21st Annual

Hellas-Mississippi Athletic

Administrators Conference

Conference Program

Biloxi IP Casino & Resort

Biloxi, Mississippi | January 8 -11, 2019

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Welcome

On behalf of the MAAA and the MHSAA we would like to welcome each of you to Biloxi and

the IP Casino & Resort for the 21st Annual Mississippi Athletic Administrators

Conference! What a beautiful place to spend a few days with our colleagues to renew

friendships, make new contacts, exchange ideas and grow professionally! We are glad to

have Hellas Construction as our title sponsor for the second year! Our association greatly

appreciates their support of our conference! The MAAA Conference agenda is designed for

the professional development of our athletic administrators, principals and

superintendents. Attendees will hear several topics and concerns focused on high school and college

athletics. On Thursday, we will recognize several student-athletes and our members’ professional

accomplishments at our BSN-MAAA Awards & Recognition Luncheon!

I hope each of you enjoy the conference as well as some of the sites and tastes of our Mississippi Gulf Coast.

MAAA President - Shane Sanderson

2019 Mississippi Athletic Administrators Conference Schedule

Tuesday, January 8

7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration for NIAAA LTC Courses (Ballroom 1 Foyer)

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. LTC 501 - Karen Green, CAA Instructor (Ballroom F)

LTC 504 - Mike Kimmons, CAA Instructor (Ballroom E)

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided by MAAA

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. LTC 502 - Karen Green, CAA Instructor (Ballroom F)

LTC 506 - Mike Kimmons, CAA Instructor (Ballroom E)

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration for Booth Vendors (Studio B Lobby)

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Booth Vendors Setup (Studio B)

5:30 p.m. MAAA Officers & Conference Committee Meeting (Board Room)

Wednesday, January 9

7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration for NIAAA LTC Course (Ballroom 1 Foyer)

8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. LTC 503 - Karen Green, CAA Instructor (Ballroom E)

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration (Studio B Lobby)

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vendor Registration & Booth Setup (Studio B Lobby)

11:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Vendor Booth Visitation (Studio B)

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Early Bird Session (Ballroom C)

Moderator - Richard Smithhart, Athletic Director, Pearl

“Sharing Different Ways Coaching Supplements Are Calculated”

Greg Lewis, Athletic Director, Lafayette County

Marcus Boyles, Athletic Director, Petal

Scott Rimes, Principal, Richland

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. First General Session (Studio B)

Welcome and Introductions

Woody Barnett - MAAA Executive Director

Don Hinton - MHSAA Executive Director

Shane Sanderson - MAAA President

MAAA Officers

MHSAA Staff

Hellas Representative

Blackburn

Blackmon

Vendor Recognition

Instructions for Vendor “Bingo” - Joyce Franklin, MHSAA

Semi Credits and CEU Credit Information - Robert Holloway,

Assistant Director, MHSAA

Session 1

Moderator - Shane Sanderson, MAAA President

“Philips Legacy . . . What Legacy Are You Leaving?”

Mike Lutzenkirchen, Executive Director,

Lutzie 43 Foundation

Session 2

Moderator - Don Hinton, Executive Director, MHSAA

“Developing, Living and Leaving a Legacy as a

Professional Association” - Mike Blackburn, NIAAA

Executive Director

4:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Vendor Booth Visitation & Conference Gift Pick-Up (Studio B)

Dinner on Your Own

Thursday, January 10

6:45 a.m. - 7:40 a.m. Breakfast sponsored by Cline Tours/Motor Coach Industries (Studio B)

7:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Conference Registration (Studio B Lobby)

8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Second General Session (Ballroom AB)

Welcome - Shane Sanderson

Presentation of Colors - Biloxi High School

National Anthem - Biloxi High School Show Choir

Devotion - Robert Holloway, Assistant Director, MHSAA

Session 3

Moderator - Lonnie Tillman, Associate Director, MHSAA

“Changing the Culture” - Sylvia Williams, Retired

Teacher/Coach

Session 4

Moderator - Daryl Jones, Athletic Director, Hinds County

“Character and Discipline . . . Life Skills Through Athletics”

