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HISTORY In the year 1884, William Bradbury of Cambridge High School and George E. Gay of Malden High School were elected as officers of the newly formed High School Masters’ Club of Massachusetts. The group, attracting fifty-two joiners, had been formed as a social/occupational discussion group in that year. It also stands as the first of a long line of successor groups. Although there were several female principals at the time, the group limited membership to males for many years, reflecting the state of society at that time. As the years went on, the group remained intact, benefiting from the careful records kept by the various secretaries, unpaid until 1914. In 1891, the offices of secretary and treasurer were combined. This office of Secretary-Treasurer continued to be the practice until well into the 20th century. In 1906, Melrose Headmaster William Whiting described the “good effects upon his school gained by the control of athletics”, first reference to athletics in this state by the principals’ association. Ten years later, following a presentation by Charles W. Eliot, President of Harvard College, a lively discussion centered on problems connected with interscholastic athletics at the high school and college levels. One principal said that athletics caused “most of his troubles,” while another said he did not oppose athletics, but opposed the “abuse of athletics” in matters of time and conduct. Some other members defended the value of athletics “properly conducted.” This discussion presaged the ever-increasing amount of time spent by principals and school districts on athletic concerns. The year 1915 saw a major increase in the Association’s activity with regard to athletics. In addition to military drills, Boston now required that every boy participate in some form of athletics as a condition of graduation. After discussion, votes were passed to “set the maximum age for eligibility at 20 years, to require a physical examination and parental consent for participation and to limit eligibility to three years.” By the December 1915 meeting a select committee of the Association moved to create a Massachusetts High School Athletic Association. A constitution was created and a five-man board appointed to supervise the new group. The object of this Association was stated to be “to secure uniform regulation and control of interschool athletics throughout the state.” Thus, the idea of a central authority for interscholastic athletics in Massachusetts came from the administrators of the several schools, and was designed to improve safety, uniformity, control and fair play, and thus to lift a troublesome burden from principals and individual schools. (It should be remembered that, at this time, only about 25-30% of students attended high school, and there were far fewer schools and not nearly as many sports as is now the case. Even under those conditions the need for central governance was manifest to the administrators of that period.) The earliest known instance of an event sponsored by the State Association was the State Track meet held on January 29, 1918 at Commonwealth Armory. By 1932, the Association was requiring that all coaches be teachers in the schools. (As time passed, this requirement fell by the wayside due to the increasing number and variety of sports offered.) The long inclusion of athletic concerns in the scope of the High School Principals Association and its successor, the Massachusetts Secondary School Principal’s Association came to an end on July 1, 1978, when the MIAA and the MSSAA became separate organizations under the same executive staff. (This was done to allow individual member voting in the MSSAA and one vote per school in the MIAA, and to encourage greater expertise in both new organizations.) Massachusetts now has operated its interscholastic sports program under MIAA guidance and control for 39 years. In that time, participation has increased, many new sports have been introduced, and the rules and regulations of MIAA have been monitored closely and altered when a need has arisen. It remains true to the purposes for which it was founded and thus is a direct and worthy extension of those long ago meetings in a smaller Boston and a simpler society.

ARE MIAA Student Advisory Committee 2016-2017 WETHE MIAA History ................................................Inside Front Cover Table of Contents ..............................................................2 President’s Message ........................................................3 Executive Director’s Message ..........................................4 Educational Athletics / The 5 Pillars ..............................5 Wellness ............................................................................7 Sportsmanship ..................................................................9 Coaches’ Education ........................................................11 Leadership ...................................................................... 13 Community Service ....................................................... 15 Inclusion ..........................................................................17 Initiatives of Note ............................................................19 Sports Participation / Tournaments .............................23 Communications / Social Media ...................................25 Financial ..........................................................................27 MIAA Board of Directors / MIAA Team .........................29 School Wallpaper ...............................Inside Back Cover 2 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

For the past two years it has been my privilege to serve as president of this great association. The MIAA was founded in 1978 by both the Massachusetts Secondary Principals Association and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Council. It was formed to ensure that every school in the state was playing by the same set of rules (both on and off the court). Today, the focus in the administration of interscholastic athletics is fundamentally the same as it was nearly 40 years ago. Our mission of “serving schools and the maximum number of their students by providing leadership and support for the conduct of interscholastic athletics which will enrich the educational experiences of all participants” is alive and thriving. We are focused on providing our 375 member schools and some 230,000 student-athletes with the highest quality interscholastic athletic experience. As Principal and Athletic Director at one of our member schools, I’m imploring you to become involved within your state association. Our association is an association of its members. You and I both have the ability to lead, be strong advocates for student-athletes, and bring about change when needed. Throughout the past two years, Thank you for allowing me to serve our students, our I have seen many of you do exactly this, and for that I say thank member schools, and our school communities as your you. Thank you for spending the time, and modeling the dedication Board of Directors president. needed to keep this organization moving forward. It has become cliché, but it can’t be summed up any better, so I am going to say it again: We are the MIAA. It really is quite simple. Be someone that gets involved with one of our 35 governance units, and help guide our association through whatever lies ahead. David P. King As we move forward with our mission to “provide life-long and Athol High School life-quality learning experiences to students while enhancing their Assistant Principal/Athletic Director achievement of educational goals,” it is important to remember that President 2015–2016 / 2016–2017 our student-athletes depend on us to be highly motivated leaders MIAA Board of Directors within our communities and advocate for the change we see fit for the people that we represent. In my opinion and through what I have seen over the past two years, our association is in great hands and this starts with the leadership of Executive Director Bill Gaine. The culture he has created in Franklin is contagious. The Executives and the office staff are highly dedicated, hard-working individuals who seek to help make our Association the best interscholastic athletic association in the Nation. Their commitment to serving the member schools and our student-athletes is unwavering and we are fortunate to have them on our team. I would personally like to thank them all for making my experience as president that much more rewarding. 3 2016 | 2017 Annual Report Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service

