Annual Meeting

61 st Annual Meeting of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association

Governor of New Hampshire John Lynch

2007-08 NHIAA Representative Council

The NHIAA Representative Council consists of 17 members:

9 Principals

2 Coaches

2 Athletic Directors

1 School Board Member

2 Superintendents

1 Department of Education

Patricia Kennelly

Patricia Kennelly

President of the NHIAA Council

NHASP

Appeals Committee

Finance Committee

Sue Allen

Sue Allen

NHSBA

Sportsmanship Committee

Chris Bergeron

Chris Bergeron

NHADA

Spirit Committee

Marketing Committee

Appeals Committee

Classification Committee

Boys Lacrosse Committee

Peter Cofran

Peter Cofran

NHCA

Eligibility Committee

Awards Committee

Jeff Collins

Jeff Collins

NHASP

Golf Committee

Michael Cozort

Michael Cozort

NHSAA

George Edwards

George Edwards

NHASPA

Marketing Committee

Media Committee

James Elefante

NHASP

Cross Country Committee

Joan Forge

Joan Forge

NHCA

Softball Committee

Appeals Committee

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

NHADA

Boys Lacrosse Committee

Sports Officiating Committee

Coaches Education Committee

Matt Laramie

Matt Laramie

NHASP

Finance Committee

Swimming & Diving Committee

Michael Lee

Michael Lee

NHASP

Classification Committee

Frank McBride

Frank McBride

NHASP

Eligibility Committee

Phillip McCormack

Phillip McCormack

NHSAA

Appeals Committee

Sean Moynihan

Sean Moynihan

NHASP

Appeals Committee

Basketball Committee

Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson

NHASP

Awards Committee

Below Grade 9 Committee

Finance Committee

Appeals Committee

Sue McKevitt

Sue McKevitt

NH State Department

of Education

New Principals Steve Sexton Lisbon HS Patrick Kelly Stratford HS Nan Parsons Lebanon HS Tom Ronning Fall Mountain HS John Sullivan Hinsdale HS Jay Lewis Kearsarge HS Michael Turmelle John Stark HS Chris Elkington Hillsboro-Deering HS Craig Sellers Derryfield George Edwards Bedford HS Alice Farris Franklin HS Kimberly Saunders Winnisquam HS James Fitzpatrick Prospect Mtn HS Bob Bickford Nute HS John Shea Spaulding HS Steven Beals Laconia HS Rus Holden Belmont HS Maryellen McGory Manchester West Frank Garland Calvary Christian Robert Manseau Campbell HS

New Athletic Administrators Brock Ingalls Groveton HS Dan Gorham Gorham HS Kelley Carey Lebanon HS Liz McNamara & Mike Dupont Hillsboro-Deering HS Josh Stewart Farmington HS Kevin Hebert Somersworth HS Alison Roberts Pittsfield HS Bill Marston Concord HS Bruce Young Calvary Christian Peter Cofran Newfound HS Suzanne Klink Pembroke Academy Andy Krahling Merrimack HS Tony Johnson Bishop Guertin Thor Nilsen Bedford HS Ethan Perry Conant HS

61 st Annual Meeting Business

Adoption of Minutes from 9/18/06 meeting

61 st Annual Meeting President’s Message

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61st Annual Meeting President’s Message

Pay Attention

-to your athletes

-to your athletic program

-to the rules

-to your school's reputation

-to the fact that life is very different

61st Annual Meeting President’s Message High School Players % to NCAA % NCAA % High School to pros to pros Men’s Basketball 549,000 2.9 1.3 .03 Girl’s Basketball 456,900 3.1 1.0 .02 Football 983,600 5.8 2.0 .09 Baseball 455,300 5.6 10.5 .5 Soccer 321,400 5.7 1.9 .08

So what do we need?

We need dedicated, committed, loyal, team players who can self-reflect and problem solve to improve performance.

61 st Annual Meeting President’s Message

"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing."

- Dr. Steven Kelley

2006 NH Elementary School

Principal of the Year

"When I am on the soccer field,

I don't think about anything..."

- student Inter-Lakes HS

The NHIAA Council recognizes one student annually from an NHIAA school who has overcome special circumstances and contributed significantly and positively to NHIAA athletics as a player, manager, or fan.

Walter Smith Award Lauren Gaudette

NHIAA Service Awards

The Award is presented annually in recognition of those who have contributed more than 15 years of provided outstanding contributions to the NHIAA and to fostering the tenets of interscholastic athletics in NH.