Stanley Blackmon, Retired Administrator/Coach

9:40 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Door Prize Drawings – Shane Sanderson / Daryl Jones

9:50 a.m. -10:25 a.m. AM Break and Vendor Booth Visitation &

Conference Gift Pick-Up (Studio B)

10:35 a.m. -11:20 a.m. Roundtable Discussions by Classifications

1A-2A Roundtable (Ballroom D)

Moderators - Derrick Hooker, AD, South Delta

Sam Williams, AD, Pelahatchie

3A-4A Roundtable (Ballroom C)

Moderators - Tim Ladner, AD, Pass Christian

Richard Horton, AD, Humphreys County

5A-6A Roundtable (Ballroom AB)

Moderators - Kevin Martin, AD, North Pike

Clint Johnson, AD, Jackson Public Schools

Superintendents & Principals (Ballroom E)

Moderator - Dr. Paul Tisdale, Former Biloxi Superintendent

Lutzenkirchen

Williams

Southward

Johnson

11:30 a.m. -11:50 a.m. Reconvene & Roundtable Discussions Recap (Ballroom AB)

Moderator - Shane Sanderson

11:50 a.m. -11:55 a.m. Afternoon Breakout Rotation Sessions Instructions – Shane Sanderson

11:55 a.m. Door Prize Drawings - Shane Sanderson / Daryl Jones

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. BSN/MAAA Awards and Recognitions Luncheon (Studio B)

* Note: Exhibit Area will be closed to

everyone during luncheon!

1:40 p.m. Reconvene for Breakout Sessions (Ballroom AB)

1:40 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Breakout Session 1 (Ballroom AB)

Moderator - Keith Warren, Director of Technology, MHSAA

“DragonFly Eligibility Management” - Brandon Wallace,

Product Manager, DragonFly Athletics

2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Breakout Session 2 (Ballroom C)

Moderator - Richard Horton, AD, Humphreys County

“NIAAA Certification Program” - Karen Green, CAA,

Retired AD, Marshall County Schools

2:50 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Breakout Session 3 (Ballroom D)

Moderator - Derrick Hooker, AD, South Delta

“Understanding Our Mississippi Community College

Athletic System” - Jim Southward, Director of Athletic

Activities, MS Community College Board

3:20 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. Yarnell Ice Cream Social in Vendor Booth Hall (Studio B)

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Session 5 (Ballroom AB)

Moderator - Todd Kelly, Director of Development &

Communications, MHSAA

“NFHS Network – Live Streaming & Automated Camera”

Matt Abramson, NFHS Southeast Territory Manager

Pat Euart, NFHS Vice President of School Broadcast Program

4:45 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. Door Prize Drawings – Shane Sanderson / Daryl Jones

Friday, January 11

6:45 a.m. - 7:40 a.m. Breakfast (Studio B)

8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Third General Session (Ballroom AB)

Welcome - Shane Sanderson

Devotion - Tom Gladney, Athletic Director, Biloxi

Session 6

Moderator - Anthony Hart, Athletic Director, Madison Central

“Promoting Athletics through Social Media” - Celeste

Bramlett, CAA, Assistant Athletic Administrator,

Madison Central

Session 7

Moderator - Clint Johnson, Athletic Director,

Jackson Public Schools

“Leadership and Teamwork” - Lemzel Johnson,

Senior Motivational Leadership Trainer, LifeVersation

9:40 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Door Prize Drawings - Shane Sanderson / Daryl Jones

9:50 a.m. -10:40 a.m. AM Break and Vendor Booth Visitation (Studio B)

Bramlett

Keith

10:50 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Session 8 (Ballroom AB)