I am proud to invite you to peruse the 2016-2017 MIAA Annual Report. My priority is to applaud the 500 plus members of our Association Governance, Principals and Athletic Directors from our eight athletic districts who are responsible for contributing to the success of the past year. You have “made a difference” and demonstrated “We are the MIAA.” Please know I recognize that the positive educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics do not happen by chance. They happen because teacher-coaches and school administrators adopt an intentional and purposeful approach to the interscholastic experience. From the Berkshires to Provincetown, 230,000 student-athletes statewide have benefited from your allegiance to “Educational Athletics.” I salute you and thank you for all you do! Sincerely, William N. Gaine MIAA Executive Director 4 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

WETHEMIAA ARE Est. 1985 WELLNESS Est. 1994 SPORTSMANSHIP Est. 1998 COACHES’ EDUCATION Est. 2001 LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY SERVICE Est. 2001 to empower students to make healthy life choices to teach respect for self, team, opponents, officials, rules, and the game itself to provide resources for teacher-coaches who serve as curriculum instructors of educational athletics to promote the power of positive influence that student-athletes and teacher-coaches share as role models to recognize the privilege of athletic participation and the responsibility of giving back to the community Est. 1985 WELLNESS Est. 1994 SPORTSMANSHIP Est. 1998 COACHES’ EDUCATION Est. 2001 LEADERSHIP Est. 2001 COMMUNITY SERVICE

Interscholastic athletic competition is an “Being a leader is more than just doing the extension of the classroom and an educational right thing; it is doing the right thing for the activity that provides outstanding opportunities right reasons.” Amanda Baptiste to teach life lessons Taunton High School The Curriculum of Educational Athletics More than 30 years ago, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association committed to promoting substance abuse awareness for high school students across the state. Since then, the MIAA Chemical Health Program has earned national recognition. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the parent organization of the MIAA and other state associations, has recommended the MIAA as a model to other state organizations and presented the Association with the Helen Durbin Memorial Award for outstanding efforts to foster healthy lifestyles. A long-term commitment to assist youth in coping with tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs began in 1985 and has evolved into a comprehensive Educational Athletics curriculum. The MIAA has identified five “pillars” of its Educational Athletics curriculum: Wellness, Sportsmanship, Leadership, Coaches’ Education and Community Service. Inherent within each of the pillars is a focus on Inclusion to foster diversity among constituents and `promote awareness and acceptance of differences. Model programs have been developed through each pillar, and the Association has accepted a clear mandate from the membership to continue providing leadership and resources for these initiatives. As a major focus, the MIAA sponsors statewide workshops for superintendents, principals, athletic directors, coaches, teachers, wellness coordinators, guidance counselors, school committee representatives and parents. The MIAA also offers a variety of student workshops that stress the power of positive influence that young people have as leaders and role models for teammates and peers. A model adopted for promotion of the Educational Athletics mission is pre-season meetings for athletic candidates and their parents. These programs assist the school community in developing students’ social and emotional competencies - knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors needed to make healthy life choices; addressing the use of tobacco, drugs A recognition and alcohol; the priority of sportsmanship; as well as program that spans all the privilege and responsibility of representing one’s pillars is the Educational Athletics Achievement Award. school and community through participation in school To date, 247 of these awards have been presented across athletics and activities. the state since the program’s inception in 2014. 6 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

“Leadership is following what you believe is right.” Jacob Carlson Billerica Memorial ARE High School WETHE MIAA The 20th Annual MIAA Wellness Summit, October 28, 2016 The Wellness Summit, held in October, offers cutting-edge Wellness workshops and a keynote speaker. Awards are presented to adults and students who have distinguished themselves in the Wellness arena in Massachusetts.

