAC, & Pilgrim; NAC League experience (2007-Present); COC District 1 (2007-Present)  NCAA Post-season League Championships: 2013 NAC Quarter Final; 2014 GNAC Semi– Final; 2014 CCC Championship; 2015 Commonwealth Coast Conference Semi–Finals; 2015, 2018 NESCAC Final; 2018 MAAC Final  Officiated FIL U19 in Vancouver, (2016); FIL Men's World Championship in Israel (2018)  Coach: Boys Basketball at Hopedale

“I believe athletics is extension of the student’s education. The life lessons that sports teach will benefit the student athlete for the rest of their lives. Learning to compete to the best of their abilities, working within a team, and facing adversity are all life-long skills.”

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Teri Riggs — Lacrosse (Girls) Eastern Mass Women's Lacrosse Umpiring Assoc. (EMWLUA)

 35 years officiating girls lacrosse  Officiated numerous MIAA Tournaments including; Quarter, Semi-Final & State Finals  Earned collegiate rating (1998) and currently officiating collegiate women’s lacrosse.  EMWLUA leadership roles: VP (4 terms), President (2 terms), Ethics Committee (4 terms)  35 years teaching career; coach: girls varsity basketball, field hockey and boy’s volleyball; middle and high schools in Cambridge, Wellesley & Concord Academy  EMWLUA Clinic Instructor; On-Field Trainer and Rater  MIAA Girl’s Lacrosse Committee — Women’s Lax Officials Representative (4 years)  Recipient of EMWLUA Lee Walter Service Award  Certified American Red Cross CPR Instructor  Organized the Health Education Training Day for Cambridge Public Schools — a Parent and Community Outreach  Hall of Fame: Eastern Massachusetts Lacrosse (USA Lacrosse 2019), Northeast Women’s Athletic Association, and the Cambridge Alumni Athletic Association

“Athletics are an integral educational partner that enhances the lives of those involved and greatly contributes to the overall physical, emotional and academic development of our youth. Athletics offer the opportunity to understand teamwork and commitment towards a common goal and provides life skill lessons that will help strengthen positive character development for all young men and women."

Ric Beaudoin — Soccer (Boys) Eastern MA Soccer Officials Association (EMSOA)

 24 years high school soccer official  Officiated numerous MIAA Tournaments including Boys and Girls North Preliminary, Sectional and State Finals  Officiating memberships: Massachusetts (MYCA), Essex (ECYCA) & Middlesex (ECYCA) County Youth Soccer Associations (1994— present), NISOA official (2015—present)  MIAA Committees: Soccer (2015-2009), Sportsmanship (current)  EMSOA North Chapter VP and President (1996—present); Judiciary Committee Chairman (2014— present)  MISOA State Officials Interpreter (2015—present)  Mass State Soccer Disciplinary Committee (2015-—present)  CPR Certified Instructor (1999-Present)  17 years retail banking and Mortgage Loan Originator (30 years)  Home Buyer Institute, Founder/teacher/Principal (1992-Present)  Boston Marathon volunteer (15 years) and participant (07,08 and 09)

“I am a firm believer that all state high school athletics are an extension of physical education programs. This approach translates directly to the model that all athletic fields of competition mirror the classroom environment. Hence, as officials, we should all be guardians of fair play, good sportsmanship, and accountability for our behavior.”

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Leah Murphy — Soccer (Girls) Eastern MA Soccer Officials Association (EMSOA)

 17 years officiating high school soccer  Officiated numerous MIAA Girls Sectional and State Final competitions  Officiated post season tournaments (8 years) including the 2019 MIAA State Finals  Graduate of Westborough High School, basketball team  Regis College—basketball team

“I have always wanted to succeed and do my best at every game and sport I participated in. After continuing basketball through college, I knew I wanted to continue in sports any way I possibly could. I have thoroughly enjoyed the ongoing interaction with the youth and other referees. I have learned so much and taken advantage of the mentorship gained from all the veteran officials. To do your best in every aspect of life, including your representation on and off the court, is the most important thing to me.”

