Goal- Improve Feeder Programs & the Overall Development of Programs Thoughts on improving Pequea Valley’s Athletic Programs
Successful development of a SUSTAINABLE Athletic Program The Varsity Head Coach should oversee all levels Too little or too much success are detrimental to development Transition years are critical Programs need strong youth, junior high, and high school components 10 year process
What is the relationship of athletics to the school District? H.S. Varsity Programs Public Face of Athletics I.S. Critical Developmental Transitions Positive Relationships Elementary Exposure to sports Opportunities to try sports
Elementary Athletics Exposure to Sports Showcase sports to get maximum participation Target grades 3-7 Opportunities Connect Phys-ed and Athletics Limit financial requirements Competition Metric 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 Communication Make parents aware sports programs Coordinate youth athletics
Junior High Transitions Connect youth program to H.S. Connectivity to school Quality Instruction Vital to have strong coaches Develop Skills Attention to becoming competitive Stability Critical to find and keep strong coaches Teacher/Coaches
Attention Philosophy Transitions Varsity Athletics A focal point of the student body A public face of the school district Attention The goal of these programs is to win Varsity programs connect athletes and learners to the school Philosophy Transition athletes to opportunities at the next level Prepare learners for the next phase of their lives Transitions
Recommendation for Field Hockey Drop the sport Replace hockey with another girls sport like cross country or volleyball. If we do not change our approach to the sport I would recommend giving hockey another two years. We develop chances for girls to be exposed to the sport and to hone their skills. If we do change our approach to the sport
Pequea Valley High School December 4, 2018 Mission Statement - Pequea Valley School District will create an environment that inspires each individual to excel.
How the L.L. Athletic League Works 1. Lancaster Lebanon Athletic Directors Association (26 Members) All agenda items are comprised of suggestions from the leagues Athletic Directors Items discussed are voted on and moved to the Board of Control 2. Board of Control (9 Members - Superintendents, Principals) Listen, discuss and provide insight to work produced by the Athletic Directors Votes to modify or approve Athletic Director discussion items 3. Lancaster Lebanon Secondary School association (26 Principals or Designee) Meets 3 times a year for a final vote based on items which were passed and discussed by the AD Association and Board of Control
L.L. Football/Wrestling Alignment 2018-2019
Schedule for Section III AAAA Teams to reflect PV Schedule Rules for opponents: 1 same classification/ non-boundary 3 one classification larger 3 two classifications larger 1 three classifications larger 1 four classifications larger Donegal AAAA ELCO AAAA Octorara AAAA Lancaster Catholic 3A Manheim Central 5A Lampeter Strasburg 4A Cocalico 5A Solanco 5A Garden Spot 5A Conestoga Valley 5A Elizabethtown 5A Warwick 5A Cedar Crest 6A Penn Manor 6A Manhiem Township 6A Wilson 6A McCaskey 6A Hempfield 6A Manheim Township 6A Bye/ Non- League Bye/ Non-League Bye Non-League
Potential Football Realignment – 2020-2022 Hempfield 854 McCaskey 1250 Lebanon 611 Octorara 303 Manheim Twp 735 Penn Manor 609 Ephrata 492 Northern Lebanon 256 Wilson 735 Conestoga Valley 527 Garden Spot 393 Annville Cleona 229 Cedar Crest 599 Elizabethtown 521 Lampeter Strasburg 380 Pequea Valley 209 Warwick 528 Solanco 455 Donegal 350 Lancaster Catholic 204 Manheim Central 402 Cocalico 382 ELCO 295 Columbia 173
Discussion Items – Football/Athletics Elective Course for Potential Student Athletes (Leadership Life Lifting) Athletic Prep for Coach Choi Abandon the L.L. in Football and go Independent 2020-2022 Potential Sections are Extremely Beneficial and Helpful Aggressively Tapping and Middle School/Elementary Potential Student Athletes through Introductory Program Funding Make Decisions and Begin Plan!