Completing 62 Years of Excellence While Serving New Jersey...

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Completing 62 Years of Excellence While Serving New Jersey Schools

Fall 2014

Newsletter

Dear Athletic Directors;

I would like to remind everyone that our 55th DAANJ workshop in Atlantic

City is March 24 thru the 27th 2015 at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. Our

incoming president Dr. Theodore D’Alessio has worked hard as the workshop

chairman and has put together and outstanding program which is titled “Looking

Back-Moving Forward”.

As the Retiring President for the DAANJ I am excited that everyone on the Board

of Trustees is working to make the association the best for everyone so we can

provide outstanding athletic administration to our school communities and student

athletes as they participate in all school sport programs throughout the state.

We continue to face challenging times in the wake of the hazing tragedy which has deeply affected the school and

community of Sayreville and one of our AD brothers John Kohutanycz. In difficult times our profession can help each

other persevere. Please show your support at this time.

As the fall season winds down and we prepare for state tournaments and the upcoming winter season, please do not

hesitate to reach out to your board of trustee members for mentoring in any area of administration in athletics. The daanj

web site has had a tremendous upgrade and I thank Denis Nelson for all his handwork as the webmaster for the DAANJ.

Good luck and God bless and you end your school year on a positive note.

Ken Mason, CMAA, President, DAANJDirector of Health, Physical Education & Athletics | Lawrence Township Schools

President’s Message

INSIDEthis Issue

Team Sunsmart Awareness Week ........................................................ 2NIAAA Newsbits ................................................................................. 4NIAAA Career Experience.................................................................... 5Remember When ............................................................................... 7DAANJ Workshop 2015 ...................................................................... 9

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In what most would say was unfortunate, a rainy

Saturday afternoon when Livingston High School took

on Millburn in their first football game of the season

brought unexpected awareness for the need to wear

sunscreen every day. The Live SunSmart Foundation

set up a tent and distributed Kiehl’s sunscreen and UV

sensitive wristbands that proved to all fans that even on

cloudy days it is important to protect yourself from the

rays of the sun – no matter how slight they may seem.

The Team SunSmart Awareness weekend was

spearheaded by LHS Athletic Director, Pat Genova in

order to raise awareness about skin cancer among our

youth throughout Essex County and to reinforcing the

importance that everyone should wear sunscreen.

Livingston kicked off Saturday’s activities through-

out the Super Essex Conference on September 13th

after having participated in the event the day before

as well. “The hope is that before players lace up their

cleats or put on their protective padding, they will ap-

ply a generous layer of sunscreen to their faces, arms,

legs and any other areas of exposed skin,” says Teri

Festa, Executive Director of the Live SunSmart Founda-

tion (LSSF), which is committed to educating everyone

on the importance of the prevention and early detection

of skin cancer. “Some scientists estimate that a child

who wears sunscreen everyday will cut his or her risk

of developing skin cancer as an adult by as much as

70%,” Festa says.

‘Team Sunsmart’ continues on the next page

livingston High School helps promoteskin cancer prevention by joining Team

Sunsmart™ Awareness WeekendActivities Sept. 12th & 13th

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daanj.orgVISIT US ONLINE!

‘Team Sunsmart’ continued from the previous page

All 37 schools in the SEC were eligible to partake in the

“orange-out” in some way big or small by decorating the

hallways, fields and gyms with orange balloons, orange

streamers and posting awareness messages in the school,

playing fields and on social media. “We are so proud to be

an integral part of the Team SunSmart program” said Geno-

va. “As a melanoma survivor, I know all too well the dangers

of unprotected sun exposure. When I was a kid, I never wore

sunscreen but I now understand the importance of apply-

ing it regularly to prevent melanoma and other adverse skin

conditions.”, Genova went on to say.

Knowing that teens are a particularly vulnerable group,

the LSSF has partnered with the New Jersey State Inter-

scholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) and the Super Es-

sex Conference to introduce the Team SunSmart™ Skin

Cancer Awareness Weekend event. Information about skin

cancer, UV exposure and the positive impact sunscreen

protection has will be disseminated to athletes and admin-

istrators. In addition, the LSSF anticipates the message of

being sun smart to reach the entire student body at many

schools by having a presence at the athletic fields and by

positioning educational posters in general population areas

and hallways.