to empower students to make healthy life choices In collaboration with a number of wellness, safety and prevention agencies, programs under the MIAA Wellness Pillar strive to promote physical and mental health and well-being by providing schools with educational strategies and support that will allow them to enhance or improve their students’ lives. Wellness Summit MIAA Opioid and Other Substance The 20th Annual MIAA Wellness Summit took place Misuse Prevention Toolkit on October 28, 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Through collaboration with prevention partners, Westborough. The largest group of attendees to date the MIAA developed an online toolkit of Opioid participated in 12 concurrent workshop sessions and and Other Substance Misuse Prevention benefited from 25 resource exhibits. In addition, keynote Resources to assist in the prevention efforts presenter Dr. Ruth Potee, Addiction Medicine Physician of schools. The toolkit includes links to videos, at Valley Medical Group in Greenfield, MA, addressed handouts, resources and information that schools can incorporate the students and adults in attendance regarding the into their wellness curriculum, preseason meetings for parents and prevention, intervention and treatment of addiction. student-athletes, and other school events. In the spring, the MIAA is offering a number of These materials are available on the Wellness page of the MIAA website. related Wellness programs including the following: MIAA Coalition for the Prevention of • Faces of Addiction: The Opioid Crisis Conference Youth Substance Misuse – March 24, 2017 • 3rd Annual MIAA/MSSAA Teen Mental Health Summit In the Fall, the MIAA invited a number of key stakeholders to come – April 28, 2017 together to address the growing concern about the opioid abuse • Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment epidemic. The coalition that was formed has been meeting regularly (SBIRT) Training – March 10 and May 22, 2017 and includes representation from District Attorneys, the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Public Health, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, MassTAPP and the Mass Medical Society. The MIAA Coalition for the Prevention of Youth Substance Misuse strives to save lives through education and promotion of best practices in substance misuse prevention and supporting youth in making healthy life choices. MIAA Youth Substance Misuse Prevention Toolkit In response to recent legislation in Massachusetts that requires schools to screen students for potential risk factors and provide resources and information on the dangers of opioid misuse to parents, guardians and students, the MIAA partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Partnership for Prevention (MassTAPP) to develop the following educational fact sheets: • Preventing Prescription Opioid Misuse Among Student-Athletes • Injury Management: A Key Component of Prescription Opioid Misuse Prevention • What to Know About Prescription Opioids • Guidance on Communications After a Non-Concussion Sports Injury These materials are available on the Wellness page of the MIAA website. 8 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

More than 1,000 student and adult leaders attended the WE THEMIAA other leaders.” 23rd Annual Sportsmanship Summit at Gillette Stadium “Leaders don’t create followers, ARE they create Hadley Beauregard North Middlesex Regional Boston Bruins/ High School MIAA Sportsmanship Awards presentation The MIAA recognizes outstanding displays of sportsmanship in each MIAA-sponsored sport with MIAA team sportsmanship awards presented at each state final event. The MIAA sponsors a breakfast of champions prior to State Tournament events in a number of MIAA sponsored sports. These breakfasts offer an opportunity for celebration as well as setting expectations for sportsmanship.

to teach respect for self, team, opponents, officials, rules, and the game itself Sportsmanship permeates virtually every aspect of our culture as ethics and fair play apply in all areas of life. The MIAA is committed to encouraging and promoting sportsmanship, integrity and ethics, as well as developing a positive environment for athletic events at all levels of interscholastic competition. Guided by the Sportsmanship Committee, programming under the Sportsmanship Pillar seeks to define what Sportsmanship means, and through various recognition outlets, to find and applaud outstanding examples in member schools. Nowhere is this more evident than the annual Sportsmanship Summit at Gillette Stadium. Sportsmanship Summit On November 18, 2016 over 1,000 attendees who make sportsmanship a priority at their respective schools gathered at Gillette Stadium for the 23rd annual event. Student and adult participants were inspired by author Jon Gordon’s words as he addressed how positivity improves leadership and teamwork, enhances creativity, and cultivates high-performing environments. The program for the day was full of inspiring speakers, videos and recognition of acts of sportsmanship that set a positive example. Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest This past fall, students from across the state submitted entries for the 16th Annual MIAA Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest. The winners, as selected by the Sportsmanship Committee, presented their work during the annual Sportsmanship Summit. The essays are available on the Sportsmanship page of the MIAA website. Battle of the Fans Contest For the third consecutive year, the MIAA Sportsmanship Committee sponsored the “Battle of the Fans” Contest. Schools submitted video entries with displays of positive spectator sportsmanship, school spirit, student body participation, originality of cheers and organization/coordination. The winning schools, as selected by the Sportsmanship Committee, will be announced in April 2017. Each year, high school students enter the “Battle of the Fans” video contest to demonstrate their spirit, creativity, and commitment to their teams. 10 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

ARE WETHE MIAA The MIAA Coaches’ Education Program has . . . this year conducted 30 Coaches’ Education Workshops this year trained 434 coaches with several trainings remaining a faculty of 36 Instructors certified 7,055 coaches to date “A leader strives to create more followers, but a great leader strives to inspire more leaders”. Hannah Chapdelaine Chicopee Comprehensive High School

to provide resources for teacher-coaches who serve as curriculum instructors of educational athletics In the 1990’s, the MIAA recognized that a number of coaches working with high school athletes had little or no training in how to provide a safe, organized learning experience for their athletes. Many new coaches had played the sport they coached but did not understand that academics and sports need to work together to provide young men and women with the skills necessary to be good citizens and future leaders. The MIAA Board of Directors has selected the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches’ Education Program to assist in training high school coaches. The implementation of a professional development system has helped schools to ensure the quality of coaches by improving their knowledge and experience. With the proper education, schools can feel confident that their coaches are purposely teaching, mentoring and modeling the positive attributes of sport while also being recognized as professionals by athletes, parents and their communities. MIAA Coach of the Year Award The MIAA Coach of the Year Award has been conferred on 103 recipients since the award’s inception, with many recipients going on to receive national recognition. At the Annual Coach of the Year and Student-Athlete of the Month Banquet in May 2016, 23 coaches were honored. NFHS National Coach of the Year Award George McCabe, track and field coach at East Bridgewater High School was selected as the NFHS Boys Track and Field National Coach of the Year for 2016. 12 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

