Thanks for your What are these Challenged service! pillars? Captains’ Citizenship Middle Level Challenge at Camp Days recognize Student-Athletes Edwards May 16 student-athlete meet Educational sets obstacles contributions Athletics to grow by

Building the Future the newsletter of MIAA Educational Athletics Spring 2014 Outstanding leadership honored he weather was just about perfect as She closed with a phrase she found memora- and a National Federation of High Schools 37 honorees and their supporters gath- ble from last year’s banquet speaker: “Make (NFHS) National Coach of the Year for 2013. ered at the MIAA Office “I am so motivated by you,” TMay 29 to be recognized for their Kates told the student-athletes. achievements at the Fourth Annual He summarized his upbringing in Coach of the Year and Student-Ath- Dorchester, and emphasized that lete of the Month Banquet. athletics was the main key to his After hors d’oeuvres, photo ses- success. Citing motivation, lead- sions, video interviews and dinner, ership and determination as key the honorees heard guest speakers components for success in athlet- and received award plaques. ics, he stressed, “the most import- Representing the youth perspec- ant thing is when you come back, tive, Jennifer O’Donnell, a Boston you can be successful in life.” College student who graduated The first award of the evening from Norwood High School in was for Carol Martini, the Mas- 2013 and was MIAA Student-Ath- sachusetts Nominee for the 2014 lete of the Month in March 2013, Girls Cross Country Track Coach Cara O’Connell NFHS Spirit of Sport Award. This spoke on the impact of educational accepts her Coach of the Year plaque from MIAA Assistant Directors award recognizes individuals who athletics in her life. She told the Dick Baker, left, and Peter Smith. O’Connell was one of 37 coaches and exemplify the ideals of the posi- current high school students that students honored May 29 at the MIAA Annual Coach of the Year and tive spirit of sport that represent the work ethic and time-manage- Student-Athlete of the Month Recognition Banquet. the core mission of education-based ment skills they have honed as high athletics. At Andover High School, in school athletes will serve them well in college. yourself proud.” additional to teaching Physical Education and “When making choices, think about the les- Representing the adult perspective was Rick serving as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball, sons you learned from sports,” O’Donnell said. Kates, Track Coach at Notre Dame Academy Martini created and facilitates a group of stu- (Hingham), a 2012 MIAA Coach of the Year continued on page 2 Educational Athletics Briefs

New England Hampshire, Rhode Island, event, the flagship initiative Bullying Prevention Student Leadership Vermont and New York will of MIAA’s Educational Institute Conference host this year’s conference at Athletics program under the Stonehill College in Easton. Leadership Pillar. Look for MIAA will once again team The State Associations Once again, more than highlights in the next edition with Northeastern University’s of Connecticut, Maine, 275 student delegates are of Building the Future. Center for the Study of Sport , New expected for the four-day in Society to offer the Bullying Prevention Institute, a MIAA banquet honors coaches, Citizenship Days honor student-athletes who serve two-day training session ecognizing the Community Service continued from page 1 to be held at the MIAA student-athletes accomplishments of student athletes August 11—12, 2014 dent-athlete leaders. The program, known as Beckner, Sturgis East Charter Public throughout the Commonwealth takes for student and adult “The Warrior Way,” trains them in leadership Soccer (Boys): Michael Elster, Sutton High Rmore than one day. The MIAA 2014 Commu- leaders. Participants will skills and gives them School nity Service Awards were conferred during two learn proven educational opportunities to put Swim & Diving (Boys): Claude Valle, Massachusetts Student-Athlete Citizenship programming that will those skills into ac- Weston High School Days this spring. The first, on April 11 at the deter bullying in their tion through mento- The MIAA Student-of-the-Month Award Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, schools and communities. ring and community honors recognize student athletes who excel served Districts F & G, and the second, on This small, intensive service. in the classroom, in competition and as good April 15 at Northeastern University, served institute