
2009 NFHS NATIONAL
STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The deadline to apply for this conference has been extended until April 8!
This
summer, over 300 students who participate in interscholastic athletics and school activity
programs will attend the 2009 NFHS National Student Leadership Conference. This one-of-a-kind event will be held from July
16-19, 2009 at the Indianapolis Hilton in Indianapolis, IN.
The NFHS National Student Leadership Conference will provide a unique forum for students to address the contemporary issues that impact a young person being a leader and role model. The curriculum of the conference will focus on respect, positive values, perspective, sportsmanship, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, community service and self-evaluation. These components will be addressed in small and large group discussions led by college and adult facilitators, as well as guest speakers sharing their stories of overcoming challenges, perseverance and celebrating their talents. For an overview of this conference, please click here.
The
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) will be selecting students from
the Class of 2010 and 2011 to participate in this unique leadership offering. These students will be accompanied to
If you are
a member of the Class of 2010 or 2011 and would like to apply for an opportunity to attend
the 2009 NFHS National Student Leadership Conference, please answer the following
questions:
1) What
does developing leadership skills through sports and activities mean to you and how do you
put your beliefs into practice in your school and community?
2) Why should you be chosen to attend the
2009 NFHS National Student Leadership Conference?
Your
answers to these questions, along with your principals signature should be faxed to
508-541-9888 (attn: Peter Smith) no later than
Wednesday, April 8. The students who
are selected to attend this conference will be notified immediately and preparations will
be made for travel, etc.
Thanks to a
generous grant from T-Mobile USA, Inc., the conference registration fee, transportation to
and from Indianapolis, housing and all meals are provided FREE OF CHARGE
to registered student delegates.
If you are
interested in attending the NFHS Student Leadership Conference, or if you have any
questions about the role of the MIAA Student Advisory Committee, please contact the MIAA
Student Services Department at 508-541-7997.