ARE WETHE MIAA Seventeen student leaders from across the Commonwealth were selected to serve on the MIAA Student Advisory Committee A group of seven student leaders from MIAA member schools traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit “Being a leader is doing what’s best for others, and not always for yourself. It is about stepping up and doing beyond the minimum in any situation in order to show others the pathway to success. It More than 300 female student-athletes were honored during the Massachusetts is about doing things not for the positive Celebration of Girls and Women in Sport attention but for just knowing that it is Day at Faneuil Hall with Olympian Genevra the right thing to do.” Stone (Silver, Single Sculls, Rio ‘16) as the Timothy Frechette keynote speaker Somerset Berkley Regional High School

to promote the power of positive influence that student-athletes and teacher-coaches share as role models Every action taken by student-athletes, for better or worse, has an impact upon their peers, families and communities. Student- athletes are looked up to for their athletic talents and share an incredible power of influence as visible figures in and out of the school setting. The benefits of high school sports and activities extend beyond the four corners of the field and walls of the auditorium—from lifelong lessons in hard work, perseverance and teamwork to leadership skills and citizenship. Programs offered provide opportunities for leadership training and support to help students be positive influences for others and prepare for the next level of life. Programs that have taken place this year include: NFHS National Student Leadership Summit GWS Initiatives A group of seven student leaders from MIAA member Girls and Women in Sport (GWS) initiatives served more than 700 schools traveled to Indianapolis from July 18-20, students and adults over nine events. MIAA (with MSSAA) hosted 2016 to participate in the NFHS National Student leadership gatherings for female adult and student leaders at the Leadership Summit. The purpose of the summit was Franklin Office, and events for student athletes were also hosted to provide a national event to engage students from off-site. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts hosted a “Learning across the country who participate in school activities to Lead” workshop for 8th and 9th grade girls with presenter in gaining new knowledge and skills to provide strong, Deb Hult of CoreTrainings™ on November 4th, and Salem State effective, student leadership in their home states, College hosted high school athletes for an “Enhancing Your provinces, regions, communities, schools, teams and Potential” workshop on October 24th. Hult also filled all three MIAA other activity groups. conference rooms for her “Leadership for Ladies: Enhancing Your Potential” workshop on December 19th. The GWS signature event, Student Advisory Committee Girls and Women in Sport Day, was held February 3rd at the Great Seventeen student leaders from across the Hall at Faneuil Hall, Boston, with Olympian Genevra Stone (Silver, Commonwealth were selected to serve on the MIAA Single Sculls, Rio ‘16) as the keynote speaker; the event honored Student Advisory Committee for the 2016-17 school more than 300 female student-athletes. year. The group began preparation for the school year with an orientation on August 17-18, 2016. The training New England Student Leadership Conference included a community service project, a series of The 6th Annual New England Student Leadership Conference took training sessions on facilitation skills and a goal-setting place July 26-29, 2016 at Stonehill College. Over 200 student session. The committee members lead workshop and adult leaders from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New sessions at MIAA Educational Athletics events Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont represented throughout the year as well as attend regular meetings their state high school athletic/activities associations at this year’s and provide feedback from a student perspective. event. Throughout the four days, the student and adult delegates participated in a variety of large and small group sessions addressing contemporary issues that impact young leaders and role models. Over 200 students attended the 6th Annual New England Student Leadership Conference at Stonehill College 14 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

ARE WETHE MIAA Seymour, over 20 student Organized by Student Ambassador Sterling leaders from Pentucket Regional High School volunteered at the inaugural MIAA Unified Track and Field Meet “If you can have clear goals, a clear vision, and effectively communicate that to others, you can lead.” Lindsey Giorgi Quabbin Regional Junior Senior High School Participants in the New England Student Leadership Conference took part in a community service project at The Farm at Stonehill College in July.