Louis Pearlstein — Softball North Shore Softball Umpires Association (NSSUA)

 Over 50 years umpire for high school, college and youth softball  President of NSSUA (NFHS)  Former MIAA Tournament Director, North Division Girls Softball (9 years)  35 years Commissioner Girls Softball including: Dual County and Middlesex League, League and  MIAA Conference assignor (2009 — Present)  Administered the annual pre-season qualification clinics for over 100 MIAA registered Softball officials.  Inducted in the National Softball Hall of Fame (1992)  Awarded membership in The ASA-USA National Indicator Fraternity — highest level reward program for USA Softball umpires  Volunteer for numerous charitable fundraising softball games and tournaments

“My philosophy of officiating sports has been to apply a pattern of behavior which supports the positive learning experiences in sports as an extension of our academic activities. I must create and maintain an environment which supports professionalism, hustle, sportsmanship and ethics in all my activities in my officiating or in my role as an official demonstrating my love of the game and respecting all the people who are necessary to create this learning activity.”

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Barbara “Cam” Townsend — Swimming and Diving (Fall) Eastern Mass. Swimming Officials Association (EMSOA)

 Over 10 years officiating high school MIAA swimming and diving  Officiated MIAA Fall and Winter State Championships and Sectionals since 2009  USA Swim Official (2010— Present)  Association Memberships: Eastern Mass Swim Officials (EMSOA), College Swim Official (CSOA), NCAA Certified Swim Official  Retired, project manager, Social Security Administration (43+ years)  Manatee County Animal Shelter– Volunteer “foster mom”  6 years as PTO Treasurer, Cub Scout den mother (3 years) and Boy Scout Troop Treasurer (7 years)

“Athletics are a perfect complement to academics. They promote an active lifestyle which improves fitness, mental health, and reduces stress. Participants learn about teamwork and commitment, develop a sense of belonging, and develop lifelong friendships and skills. Participation in athletics increases school pride and spirit. Swimming and diving are sports where everyone can participate, and while not everyone can win, athletes are able to see concrete evidence, through improvements in their own times, that their hard work, practice and dedication have value. It is also one of the few sports where athletes routinely cheer for and encourage their opponents.”

William “Bill” Whigham — Swimming and Diving (Winter) Western MA Swim Officials Association

 23 years officiating high school swim and dive  Officiated MIAA Sectional and State Championships, 23 dual meet seasons  Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics, South Hadley High School (1989 - 2002)  Assistant Principal South Hadley Middle School, (2003-2005); Education consultant, Oakmont Regional School District (2005-2007)  Coach: gymnastics, swimming and diving, South Hadley high school; baseball and basketball at Lake Region Union High School  Co-authored "Understanding Standards Based Education", Corwin Press, 2009  WMSOA President (2012-2014), Vice President (2009-2011)  Recipient of the MIAA Distinguished Service Award (2012)  MIAA Gymnastics Committee (1992-2002)  Coached South Hadley Youth Activities program (1969-1974); Organized and managed Tumbleweed Gymnastics Program (1976-1986)

“Athletics is the place where kids learn how to live life. Athletics is the discipline where children learn the values of commitment, responsibility and cooperation. Athletics is where athletes learn how to respect each other in competition; that it is ok to fail and to win with humility and lose with dignity. Athletics is the place where children learn to manage their time and work with others as a team. I believe that all athletes regardless, of their level of ability and performance should have officials of the highest quality that model the values we strive to bring about in our students.”

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Michelle Cote — Track, Indoor Central Mass Track & Field Officials Association (CMTFOA)

 10+ years officiating high school track and field  CMTFOA member for many years  Executive Board, Alumni Association of Fitchburg HS; committee member for annual award program that promotes and supports college opportunities for FHS graduates  Senior Financial Analyst, Nashoba Regional School District  Massachusetts Certified Purchasing Procurement Official  Hospice volunteer  Fitchburg High School cross country and track athlete  Recent graduate, BSU — Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership  Proud mother of Tanner, 21 and Kendall, 17.