Moderator - Tom Gladney, Athletic Director, Biloxi

“Legal Issues” - Jim Keith, Adams & Reese

11:30 a.m. -11:40 a.m. MAAA Business and Updates - Shane Sanderson / Woody Barnett

11:40 a.m. -11:55 a.m. Door Prize Drawings - Shane Sanderson / Daryl Jones

11:55 a.m. Vendor Booth “Bingo” Winner

12:00 p.m. Adjournment

General Conference Information

2019 MAAA Service Project – 50/50 Raffle Our association is sponsoring a 50/50 Raffle during the conference. The monies raised will go to benefit the

Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets will be sold during the conference with the drawing to be held Friday during

our closing session. Do not have to be present to win! Hope each of you will participate in this worthy project!!!

1 Ticket $1.00

6 Tickets $5.00

Conference Gifts This year’s conference gifts are a travel garment bag and umbrella. Conference attendees may pick up their gifts

at the MAAA/NIAAA Booth in Studio B by presenting their Conference Gift Card during the following hours:

Wednesday 4:40 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday 9:50 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

2019 NIAAA Membership Goal This year our association received a NIAAA Commendation for increasing our national

membership numbers! Our GOAL for 2019 is to TOP 100 memberships!!! Joining the

NIAAA increases our professionalism and provides us with tools to meet our everyday

challenges in our chosen field. Information on the NIAAA and membership benefits are

included in this program.

Procedures for Thursday Breakout Sessions The colored dot located on the upper-left front cover of this program will determine which

session each attendee will attend. Please follow the rotation below:

1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Breakout Session 1

“DragonFly Eligibility

Management”

Ballroom AB

Breakout Session 2

“NIAAA Certification Program”

Ballroom C

Breakout Session 3

“Understanding Our Mississippi

Community College Athletic System”

Ballroom D

SEMI Credit Reminders • SEMI Credits are for administrators with career-level licenses • 5 SEMI Credits can be earned for two combined LTC Courses 501 & 502 or 504 & 506 and/or 10 SEMI

Credits can be earned for the conference. There is NO Fee for SEMI Credits • To Receive Credit: (1) You MUST have your name tag scanned when entering each session (2) You

MUST attend ALL sessions. (3) You MUST complete the Conference Evaluation Form at the end of the

LTC Classes or at the completion of the conference on Friday and return to a MAAA Representative

located in the hall outside of Ballroom AB. You MUST include your name on the Evaluation Form(s)!

CEU Credit Reminders • .8 CEUs can be earned for two combined LTC Courses 501 & 502 or 504 & 506. A Request for CEUs

Form will be distributed and collected with payment at the conclusion of the LTC Courses. Cost - $10.00 • 1.3 CEUs can be earned for the conference. Cost $15.00 • To Receive Credit: (1) You MUST have your name tag scanned when entering each session (2) You

MUST attend ALL sessions. (3) You MUST complete a Request for CEUs Form at the end of the

conference on Friday and return to a MAAA Representative located in the hall outside of Ballroom AB

with payment of $15.00. These forms will be distributed during the last General Session of the conference. • Make all checks payable to: MHSAA • Request for CEU Forms will be mailed to Mississippi College by the end of January • Your certificate should arrive within 8 weeks

MAAA BSN Awards & Recognition Luncheon On Thursday during our BSN Awards & Recognition Luncheon we will have the opportunity to recognize some

of our student-athletes and athletic administrators and their professional accomplishments! We are proud to have

BSN Sports, The Clarion-Ledger and Tally/Jostens Trophy & Awards as sponsors for our event! We will

recognize the following during our sit down luncheon:

• Years of Service as an Athletic Administrator

• The Clarion-Ledger 2017-18 All Sports Award Winners

• NIAAA New CAA Recognition Recipients

• NIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Award Winners

• NIAAA State Award of Merit Recipient

• MAAA 1A/2A/3A Athletic Administrator of the Year

• MAAA 4A/5A/6A Athletic Administrator of the Year Tally Trophy &

Awards

• MAAA 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees

MAAA Merchandise Store (Located across from the Conference Registration Booth) Shirts purchased during registration may be picked up at the merchandise store during the

conference. The following items may also be purchased at the store:

• MAAA Oxford Button Down Long Sleeve White Shirt - $33.00

• Under Armour Polo Red Shirt - $48.00

• Under Armour Black/Metallic Silver Jacket - $36.00

• Previous Years MAAA Shirts - $15.00

• MAAA Messenger/Briefcase Bag - $10.00

• MAAA Letter Size Writing Pad Folder - $5.00

• MAAA Junior Legal Writing Pad Folder - $5.00

• MAAA 30 oz. Vacuum Tumbler - $5.00

• MAAA 4GB USB Drive - $4.00

Only cash or checks accepted!

Vendors The Mississippi Athletic Administrators Association would like to thank our conference vendors for their

attendance! Only through their support is our conference made possible! The MAAA encourages all our

attendees to visit with each vendor to learn about their goods and/or services they provide for our schools and

members!

Vendor Booth Bingo Special Drawing: In each attendee’s packet is a Vendor Booth Bingo Card. To play and

be eligible for the special drawing on Friday, participants must visit each booth; get the vendor’s sticker placed

on their game card and turn in their card by 10:30 a.m. Friday. Attendees will have to be present for drawing.

1st Prize - $300 Cash 2nd Prize - $200 Cash 3rd Prize - $100 Cash

Vendor Booth Vendor Booth

601 Sports 24

ArbiterSports 31

Archery in MS Schools 39

AstroTurf 32

BankPlus 53

Brock USA 50

BSN Sports 1 & 2

Cabot Lodge of Jackson 44

Cline Tours 4

Coca-Cola Bottlers' of Mississippi 51

Covington Floor Coverings 12

CSpire 34

Daktronics 47

Drug Free Schools 33

Eastbay, Inc. 29

Elite Physical Therapy 7

FieldTurf & Beynon Sports 17

George’s Sporting Goods 16

GoBrightLEDs 54

Hellas 27 & 28

Holiday Inn Trustmark Park 18

Hudl 22

Iron Neck 38

Lutzie 43 Foundation 35

MAAA/NIAAA 15

Mississippi Sports Medicine 8

Mississippi Tobacco Quitline 41

Musco Sports Lighting 26

National Awards, Inc. 21

National Center for Sports Safety 48

NFHS Network 10

P.C.C. Inc. Air Purification 6

Photographic Creations 19

Pryor-Morrow Architects & Engineers 25

Rainey Electronics 5

Riddell All American Sports 36

Ridgeland Tourism Commission 49

School & Office Products of Arkansas 20

Shaw Sports Turf 45

Sideline Interactive 11

Snap! Raise 52

Star Sports 9

Student Assurance Services 23

Talley Trophies & Awards 40

Team Assure – Planned Benefits 46

WBA Architecture 13

Wilder Fitness 3

William Carey University 37

Xenith, LLC 30

Yarnell Ice Cream 14

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MAAA Conference Menus

Tuesday

Box Lunch / LTC Participants – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Ham & Cheese or Turkey & Swiss Hoagie with Lettuce and Tomatoes

• Soft Drinks or Water

• Assorted Potato Chips

• Fresh Fruit Salad

• Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Thursday

Good Morning Breakfast Buffet – 6:45 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. sponsored by Motor Coach Industries

• Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

• Applewood Smokehouse Bacon or Country Sausage

• Breakfast Potatoes

• Southern Stone Ground Cheese Grits

• Biscuits with Butter & Fruit Preserves

• Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Milk, Juices and Water

AM Break with Vendors – 9:50 a.m. to 10:25 a.m.

