Table of Contents

Executive Board & Division Representatives................ 2-3

President’s Message.........................................................4

President-Elect’s Message ...............................................5

Executive Director’s Message ..........................................5

CAA Information for 2016 .................................................6

IADA 2016 Award Recipients ............................................7

IADA Conference Schedule of Events .......................... 8-9

IADA Conference Registration Form ................................... 10

Golf Outing Information ..................................................11

Leadership Training Description & Registration .............12-13

Retired Athletic Director Liaison Message ......................14

Retired Athletic Director Update .....................................14

John Woods, CAAwoodsjo@champaignschools.orgPresidentSchool: Champaign CentralDivision 5610 W. University Ave. Champaign IL 61820Phone: 217-351-3933Fax: 217-373-7365

Briant Kelly, CMAAbriant.kelly@d128.orgPresident-ElectSchool: LibertyvilleDivision 2708 W. Park Ave. Libertyville IL 60048Phone: 847-327-7065Fax: 847-327-7175

Charles Lockenour, CAAlockenourc@husd4.orgPast PresidentSchool: HeyworthDivision 5308 W. ClevelandHeyworth IL 61754Phone: 309-473-2322Fax: 309-473-2323

Mike Morris, CMAAmmorris@illinimorris.orgExecutive DirectorSchool: Retired136 Carriage Way Dr. Burr Ridge IL 60527Phone: 630-846-2010Fax: 630-324-8510

John Overstreetjo259@pblpanthers.orgSecretarySchool: Paxton-Buckley-LodaDivision 5Panther Way, PO B 50Paxton IL 60957Phone: 217-379-4331Fax: 217-379-2491

Sam Knox, CAAsknox@lchs.k12.il.usTreasurerSchool: LincolnDivision 61000 Railer WayLincoln IL 62656Phone: 217-732-4131Fax: 217-732-7037

Stan Lewis, CAAlewiss@unit5.orgMembershipSchool: Normal Comm. WestDivision 5501 N. Parkside Rd.Normal IL 61761Phone: 309-557-4976Fax: 309-557-4594

Peter Schauer, CAApschauer@lphs.orgIADA JournalSchool: Lake ParkDivision 3500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.Roselle IL 60172Phone: 630-295-5325Fax: 630-295-5378

Karen Price, CAAkprice@dixonschools.orgNIAAASchool: DixonDivision 4300 Lincoln Statue Dr.Dixon IL 61021Phone: 815-284-2237Fax: 815-284-1335

Becky Moran, CMAArmoran@hf233.orgProfessional Development CoordinatorSchool: Homewood-FlossmoorDivision 2999 S. Kedzie Ave. Flossmoor IL 60422Phone: 708-335-5047Fax: 708-335-6994

Tina Woolard, CMAAtwoolard@d127.orgState CertificationSchool: Grayslake NorthDivision 21925 North Route 83 Grayslake IL 60030Phone: 847-986-3171Fax: 847-986-3027

Drew Potthoff, CMAAdpotthoff@marian.comMentor ProgramSchool: Marian Central CatholicDivision 21001 McHenry Ave. Woodstock IL 60098Phone: 815-338-4220Fax: 815-338-5883

Steven Haines, CMAAshaines@senecahs.orgHall of FameSchool: SenecaDivision 4307 E. Scott St.Seneca IL 61360Phone: 815-357-5000Fax: 815-357-5050

Nicolas Kearfott, CAAnkearfott@wcusd200.orgHistorianSchool: Woodstock NorthDivision 23000 Raffel Rd.Woodstock IL 60098Phone: 815-334-5700Fax: 815-334-2404

John Young, CAAjohny@lemont.k12.il.usAwardsSchool: LemontDivision 3800 Porter St. Lemont IL 60439Phone: 630-243-3210Fax: 630-243-0640

Dan Jones, CAAdjones@hinsdale86.orgPublic RelationsSchool: Hinsdale CentralDivision 35500 S. Grant St. Hinsdale IL 60521Phone: 630-570-8240Fax: 630-887-9638

Kevin Carteekcartee@redbud.k12.il.usBusiness ManagerSchool: Red BudDivision 7815 Locust St.Red Bud IL 62278Phone: 618-282-3826Fax: 618-282-6828

Robert Ruiz, CMAArruiz@dist113.orgWeb CoordinatorSchool: DeerfieldDivision 21959 N. Waukegan Rd.Deerfield IL 60015Phone: 224-632-3111Fax: 224-632-3701

Rich Piatchek, CAAcoachpi@aol.comRetired Athletic DirectorsSchool: RetiredDivision N/A9001 W. 171st StreetTinley Park IL 60487Phone: 708-342-5838Fax: 708-532-8616

Darren Howarddhoward@sd308.orgConference ChairSchool: OswegoDivision 34250 Daryl Thompson Hwy.Oswego IL 60543Phone: 630-636-2023Fax: 630-636-2094

Eric Matthews, CMAAematthews@dist265.comConference ChairSchool: FarmingtonDivision 4 Rep310 N. Lightfoot Rd.Farmington IL 61531Phone: 309-245-6071Fax: 309-245-9163

Tom Whitewhitet@dls.orgDivision 1 RepSchool: DeLaSalleDivision 13434 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago IL 60616Phone: 312-842-7355Fax: 312-842-5640

John Catalanojcatalano@glenbrook225.orgDivision 2 RepSchool: Glenbrook NorthDivision 22300 Shermer Rd.Northbrook IL 60062Phone: 847-509-2601Fax: 847-509-2602

Dan Vosnosdvosnos@hf233.orgDivision 3 RepSchool: Homewood-FlossmoorDivision 3999 S. Kedzie Ave.Flossmoor IL 60422Phone: 847-335-5003Fax: 708-335-6994