has already filled The MIAA Coach citizens in their communities; these awards Districts A, B, C, D, E & H. for the 2014 session. of the Year Award are bestowed each month, September through The days honor individual student-athletes seeks to recognize April. The 2013-14 honorees are: Brigadier General Paul G. Smith, Commander, Land Component and teams who have participated in service Captains Workshops and honor “teach- April: Lauren Grondin, Command, Massachusetts Army National Guard, was a featured activities in their communities, and, in some er-coaches” who (Hatfield), and Andrew Botros, Dracut Senior speaker at the 18th Annual Massachusetts Student-Athlete Citizenship cases, begun new service intiatives. Deb and Dana Hult have influenced their High School Awards Ceremony held Tuesday, April 15, at Northeastern University. In addition to the conferring of awards, brought their high-energy Guest Speaker Rick Kates of Notre student athletes by March: Alexandra “Ally” Jones, Milton programming for the days also included presentation style to Dame Academy (Hingham), 2013 encouraging success, High School, and James “JJ” O’Donnell, 2014 MIAA Community Service Award Winners speakers and panel discussions. The featured the Captains Workshop NFHS National Coach of the Year self-confidence, am- Norwood Senior High School speaker for the Springfield Event was Colonel held March 28 at the bition, a strong work February: Kate Spitler, Marshfield High INDIVIDUAL James J. Keefe, Commander, 104th Fight- MIAA Office in Franklin. ethic and other positive values, The Coaches School, and Leonardo Ramirez, Fitchburg Alex Corcoran ‘15 - Dracut Senior High School er Wing, Barnes Air National Guard They offered specifics on of the Year are: High School Base, Massachusetts Air National goal-setting to the more Football: David Woods, Bishop Fenwick January: Anna Smokovich, Arlington High TEAM Community Service Guard; the Northeastern event than 100 high school High School School, and Andrew DiMaiti, St. Mary’s High Boys Ice Hockey Team - featured Brigadier General sport captains and Basketball (Boys): Bob Crook, Braintree School (Lynn) Paul G. Smith, Commander, coaches who attended. High School SCHOOL CLASS, CLUB, OR ORGANIZATION Land Component Command, Massachusetts Basketball (Girls): Kristen McDonnell, Service to Mankind Crew - English High School of Boston Army National Guard. Held in preparation for Leadership Panel Discussions included titles such as the upcoming sports Ice Hockey (Boys): David Fasano, Brain- 2014 MIAA Community Service Award Finalists “Athletes as Role Models,” and “Creating a season, these workshops tree High School December: Alyssa Bellino, Saint Peter Mar- Community of Service,” at the Northeastern fill quickly! Please watch Gymnastics (Girls): Paula Chausse, Dracut ian Jr/Sr High School (Worcester), and John INDIVIDUAL event; the Springfield panels looked at Edu- www.miaa.net for the next Senior High School Rumney, Marlborough High School Groton-Dunstable Regional High School - Connor Maguire ‘14 cational Athletics from both a student and an opportunity, August 14, Softball: George Roy, Dracut Senior High November: Kayla Humel, Chicopee High Milton High School - Ally Jones ‘14 adult perspective. to open for registration. School School, and Peter Bae, Milford High School Westborough High School - Addie Egan ‘14 and Mia Natale ‘14 Lauren Bard, who works at English High Ski: Graham Taylor, Lincoln-Sudbury Re- October: Sarah Venn, East Longmeadow School of Boston through a non-profit Educational gional High School High School, and Max Bassett, Plymouth TEAM drop-out-prevention agency, Communities in Athletics Award Field Hockey: Ann Simons, Longmeadow South High School – Girls Basketball Team Schools Boston, was thrilled to see her “Service High School September: Mary Stafford, Dennis-Yar- – Girls Ice Hockey Team to Mankind” crew win the award for School Know someone or some Golf: Roger Lauzon, mouth Regional High School, and Bradley Braintree High School – Girls Ice Hockey Team Class, Club or Organization. She facilitated team who has been Soccer (Girls): Pam Vaughan, Nashoba Bousquet, Athol High School Bishop Feehan High School (Attleboro) – Girls Lacrosse Team a breakout session at the Northeastern event “exemplary” in their Regional High School – Girls Soccer Team and said it was satisfying to hear the students, community service work? Tennis (Boys): Andrew Lawrence, Need- – Football Team including her own, reflecting on what they A new award created by ham High School Groton-Dunstable