The Real Value of School-Based Athletic Participation Mike Gaudreau Seminole County Public Schools Executive Director of Secondary Schools May 2, 2016

Mission Athletics provides a greater opportunity to educate, mentor, counsel and create positive relationships May 2, 2016

 Administrators  Coaches  Parents  Students Athletes May 2, 2016

Academics  Positive Research Direct correlation to increased graduation rates, lower drop out rates and higher test scores  Negative Research Academic gap between American students and Foreign students can be blamed on too much time spent on extracurricular activities May 2, 2016

Society  Rules The rules in sports are much more difficult than the rules in life!  Respect Sports were developed with respect and integrity as integral components  Bigger picture Belonging to something greater  Winning and Losing May 2, 2016

Family  Unity Brings families together in a positive way  Structure Many students find needed positive structure in sports May 2, 2016

Teamwork “In my 30 years in the business world, I have found that what an athlete brings to the workplace is discipline, teamwork, a drive for success, the desire to be held accountable and a willingness to have their performance measured.” Steve Reinemund, former Chairman & CEO, of PepsiCo May 2, 2016

Teamwork  Collaboration and Communication The qualities mentioned most by workforce executives when looking for future employees  Problem Solving Analyzing - Input - Root Causes  Common Goals Focused - Achievable  Dealing with Adversity Overcoming obstacles and hardships May 2, 2016

Social/Emotional Development Student athletes must maintain a higher level of maturity, leadership, empathy and emotional control. We teach these things as part of our individual and team building processes. Great coaches deveolop individuals as well as the team. May 2, 2016

Leadership Opportunities High school athletics provides opportunities for student athletes to become CAMPUS leaders, not just athletic leaders. They lead by their words and they lead by their actions. May 2, 2016

The Real Value of School-Based Athletic Participation Mike Gaudreau Seminole County Public Schools Executive Director of Secondary Schools Thank You May 2, 2016