Sports Management
Newsletter June, 2009 - Vol 2, Issue
3
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| Dear Management
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 On Friday June 12, the
intercollegiate athletic world lost one of the most respected athletic directors
and human beings in the nation. Dr. Bob Frederick died after a tragic bicycling
accident on the previous day. There will be many tributes to Bob from across
the country for he was an excellent athletics director, a leader in many key
positions in the NCAA, and a wonderful teacher. We at Sports Management
Resources (SMR) wish to honor him, not for his accomplishments which were many,
but for the values by which he lived. His honesty, his integrity, his high
ethical standards and fairness in dealing with all types of constituents were
legendary. His real concern, caring and compassion for people, most especially
for students, were genuine and deep. In Bob, we truly had a gentle man and a
gentleman who was a superb role model for all of us involved in sport. We will
greatly miss his quiet and wise counsel as well as his warm friendship. -- from his SMR
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Ten Tips for Relationship
Building
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 Imagine Philanthropy is a highly
respected international consulting firm that specializes in fundraising and
board development. President Tuti Scott shares her ideas on the top ten things
the athletics department needs to do to cultivate donor relationships,
especially with regard to development of a strong major giving program. Scott
is highly respected in the world of non-profit organizations, where reliance on
individual giving programs is a must for sustainability. Click here to find out what this expert has to
say.
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Model Policy: Supplements, Prescriptions, and
Over-the-Counter Drugs
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 Athletic departments often impose
strict policies regarding the use of recreational or performance enhancing drugs
by student-athletes and often have extensive drug testing programs designed to
detect and prevent such use. However, many departments do not have policies in
place that address the issuance of vitamins, supplements and over-the-counter
drugs by coaches, trainers or other department employees. These policies are
particularly important given the fact that vitamins and other supplements are a
relatively unregulated industry in the United States. Occasionally, some
supplements contain substances that may be prohibited or classified as
performance-enhancing drugs. It is also important for institutions to be very
clear about the fact that prescription drugs may only be dispensed by certified
doctors. There is also an issue about the appearance of impropriety which may
occur when coaches or other non-medical personnel are observed dispensing pills
or other substances to athletes. All of these issues should be clearly
addressed by institutional policy. Click here to see a sample
policy.
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Model Policy: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Recreational
Drugs
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 Athletics departments are committed to
providing a healthy environment in which student-athletes can grow academically
and athletically. The misuse of alcohol and use of recreational drugs among the
employees and student athletes undermines this commitment. Toward the end of
advancing a more healthy athletics and educational environment, we should be
committed to education about and prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and
recreational drug misuse among student-athletes, the rehabilitation of
student-athletes who suffer alcohol, tobacco or drug dependence, and policies
and programs that may result in the prevention of re-occurrence among those
student-athletes who have misused alcohol, tobacco, or recreational drugs. Click here to examine a sample
policy.
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Check out the SMR Library for other information and
resources or the SMR Blog for opinions on current scholastic and
collegiate sports issues as well as general management topics. Suggestions
for future newsletter topics are always welcome.
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tomorrow?
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Attend our August 3-4 clinic in Los Angeles.
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- It builds teamwork, so athletes work together with
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- The clinic provides train-the-trainer certification
and gives you the knowledge and resources to build a meaningful, measurable, and
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- The Ultimate Sportsmanship Toolkit gives any PVWH
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- Follow-up consultation and
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What will I learn at this two-day
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- How to train others at your school or organization
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- How to respond effectively to obstacles from
student-athletes, fans, officials, parents, and colleagues
- How to develop effective character-development
interventions that are consistent, concrete, and creative
- How to use and modify the included lesson plans and
activity ideas
- How to help athletes apply effective
decision-making techniques to everyday choices
How much does it cost?
- $495. Save $50 if you register by June
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The Mission of the CCA
The mission of the California Coaches Association is to provide a professional organization uniting all coaches in California, dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standards for athletic competition and coaching conditions in California.
The purpose of the association will be focused on:
1) Raising the quality and competence of high school athletic coaching and administration thorugh leadership development, educational programs, training sessions and informative publications.
2) Providing support and recognition of coaches for their "lifetime" coaching achievements, commitment and leasership.
3) Promoting professional standards, practices and ethics.
4) Encouraging goodwill and fellowship among athletic directors, coaches and administrators.
5) Recognize the value and importance of cultural diversity thorughout the membership.
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California Interscholastic Federation Parents Newsletter
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Making the Best
Recruitment Decisions: On and Off Court
One thing young athletes and their families often forget is that being a
collegiate athlete is not just about the sport.
Finding the right college and the right program is a decision that needs to
be based on academic, social and athletic requirements. Choosing a
school that meets an athlete’s needs on and off the court is the only
way to guarantee a good, successful college experience.
At SFA, we’re here to bring athletes all of the information
that they need to make the smartest decisions and to navigate a sports
recruitment system that is constantly changing.
Take a look at our March case study to see what we mean: who’d have
thought that in 2006, almost 30 percent of the top 100-200 ranked boys failed to
make it to their Junior year on the teams that they signed with? 
Running the Numbers: Matriculation
of the class of 2006 Boys and Girls Tennis players ranked 100-200 in the
nation*
Most athletes don’t realize there’s a lot of movement on the teams they sign
with, the program they’re part of and the schools they attend. To make the
point, SFA ran the numbers and analyzed the matriculation of the boys and girls
junior tennis players ranked 100-200 in the nation in 2006:
How many boys and girls ranked 100-200 in the graduating class of 2006 will
start their junior year of tennis on the same division 1 tennis team that they
signed with in high school?
Out of those that remain on their starting teams, how many will play top 6 on
a top 75 ranked team? Simple questions with surprising results and shocking implications…
2006 Junior Players
Ranked 100-200 in the Nation
NOTE: Some of these players will quit or transfer during or after their
junior year to pursue their next career after tennis. |
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Two
questions that ALL Athletes must know the answers to prior to choosing a
school: 
1. What are the differences between the schools I want to attend on and off
the court?
2. What is my market value at the schools I want to attend?
SFA
Consulting Services
Read more about SFA’s personalized sports scholarship
consulting and how we can help you choose the best program for
you.
What
People Are Saying
“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart
for everything you and Dan have done for me. I never would have dreamed I could
get a full scholarship to play basketball in the United States.”
- Dan, Athlete
“We are leery of having people come in and sell
recruiting services, but SFA is not a recruiting service; this company helps
athletes understand the process of getting into intercollegiate athletics.”
- Dan, Athletic Director
“I have just signed a full scholarship and because
of you I will be going to college. My family and I are so happy. Thank you very
much for everything you have done for me.”
- Carolina, Tennis player in
Tennessee
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Our commitment
"We are happy for the opportunity to join the California Coaches Association in its great work with our Nation's most precious commodity........the youth of this country."
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