Regional High School – Boys Ice Hockey Team learned from their experiences with commu- the MIAA Educational Cross Country Track (Girls): Cara O’Con- Hudson High School – Baseball Team nity service. Athletics Committee seeks nell, Needham High School – Boys Basketball Team “I thought it was an excellent event in that to reward that type of Volleyball (Girls): Neil Macedo, New Bed- Longmeadow High School – Field Hockey Team students got to hear amazing guest speakers initiative on the part of ford High School Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School – Boys Ice Hockey Team talk about service as an enriching part of their student-athletes. Send Tennis (Girls): Geoff Burgess, North At- Needham High School – Girls Soccer Team lives. I brought about 15 students to the event, nominations to MIAA tleboro High School South Shore Christian Academy (Weymouth) – Boys and Girls Soccer Team and I loved that they got recognized for their Assistant Director Rich Outdoor Track (Boys): Kent Taylor, Nor- – Boys and Girls Ice Hockey Teams commitment to service to others. Our students Riley at [email protected]. ton High School have so much skill and talent that they are See page 4 for a photo Swim & Diving (Girls): Karen “Kim” SCHOOL CLASS, CLUB, OR ORGANIZATION developing and they need opportunities to let of Riley with one of the Goodwin, Norwood High School – Greater Attleboro Leo Club that shine. We need to provide students with May recipients of this Outdoor Track (Girls): Nicholas DiPilato, Carol Martini of Andover High School is the – Green Committee a chance to give back to their peers and their prestigious new award. Jr., Shrewsbury High School Massachusetts Nominee for the 2014 NFHS Spirit Midland-Wachusett League – Swim League community. Recognizing them for doing so is Cross Country Track (Boys): Michael of Sport Award. North Shore Technical High School (Middleton) – Community Service Club an amazing way to encourage them to continue to be of service.” 2 Building the Future Spring 2014 Spring 2014 Building the Future 3 2014 Boston Bruins–MIAA Sportsmanship Awards conferred at TD Garden Wellness highlights and previews Wellness Summit Save the date! The 2014 Wellness Summit will be heldFriday October 24 from 8:00-1:30 at the Double Tree Hotel in Westborough. The Wellness Summit offers 12 concurrent workshops on a variety of wellness topics, 25 resource exhibits, and an award ceremony to recognize those individuals who have a positive impact in our schools and communities. Schools are encouraged to register a team of student and adult leaders. Space is limited and fills quickly. Wellness Workshop Series The 2014-2015 school year brings an exciting assortment of Wellness Workshops including First Aid, CPR, AED Certification classes, the ever-popular Wellness These student-athletes were honored on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the TD Garden during the first intermission of the Boston Bruins game against the Minnesota Wild. Educator Showcase, Faces of Addiction Series, Injury Prevention, Leadership and Sportsmanship more. Please visit our website regularly for program fliers and information updates. or the 12th consecutive year, the MIAA nents before, during, and after games. SEMGHL–Northeast, Jess Govoni, Whit- and Boston Bruins have partnered to man-Hanson Regional High School YOU LEAD honor a student-athlete from every boys GIRLS LEAGUES SEMGHL–Southeast, Alex Clark, Martha’s , Shane Driscoll, North The YOU LEAD program wraps up another great year. Program dates and loca- Fand girls high school ice hockey league in the Bay State Conference, Dana Campbell, Vineyard Regional High School Reading High School tions for 2014-2015 will be finalized soon. The YOU LEAD program is designed state for best exemplifying a commitment to Needham High School SEMGHL–West, - Large, Jackson to empower youth to be substance-free. Middle and high school groups attend a the ideals of sportsmanship throughout the Catholic Conference, Shan- Siobhan Burke, Westwood Allard, St. Mary’s High School (Lynn) day-long workshop that features problem solving, networking, resource sharing, season. These student-athletes were selected non McIssac, Fontbonne Acad- High School Catholic Central League - Small, Nick and an action-planning session. Students are challenged to connect with other by representatives of their league according emy Cervizzi, High School youth and to create clubs and events that offer an alternative to to the following award criteria: Independent Schools, Nina BOYS LEAGUES