1. HHRS Athletic Task Force
Recommendations to grow and improve our athletic programs
Presented May 18, 2016
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2. Henry Hudson Regional School
Committee Members
Teachers
Board Members
Atlantic Highlands
Parents
Highlands
Administrators
Coaches
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3. Henry Hudson Regional School
Committee Members
Sarah Chiles President HHRS BOE
Dr. Susan Compton Tri-District Superintendent
Krista Phair HHRS Staff Member
Sean Horan Parent
Kim Karaman HHRS Staff Member
Lenore Kingsmore HHRS Principal
Tracey McGavin Parent
Jay Mullan BOE Member, Chair HHRS Athletic Task Force
Nicholas Pizzulli HHRS Staff Member
Kyle Shenk Parent
April Triplett HHRS Staff Member
Vincent Whitehead HHRS Staff Member
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4. Generate Discussions and Ideas
Objectives
Generate Discussions and Ideas
Review existing and new athletic opportunities
Engaging and developing student athletes
Facilities
Community involvement
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Survey
Where is interest?
Two surveys were created and sent out to AHES and HES parents with students in grades 4-7 and one to HHRS coaches
Response & Results
The surveys generated responses and feedback that directed our focus on specific programs, early development and facilities
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6. Survey Results

7. Survey Results

8. Survey Results

9. What can we do… Invite 8th graders to visit the high school
Pair up athletes and allow younger athletes to shadow older athletes
Open the gym
Have older athletes talk to younger students about their transition from middle school to high school
Have varsity athletes speak to the elementary school kids and invite them to practice or play a game
Alumni versus the students
Fitness center first and foremost
Have the coaches hook up with the rec departments for preseason clinics
Invite 5th and 6th graders to come watch a game
Let coaches go to the grammar school to talk about different opportunities available to them
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10. Generating early interest
Fostering Future Success
Early opportunities and developmental programs generate interest and provide a foundation for successful secondary school programs
Studies have found that higher physical activity levels are associated with greater academic achievement among students
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12. Recommendations to the Board
Athletics
Offer middle school Girls Soccer
Strongly consider offering /expanding:
High School Varsity Girls Cross Country (Fall)
High School Varsity Girls and Boys Spring Track
Explore options for high school boys and girls Lacrosse by seeking waiver from NJSIAA
Revisit Cooperative Agreement for School Year
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13. Recommendations to the Board
Engagement
Seek to develop relationships and interest with elementary school students through HHRS athletics:
Open communication with Coaches
Visits to schools by Coaches (and players)
Clinics leading into season for current (and potential) athletes run by Coaches
Off season/summer camps or programs with Coaches and athletes
Improve communication between Highlands and Atlantic Highlands Recreation Departments, and expand their relationship with HHRS
Evening event for all AHES and HES 5th and 6th graders to showcase academics and athletics
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14. Recommendations to the Board
Facilities
Create an Ad Hoc sub-committee for facilities and fields for Athletics
Long range Athletic Plan for improvements of facilities and sporting options
Explore potential of new field construction in nearby locations
Continue plan/fund/build for a state of the art weight room
Determine feasibility of using Kavookjian Field for soccer through Borough of Highlands
Continue efforts associated with garage repairs; fence improvements and walkways to fields
Utilize the Education Foundation for donors and sponsorships for athletic projects
Promote athletic events through improved website and social media initiatives
Renewed commitment to engage and develop community school spirit and pride in HHRS
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15. Recommendations to the Board
Community Involvement
Promote athletic events through improved website and social media initiatives
Renewed commitment to engage and develop community school spirit and pride in HHRS
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16. HHRS Athletic Task Force
Thank you to the Board of Education for your time and consideration
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