to recognize the privilege of athletic participation and the responsibility of giving back to the community Student-athletes’ participation in community service benefits everyone. The MIAA encourages individuals to recognize that others may not be as fortunate as they are. By giving a little time and effort, everyone can make a lasting impact in the lives of others. The MIAA is committed to giving back to communities Student Ambassadors and the state. By providing opportunities for student- MIAA member schools have registered a record number of students athletes to serve, these young men and women in this year’s MIAA Student Ambassador Program. Over 200 make meaningful contributions to society. Teams as students currently participate in this initiative. well as individual student-athletes across the state are involved in numerous charity and community The MIAA Student Ambassador Program promotes the idea that organizations. Many student-athletes have also service strengthens communities. Recognizing that they are leaders created, initiated and implemented community service in their communities, Ambassadors are focused on making an projects and activities with assistance from school impact. During the Fall and Winter Student Ambassador Huddle administrators. events, student leaders met to discuss ideas and create action plans for community service projects to take back to their schools and NESLC Community Service communities. To date, over 15 schools have participated in Student An annual highlight of the New England Student Ambassador-led community service projects including sock drives Leadership Conference is a day dedicated to service. for the homeless, holiday toy drives, a Boston Breast Cancer Walk This past summer, over 200 student and adult leaders and events to benefit the Jimmy Fund. The Huddle events have also participated in a variety of community service activities served as statewide Ambassador community service opportunities with Special Olympics Massachusetts, Cradles to as a sock drive and a hat/mitten drive were conducted and donated Crayons, Natural Resources Trust, Food for Friends to Rosie’s Place in Boston and St. John’s Parish in Worcester. Pantry, Stonehill Campus Farm and the Town of Norfolk. “If serving is below you, then leadership is beyond you.” – Anonymous 16 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

WE ARE THE MIAA South Sectional Unified Track and Field meet Taunton Unified Athletes celebrate at the held at their home field in May 2016 “Leaders know the way, go the way, and show the way.” Ryan Gray Milford High School

The association is dedicated to expanding the opportunities for all individuals regardless of orientation, ethnicity, and intellectual and physical abilities In Fall 2016 the MIAA established the first-ever Inclusion Committee, comprised of a variety of individuals and community partners. The MIAA Inclusion Committee is striving to redefine what inclusion means. For the Association, it means creating an opportunity for all students to participate in interscholastic athletics. The mission of the committee is to foster diversity among member schools, athletic directors, coaches and student-athletes by promoting inclusiveness, awareness and acceptance with the focus of celebrating all differences by creating an association that is welcoming and engaging for all. Goals established by the committee include: • To promote diversity and encourage participation, interaction and understanding in our ever-increasing diverse society • Make leadership roles within the association accessible to all athletic directors, coaches and students, including those who are racially, ethnically and culturally diverse, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and persons with disabilities • Challenge the members of the association to leverage differences as strengths In June, student leaders from the Boston Public Schools participated in the MIAA sponsored “Boston Builds Leaders” workshop 18 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

Unified Sports “Unified Sports is an inclusive sports program designed to bring together, as teammates, individuals with intellectual disabilities, called unified sports athletes, and those without intellectual disabilities, called unified sports partners. They train, compete, and socialize as equals.” The First MIAA Unified Sports State Championship Unified Sports Basketball The continued development and expansion of the MIAA/MSSAA/ Unified Sports Basketball also continues to witness Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) Unified Sports partnership ongoing growth and interest across the state. Played was highlighted by the first MIAA Unified Sports State Championship. again as a fall sport offering in 2016, sixteen schools The beautiful facility at Fitchburg State University hosted the May experienced a regular season of approximately four 24, 2016 MIAA Unified Sports Track and Field Championship. games, followed by three culminating jamboree style Conducted in two divisions, qualifying student-athletes competed events held at Auburn High School, Seekonk High across the eight events for medals and team points. Special School and Somerset Berkley Regional High School. congratulations to the two state championship teams; Dighton- Teams compete with three unified athletes and two Rehoboth Regional High School (Division 1) and Hudson High School partners on the court at any one time. In line with (Division 2). Competitors qualified for the state finals following the track and field, the planning for 2017 and expected two sectional meet qualifying events held at Taunton High School expansion is presently an area of administrative focus. and Nashoba Regional High School. Unified Sports Advisory Committee As witnessed in all Unified activities, the overall spirit, camaraderie, and desire to compete demonstrated by the participants was A Unified Sports Advisory Committee was established nothing short of inspiring. Similarly, the dedication and commitment and implemented with the start of the current school of coaches and school leaders has made all the difference for year. Membership is represented from both MIAA participating schools. John Breault, Unified Coach at Dartmouth and SOMA executive staff, along with volunteer MIAA High School shares the following reflection: “The 2016 Unified member school administrators, athletic directors, Track and Field season was great! The athletes and partners both special education administrators, and Unified Sport experienced tremendous growth, both athletically and socially. The coaches. This advisory team will continue to oversee power of the endeavor extends well beyond the athletic component”. and guide the future direction and expansion of programming across the state. As the Unified Sports movement expands its positive influence on our MIAA school communities, the executive staff liaisons at the MIAA (Assistant Directors Rich Riley and Jim Peters) and SOMA (Patti Doherty, Director of Schools and Youth Engagement; and Andrew MacLeay, Schools and Unified Sports Manager) will remain available for consultation with individual schools or leagues looking to offer one or more programs. 19 2016 | 2017 Annual Report Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service