Catholic Conference, Stephen DeForge, underage substance use. Please visit our website for program • An exemplary record of complying, Groom, Bishop Fenwick High , Boston College High School fliers and information. both in spirit and letter, with all league and School (Peabody) Joey McInnis, Plymouth Commonwealth Athletic Conference, Scott MIAA rules and regulations during the season. MVC/DCL–Large, Jillian South High School Browne, Shawsheen Valley Technical High Talking Phone Book Project: • A demonstrated record of respect- Lydon, Bay State Conference, School (Billerica) Have you thought about bringing a presenter to you school fully accepting the rulings of game officials. MVC/DCL–Small, Isabelle Griffin Bailey, Natick High Coughlin Conference, Steven Lengieza, or community but don’t know where to start? Need resource information? The • A record of conduct, on and off the Williams, Concord-Carlisle School Nashoba Regional High School (Bolton) MIAA will soon launch its “Talking Phone Book,” a video compilation of experts ice that brings honor to self, team, school, High School Berry Division, Aaron Fay-Wright Division, Ryan Kazeroid, Chi- on particular topics. Each video will introduce you to a member of our Partners in and community. Middlesex League, Olivia Bryant, Lexing- Cyr, Minnechaug Regional High School (Wil- copee High School Prevention, their organization, and the resources that they can bring to your school • A commitment to teamwork by pro- ton High School braham) League, Ethan Beazo, community. The “Talking Phone Book” will be available in the fall. viding all members with recognition of their , Nicole Woods, Big Three, Alex Radcliffe, Brockton High Cambridge Rindge and Latin School talents, an opportunity to contribute them to School Hennessy League, Aaron Norton, Monu- MIAA Educational Athletics Service to Science Initiative the team, and a spirit of camaraderie. SEMGHL–Coastal, Elizabeth Collins, , Brendan Roche, Excel ment Mountain Regional High School (Great Through grant funding from Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Ad- • A demonstrated respect for oppo- Duxbury High School High School Barrington) ministration (SAMHSA) and technical assistance provided by the Education , Tyler Dutremble, At- Development Core (EDC), the MIAA completed a two-year project to build eval- tleboro High School uation capacity for evidenced-based programs. Hopkinton High and Keefe Tech Leadership Independent Schools, Gerard Colpoys, were selected through an application process to participate in our study. Teams of Hingham High School adult and student leaders from these schools participated in the MIAA Educational MVC/DCL–Division 1, Corey Webber, Athletics curriculum and programs from January 2013-April 2014 including the; Central Catholic High School (Lawrence) Leadership Training Institute, YOU LEAD MVC/DCL–Division 2, Jack Gorman, Program, Captains Workshops, New En- Wellness gland Student Leadership Conference MVC/DCL–Division 3, Molly Millett, and Student and Adult Leader Work- Lowell High School shops. Pre- and post-participation surveys and questionnaires were completed to Northeastern Conference, Anthony Uva, measure knowledge. Follow-up surveys will measure what schools have been able to implement in their communities. Kevin Ringhofer, national trainer and program Patriot League, Matthew Hill, Silver Lake evaluator, was instrumental in developing these evaluation tools. The MIAA hopes Regional High School (Kingston) to expand its study in scope and duration. Roy Division, Connor Maguire, Gro- ton-Dunstable Regional High School Spring 2014 was the inaugural season of the new Educational Athletics Award. MIAA Assistant Director Rich Riley has been traveling around the South Coast Conference, Jeremy Lawton, Commonwealth presenting this award to individuals and teams who have displayed exemplary acts aligned with the values and ideals of the MIAA Educational Fairhaven High School For additional information on any of the Wellness Initiatives, to register for a program, Athletic Pillars. Riley, left, here poses with the St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic High School (Worcester) Girls Basketball Team, who received their award Tri-Valley League, Spencer Wilson, Ash- or to discuss hosting a program at your school or in your region, please contact Karen recognizing an exemplary act of leadership in sponsoring a shoot-a-thon to raise funds for the Why Me Foundation. land High School Nardone, YOU LEAD Program Coordinator, at 508-541-7997 or [email protected].