Andy Turnerturnera@unit5.orgDivision 5 RepSchool: Normal CommunityDivision 53900 E. Raab Rd. Normal IL 61761Phone: 309-557-4570Fax: 309-557-4540

Rick Kestner, CMAArkestner@pekinhigh.netDivision 6 RepSchool: PekinDivision 6 Rep1903 Court St.Pekin IL 61554Phone: 309-477-4233Fax: 309-477-4372

Henry Johnson, CMAAhenry.johnson@mggivneygriffins.comDivision 7 RepSchool: Father McGivney CatholicDivision 77190 Bouse Rd.Glen Carbon, IL 62034Phone: 618-855-9010Fax: 618-855-9011

Vinay Mullick, CAAvmullick@pcsedu.orgAt-Large Division 1 RepSchool: Prospective CharterDivision 18131 S. May St. Chicago IL 60620Phone: 312-604-2116Fax: 773-783-9505

Craig Anderson, CAAcanderson@ihsa.orgIHSA RepresentativeIHSA2715 McGraw Dr. Bloomington IL 61704Phone: 309-663-6377Fax: 309-663-7479

IADA Division Representatives & Executive Board

DIV. DIST. NAME SCHOOL

1 1 Paul Chabura DePaul

1 2 Frank Griseto Jones College Prep

1 3 Phil Cahill Brother Rice

2 4 John Kane Conant

2 5 Michael Dunn-Reier Illinois Math & Science Acad.

2 6 Tim Burkhalter Lake Forest

3 7 Tom Schergen IC Catholic Prep

3 8 Jim Soldan Evergreen Park

3 9 Barb Barrows Neuqua Valley

4 10 Kevin Crandall Rochelle

4 11 Greg King Sterling

4 12 Michael Cooper Ottawa

5 13 Travis Flessner Rantoul

5 14 David Vieth Mattoon

5 15 Wendy Smith Normal U-High

6 16 Bill Connell Quincy Notre Dame

6 17 Rick Smith Franklin

6 18 Jeff Marsaglia Auburn Jr. High

7 19 Eric Hill Granite City

7 20 Richard Glodich Frankfort

7 21 Len Novara Murphysboro

IADA District Representatives

2015-2016 IADA Executive Board & Division Representatives

John Woods, CAAPresident

Briant Kelly, CMAAPresident-Elect

Charles Lockenour, CAAPast President

Mike Morris, CMAAExecutive Director

John OverstreetSecretary

Stan Lewis, CAAMembership

Sam Knox, CAATreasurer

Peter Schauer, CAAIADA Journal

Karen Price, CAANIAAA Liaison

Becky Moran, CMAAProfessional Development Coordinator

Tina Woolard, CMAAState Certification

Drew Potthoff, CMAAMentor Program

Steven Haines, CMAAHall of Fame

Nicolas Kearfott, CAAHistorian

John Young, CAAAwards

Daniel Jones, CAAPublic Relations

Kevin CarteeBusiness Manager

Robert Ruiz, CMAAWeb Coordinator

Rich PiatchekRetired Athletic Directors

Darren HowardConference Chair

Tom WhiteDivision 1 Rep.

John CatalanoDivision 2 Rep.

Dan VosnosDivision 3 Rep.

Eric Matthews, CMAADivision 4 Rep.

Andy TurnerDivision 5 Rep.

Rick KestnerDivision 6 Rep.

Henry Johnson, CMAADivision 7 Rep.

Vinay Mullick, CAADivision 1 At-Large Rep.

Craig AndersonIHSA Rep.

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JOHN WOODS, CAAPresident

Champaign Central High School

On behalf of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association I hope

that each of you was able to take some time to relax and enjoy the

holiday season. While this is certainly not the frigid Illinois winter

weather we are accustomed to seeing on the outside, winter

athletics around the state are certainly heating up on the inside.

Now that we are all back into the swing of things I do hope that

your winter season is going smoothly. Because this is a very busy

time of the year for all of us, I do want to remind and encourage

you to make certain that you take time for yourself and your family

every week. As our roles and responsibilities continue to increase

and change it is important that we maintain a stranglehold on the

precious time we spend with family and friends. I realize that even

a few hours spent with family and friends away from the job is

invaluable and essential to our success.

The NIAAA National Conference was held in Orlando in

December and once again Illinois was very well represented, with

more than 80 athletic directors in attendance. I would like to extend

a well-earned congratulations to Deborah Ofcky, CMAA, who

received the NIAAA Distinguished Service Award at the National

Conference banquet. We also saw many of the athletic directors

from Illinois presenting during each of the workshop sessions. It is

always heartwarming to see the athletic administrators from

Illinois taking leadership roles on the national level, while

representing our state. Also, a big thank you to Rich Piatchek and

Mike Morris for hosting another outstanding hospitality room at the

conference.

Briant Kelly, IADA President-Elect, has been working

tirelessly with all of the IADA Division Liaisons in their roles as the

slating committee for the election of the 2016-17 IADA Executive

Board members. The slate of officers will be presented to the

membership at the IADA State Conference. Once again, there are

several highly qualified nominees for the open positions. I am

grateful to see so many members volunteering to get involved in

our great organization.

The annual IADA State Conference will held again in East

Peoria at the Embassy Suites Hotel from April 30 – May 3, 2016.

Conference Co-Chairs Darren Howard and Eric Matthews, along

with their conference committee, have logged many hours of

preparation for this year’s conference. I am excited to report that

the plans for this year’s event are going very well, and the

conference committee is well on its way to providing the

membership with another outstanding conference. As always the

conference will offer the opportunity for members to choose from

a wide variety of LTI classes and an opportunity to review for and

take the CAA exam. The conference will also offer an increased

number of valuable mini-sessions and many opportunities to

collaborate with colleagues and to share ideas that work. If you

are interested in helping with the conference, please contact

Darren or Eric.

I really want to encourage everyone to attend our spring

conference this year as it provides a great opportunity to network

with new athletic directors and enjoy the company of old friends.