Marilyn Campbell

The Award is presented annually in recognition of those who have contributed more than 15 years of service and provided outstanding contributions to the NHIAA and to fostering the tenets of interscholastic athletics in NH.

George Edwards

The Award is presented annually in recognition of those who have contributed more than 15 years of provided outstanding contributions to the NHIAA and to fostering the tenets of interscholastic athletics in NH.

Joseph Raycraft

Introduction of NHIAA Staff

Tia Lori Bergeron

Associate Director

Diane Jobin Director of Finance Nicole Tomaselli Director of Technology & Communications

Introduction of NHIAA Staff

Donna Plumb

Sports Secretary

Beth Tower Sports Secretary

Executive Director’s Report 1. State of the Association Where are we after another rainy spring? Where are we going? (Sign up to be a part of the Association’s future) How can we improve our services to our members? Technology – a need to better utilize to improve services 2. On Going and New Initiatives Branding and Media Exposure (Some “Good” with the “Bad & Ugly”) Coaches’ Education Officials – Retention, Training, and Recruitment Sportsmanship – It is increasingly about the fans 3. National Trends and Issues Head Injuries – Welcome Dr. Cantu Legislative and Court Intervention Competition with non school programs – promises of fame and fortune Competition – keeping the playing field level in a changing landscape 4. Open Hearings Will be held after the general session

Advancement of Girls Sports Award

This award is given to recognize exceptional achievement in the area of promoting the advancement of girl’s sports.

Peter Cofran

NHADA Report & Awards

Class L AD of the Year

Joe Raycraft, retired from Merrimack High School

Class I AD of the Year

Steve Mello of A. Crosby Kennet High School

Class M AD of the Year

Dan Kiestlinger of Campbell High School

Class S AD of the Year

Harry Blood of Moultonborough Academy

Athletic Director of the Year

Kelley Carey of Lebanon High School

NIAAA State Award of Merit

Mike Jackson, Hanover High School

The Clyde W. Meyerhoefer Award

Tim Powers of Pelham High School

Chris Lavoie of Profile JR/SR High School

State Award of Recognition

Peter Wotton of Dover High School

NHICA Report – Peter Cofran

Committee Highlights

Dr. Robert Cantu The History of Concussions & Dangers of Second Impact Syndrome

Excellence Award Winners Excellence Awards are given to schools who go an entire year without receiving a “disqualification.” Belmont High School Principal: Russ Holden AD: Rick Acquilano Colebrook Academy Principal: Priscilla McGuire AD: Buddy Trask Epping High School Principal: Dixie Tremblay AD: Casey Todd Farmington High School Principal: Michael Lee AD: Josh Stewart Goffstown High School Principal: Frank McBride AD: Howard Sobolov Hillsboro-Deering High School Principal: Christian Elkington Co ADs: Michael Dupont & Elizabeth McNamara Laconia Christian Academy Principal: Rick Duba AD: Roger Schneeweiss Mascenic Regional High School Principal: Craig Meuller AD: Bruce McComish

Mascoma Valley Regional High School Principal: Patrick Andrew AD: Sara Coons Milford High School Principal: Bradford Craven AD: Marc Maurais Mount Zion Christian Schools Principal: Robert Carter AD: Douglas Walker Newfound Regional High School Principal : Michael O’Malley former AD: Kelley Carey Newmarket Jr. Sr. High School Principal: Deborah Brooks AD: Randy Edgerly Newport Middle High School Principal: Barry Connell AD: Doug Beaupre Nute Middle- High School Principal: Bob Bickford AD: Tim Hodgdon Pittsburg School Principal: Mark Ekberg AD: David Covill Excellence Award Winners Excellence Awards are given to schools who go an entire year without receiving a “disqualification.”

Portsmouth Christian Academy Principal: Stephen Foley AD: Roland Young Profile Jr. – Sr. High School Principal: Richard Larcom AD: Chris Lavoie Prospect Mountain High School Principal: J. Fitzpatrick AD: Corey Roux Raymond High School Principal: Kirk Beitler AD: Davinney Brazeau Sant Bani School Principal: Dr. Kent Bicknell AD: Maya Hardcastle Stratford Public School Principal: Patrick Kelly AD: Keven James White Mountains Regional High School Principal: Ryan Earley AD: Mark Searles Excellence Award Winners Excellence Awards are given to schools who go an entire year without receiving a “disqualification.”

Sportsmanship Banner Award Class S