FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Fall Meeting Friday, October 9, 2015

Section 1 Representatives Tanner Adkison, Godby (Tallahassee) Keara Bogart, Walton (DeFuniak Springs) Angel Boyance, Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville) Jurian Edelenbos, Fleming Island Section 2 Representatives Lauren Cameron, Trinity Prep (Winter Park) Austin Keil, Father Lopez (Daytona Beach) Kinley Rogers, Trinity Catholic (Ocala) Alexandra Romanello, Nease (Ponte Vedra) Section 3 Representatives Natalie Chapman, Northside Christian (St. Petersburg) Chris Lehman, Manatee (Bradenton) Tyler Lopes, Seacrest Country Day (Naples) Sofia Wajner, Palmetto Ridge (Naples) Section 4 Representatives Andrew Ferguson, Nova (Davie) Gabriella Gonzalez, Miami Sunset Sydney Konrath, Marathon Igancio Ortega, Archimedean (Miami)

 “Never Have I Ever”  Each player holds up 10 fingers  Winners from last night receive two freebies  Proceed to go around the room and say one thing you haven’t done  Last person with one finger up is the winner

 People’s Perceptions change after going out of their comfort zone.  Don’t go against you’re passion when portraying yourself.  Words DO have power, and we must use them carefully.  Perception and the impact of your actions go hand in hand (Andrew Luck/RGIII/Matt Cassel)  Conflict and your ability to overcome that conflict and persevere through adversity makes a team go from good to great. 5 Takeaways from National Student Leadership Summit

 Jamie Rohrer, Assistant Executive Director for Administrative Services  What is FHSAA?  Purpose  Fundamental Beliefs  Principles  Structure  Craig Damon, Assistant Executive Director for Eligibility and Compliance Services  Hot Topics:  Student-Athlete Transfers and Eligibility  Student-Athlete Appeals  Athletic Recruiting  Justin Harrison, Associate Executive Director for Athletic Services  Hot Topics:  Sportsmanship  Contest Officials  Sports Calendar

 We are the governing body for interscholastic athletics in the state of Florida. We are a not-for-profit corporation that, while not appointed by the Florida Legislature, cooperates with the Legislature and the Florida Department of Education in governing interscholastic athletics.

FHSAA Bylaw 1.2  Purpose  Provides leadership for the development, supervision and promotion of interscholastic athletic programs sponsored by its member schools.  Participation in these programs enriches the educational experience of qualified student-athletes by providing them with opportunities to compete in an equitable, sportsmanlike and wholesome manner. FHSAA Bylaw 1.5  Fundamental Belief  Interscholastic athletic programs play a vital role in the education of students who participate in them.  Through their participation in interscholastic athletics, students are provided character-building opportunities to demonstrate  Honesty  Integrity  Respect  Caring  Cooperation  Trustworthiness  Leadership  Tolerance  Personal responsibility

 Principles  Educational nature of interscholastic athletics—you are students first, athletes second  Participation is a privilege, not a right  Sportsmanship and ethical conduct must be taught and promoted  Abide by gender equity laws  Member school administrations are responsible for, and therefore must control, all persons representing their school in interscholastic competition (this means faculty, student-athletes, parents, spectators, and anyone else supporting the athletic interests of their school)  Member schools must comply with FHSAA rules  We promote diversity and demand respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person—no discrimination.  Our rules promote competitive equity.  Our association will adopt and enforce eligibility rules.

 Structure of the FHSAA  Governance  Board of Directors (POLICY)  Representative Assembly (BYLAWS)  Executive Director (ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE)  Committees:  Athletic Directors  Officials  Coaches  Public Liaison  Staff  Athletic Services  Eligibility and Compliance  Communications  Finance and Accounting

 Eligibility and Compliance Services  Student-Athlete Transfers and Eligibility  What makes a student ineligible?  Appeals Concerning Eligibility  What is the process?  Athletic Recruiting  Athletic Services  Sportsmanship  Officials  Sports Seasons and Calendar Overlap

“We work to represent the best interests of all student-athletes by presenting their concerns to the FHSAA, thereby developing initiatives for future improvement. Our goal is to promote the advancement of sportsmanship and integrity by fostering an ethical, safe, competitive environment on and off the field.”

 What have you faced as a student athlete that has caused concern?  What are some areas in which you can be proactive, and how?

Improving grades Positive Features of Student-Athlete Student-Athlete Safety Sportsmanship Fan etiquette Community Involvement Surviving Budget Cuts Show School Spirit in the Community Preparing Student-Athlete for College

 Inspired by Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)  It was launched as a program to help promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play  Video submissions from last year :  Fort Walton Beach High School (Winner)  jn06Mj jn06Mj  Bishop Kenny High School  uFVQzKj_v0sflMKaarw3zcLDjn06Mj uFVQzKj_v0sflMKaarw3zcLDjn06Mj  Robinson High School Knightmare  6Mj 6Mj  Mosley High School  Djn06Mj Djn06Mj

Promotional Video

Overview  Videos must be between 90 seconds and 3 minutes  Must also include at least 30 seconds of discussion about why school should be winner  Cheers must be positive  Sportsmanship is the overall goal for this program  Submissions are uploaded to FHSAA website by established deadline and YouTube playlist is created with all of the submissions  Fans will be encouraged to watch all videos and vote on favorites using Survey Monkey link on social media sites

Choosing a Winner  Fans will be encouraged to watch all videos and vote for favorite using Survey Monkey link on social media sites  Fan votes will be divided by school population to keep competition fair amongst large schools and small schools  SAAC makes final decision on winner which will be determined based on the following criteria:  Positive sportsmanship  Student body and Community participation  School spirit  Originality of cheers  Organization of the group/student body  Overall fun  Social media votes

Timeline  October  October 12 th : Introduce Program to FHSAA Member Schools through blast and social media  Explain rules, criteria for videos, submission requirements  Member schools will be able to film student cheering section during the Fall & Winter Sports Season  November  Reminders sent to FHSAA Member Schools through social media  Explain rules, criteria for videos, submission requirements  December  Reminders sent to FHSAA Member Schools through social media  Explain rules, criteria for videos, submission requirements  January  Reminders sent to FHSAA Member Schools through social media  Explain rules, criteria for videos, submission requirements  February  February 2 nd : Deadline for member schools to submit videos  February 12 th : Videos that meet the criteria will be uploaded to FHSAA YouTube using the playlist feature. FHSAA YouTube Playlist will be placed FHSAA website and social media and promoted through FHSAA website headlines and social media. Fans will be encouraged to watch all videos and vote on favorites using Survey Monkey link on social media sites  March  March 10 th : Fan voting ends. Poll will be taken off the FHSAA Facebook Account at 5 pm.  March 11 th : Second SAAC Meeting of the Year  SAAC will watch videos from all member schools that have submitted, critique using established guidelines and determine winner.

 Think of areas you KNOW you are able to address and initiate change.  Give concrete examples to base initiatives  Student based and student run  How can I implement change in my school?

 What are the initiatives for the school year 1. Sportsmanship through School Spirit Competition  How to execute 1. Schools submit 90-second to 3-minute videos for SAAC to evaluate at March 11 th meeting 2. 3.

 Website  “For Students” tab  FHSAA Social Media  Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Videos  State Finals Events  PA Announcements, Table Space, Flyers  Student Volunteer Program

Next meeting March 11 th Thank you for coming! Safe travels home Quinten Ershock