The conference provides a great opportunity to help you better

serve your student-athletes and coaches by sharing new ideas

and discussing issues and solutions that we all face in our

leadership role. Be on the lookout for information on the conference

and the golf outing registration at the IADA website,

www.illinoisada.org. Let’s set a new conference attendance record

this year in East Peoria!

I am honored and privileged to serve this great organization

as President. Please know that I am always available to you if

there is ever anything I can do to assist you. Please do not hesitate

to reach out to me via phone or email. The camaraderie with past

and current members of the IADA has been an invaluable asset to

me in my tenure as an athletic administrator. I look forward to

seeing you in East Peoria.

Sincerely,

John Woods, CAA

Champaign High School

President

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

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BRIANT KELLY, CMAAPresident-Elect

Libertyville High School

The winter athletic season is coming to an end and spring athletics are right around the corner. Again, I

appreciate your time and dedication as an athletic director at your school and as a member of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association.

This past December, we had over 80 Illinois athletic administrators attend the NIAAA National Conference held in Orlando. This was a great opportunity to learn more about our profession through the LTI courses, general sessions and mini-sessions. There was also time to engage in meaningful conversations with athletic administrators from Illinois and across the United States. There were also many Illinois athletic administrators that participated as LTI course presenters, mini-session presenters and mini-session moderators.

As the spring athletic season begins, we are also reminded that the IADA State Conference in Peoria is fast approaching. We encourage all of the athletic administrators to attend the IADA State Conference, as this is another great opportunity for professional

growth. There will be LTI courses, general sessions, mini-sessions and a vendor showcase. All of this information can be found on the IADA website - http://www.illinoisada.org/conferences/.

Congratulations to the following athletic administrators who achieved the status of certified athletic administrator (CAA) and certified master athletic administrator (CMAA) this past fall and winter:

Nate Flannery, CAA – DeerfieldRyan Green, CAA – Chatham Jr. HighBriant Kelly, CMAA – LibertyvilleBarry Burmeister, CMAA – McHenryJames Soldan, CMAA – Evergreen ParkWe will be offering the exam in Illinois two more times this year.

The two dates are Sunday, May 1, 2016, at 8:00 am at the IADA State Conference in Peoria and on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at 8:00 am at the IADA Summer Retreat in Bloomington.

Briant KellyAthletic Director

Libertyville High School

PRESIDENT-ELECT'S MESSAGE

Dear Athletic Administrators,The Illinois Athletic Directors

Association has as one of our main goals to further the professional development of our members; to that

end, we had several of our IADA members present at the National Conference held in Orlando, Florida. The Illinois athletic directors were well represented, with Deb Ofcky (New Trier) receiving a national award, Matt Hensley (Mahomet-Seymour) serving on the NIAAA publication committee, John Catalano (Glenbrook North), Dan Jones (Hinsdale Central), Briant Kelly (Libertyville), Chris Livatino (Evanston), Becky Moran (H-F) and Tina Woolard (Grayslake North) as presenters and instructors at the NIAAA Conference.

We are planning for our 2016 Illinois Athletic Directors Association’s State conference to be held at Embassy Suites in East Peoria, Illinois, April 30 - May 3. Hopefully, during the IADA Conference, you will be able to recharge your batteries, learn new

concepts, renew old friendships, develop new friendships and be able to return to your communities with an even brighter outlook regarding the field of athletics. I know the conference committee will put together an exciting program with outstanding general session speakers, a myriad of mini-session topics, a host of NIAAA Leadership Training courses, an outstanding vendor show, and of course, a great banquet to honor and recognize our Athletic Directors of the Year, Friends of Athletics and our Hall of Fame inductees for 2016.

As always, if there is anything that we can do for you, please contact President John Woods (Champaign Central), Past-President Charlie Lockenour (Heyworth), President-Elect Briant Kelly (Libertyville) or myself, and we will be glad to assist you. I hope to see you at the 2016 IADA Conference!!!

Sincerely,Mike Morris, CMAAExecutive Director

Illinois Athletic Directors Association

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

MIKE MORRIS, CMAAExecutive Director

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I am both humbled and excited to join the IHSA staff in July as an assistant executive director. Many outstanding people have helped me get to this point in my career. My high school coaches and teachers helped me learn the basics of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship and the importance of accomplishing goals as a group. Throughout my career in education, I have learned from numerous colleagues and athletic directors like you who understand the positive lessons students gain from participating in high school sports and activities.

At the IHSA, I will serve our member schools as the administrator for football, wrestling, and baseball. I will also be responsible for the officials department and the athletic directors advisory committee. As I have told many of you, I am eager to face the challenges that await all of us in the future, but the aspect of my new position I anticipate the most is the chance to continue relationships with athletic directors, coaches, principals and officials.

I am originally from Ursa, on the far western edge of Illinois; ten miles north of Quincy. I graduated from Mendon (Unity) High School and earned my education degree from Illinois College.

My first teaching and coaching position was in my home school district. I taught at Unity Middle School for ten years and was an assistant football and boys basketball coach at Unity High School for the first five years of my career. I then became the head football coach at Unity for five years. I was also the athletic director for two years and eventually earned my educational administration degree from Western Illinois University.

After ten years at Unity, my family and I moved to Lincoln where I have been the athletic director at Lincoln Community High School since 2005. In addition to my regular responsibilities as an athletic director, I have developed master schedules in a variety of sports for the Central State 8 Conference and have served on the IHSA legislative commission, the All-State Academic Team selection committee, and the basketball advisory committee. This is my second year as the IADA Treasurer. I earned the status of certified athletic administrator from the NIAAA in 2014. I have also been an IHSA basketball and baseball official for 20 years and enjoy all aspects of officiating.