LGBTQ MIAA Endowment Fund On Thursday, October 6th, the MIAA co-sponsored an The inaugural “MIAA Legends” event was hosted at Gillette Stadium event entitled “Identifying the Intersection of Athletics, on the evening of June 16, 2016 to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ Diversity and Anti-Bullying Rhetoric” at the lives of six renowned professional athletes who competed in Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis. their youth for Massachusetts high school teams – Harry Agganis The event was organized by (posthumously), Dana Barros, Joe Bellino, Tom Glavine, Doug Flutie student leaders from and Rebecca Lobo-Rushin. The evening also honored two individuals the Youth OUTreach who have contributed in a monumental way to the advancement Program that was of Educational Athletics in Massachusetts – retired MIAA Executive founded by Jonathan Director Dick Neal and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Peters, Sturgis Charter Emcees for the event were sportswriter Jackie MacMullan (ESPN. School East Class of com) and sports broadcaster Steve Burton (WBZ-TV/WSBK-TV), both 2017. The program was former Massachusetts high school student-athletes. geared towards creating an accepting environment Proceeds from the gala support the MIAA Endowment Fund which in high school athletics for provides funding for student-athlete participation in Educational diversity, especially as it relates Athletics programs. The MIAA Endowment Fund began awarding to marginalized groups and monies during the Fall of 2016. To date more than 40 adult and anti-bullying rhetoric. Students student leaders have benefited from this support. and adults from across Cape Cod participated in conversations All smiles as MIAA “Legends” gather at Gillette Stadium focusing on safe and respectful environments and diversity within education-based athletics. White Ribbon Day On March 1, 2017, MIAA member schools participated in the 10th Annual White Ribbon Day Campaign event at The Great Hall in Faneuil Hall. This prevention campaign aims to educate and empower men and boys of all ages to be part of the solution in ending violence against women and all gender-based violence in our society. In partnership with Jane Doe Inc. and The Rendon Group, a variety of free, downloadable tool kits and materials were offered to help bring the White Ribbon Top Row Awardees: Bottom Row Awardees: Day Campaign to high school athletic teams. Included Emcee: Jackie MacMullan Legend: Dana Barros with the tool kits were White Ribbon Day flags that Commitment to Educational Legend: Joe Bellino MIAA member schools could display in support of this Athletics Award: Dick Neal Humanitarian Award: Robert Kraft initiative to help foster safe and healthy relationships Legend: Rebecca Lobo-Rushin Legend: Doug Flutie Legend: Tom Glavine and communities based on respect, trust and Emcee: Steve Burton non-violence. “A great leader does not create followers, they create other leaders. Great leadership has the power to influence others in a positive way.” Chad Hult Lowell Catholic High School 20 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

Massachusetts Concussion Management Coalition ThinkTaylor/MIAA Concussion Awareness Week “Science, education, and community working together to prevent For the second year in a row, MIAA partnered with and manage concussions” ThinkTaylor, the concussion awareness nonprofit founded by former Major League Soccer all-star and The MIAA Sports Medicine Committee participated in the current ESPN Lead Soccer Analyst Taylor Twellman, development of a coalition of professionals coming together to to spearhead the ThinkTaylor/MIAA Concussion support schools and educate all constituents relative to concussions Awareness Week beginning on September 12th. among student-athletes. Born out of a yearlong development process, the Massachusetts Concussion Management Coalition Varsity student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors (MCMC) was formed beginning in the 2016-17 school year. As a and athletic trainers across Massachusetts received foundation goal, MCMC is dedicated to improving the safety of ThinkTaylor orange wristbands to wear during Massachusetts’ youth by increasing awareness and education matches as well as concussion awareness bag tags. on concussion management. MCMC is a pioneer in concussion Participants were asked to take part in the #TTpledge research and education outreach. at ThinkTaylor.org and to post their support on social media using #TTpledge. The Coalition is made up of many of the concussion and student health stakeholders across the Commonwealth and beyond: Boston Children’s Hospital, Colby College, Massachusetts School Nurse Organization (MSNO), Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts (ATOM), and NHL Alumni Players Association. As part of the Coalition resources, the NHL Alumni Players Association donated funding to allow MIAA member schools the opportunity to offer free baseline testing using the ImPACT Baseline Testing product. Further, the coalition offered assistance to schools tracking concussions through the Head Injury Tracking (HIT) program. One hundred forty-four schools signed up for the program during the 2016-17 school year. MCMC is in place for schools as a reliable and cutting-edge educational resource about concussions. Hazing Prevention On September 19, 2016 MIAA hosted a workshop entitled “Hazing, Leadership and Positive Initiation” as part of National Hazing Prevention Week September 19-23. NFHS Director of Educational Services Eliot Hopkins and the Positive Coaching Alliance facilitated discussion of these important topics. The workshop covered how students can welcome new players, create bonds and help their group meet its full potential. “Lead in a way that you would want to follow” Stephen Jacques Tech Boston Academy Students from Groton-Dunstable Regional High School pose for a picture with Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey and Taylor Twellman at a press conference in August 21 2016 | 2017 Annual Report Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service

