
One-hundred and six participants convened at the MHSAA office in Clinton, MS on August 23, 2016 to participate in the MHSAA New Athletic Director / New Principal Workshop.
The workshop began at 8:30 am and ended at 1:45 pm. Lunch was provided by Dickey’s Barbecue.
Workshop topics and presentations included:
Safety, Care, and Prevention of Serious Injury to Students and Student-Athletes
School Catastrophic Insurance Coverage for Students
MHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Update of Important Guidelines to Follow
NFHS/UMC/MHSAA Telehealth Pilot Program
Certification of Coaches and Paraprofessionals: CPR, First-Aid, Concussions, STAR Sportsmanship
Pre-Season Meeting Information and Required Forms for Student and Parents
MHSAA Handbook / Sports Information Manual Update
MHSAA Sports and Activities Calendars Discussed
Superintendent’s Perspective of Athletics and Activities
Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) Update
Mississippi Athletic Administrators Association (MAAA) Report
MHSAA C2C Eligibility and Forms Reporting Process
NFHS Network, Playon Sports and NFHS Student Broadcast Program
MaxPreps Game Score and Statistics Reporting
Arbiter-Officials Scheduling and Verification of Games
School Required Security Plans, Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Game Management
MHSAA Eligibility Requirements for Academics, Residence and Student Transfers
Workshop presenters included:
MHSAA Staff
Mike Wilkinson, ATC, Mississippi Sports Medicine
Dr. Delesicia Martin, Superintendent of Hinds County Schools
Randy West, Assistant Athletic Director, Brandon High School
Clinton Johnson, Athletic Director, Jackson Public Schools
Johnny Mims, Executive Director, Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC)
Woody Barnett, Director, Mississippi Athletic Administrators Association (MAAA)
Reminder: Registration is ongoing for the MHSAA Superintendents Conference to be held at the MHSAA office, September 20, 2016. Registration: misshsaa.com / news / mhsaa superintendent conference