Marsha and I have been married for 16 years, and we have three children. Adam and Emily are our 12-year-old twins. Andy is 11. All three kids participate in a variety of sports and activities. I look forward to watching them enjoy their experiences and learn important lessons over the next several years.

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association is a tremendous professional organization that has impacted my career in countless ways. I value the opportunities to learn from other athletic directors and to discuss the best practices for leading a high school athletic department. I am fortunate that my new role with the IHSA will allow me to stay connected with the IADA as we continue to generate new ideas and work together to offer quality experiences for our kids.

I wish your school continued success in all of your sports and activities!

Sincerely,Sam Knox, CAA

FROM IADA TO IHSA

SAM KNOX, CAATreasurer

Lincoln High School

Congratulations to the following athletic administrator’s who achieved the status of Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) or Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) by successfully

completing the exam this past Fall/Winter:

Nate Flannery, CAA – DeerfieldRyan Green, CAA – Chatham Jr. High

Briant Kelly, CMAA – LibertyvilleBarry Burmeister, CMAA – McHenry

James Soldan, CMAA – Evergreen Park

@IllinoisAD

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CLASS 1A & 2A STATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEARKevin Cartee (Div. 7) Red BudCLASS 1A & 2A DIVISION ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEARMatt Smith (Div. 1) Uno CharterDr. Ali Abuhlaleh (Div. 3) UniversalTim Atwell (Div.4) KewaneeJosh Meyers (Div. 5) Sangamon ValleyGary Ade (Div. 6) Pana

CLASS 3A & 4A STATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEARRandy Oberembt (Div. 2) New Trier

CLASS 3A & 4A DIVISION ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEARLaurie Jakubczak (Div.1) Mother McAuleyBarb Barrows (Div. 3) Neuqua ValleyTodd Rosenthal (Div. 4) MolineB.J. Luke (Div. 5) DanvllleJ.R. Boudouris (Div. 6) RochesterScott Steward (Div. 7) Salem

CLASS 1A & 2A FRIENDS OF ATHLETICS AWARD WINNERMike Garner (Div. 5) Central A&M

CLASS 1A & 2A FRIENDS OF ATHLETICS AWARD NOMINEE Linda Johnson (Div. 1) Amanda CharterDave Muno (Div.3) IC Catholic PrepFred Carter (Div. 4) ByronGary Farnsworth (Div. 7) Greenville

CLASS 3A & 4A FRIENDS OF ATHLETICS AWARD WINNERBruce Carlson and Jon Delaney (Div. 3) Hinsdale Central

CLASS 3A & 4A FRIENDS OF ATHLETICS AWARD NOMINEEVictor Ittalde (Div. 1) SolorioKen Grams (Div. 2) Elk GroveBruce Carson and John Delaney (Div. 3) Hinsdale CentralJoe Lopez (Div. 4) Rock Island AllemanFrank Becker (Div. 5) Normal CommunityLee Piner (Div. 7) Mascoutah

RETIRING ATHLETIC DIRECTORSSteve Adams (Div. 2) Maine SouthKaren Price (Div. 4) DixonRandy Oberembt (Div. 2) New TrierPerry Wilhelm (Div. 2) MundeleinKay Sopocy (Div. 2) Glenbrook SouthRodney Kellar (Div. 5) Ridgeview Brian Knutson (Div. 5) Tri-Valley Randy Moss (Div. 5) MonticelloDick Duvall (Div. 5) St. Joseph-Ogden

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDLisa Ferry KankakeeChris Olson Joliet TownshipBob Yanello Plainfield SouthCharles Brown Central A&MDoug Furlow WilliamsvilleDarren DePew Granite City

PRESIDENT AWARDJohn Woods Champaign Central

PAST PRESIDENT AWARDCharlie Lockenour Heyworth

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS LEAVING THE BOARDKaren Price Dixon

2016 CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRSDarren Howard OswegoEric Matthews Farmington

IADA 2016 AWARDS RECIPIENTS

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Friday, April 29th Location11:00am – 3:00pm LTI Courses

LTI 501 Philosophy, Leadership Organizations Fon Du Lac D/E and Professional Development LTC 508 Legal Issues III - Fon Du Lac A/B (Hazing, ADA, Employment Law) LTC 705 Coach Centered Educational Schertz & Cole Athletics – A Character-Based Coach-to- Coach Mentoring Program

3:30pm – 7:30pm LTI Courses LTC 502 Principles, Strategies and Methods Fon Du Lac D/E LTC 616 Management of Indoor Physical Fon Du Lac A/B Plant Assets LTC 799 Standards of Excellence in Schertz & Cole Interscholastic Athletic Programs Leadership

4:00pm – 4:30pm Packet Stuffing Fon Du Lac Hall4:30pm – 5:45pm Executive Board Mtg. Lydia C 6:30pm – 9:00pm President’s Social Alexander’s Steak House, Peoria, IL (Exec. Board/Comm. Chairs)

Saturday, April 30th Location

7:00am – 8:00am Early Registration Conference Center Lobby7:30am – 11:30am LTI Courses LTC 506 – Legal Issues II Fon Du Lac D/E (Title IX, Sexual Harassment) LTC 626 – Student—Athletes Effects of Alcohol, Fon Du Lac A/B Chemicals and Nutrition on Body and Performance LTC 714 – Dealing with Challenging Personalities Schertz & Cole 9:00am – 11:00am General Registration Conference Center Lobby10:30am – 11:30am Past Presidents Roundtable Fon Du Lac F

12:30pm – 1:15pm General Session #1 River F President’s Welcome Address Opening Session Speaker – Stephen Bardo (Former member of the Flying Illini; former member of the NBA, Big Ten Network Announcer) IADA/NIAAA Recognition IADA Distinguished Service Award NIAAA Certificates of Merit Past President’s Recognition Membership Responsibilities