MIAA Game Official of the Year Banquet Background Checks “Exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship, During the 2015-16 school year, the MIAA Board of Directors (BOD) ethical conduct, and moral character” worked closely with a subcommittee of member school leaders to The MIAA established a Game Official of the Year Award develop a background check policy for game officials. Together with in 2016. This award seeks to recognize and honor a member school league, the BOD brought light to this important officials who have displayed character, integrity and topic to insure safety for member school students. Association staff dignity, while displaying the highest standards of ethical offered town meetings and a great deal of informational guidance to conduct. Award candidates should have a record of help support this effort for all officials across the state. exceptional performance, as well as a reputation At the conclusion of the school year, more than 6,500 officials were among their peers and the athletic community for fair processed through the background check procedure. Information play, for good sportsmanship, and for the development was collected through ArbiterSports and the federal and state of these attributes in our student-athletes. background checks were processed through Peopletrail. This Twenty-three officials were recognized during the collaboration with officials and ArbiterSports proved to be an efficient First Annual MIAA Official of the Year Banquet on model for many officials already using the ArbiterSports product. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the MIAA Office in Additionally, assignors, leagues and schools were given access to Franklin, MA. This gala event featured guest speaker the list of approved officials as they planned for their regular season and NFL official Jim Mello. Jim was a standout three- events. The Association was pleased with the cooperation from all sport MIAA student-athlete at St. Mary’s High School parties as they developed this important protocol for the safety of all in Lynn, and a two-time Baseball All-New England students. With the success of this effort, plans were developed for selection at Northeastern University. The event further continued checks for the 2016-17 school year. validated and recognized the commitment of game officials to all students of the MIAA. Twenty-three Game Officials were honored at the inaugural MIAA Game Official of the Year Banquet on June 1, 2016 22 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

Massachusetts ranks 15th nationally in population, and 11th nationally in high school athletics participation ARE “You don’t need a title to be a leader” Trevor Hult Lowell Catholic WETHE High School Massachusetts top 5 most popular sports based MIAA on the number of participating athletes Girls Boys Outdoor Track & Field: 13,761 Football: 19,756 Soccer: 12,911 Outdoor Track & Field: 14,221 Indoor Track & Field: 9,636 Soccer: 14,056 Volleyball: 9,600 Baseball: 12,720 Softball Fast Pitch: 9,524 Basketball: 12,599

2015 - 2016 Regular Season & Post-Season Athlete Participation Annual Athlete Participation = 230,000 | Includes Post-Season Total of 73,000 Fall Season Participation 84,000 Includes Post-Season Total of 29,000 Winter Season Participation 66,000 Includes Post-Season Total of 18,000 Spring Season Participation 80,000 Includes Post-Season Total of 26,000 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 Regular Season & Post-Season Athlete Participation Breakdown Regular Post- Regular Post- Regular Post- FALL Season Season WINTER Season Season SPRING Season Season Cross County 13,002 3,609 Basketball 21,888 6,435 Baseball 12,723 3,880 Field Hockey 7,727 3,082 Gymnastics 1,294 341 Golf 616 103 Football 19,811 8,680 Ice Hockey 9,530 3,684 Lacrosse 17,124 6,378 Golf 4,352 1,029 Skiing - Alpine 1,838 301 Softball 9,524 3,694 Gymnastics 80 50 Skiing - Nordic 623 271 Tennis 8,158 5,136 Soccer 26,967 9,155 Swimming & Diving 5,694 1,485 Track & Field - Outdoor 27,982 6,448 Swimming & Diving 1,339 547 Track & Field - Indoor 19,704 3,814 Volleyball 2,539 846 Volleyball 9,600 2,488 Wrestling 4,140 1,666 Other 1,150 Other 1,150 Other 1,150 TOTAL 79,816 26,485 TOTAL 84,028 28,640 TOTAL 65,861 17,997 ANNUAL TOTAL = 229,705 24 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

People are experiencing and adapting to the world using a relatively new form of communication. In a world where connections are important, social media offers opportunities for learning and interacting. Social media networks are designed for the purpose of communal connections, and member schools are using Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to connect and share with those around them. MIAA has been leveraging these social media outlets to engage students, coaches and athletic directors beyond social interaction purposes. The Association continues to develop various social media marketing strategies to encourage member schools to easily share and receive information. Lead Out Loud The MIAA launched a new educational athletics initiative in Spring 2016, Lead Out Loud, a video platform for students to share their stories. The goal of Lead Out Loud is to expand student perception of the many forms leadership can take. The stories may reflect on aspects of Wellness, Leadership, Community Service, Coaches Education or Sportsmanship. These videos offer a powerful resource that can influence others in a healthy way. Currently four Lead Out Loud videos have been released. The Association looks forward to the growth of this new initiative. Student voices through video Hear their stories... Tell yours My Reason Why The NFHS program “#MyReasonWhy” encourages student-athletes, parents, coaches, officials and community members to tell stories that illuminate the value participation in competitive sports adds to their lives. The MIAA has promoted the value of educational athletics for years; this video platform supports that message through storytelling. The MIAA App Released in 2015, the MIAA App has proven to be a useful tool. Athletic Directors use the app to update their schedules, and fans use it to follow their favorite teams. 25 2016 | 2017 Annual Report Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service

Instagram and Snapchat MIAA has a robust presence on the popular apps Instagram (@miaa033) and Snapchat (@miaa033). Student-athletes, parents, coaches, tournament directors and MIAA Executive Liaisons all use these hashtags to share the accomplishments of member schools’ individuals and teams. Twitter MIAA’s Twitter stream is lively; daily tweets bring users up to date about member schools’ successes. The Association also uses Twitter for real-time communications with all constituents. Vimeo Vimeo is the hosting platform the MIAA uses to showcase videos promoting sports participation and educational athletic events. “Leadership is being able to be a role model to a large group of people. It is being able to take initiative in a positive way to make a change for something you are passionate about.” Samantha Letsche Dedham High School 26 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

