annual meeting

61st 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 KennellyPresident of the NHIAA

CouncilNHASP

Appeals CommitteeFinance Committee


Sue Allen

Sue AllenNHSBA

Sportsmanship Committee


Chris Bergeron

Chris BergeronNHADA

Spirit CommitteeMarketing Committee

Appeals CommitteeClassification CommitteeBoys Lacrosse Committee


Peter Cofran

Peter CofranNHCA

Eligibility CommitteeAwards Committee


Jeff Collins

Jeff CollinsNHASP

Golf Committee


Michael Cozort

Michael CozortNHSAA

Sportsmanship Committee


George Edwards

George EdwardsNHASPA

Marketing CommitteeMedia Committee


James ElefanteNHASP

Cross Country Committee


Joan Forge

Joan ForgeNHCA

Softball CommitteeAppeals Committee


Michael Jackson

Michael JacksonNHADA

Boys Lacrosse CommitteeSports Officiating

CommitteeCoaches Education

Committee


Matt Laramie

Matt LaramieNHASP

Finance Committee Swimming & Diving Committee


Michael Lee

Michael LeeNHASP

Classification Committee


Frank McBride

Frank McBrideNHASP

Eligibility Committee


Phillip McCormack

Phillip McCormack

NHSAASportsmanship Committee

Appeals Committee


Sean Moynihan

Sean MoynihanNHASP

Appeals CommitteeBasketball Committee


Robert Nelson

Robert NelsonNHASP

Awards CommitteeBelow Grade 9 Committee

Finance CommitteeAppeals Committee


Sue McKevitt

Sue McKevitt

NH State Department

of Education


Steve Sexton

Lisbon HS

Patrick Kelly Stratford HS

Nan Parsons

Lebanon HSTom Ronning

Fall Mountain HS

John Sullivan

Hinsdale HS

Jay Lewis

Kearsarge HS

Michael Turmelle

John Stark HS

Chris Elkington

Hillsboro-Deering HSCraig Sellers

DerryfieldGeorge Edwards

Bedford HS

Alice Farris

Franklin HS

Kimberly Saunders

Winnisquam HS

James Fitzpatrick

Prospect Mtn HS

Bob Bickford

Nute HS

John Shea

Spaulding HS

New

Principals

Steven Beals

Laconia HS

Rus Holden

Belmont HS

Maryellen McGory

Manchester WestFrank Garland

Calvary ChristianRobert Manseau

Campbell HS

Brock Ingalls

Groveton HS

Dan Gorham

Gorham HSKelley 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

New Athletic Administrators

Peter Cofran

Newfound HS

Suzanne Klink

Pembroke Academy

Andy Krahling

Merrimack HSTony Johnson

Bishop Guertin

Thor Nilsen

Bedford HSEthan Perry

Conant HS

61st Annual Meeting Business

• Adoption of Minutes from 9/18/06 meeting

61st Annual Meeting President’s Message

• 1995 CompuServe, AOL and Prodigy begin Internet access

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



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.


"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


George Edwards

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.


Joseph Raycraft

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.

Introduction of NHIAA Staff

Tia Lori BergeronAssociate Director

Diane JobinDirector of Finance

Nicole Tomaselli

Director of Technology &

Communications

Introduction of NHIAA Staff

Donna PlumbSports Secretary

Beth TowerSports 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 fortuneCompetition – 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 & AwardsClass L AD of the Year• Joe Raycraft, retired from Merrimack High

SchoolClass I AD of the Year • Steve Mello of A. Crosby Kennet High SchoolClass M AD of the Year • Dan Kiestlinger of Campbell High SchoolClass S AD of the Year• Harry Blood of Moultonborough AcademyAthletic Director of the Year • Kelley Carey of Lebanon High SchoolNIAAA State Award of Merit • Mike Jackson, Hanover High SchoolThe Clyde W. Meyerhoefer Award • Tim Powers of Pelham High School• Chris Lavoie of Profile JR/SR High SchoolState 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 WinnersExcellence 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



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



Sportsmanship Banner Award Class S

1st Place: Profile High School Bethlehem, NH

Runner Up: Mount Zion Christian School

Bedford, NH

Sportsmanship Banner Award Class M

1st Place: Newport Middle High School

Newport, NH

Runners Up:Belmont Middle High School

Hopkinton High School

Sportsmanship Banner Awards

Class I1st Place: Coe Brown Academy

Northwood, NH

1st Place: Hanover High School Hanover, NH

Runner Up:Souhegan High School

Sportsmanship Banner Award Class L

1st Place: Exeter High School Exeter, NH

Runners Up:Alvirne High School

Concord High School

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