4 Building the Future Spring 2014 Spring 2014 Building the Future 5 Intersections INTERsections Academics The Massachusetts continued from page 6 Interscholastic Athletic and make all coaches aware of MIAA Rule Leadership Association encourages its 33, and what they must complete over a three-year period. If necessary, call the member schools to teach MIAA and request an extension of the time Life Educational Athletics requirements. through the following five Q: We have several volunteer coaches who assist constituents re ect pillars: with concessions and do some scouting – do they on the many intersecting facets need to take the course? Wellness of MIAA educational athletics A: No, only volunteers that are in direct Wellness: contact with student-athletes need to take the courses. to empower students to Why Coaches’ Education? Q: Who pays for our coaches and volunteers make healthy life choices to take these mandated courses? A: Varies from one school to the next, Dr. Michael Connelly facilitated a breakout session on leadership during the May 19 Middle Level ick Baker, MIAA Assistant Director, education; follow coach’s code of ethics; and Sportsmanship: much like graduate courses, workshops, Athletic Workshop at the MIAA/MSSAA Office in Franklin. Dr. Connelly was a middle level administrator has a few answers for that question. work with other school staff, teachers and to teach respect for self, and clinics. Some schools/booster clubs/ for many years and specializes in middle level concerns as an MSSAA Assistant Director. donors pay, while many times the individual He coordinates the state’s Coaches’ coaches for the advancement of the student. team, opponents, officials, DEducation program, which has been a model • Schools want coaches who educate the coach/volunteer pays themselves, since the Educational Athletics pillars introduced program in the nation. student-athletes in life lessons and have a clear rules, and the game itself end result will be to their benefit. Baker offers the following supportive facts: understanding of what “Educational Athlet- to middle level student-athletes • In a survey published in Health Day, ics” is. Coaches’ Education: For more information about the MIAA Coaches’ he Massachusetts Secondary School cussions, situational thinking and problem (April 26, 2012), it states, “92 percent of par- • Schools want coaches who understand to provice resources for Education Program and links to the class schedule, Administrators’ Association (MSSAA) solving. please look under the Educational Athletics tab at ents said they rely on coaches to keep their “win with dignity” and “lose with class”; who teacher-coaches who serve offered a new intiative at the MIAA/ According to Bob Silveira, principal of Jo- children safe while playing sports and only have a clear appreciation of both, and who www.miaa.net, or call Dick Baker or Ethel Kawesa TMSSAA Office this spring to introduce edu- seph Case Junior High School in Swansea, who two in five parents know how much sports foster positive interactions with officials of as curriculum instructors of at (508) 541-7997. cational athletic concepts to middle schoolers. brought 10 student-athletes from his school, safety training their child’s coach has received.” her/his sport. educational athletics The workshop was sponsored by MSSAA’s “This was an outstanding workshop. The for- Certified coaches are trained in all safety With those tenets offered, Baker said he Middle Level Athletic Committee. mat of having students move from session to procedures. knows schools have questions about imple- Leadership: “Educational Athletics for the Middle session based on the four pillars worked well.” • Certified coaches add a credible defense mentation, so he offers responses to these to promote the power of School Student-Athlete” on May 19 attract- Facilitators included MIAA Assistant Direc- frequently-asked questions: ed nearly 50 middle schoolers and their adult tors Rich Riley, Peter Smith and Dick Baker, Q: If our school has all our coaches take positive influence that educators. It offered an overview and breakout and MSSAA Assistant Director Dr. Mike Con- Coaches’ Education the ARC First Aid Course, will this student-athletes and sessions centered around Wellness, Sportsman- nelly. Hosting was Bob Murphy, Principal of meet the requirement? teacher-coaches share as ship, Leadership and Community Service. Swampscott Middle School and chair of the against certain types of litigation. A: Yes, the athletic director needs to send role models The breakout sessions included group dis- committee. • Student-athletes going out for a sport a list of coaches who are certified by ARC want trained coaches, just as coaches want – please include the ARC Chapter & date trained officials. course was taken. Community