1. 2017-18 FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Fall Meeting
Friday, October 13, 2017

2. Meet the 2017-18 SAAC Section 3 Representatives
Sophia Bailey, Robinson (Tampa)
Hannah Galbreath, Canterbury School (Fort Myers)
Bryan Markovich, Cape Coral
Luis Garcia-Mazzarri, Lincoln Park (Fort Pierce)
Section 4 Representatives
Catherine Dorcinvil, Northwest Christian (Miami)
Renier Martinez, Archimedean (Miami)
Esteban Sainz, Marathon
Abigail Serda, South Florida HEAT (Fort Lauderdale)
Section 1 Representatives
Ashlyn Aleywine, Bozeman (Panama City)
Cameron Gray, Marianna
Brooke Long, Fernandina Beach
Daniel Sweeney, Maclay (Tallahassee)
Section 2 Representatives
Steven Billings-Larson Jr., Apopka
Peyton Burdette, Lecanto
Jae Crawford, Boone (Orlando)
Jake Donovan, Lake Mary

3. 5 Takeaways from National Student Leadership Summit
How to Be A Leader
5 Takeaways from National Student Leadership Summit
Leadership comes in different forms – some people are leaders on the field athletically, in the classroom academically, etc. There is not one true way to be a leader.
The more leaders you have on a team, the more successful you’ll be.
Being a leader is about recognizing strengths that are different from yours and realizing that everyone has something to contribute.
Leadership may take being in an uncomfortable position but it is important to have the courage and strength to take risks.
A part of a leadership is showing others how to be leaders and take your place after you.

4. What is fhsaa?
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.

5. What is Fhsaa? FHSAA Bylaw 1.2 FHSAA Bylaw 1.5 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.
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

6. What is Fhsaa? 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.

7. What is FHSAA? 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

8. What’s Trending Administrative Services
Florida Student-Athlete Leadership Seminar
Eligibility and Compliance Services
Age Limit
School Choice
Athletic Services
Classifications
Football Playoffs/Sports Calendar

9. SAAC Mission Statement
“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.”

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

11. Saac initiatives
What are the initiatives for the school year?
Promote sportsmanship through school spirit competition
Establish theme for social media campaign
Identify key elements to improve student-athlete life
How to execute
Member schools submit 90-second to 3-minute videos for SAAC to evaluate at March 16th meeting
Create hashtag for social media campaign that the SAAC and member schools can use during school year
Prepare a PowerPoint for member schools that assists in enriching the student-athlete experience

12. Sunshine State Spirit Showdown
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)
swRPyNdeY3c
Cypress Bay High School
_G_ZswRPyNdeY3c
Oakleaf High School
Bishop Kenny High School
swRPyNdeY3c

13. Sunshine State Spirit Showdown
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

14. Sunshine State Spirit Showdown
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

15. Sunshine State Spirit Showdown
Timeline
October
October 16: 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
December
January
Reminders sent to FHSAA Member Schools through social media
Explain rules, criteria for videos, submission requirements
February
February 1: Deadline for member schools to submit videos
February 12: 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 15: Fan voting ends. Poll will be taken off the FHSAA social media sites at 5 pm.
March 16: Second SAAC Meeting of the Year
SAAC will watch videos from all member schools that have submitted, critique using established guidelines and determine winner.

16. Individual Goals
What are your individual goals for the school year?
Form a Student Leadership Group at your school
Work together with fellow leadership members to organize a volunteer effort
Report back to SAAC with results of volunteer efforts and achievements of your local school’s leadership group

17. Student Volunteer Program
Opportunity for SAAC members work a state championship through assisting FHSAA staff members, acting as a media aid, helping with press conferences and awards ceremonies.

18. Next meeting March 16th Thank you for coming! Safe travels home
Quinten Ershock
Next meeting March 16th