“One reason I have loved athletics is the self–confidence and discipline I believe it established in me as a child. The team comraderies and support can be one of the most important pieces of a student’s life, sometimes the only “family they may have”. Athletics brings a sense of pride to those who participate. Life lessons that you see the students learning during practice and competition such as empathy, perseverance, and determination are miraculous to be part of and witness. I get no greater joy than to see the winner of a race remain at the finish line to congratulate his or her fellow competitors from second place all the way to last. To watch a student with disabilities exude a sense of pride at the completion of a race can’t be matched.”

Linda J. George — Track, Outdoor Massachusetts Track & Field Officials Association (MTFOA)

 Over 20 years officiating high school outdoor & indoor track and cross country  Officiated all 5 Division MIAA Championships, unified meets, All-State relays and Team Pentathlon Games  Officiated NCAA Div. I, II, III Championships, Harvard Heps. Elites; MSTCA relays, middle school leagues, Speed Classics, Distance Classic, MSTCA Winter Holiday Festival meets, NEICAA meets and Bay State Games  20+ years BAA Boston Marathon Women’s Wheelchair Lead Truck Timer, BAA 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon; ECAC USATF; Northeast Indoor Classic; Falmouth Road Race; Mayor’s Cup  Junior League of Boston, served 41+ years on Board of Directors and received volunteer of the year award  Recipient of the Needham High School Superintendents Award 3X’s  USATF National Track & Field Officials Committee Outstanding Service Award Recipient (2013)  Board of Directors: MTFOA Needham HS Distinguished Career Awards (20+ years)

"My philosophy is making track a positive experience so they will continue with the sport. An athlete’s only competition is themselves and accomplishing their personal best.”

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Kevin McDermott — Volleyball, (Boys) Merrimack Valley Board of Officials (MVBO)

 32 years officiating high school volleyball in Massachusetts  Officiated many MIAA State Tournaments including: North Finals, State Semi-Finals and State Finals  Chair of the Merrimack Volleyball Board of Officials (11 years)  Professional Association of Volleyball Officials (P.A.V.O) Certified  MVBO Clinician, started many clinics & trained over 100 new officials  Named Boston Globe Basketball Coach of the Year (1980)  Named MVC and “Lowell Sun” Coach of the year (1992 and 1999)  Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association: President (2004); Coach of the Year Award Recipient (2002)  Billerica High School English Teacher (1970-2005); Basketball Coach (1989-2003)  Past President, Billerica Federation of teachers (6 years)  Billerica Memorial High School Hall of Fame, Class of 2005

“It is really quite simple: do what you love, play/ref by the rules and with integrity, and give back to your sport. I have been privileged to have officiated many high profile matches. However, I take the most satisfaction and pride in the training clinics for new officials which I and the other members of my board run. With the dramatic increase in interest for girls/boys volleyball, it has become incumbent upon the more experienced officials to be the gatekeepers for how volleyball should be played and officiated. Volleyball officiating must keep pace with the rapidly improving skill level of today’s players, while at the same time maintaining the integrity of how volleyball should be played.”

Michael Simmarano— Volleyball, (Girls) Central MA Board of Volleyball Officials

 25 years officiating high school volleyball  Officiated numerous MIAA Sectionals, Semi-Finals and State Finals since 1978  High school official: soccer & basketball (1978-present), Volleyball (1995—Present)  College basketball Official (1985-2015)  35 years Worcester Public Schools Teacher  Coach: Holy Name High School and East Side Post Baseball (1980-1987)  Lifetime Member Worcester Area Baseball Umpire (1973—present)  Inducted into the MIAA Soccer Officials Hall of Fame ( 2019)

“With the wide variety sports being offered, we need to provide all student athletes with a healthy, safe, and competitive environment. Emphasis needs to be placed on good sportsmanship and leadership. Respect for teammates, opposing players, rules and officials regardless of the level of competition should be exhibited to provide a positive educational experience.”

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Daniel J. Buckley Sr. — Wrestling Massachusetts Interscholastic Wrestling Officials Association

 20 years officiating high school wrestling  Officiated numerous MIAA Tournaments including head official at 3 Sectional Championships, 1 Division Championship and 1 State Championship  Officiated 3 All-State Championships and 1 New England Championship  Member of the New England Intercollegiate Wrestling Officials Association  Captain of Hingham High School 1995 Wrestling team  Former Division I Wrestler at – his team had the second highest GPA of any Division I NCAA program (1998-99 )  Senior VP at Gallagher Special Risk placing student accident coverage for more than 3,000,000 K-12 students in the US.