Service: MIAA teams with Anti-Defamation League • Schools want trained teacher-coaches Q: We just hired a coach who started coaching to recognize the privilege of to share best practices in bullying prevention who know how to deal with student-athletes in 1997. Is she/he exempt? athletic participation and in regards to skill development, safety, and A: Yes, providing she/he was coaching at the responsibility of giving nce again this spring, the Anti-Def- current bullying prevention plans in partici- the interscholastic level in 1997. sportsmanship. back to the community amation League’s A WORLD OF pants’ schools; and identifed best practices in • Coaches need to understand and know Q: Why is this rule in place? DIFFERENCE® Institute teamed up building community to foster a safer, more the school athletic rules, the rules of their A: To give all new coaches a foundation Owith MIAA to offer an “interactive anti-bias” respectful learning environment and a culture sport, and the MIAA rules. for coaching within an education-based workshop. “Building Unity in Your School of e-safety and e-sportsmanship. • Schools want to have teacher-coaches athletic program. The NFHS Fundamen- Community: Best Practices in Bullying Pre- Facilitator Phil Fogelman, Director, A who set as a goal for all student-athletes to tals of Coaching Course provides a unique Building the Future vention,” was held March 14, 2014 at the WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute, reach their potential both as a student and student-centered curriculum for interscho- MIAA Office in Franklin and drew more than ADL New England Region, said, “I applaud as an athlete. lastic coaches, assisting them in creating a is the Educational It’s not called the Captains’ Challenge for 30 students and educators. the educators who came from as far as west- • Schools want to have coaches who have healthy and age-appropriate experience that Athletics newsletter of the nothing...Massachusetts high school team ern Massachusetts and Rhode Island to a clear understanding of the triangle—coach/ supports the academic mission of education Massachusetts Interscholastic captains tried out the Leadership Reaction Sportsmanship learn how they can do more than they athlete/parents—and need for all to work to- based athletics. Athletic Association. It is Course and Obstacle Course at Camp Edwards, are already doing in their schools to gether. Q: Many of our coaches have not taken any published three times per Bourne, under the supervision of National prevent bullying, cyberbullying and • Schools want teacher-coaches who un- of the courses. How do I begin? Guard personnel on May 16. These exercise Workshop participants examined the na- harassment. Their ongoing efforts are key to derstand their role with each student-athlete; A: Set up a course ASAP at your school year—once during each facilities are designed to build leadership skills, ture and impact of bullying, cyberbullying, the transformation of the cultural norm in treat them as though they were the coach’s athletic season. encourage teamwork, develop technical and and harassment on members of a school com- our schools and communities from reactive own children; support/assist them with higher tactical proficiency, and confidence. munity; assessed the overall effectiveness of to proactive.” continued on page 7 6 Building the Future Spring 2014 Spring 2014 Building the Future 7 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association 33 Forge Parkway No Profit Org Franklin, MA 02038 U.S. Postage PAID No. Reading MA Permit No. 168

Upcoming Events All events are at the MIAA Office unless otherwise indicated.

June 25, 2014 August 13, 2014 The Fundamentals of Coaching The Fundamentals of Coaching Coaches’ Education Offering @Reading High School Coaches’ Education Offering 4:00 pm—8:00 pm 3:00 pm—7:30 pm

July 15—18, 2014 August 13, 2014 New England Student Leadership What is Hazing, Why Does it Perpetuate Conference @Stonehill College and How Do We Make Changes? This conference is a four-day, residential event for over 300 student and adult leaders MIAA Workshop August 19, 2014 8:30 am—2:00 pm MIAA Rules Orientation/Induction July 17, 2014 Workshop for Principals & Athletic The Fundamentals of Coaching August 14, 2014 Directors Coaches’ Education Offering 9:30 am—2:00 pm The Fundamentals of Coaching Mandatory for new Principals and Athletic Coaches’ Education Offering Directors July 29, 2014 @ 9:00 am—2:00 pm MIAA Rules Orientation/Induction 4:00 pm—8:00 pm Workshop for Principals & Athletic Directors Mandatory for new Principals and Athletic August 14, 2014 Directors High School Captains Workshop @The Resort and Conference Center, Hyannis MIAA Workshop noon—5:00 pm Time TBA-watch www.miaa.net

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