1:20pm – 2:20pm Mini Session #1 1. First-Time Attendees Fon Du Lac A/B/C Presenter- Mike Morris, CMAA & John Woods, CAA 2. The Efficient Athletic Office Fon Du Lac D/E/F Presenter- Briant Kelly, CMAA Moderator-Tom Schergen, CAA 3. Pre/Post-Season Mtgs w/ Coaches, Schertz Parents & Students Presenter-Dan Jones, CAA Moderator-Kevin Crandall, CAA 4. Enhancing Recognition Programs Cole Presenters- Becky Moran, CMAA & Tina Woolard, CMAA Moderator-Debbie Ofcky, CMAA

2:25pm – 3:25pm Mini Session #2 1. Refreshing School Brand Fon Du Lac A/B/C Presenter - DGS Committee Moderator - Dan Sheehan 2. The Efficient Athletic Office Fon Du Lac D/E/F Presenter- Briant Kelly, CMAA Moderator-Kurt Weigt, CAA 3. Pre/Post-Season Mtgs w/ Coaches, Schertz Parents & Students

IADA CONFERENCE 2016

BE THE DIFFERENCEIllinois Athletic Directors Association

April 29 – May 3, 2016

Embassy Suites Hotel, East Peoria, Illinois

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Presenter-Dan Jones, CAA Moderator-Ali Abuhaleh, CAA 4. “Would you follow you?” Cole Presenter-Drew Potthoff, CMAA Moderator-Kevin McKeown 3:30pm – 4:30pm Mini Session #3 1. Refreshing School Brand Fon Du Lac A/B/C Presenter- DGS Committee Moderator-Tina Woolard, CMAA 2. Utilizing Google Forms in Athletic Office Fon Du Lac D/E/F Presenters-Randy Konstans, CAA & John Aldworth Moderator-Jared Hart, CAA 3. Working w/ Transgender Student-Athletes Schertz Presenter-TBA Moderator-Jeff Flater, CAA 4. “Would you follow you?” Cole Presenter-Drew Potthoff, CMAA Moderator-Adam Eucker 4:30pm – 5:00pm Division Meetings Division 1 Fon Du Lac A Division 2 Fon Du Lac B Division 3 Fon Du Lac D/E Division 4 Schertz Division 5 Cole Division 6 Fon Du Lac C Division 7 Fon Du Lac F5:00pm – 6:00pm Late Registration Conference Center Lobby6:00pm – 7:00pm President’s Pictures Fon Du Lac Hall7:00pm – 10:00pm Awards Banquet/HOF River G-J10:00pm – 1:00am Presidents Reception/Hospitality Grand View Sponsored by NEFF

Sunday, May 1st Location

8:00am – 10:00am CAA Exam Lydia C7:30am – 8:30am Late Registration Conference Center Lobby8:00am – 9:00am Mini Session #4 1. Return to Learn Protocols Fon Du Lac A/B/C Presenter-Jerry Bornhoff, ATC Moderator-Andy Turner, CAA 2. Concussion Mgmt. Update Fon Du Lac D/E/F Presenters-Dr. Pieroth & Dr. Reams Moderator-Tina Woolard, CMAA 3. Developing Triple Impact Competitor Schertz/Cole Presenter- PCA Moderator-Becky Moran, CMAA

9:10am – 10:00am Mini Session #5 River A-D 1. Return to Learn Protocols Fon Du Lac A/B/C Presenter- Jerry Bornhoff, ATC Moderator- Andy Turner, CAA 2. Concussion Mgmt. Update Fon Du Lac D/E/F Presenters- Dr. Pieroth & Dr. Reams Moderator – Becky Moran, CMAA 3. Developing Triple Impact Competitor Schertz/Cole Presenter- PCA Moderator – Paul Held

10:00am – 11:30am General Session #2 River A-D NIAAA Scholar Essay Winners John Van Fleet Scholarship Keynote Speaker – Jeremy Leman (University of IL – Football All American, Former NFL Player, Big Ten Network Announcer)

11:00am – 4:00pm Exhibits Open River E-J12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch – Tickets in registration packet1:00pm - 1:45pm IHSA Round Table Discussion (In Vendor Hall) 3:00pm – 4:00pm Vendor Social River A-D5:00pm – 9:00pm Sunday – Athletic Directors Social 8:00pm-12:00am Hospitality Room Grandview Room

Monday, May 2nd Location

9:00am – 9:30am New President’s Address River F Recognition of Executive Board Members Recognition of Conference Committee 2015-2016 President’s Closing Remarks New President’s Message Introduction of New Executive Board Introduction of 2017 Conference Co-Chairs Introduction of 2017 Conference Committee Chairs 9:30am – 10:15am IHSA Panel Discussion River F10:30am – 11:15am General Session #3 River F Closing Speaker Bradley University Athletic Director Dr. Chris Reynolds11:15am Grand Prize/Participation Drawing River F11:20am – 11:30am 2017 Conf. Comm. Mtg. River F12:30pm – 5:30pm Golf Outing—Metamora Fields 801 W. Progress Street Metamora, IL 61648 5:30pm – 6:30pm Golf Dinner

Tuesday, May 3rd Location

9:00am – 11:00am New Exec. Board Breakfast Fon Du Lac A-D

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REGISTRATION

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2016 GOLF SCRAMBLE

ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION2016 GOLF SCRAMBLE

May 2, 2016 – 12:30 p.m.

COST $115 per golfer - $460 per foursome(You MUST register by April 15th, 2016)

Fees include: Green fees, golf cart, range, attendance gift, food, prizes.All retired athletic directors are WELCOME!!

