AgendaSchool Board Membership Resolution Meeting

Share the Training Video Review the Common Language Share Purpose statements (AD, Coaches,

Students) Determine how success will be defined in your

school district

Aligning School Communities

Leaders of Learning

“Leaders who develop a common language do not settle for a superficial use of key terms. Instead, they drill deeper to ensure there is

understanding behind each term.”

What is the PURPOSE of our Programs?

Common Language

Goals and Purpose

We all set Goals…

Definition of Goal

• The result or achievement toward which effort is directed or aimed, a destination.

GOAL

• Dribbling Left Handed• New Dismount from the Beam• Winning a Section/State

Championship

Goal is to Win

But that’s not our Purpose…

Definition of Purpose* The reason for which something exists or is done.

PURPOSE

• Dribbling Left Handed =

• New Dismount off of the Beam =

• Winning a Championship =

Overcoming Adversity

Moving Outside of Comfort Zone

Working Together with Others

We Prepare, Plan & Play to ‘win’

But the ‘win’ is not our PURPOSE

*Education is our PURPOSE*Growth is our PURPOSE

Purpose

Coaches Purpose StatementsI value my success as a coach as to what our student athletes are doing years after they graduate. I want to add value to each individual and teach them life lessons that will help them in all aspects of their lives.  

It is my purpose to passionately help young men develop into adult citizens who will display integrity and loyalty to self, family and community. 

Student Purpose StatementsAmelia Johnson- Senior Volleyball 

Hunter Trautman- Football, Basketball, BaseballIsaiah Brunette- Football Show Choir

Posters throughout our schools

I play and lead to conquer obstacles and be an

inspiration to my teammates by showing that passion and positivity lead to togetherness and life-

long friendships.

Amelia JohnsonSenior-Volleyball

I play for my teammates, strive for excellence, and show accountability to all while we play the

games that we love in the pursuit of

winning.

Hunter TrautmanSenior-Football,

Basketball, Baseball

I strive for excellence at all times while holding myself and teammates

accountable. I participate to inspire others to have

integrity and build character; for it is what we do when nobody is

watching that truly matters.

Isaiah BrunetteSenior-Football and Show

Choir

What Educational Based Activities do we do?

Coaches:-MSHSL Continuing Education (Extensive Training)-Rules Interp Meetings-CPR/AED Training-Why We Play Curriculum and Book-Pay for and attend specific sport and Activity clinics

Students:-Senior Leadership with AD-Leadership groups within their teams/groups-Mississippi 8 Leadership Conference at SFHS August 13th 4-8pm (coaches also)-Monthly whole group leadership meetings-Weekly or Bi-weekly Captains/Team leader meetings (in-season)

How do I/We define success in

our programs?

How will we collectively and publicly define success as the leaders in our

school district?

My Thoughts• The Goal for our program is to win games,

competitions, conference and state championships.

• But that isn’t our SF Activities Purpose• Our Purpose is to develop in the students skills

that will help them be successful in life in the present and in the future

• This takes intention and focus

My ThoughtsCoaching Evaluation (4 questions)• Why do I coach?• Why do I coach the way I do?• What does it feel like to be coached by me?• How do I define and measure success?

My Thoughts• And it takes clear expectations and support

for coaches. • We don’t get to determine who participates in

our programs.• We will try to help students become better

athletes/participants and through the Why We Play process and if we are intentional we will grow better equipped human beings.

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