The MIAA is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit educational association “Leadership is the ability to organized by its member schools to govern, coordinate and promote lead by example and have education based programs for high school students. The MIAA is people look up to you and self-regulating with the 375 member schools providing over 500 respect your decisions” individual leaders to serve within the 35 MIAA governance units. Brett Mazur The latest annual participation survey demonstrates that nearly King Philip Regional 230,000 team positions were filled by student-athletes in 33 sports. High School The primary funding source of the MIAA for FY12 through FY16 is from educational athletic services/tournament events. Membership “A true leader will dues account for less than 20% of total Association support. The make the best of SHARES TO SCHOOLS majority of MIAA expenses for FY12 through FY16 relate to the any situation” provision of educational athletics/tournament events. Commitment Katelyn Pickunka to direct membership support and educational athletics/tournament Hampshire Regional High School events remains at 63¢ of each dollar spent in both FY15 and FY16. FY’16 FY’15 The Association remains committed to the revenue share opportunities for member schools in the sports of football and Football basketball. This commitment was further evidenced in the 2016 $104,000 $113,000 vote of the Board of Directors’ Personnel and Finance Committee Basketball to begin the Basketball Revenue Sharing Program at the quarter- $133,000 $242,000 final round in all divisions. This was a positive response to concerns shared by member schools, thereby leaving 100% of preliminary Basketball (1st round/prelim) *$250,000 and first round game revenue with host schools. Total Shares to Schools $487,000 $355,000 SHARES TO SCHOOLSev of $250,000 *Based on average FY’14 & FY’15 Gross R FY16 FY15 Association Net Football Share $104,000 $113,000 $623,000 $729,000 Basketball Share $133,000 $117,000 Basketball (1st Round & Prelim) $250,000 $125,000 Total Shares to Schools $487,000 $355,000 Net Income – All Tournaments $623,000 $729,000 27 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

FY 2016 REVENUE Total = $6,338,000 Revenue by Category FY12 - FY16 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Other Income $403,000 Ed Athletics/Tournaments 78.8% 75.6% 75.3% 76.0% 72.7% Corporate Membership Dues 14.3% 16.9% 17.3% 17.1% 16.5% Sponsorship $286,000 Corporate Sponsorship 2.6% 3.0% 2.8% 3.1% 4.5% Other Income 4.2% 4.5% 4.6% 3.8% 6.3% Total Income 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Membership Dues $1,043,000 Ed Athletics/ Tournaments $4,606,000 “Work hard, stay positive and have trust in God.” Makenzie Mosher Narragansett Regional High School “The true measure of FY 2016 EXPENSES one’s ability to lead is one’s ability to listen.” Total = $6,441,000 William Sargent Boston Latin School Membership Service $351,000 Other Expenses $638,000 General & Administrative $1,766,000 Expenses by Category FY12 - FY16 Ed Athletics/ $3,686,000 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Tournaments Ed Athletics/Tournaments 59.8% 59.9% 59.5% 61.5% 57.2% General & Administrative 30.0% 28.3% 29.8% 27.0% 27.4% Other Expenses 8.3% 9.5% 8.8% 9.7% 10.0% Membership Service 1.9% 2.3% 1.9% 1.8% 5.4% Total Expenses 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 28 Wellness | Sportsmanship | Coaches’ Education | Leadership | Community Service 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Seated: Lindsey Von Holtz, Marilyn Slattery, David King, Bill Gaine, Keith Crowley Second Row: Wesley Paul, Jeff Caron, Jeff Granatino, Donna Brickley, Gordon Smith, Thomas Holdgate, Mike Rubin Top Row: Raymond Cosenza, James Antonelli, Roland Joyal, Kevin Maines, Charles Flahive Not pictured: Barry Haley, Michael Lahiff, Brian McCann, Stephanie Sibley, Steven Trask, John Vosburgh The 21 regular voting members of the Board of Directors consist of eight members elected by the MSSAA (one from each athletic district), two elected by the MASC, two by the MASS, and eight by the MSSADA. Eight athletic directors, representing districts A through H, must be members of the Board at all times. The term of each member is three years. A minimum of four women, and at least one minority, must be members of the Board at all times. MIAA Team MIAA Team MIAA Team Seated: Rachel Moo, Carolyn Bohmiller, Phil Vaccaro, Bonnie LeMote, Nancy Huntley Second Row: Linda Taylor, Debbie Harvey, Jan Martin, Sherry Bryant, Cathy Costanzo, Michele Blackburn, Ethel Kawesa, Nancy Palie Third Row: Deb Metcalf, Dick Baker, Jim Peters, Michael Rubin, Bill Gaine, Peter Smith, Rich Riley, Ned Doyle Top Row: Nathan Bonneau, Richard Pearson, Phil Napolitano, Dawud Brown Not pictured: Karl Lord, Karen Nardone, Susan Ferri, Ann Trytko 29 2016 | 2017 Annual Report

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