Please return entry form, with meal selections, and check payable to:Glenbrook North High School

Attention: Paul Vignocchi2300 Shermer Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062

Metamora Fields Golf Club801 Progress StreetMetamora, IL 61548

Phone: 309-367-4000 www. metamorafields.com

Captain

Player #2

Player #3

Player #4

Lunch Choice: Turkey Sandwich Lunch___________ Ham Sandwich Lunch___________

Dinner Choice: Hamburger Meal__________ Brats Meal__________ Hot Dog Meal__________

NAME SCHOOL

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LTC 501 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: PHILOSOPHY, LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The flagship course of Leadership Training serves as an overview for interscholastic athletic administration. This course introduces the philosophy of educational athletics then focuses on the roles of the NIAAA, the NFHS, the State Athletic/Activity Associations and the State Athletic Administrator’s Associations. The course also previews the NIAAA Leadership Training and Certification Programs.

LTC 502 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: PRINCIPLES, STRATEGIES AND METHODS

This course takes a basic approach to the fundamentals and methods of athletic administration and alerts and educates athletic administrators regarding potential problems and possible solutions in areas such as budgets, transportation, and scheduling and parent/student/coach conflicts. The course also touches upon sample athletic/activity program philosophies, department organizational charts, activity procedures/checklist, public relations, coaching applications/assessments and emergency plans.

LTC 506 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: LEGAL ISSuES II (TITLE IX, SEXuAL HARASSMENT)

This course has in-depth coverage of compliance issues regarding Title IX and gender equity in an interscholastic athletic program, including the methodology for a school to perform a Title IX self-audit, and in-depth coverage of the issues and strategies related to the development of an effective policy for the prevention of sexual harassment in an interscholastic athletic program.

LTC 508 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: LEGAL ISSuES III – (HAZING, ADA, EMPLOYMENT LAW)

This course has in-depth coverage of the issues and strategies related to the development of an effective policy for prevention of hazing in an interscholastic athletic program, coverage of the constitutional and statutory issues affecting athletic programs, including the impact of disabilities legislation on school athletics and coverage of employment law concerns affecting athletic programs, including contract law, equal pay and FLSA issues.

LTC 616 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: MANAGEMENT OF INDOOR PHYSICAL PLANT ASSETS

This course considers spectator facilities, special use gymnasia, natatoriums, laundry rooms and locker rooms, and the various systems that support them. Mechanical system checklists for use in regular inspections and maintenance programming will be provided. In addition, considerations and issues related to construction and remodeling programs will be discussed.

LTC 626 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: STuDENT-ATHLETES—EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL, CHEMICALS AND NuTRITION ON BODY AND PERFORMANCE

This course addresses the issues of chemical health and the relationship for the student-athlete’s personal health, performance and long-range effects. Administrators who wish to better understand the effects of all chemical substances on student-athletes will benefit. Study includes food, supplements, alcohol and drugs.

LTC 705 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: COACH CENTERED EDuCATIONAL ATHLETICS — A CHARACTER-BASED COACH-TO-COACH MENTORING PROGRAM

Character-based coach-to-coach mentoring programs utilize the talents, strengths and qualities of the entire team of coaches to maximize the potential of the coaching staff. Mentoring is an attitude, a relationship and an investment which provides coaches the opportunity to support and nurture each other professionally, personally and ethically. This course will highlight mentoring models that demonstrate key behaviors to implement when establishing an effective coach mentoring program. It will also provide athletic administrators strategies and methods to develop and enhance successful coach to coach mentoring programs.

LTC 714 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: DEALING WITH CHALLENGING PERSONALITIES

This course examines the causes of challenging or difficult personalities in society, with specific reference to interscholastic athletic programs. Basic management strategies include the use of emotional intelligence and transactional analysis considerations and methods. Specific protocols will be defined for dealing with individuals who “must be right,” “must win,” “must be logical” and “must be accepted.” In addition, techniques will be covered for preventing or responding to anger, sarcasm, denigration, complainers and backbiters and rigid-obstinate personalities. A model will also be discussed for creative interaction with parents who demand involvement in athletic department decision-making or who seek to influence the decisions of senior administrators.

LTC 799 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS LEADERSHIP

Training Course 799 has two purposes and potential benefits for high school athletics directors. For newly or recently appointed directors, the course provides an overview of 11 NIAAA Leadership Training Courses (LTCs) including key concepts, strategies and best practices. Whether working to improve a program or looking for long-range planning guidance, this overview of 11 NIAAA course components can be of value. At the close of each of the nine chapters contained in the course manual, other LTCs are cited wherein an athletic director can derive more detailed information on a particular topic addressed within each 799 chapter. For more experienced directors, the same planning and guidance benefits can be derived. However, an additional benefit and incentive can be realized by seeking NIAAA Recognition of Program Excellence as an exemplary athletic program. For this purpose, the course provides an assessment instrument that describes in detail important components of an educationally sound interscholastic athletic program.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSES

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ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION STATE CONFERENCE

Friday, April 29, 2016 Teaching Block I - 11:00 am until 3:00 pm

LTC 501 – Athletic Administration: Philosophy, Leadership Organizations and Professional Programs LTC 508 – Athletic Administration: Legal Issues III – (Hazing, ADA, Employment Law) LTC 705 – Athletic Administration: Coach Centered Educational Athletics – A Character-Based Coach-to- Coach Mentoring Program

Teaching Block II - 3:30 pm until 7:30 pmLTC 502 – Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies, and Methods LTC 616 – Athletic Administration: Management of Indoor Physical Plant Assets LTC 799 – Athletic Administration: Standards of Excellence

in Interscholastic Athletic Programs Leadership

Saturday, April 30, 2016 Teaching Block III - 7:30 am until 11:30 am

LTC 506 – Athletic Administration: Legal Issues II – (Title IX, Sexual Harrassment) LTC 626 – Athletic Administration: Student-Athlete Effects of Alcohol, Chemicals and Nutrition on Body and Performance LTC 714 – Athletic Administration: Dealing with Challenging Personalities Go to www.niaaa.org for course descriptions for these LTI courses.

On top of home page, click on Programs in Menu Bar, then click on Leadership Training.