“Participation in the great sport of wrestling gave me the tools to become the successful member of society that I am. Athletics taught me self-discipline, hard work, the value of teamwork, and mental toughness. Most importantly it taught me that you control your own destiny in life and that you always have control over what you do tomorrow. While certain things are outside of our control we always have 100% control over how hard and how much we are willing to sacrifice in our lives to achieve our goals. As an official I try and give back to the thing that has given me so much in my life. When officiating I’m also cognizant of being fair, impartial, and competent so that today’s student-athletes learn the same life lessons that I did while participating in athletics.”

Thank you!

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2019-20 MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month Award Recipients

SEPTEMBER 2019 Cierra Yim, Dartmouth High School Thomas Estella, Bishop Fenwick High School

OCTOBER 2019 Jennifer Walker, Douglas High School Davone Keovongmanysar, Shepherd Hill Regional HS

NOVEMBER 2019 Juleimy Ambert Ortiz, Putnam Vocational Tech. Academy Ryan McCallum, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional HS

DECEMBER 2019 Kerrigan Hemp, Central Catholic High School Ryan Descheneaux, Lowell High School

JANUARY 2020 Tori Schille, Tewksbury Memorial High School Thomas Potenza, Bishop Feehan High School

FEBRUARY 2020 Anna Israelian, Bay Path Regional Vocational Tech. HS Damian Comeau, Narragansett Regional High School

MARCH 2020 Bridget Twombly, Manchester Essex Regional HS Andrew Cabral, Seekonk High School

APRIL 2020 Alexandra Hoogendijk, Duxbury High School Dana Maloney, AYer Shirley Regional High School

Harry Agganis Student-Athlete of the Year Scholarship Recipients Tori Schille, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School Ryan McCallum, Tewksbury Memorial High School

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2019-20 MIAA Coach of the Year Award Recipients

Coach School Sport John Silk Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Baseball Sean Ryan Jeremiah Edward Burke High School Basketball – Boys Jay Keane Malden Catholic High School Basketball – Girls Perry Pappas Wakefield Memorial High School Cross Country – Boys Joseph Colbert Triton Regional High School Cross Country – Girls Karen Gomez Agawam High School Field Hockey Andrew MacKay Ashland High School Football Mary O’Brien Weston High School – Fall Jay Durfee Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) Golf – Spring Rich Butler Attleboro High School Gymnastics – Boys Jennifer Wrenn Medfield High School Gymnastics – Girls John Messuri Arlington High School Ice Hockey – Boys Edward Amico Westwood High School Ice Hockey – Girls Wayne Puglisi Andover High School Lacrosse – Boys Greg Bruce Belmont High School Rugby – Boys Erik Ruhmann Westford Academy Ski, Alpine Pat Garrison Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Ski, Nordic Jared Scarpaci Masconomet Regional High School Soccer – Boys Stephen Estelle Gateway Regional High School Soccer – Girls Kathy Georgina Agawam High School Softball Jean Fedak Algonquin Regional High School Swimming & Diving Douglas Chapman Somerset Berkley Regional High School Tennis – Boys Tami Degelder Plymouth South High School Tennis – Girls John Griffith Wellesley High School Track & Field, Indoor – Girls John Goda Pope Francis Preparatory School Track & Field, Outdoor – Girls Joe Zenus Milford High School Unified Basketball Lauren Tarlow Needham High School Unified Track & Field Courtney Chaloff Needham High School Volleyball Deshawn Fentress Brockton High School Wrestling

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MIAA Sportsmanship Honor Roll Congratulations to the following schools for not having any Student-Athlete or coaches disqualified/suspended from an athletic contest during the 2018-19 school year