• Soft Drinks

• Coffee and Decaf Coffee

• Cookies

• Popcorn

MAAA BSN Awards & Recognitions Luncheon – 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

• Mixed Green Salad w/1000 Island or Ranch Dressing

• Prime Rib Au Jus

• Twice Baked Cheddar Potatoes

• Green Beans

• Piping Hot Rolls with Butter

• New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberries or Chocolate Cake

• Iced Tea, Coffee and Water

Ice Cream Social with Vendors – 3:20 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. sponsored by Yarnell Ice Cream

• Ice Cream Assortment

• Soft Drinks

Friday

Good Morning Breakfast Buffet – 6:45 a.m. to 7:40 a.m.

• Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

• Applewood Smokehouse Bacon or Ham Steak

• Breakfast Potatoes

• Southern Stone Ground Cheese Grits

• Biscuits with Butter & Fruit Preserves

• Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Milk, Juices and Water

AM Break with Vendors – 9:50 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.

Purpose of the MAAA – Established 1992

• To promote the professional growth and image of interscholastic athletic administration

• To promote the development and prestige of the MAAA which will contribute, in cooperation with the MHSAA, to the interscholastic athletic programs of Mississippi

• To provide an efficient system for exchange of ideas between the MHSAA, MAAA, and the NIAAA and individual athletic administrators

• To preserve the educational nature of interscholastic athletics and the place of these programs in the curriculum of our schools

• To provide education programs for the membership MHSAA Mission Statement The mission of the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) is to serve its member schools by providing leadership and coordination of interscholastic activities which will enhance the educational experiences of secondary students and reduce risks of their participation. The MHSAA will promote participation and sportsmanship to develop good citizens through interscholastic activities which provide equitable opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students while maximizing the achievement of educational goals.

NIAAA Mission Statement

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association preserves, enhances and promotes educational-based athletics through the professional development of interscholastic athletic administrators.

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

The MAAA highly encourages its membership to join our national association, the

NIAAA! Why the NIAAA? Athletic Administrators consistently contribute the longest days

among staff members in most American school districts. The second work day begins when

the regular school day ends, and what has been planned, organized and implemented by the

athletic administrator, goes into action. Whether an athletic administrator, assistant principal in charge of athletics,

athletic director, coordinator, liaison or supervisor; there is a delicate balance among profession, personal time, and

family, as the ‘AD’ provides student participation opportunities within education based athletic programs.

How does being a part of a professional association fit a busy lifestyle? What does this professional organization

provide that will assist in adding order to a sometimes hectic schedule? How can individuals with a heart for helping

others succeed be assured they are affiliated with a like-minded group? Why the NIAAA?

As we lead each day in school communities helping build tomorrow’s future, each of us understands and relies on

such qualities as integrity, credibility and a shared mission. These practical and often emotional criteria are ones

that assist in determining in what areas we will rely, share experiences, and devote time and energy.

The NIAAA champions the profession of administering athletic programs in our nation’s high schools and middle

schools. No other body values, promotes, preserves, supports and stands ready to uplift the cause of the athletic

administrator, as does the NIAAA. Providing education, leadership and service platforms allows the NIAAA to

best help colleagues network, choose from resources, draw from practices and give back to your profession while

advancing in one’s career.

NIAAA Membership Benefits:

• Interscholastic Athletic Administration, a quarterly professional journal written by and for athletic

administrators

• $2,000,000 student injury and property damage liability insurance while performing the duties of an

athletic administrator

• $2500 term life insurance

• Ability to purchase Long Term Health Care at discount rates, as well as discounts on Cancer Insurance

and Accident Insurance

• Discount on registration fees for the National Athletic Directors Conference in addition LTI classes,

certification and other services

• Opportunities to serve on national committees

• Support, communication and informational materials regarding key issues, through interpretation, best

practices, research, explanation and education

• Opportunity to nominate students from your school for the NIAAA Scholarship annually

• Opportunity for national recognition through the NIAAA Awards Program

To join go to www.niaaa.org and click Member’s Login/Become a Member