Please make check payable to IADA. Register online with conference registration or mail registration to:

Rebecca Moran, CMAA ~ IADA Professional Development Coordinator999 Kedzie Ave. Flossmoor, Illinois 60422 Office: 708-335-5047; FAX: 708-335-6994 Cell: 708-522-3287 Email Address: rmoran@hf233.org

LEADERSHIP TRAINING REGISTRATION

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

School District & Position: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

School District Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Office Phone: ________________________________________________________ Office FAX: _______________________________________________

School Email: ______________________________________________________________ Cellular Phone: ____________________________________________

Your Level or NIAAA Certification: (circle one) NONE RAA CAA CMAA

Cost per course is $100, Late Registration after April 1, 2016, is $125 per course.

Selected Courses: Teaching Block I: (circle choice) 501 508 705 $__________

Teaching Block II: (circle choice) 508 616 799 $__________

Teaching Block III: (circle choice) 506 626 714 $__________

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RICH PIATCHEKRetired Athletic Director Liaison

As the retired Athletic Director Liaison for the Illinois Athletic Directors Association (IADA), I am continuing to gather information about the history of athletic directors from every school in the state of Illinois. In August 2014, I sent an email to every athletic director

and athletic administrative assistant asking for their help in compiling the history of ALL athletic directors from all of our high schools across the state to become a part of the history of our state association. I followed this up with another letter in August 2015. In this newsletter is a list of 220 schools who have been added to my list by successfully sending me the athletic director history of the school in some form or another. My data now includes 1461 athletic directors from those schools—of which 220 are confirmed deceased—as well as emails for 255 retired athletic directors. This is a good start but I need to continue my quest.

What I am looking for is a list of EVERY athletic director from every high school for the past 50 years (if your school is that old). In this newsletter is a form to fill out and to email back to me. Whatever

information you can provide would be appreciated. We have over 800 schools in our state and over 50 years, probably over 10,000 people who have served as athletic directors for their schools.

We need the years the athletic director served at your school, first name, last name, address, city, state, zip, phone and email. (See sample below.)

I am compiling the history of our state of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association as well as trying to reach out to our many retired athletic directors to communicate to them. All addresses and email for the retired athletic directors are especially helpful.

As a former athletic director, I know how busy you all are and appreciate any help you can provide. I hope the rest of your winter and spring will be exciting and productive. Thanks again for any help you can provide. Feel free to contact me by email of phone.

Rich Piatchek, IADA Retired AD Liaison17442 Humber LaneTinley Park, IL 60487

h: 708-614-8739; c: 708-828-6258richpiatchek@gmail.com

IADA Athletic Director List For_______________________________________ High

Years First Name Last Name School Address City State Zip Phone

1980-1997 Jack Armstrong Deceased

1997-2004 Bob Johnson 1234 Happy Way Anywhere IL 55555 555-555-5555

Email to RichPiatchek@gmail.com • Only list address information for retired athletic directors

Jimmy Daniels: retired in 2009 from Rich Township High Schools where he was the athletic director at the Central Campus for 13 years and the athletic director at the East Campus for two years. He also had a brief stay in 2009–2010 as the interim athletic director for Chicago Heights School District 170. Jimmy did check off a couple of items on his bucket list in his first retirement when he bought a 2000 Corvette (dream car) to add to his motorcycle purchased in 2007. His wife retired in 2012 allowing them to travel to Cabo and Cancun, go on two Caribbean cruises and remodel the kitchen. Between 2013 and 2015 Jimmy was inducted into the Illinois Track & Cross Coaches Association (ITCCA) Hall of Fame, was the interim athletic director at Crete-Monee Summer 2013, interim chief informational officer (CIO) Chicago Heights School District 170 from August 2013–June 2015 and inducted into the Thornton Township High School "Wall of Fame" as a faculty member.

Jimmy continues to start track meets in the south-suburbs as he has for the past 15 years. He has recently retired AGAIN and has run his first 5K run (rather behind) with his youngest granddaughter. His future travel plans include Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Vancouver, Canada, New Orleans, LA, and Galveston, TX. Jimmy is happily married, in good health, enjoying life, especially spending time with the grandkids.

Larry Stewart: retired eight years ago from Greenville High School where he served as athletic director for 24 years. He works the scoreboard at all home football games and keeps the defensive stats at away games. He and his wife have done a lot of traveling, spending two weeks in Ireland and two weeks in Scotland. His ancestors came from Scotland, and he discovered the "Stewart" name there is almost considered royalty. His last trip was to Alaska where he cruised along the coast for seven days and then took a day train ride to Anchorage. Larry and his wife spend the month of January in Destin, Florida, with three other couples. There they play a lot of golf and enjoy eating at all of the

seafood restaurants. They have five grandchildren, the oldest boy will be playing junior high basketball this year. His youngest son is the assistant basketball coach at Edwardsville High School and they attend many of his games, especially the state tournament games they have played in. He is still an IHSA track and field official and does 20 to 25 track meets each spring. His life is good right now, playing a lot of golf, exercising each day and staying busy with church activities.

John Wehmeier: retired as the athletic director from Belleville West High School on June 30, 2003. He had bilateral knee replacement in December 2003. On July 1, 2004, he became commissioner of the Southwestern Conference where he served until June 30, 2014. John and his wife visit their daughter and family in Lubbock, TX, several times a year. They proudly share season tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and are PSL and season ticket holders to the St. Louis Rams of the NFL, while they last in St. Louis (oops!). John continues to officiate IHSA track with his crew. This is his 50th year and he plans to retire from full-time officiating this year. He goes to breakfast with friends several times a week and stays active in his church.