Academy at Penguin Hall Doherty Memorial High School MMcKinley South End Academy Sandwich High School Douglas High School Middleboro High School Scituate High School Academy of the Pacific Rim Dracut Senior High School Mohawk Trail Regional HS/MS Sharon High School Advanced Math & Sci. Acad. East Boston High School Montachusett RVT High School Shepherd Hill Regional HS Algonquin Reg. High School East Bridgewater Jr/Sr HS onument Mountain Reg HS Sizer School Amherst-Pelham Reg. HS Easthampton High School Mount Everett Reg. High School Smith Voc. & Agricultural HS Andover High School Essex Technical High School Muniz Academy South Lancaster Academy Another Course to College Everett High School Mystic Valley Regional Charter South Shore Christian Academy Apponequet Regional HS. Excel High School Narragansett Reg. High School South Shore Christian Academy Archbishop Williams HS Fairhaven High School Nashoba Valley Technical HS Southeastern Reg. Voc/Tech Arlington High School Fellowship Christian Academy New Mission High School Sch Ashland High School Sparhawk Upper School Austin Preparatory School Foxborough High School Nipmuc Regional High School Stoneham High School Avon Mid/High School Franklin High School Norfolk County Agricultural Stoughton High School Ayer Shirley Regional HS Frontier Regional School- North Attleborough High School Sturgis Charter School East Bartlett Jr./Sr. HS. Gateway Reg. High School North Brookfield Jr./Sr. HS Sturgis Charter School West Bay Path RVT High School Greater New Bedford RVTHS North Middlesex Regional HS Sutton High School Baystate Acad. Charter Public Green Academy North Reading High School Tahanto Regional Middle/HS Bedford High School Groton-Dunstable Reg. HS North Reading High School Tantasqua Regional Sr. HS Bellingham High School Henderson K-12 Inclusion Northampton High School Taunton High School Belmont High School School Northbridge High School Tri-County RVT High School Bethany Christian Academy Hingham High School Notre Dame Academy Trinity Christian Academy Beverly High School Holbrook Jr./Sr. High School Notre Dame Academy -Worc Triton Regional High School Billerica Memorial HS Hopkinton High School Notre Dame Cristo Rey HS Trivium School Bishop Connolly High School Hudson High School Notre Dame Prep School Turners Falls High School Bishop Feehan High School Immaculate Heart of Mary Sch. Oxford High School Urban Science Academy Bishop Fenwick High School Innovation Academy Charter Palmer High School Uxbridge High School Blue Hills Regional Tech Sch. Ipswich High School Parker Charter Essential School Wakefield Memorial High Boston Comm Leadership Acad. John J. Duggan Academy Pathfinder RVT High School School Walpole High School Boston English High School KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate Paulo Freire Social Justice Chrtr Ware Jr/Sr High School Boston International HS Lawrence High School Pembroke High School Watertown High School Boston Latin Academy Lee Middle/High School Pentucket Reg. High School Wellesley High School Leicester High School PVCICS Westborough High School Brighton High School Lenox Memorial Middle & HS Pioneer Valley Christian Acad. Whitinsville Christian School British Int'l School of Boston Leominster High School Lowell Pittsfield High School Whittier RVT High School Brockton High School Catholic High School Plymouth North High School Winchester High School Bromfield School Lowell High School Pope John XXIII Cntrl Catholic Winthrop High School Brookline High School Lyon Pilot Middle/High School HS Burke High School Mahar Regional School Presentation of Mary Academy Burlington High School Maimonides School Quabbin Regional High School Burncoat High School Malden Catholic HS (Boys) Quincy High School Congratulations! Calvary Chapel Academy Malden Catholic HS (Girls) Quincy Upper School Canton High School Rising Tide Charter School Carver Middle/High School Manchester Essex Reg. HS Riverview School Cathedral High School (B) Mansfield High School Rockland High School Marblehead High School Central Catholic High School Marlborough High School Sacred Heart High School Chelmsford High School Martha's Vineyard Charter Sch. Saint Bernard's Cntrl Catholic Claremont Academy Martha's Vineyard Reg. HS HS Clark School Masconomet Reg. High School Saint John Paul II High School Clinton High School Mashpee Middle/High School Saint Mary's Jr./Sr. High School Cohasset Middle-High School Maynard High School Salem High School

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SPORTSMANSHIP

COACHES’ EDUCATION

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