Larry Roland: retired 21 years ago (1995) and still loves retirement. He admits the reason is basically because he has more meaningful time with his beautiful and fantastic wife. Larry has recently also retired after many years as an IHSA track starter after working multiple state finals. He and his bride are enjoying their kids and grandkids immensely. They split time between Manteno, Illinois, and Fountain Hills, Arizona. He and Paulette enjoy golfing so much that their travel involves making sure golf courses are on the agenda. This was not the case when they celebrated their 52nd anniversary by traveling to Australia and New Zealand for 37 days. Larry maintains a single-digit handicap and has high expectations of shooting his age soon. At the youthful age of 75, this could come very soon.

"WHERE ARE THEY NOW?"Retired Athletic Directors update

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Abingdon (A.-Avon)Aledo (Mercer County)Algonquin (Jacobs)Alton (Marquette)AntiochArlington Heights (Hersey)Arlington Heights (St. Viator)Aurora (A. Christian)Aurora (Marmion Academy)Aurora (Metea Valley)Aurora (Rosary)Aurora (Waubonsie Valley)Aurora (West Aurora)BarringtonBartlettBeardstownBeecherBelleville (East)Belleville (West)Belvidere (North)Bensenville (Fenton)BentonBerwyn-Cicero (Morton)Bethalto (Civic Memorial)Bismarck (B.-Henning)Bloomington (H.S.)Blue Island (Eisenhower)BolingbrookBradley (B.-Bourbonnais)Bridgeport (Red Hill)Bridgeview (Universal)BrownstownBurbank (Queen of Peace)Burbank (St. Laurence)Burlington (Central)Carbondale (H.S.)CarlyleCarol Stream (Glenbard North)CarrolltonCary (C.-Grove)Centralia (H.S.)Champaign (Centennial)Champaign (Central)CharlestonChicago (Agricultural Science)Chicago (Bogan)Chicago (Calumet)Chicago (Christ the King)Chicago (CICS/Northtown)Chicago (Cristo Rey Jesuit)Chicago (De La Salle)Chicago (Instituto Health Science Charter)Chicago (Luther North)Chicago (Lycée Français de Chicago)Chicago (Noble/UIC)

Chicago (Ogden International)Chicago (Roosevelt)Chicago (Solorio Academy)Chicago (St. Patrick)Chicago (St. Rita)Chicago Heights (Bloom Twp.)Coal CityCollinsvilleCrystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)Crystal Lake (South)CubaDecatur (D. Lutheran)Deerfield (H.S.)DeKalbDixon (H.S.)Dolton (Thornridge)Downers Grove (North)Downers Grove (South)DurandEast DubuqueEast Moline (United)Effingham (St. Anthony)Elgin (Larkin)Elk Grove Village (E.G.)Elmhurst (York)Elmwood ParkErieEvanston (Twp.)FairfieldFarmingtonFithian (Oakwood)Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)ForrestonFox Lake (Grant)Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East)Frankfort (Lincoln-Way North)FranklinFranklin Park-Northlake (Leyden)FreeburgFreeport (H.S.)Fulton (H.S.)GeneseoGlen Ellyn (Glenbard South)Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West)Glenview (Glenbrook South)Grayslake (Central)Grayslake (North)GreenvilleGurnee (Warren)HarrisburgHartsburg (H.-Emden)HarvardHenry (H.-Senachwine)Herrin (H.S.)HerscherHeyworth

Hillside (Proviso West)Hinsdale (Central)Jacksonville (H.S.)Jacksonville (Illinois School for the Visually Impaired)Jacksonville (Routt)Jerseyville (Jersey)JohnsburgJoliet (Central)Joliet (West)Kankakee (Sr.)Kewanee (H.S.)LaGrange (Lyons)Lake Forest (H.S.)Lake Forest (L.F. Academy)Lake Villa (Lakes)Lansing (Thornton Fractional South)LaSalle (L.-Peru)Lemont (H.S.)LibertyvilleLincolnshire (Stevenson)Lisle (Benet Academy)Lombard (Glenbard East)Lombard (Montini)Machesney Park (Harlem)MadisonMahomet (M.-Seymour)Maryville (Father McGivney Catholic)MattoonMcHenryMetamoraMoline (H.S.)Moline (Quad Cities Christian School)Monmouth (M.-Roseville)Monmouth (United)MonticelloMorrisonMoweaqua (Central A & M)Mt. OliveMt. Prospect (Prospect)Mundelein (H.S.)Naperville (North)New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West)New Lenox (Providence Catholic)Normal (Community West)North ChicagoNorthbrook (Glenbrook North)Oak ForestOak Lawn (Community)Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest)Oneida (ROWVA)OregonOswego (East)Oswego (H.S.)Ottawa (Marquette)

Palatine (H.S.)Palos Heights (Chicago Christian)Palos Heights (Shepard)Palos Hills (Stagg)Pana (H.S.)Park Forest (Rich East)Park Ridge (Maine East)Park Ridge (Maine South)PawneePaxton (P.-Buckley-Loda)PekinPeoria (H.S.)Peoria (Manual)Peoria (Notre Dame)Plainfield (Central)Plainfield (East)Pleasant PlainsPrincetonQuincy (Notre Dame)RantoulRed BudRochelleRock FallsRock Island (Alleman)Rockford (Boylan Catholic)Rockford (Guilford)Round LakeRushville (R.-Industry)SalemSchaumburg (H.S.)Skokie (Niles North)SomonaukSouth ElginSt. Charles (East)Stanford (Olympia)Streator (Twp.)TaylorvilleTeutopolisTinley Park (Andrew)Tinley Park (H.S.)Trenton (Wesclin)Troy (Triad)TuscolaUrbana (University)Vernon HillsVilla Park (Willowbrook)Virden (North Mac)Wheaton (North)WheelingWilmette (Loyola Academy)Wolf Lake (Shawnee)Wood River (East Alton-W.R.)Woodstock (North)YorkvilleZion (Z.-Benton)

PI'S IADA "AWARD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT"

SCHOOLS WHO HAVE SuCCESSFuLLY SuBMITTED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HISTORY

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