“Throughout the outdoor sporting seasons, New Jersey

student athletes often are in the sun for prolonged periods

of time and we want to help make sure they are protected,”

says Steven Timko, NJSIAA Executive Director. The NJSIAA is

a voluntary, non-profit organization comprising 433 accred-

ited public, private and parochial schools in the state, which

sets forth rules and regulations governing high school athlet-

ics. “Education is our first line of defense and with the co-

operation of athletic directors, athletic trainers and coaches

across the state, we are confident that we can make some

significant changes in the behavior of our student athletes,”

Timko says.

“The LSSF is thrilled to have such an influential partner

as the NJSIAA and Livingston HS to help us to reach our goal

of having all student athletes wear sunscreen as part of their

daily ritual,” Festa says.

“The SEC takes great care in ensuring that our athletes

are protected before stepping on to the field, court or any

playing surface”, declares Ted D’Allessio, Director of Ath-

letics at Millburn High School. “Depending on the sport,

the rules require helmets, shin guards, goggles and mouth

guards and now we want sunscreen as one of the elements

of protection for our athletes who are exposed to the sun for

long periods of time on a regular basis. Sunscreen should

be a part of the equipment bag much like their sports drinks

are today”, says D’Allessio. This has to be a community

effort with all stakeholders’ support including the athletic ad-

ministration, coaches, parents, booster clubs and the Com-

munity at-large. Demonstrating this, JAG Physical Therapy

is supporting the initiative as one of the lead sponsors of the

program.

For more information about the program and how you

can participate, donate or to learn more about Team Sun-

Smart Awareness Weekend, or the Live SunSmart Founda-

tion, visit www.livesunsmart.org.

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NIAAANewsbitsThe NIAAA champions the profession of athletic administration through educational

opportunities, advocating ethics, developing leaders and fostering community.

In 2011 the NIAAA became the first association to re-

ceive accreditation from North Central Association Commis-

sion on Accreditation and School Improvement. This serves

as an affirmation of all programs administered by the NIAAA.

The In-Service/Staff Development Program is designed to

enhance school personnel professionalism and prepara-

tion. Available in 90 minute or 4 hour segments. Contact the

NIAAA at 317-587-1450 or [email protected].

Visit the new NFHSLearn.com site. If help navigating the

site is needed, there are three documents available that

cover: course ordering, course distribution (if you purchase

quantities), and how to begin a course. The Help Desk is

available to assist with any technical difficulties encountered:

[email protected] and by phone at 317-565-2023.

Help students prepare for college by offering access to

SAT & ACT test preparation for a small set up fee. eKnowl-

edge waives 100% of the $250 retail costs for the standard

version and 93% of the cost for all other programs. Through

the eKnowledge Donation Project, these programs are avail-

able at cost.

A primary role of athletics directors and guidance coun-selors is providing information about the NCAA to athletes and parents. Please use and distribute the two-page re-cruiting resource (http://www.swiftpage1.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2T0JMKEYIDY5FTMO0CCQWW) that compares facts about NCAA Divisions I, II and III. Division III provides an integrated environment that focuses on academic success while offering competitive athletics and meaningful non-athletics opportunities.

NIAAA In-Service/StaffDevelopment Program

Initiation of the NewNFHSLearn.com Website

eKnowledge Provides ACT and SAT Test Preparation Software

eKnowledge Provides ACT and SAT Test Preparation Software

Bob Hopek, CMAA receives certificate for beingcoordinator of LTI classes for NJ by NIAAA

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A career experience after 32 yearsin education and athletics

As a Coach and Athletic Director for over 32 years there are many types and kinds of strategic planning that you work on. These strategies may encompass a game plan against a tough opponent, a departmental strategy to increase moral in the coaching staff in your district, or a plan to make sure that all of the members in your respective conference or league are being treated fairly in regards to divisional align-ment. These strategies are ongoing in the day to day or year to year operations of a person who relishes the opportunity to be successful as a professional in education and athlet-ics. For me to be invited as a member of the 2016-2020 Strategic Planning Committee and meet at the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, NIAAA, headquarters in Indianapolis Indiana after throwing my hat in the ring, so to speak, at the National Convention in Ana-heim California last December was a great and humbling experience. I never thought an opportunity to enhance my professional growth on a national level was in the cards.

The NIAAA workshop on the development of the 2016 -2020 National Strategic Plan took place on October 11 to October 13, 2014. The General Chairs of the Planning Com-mittee was Rich Bechard from Missouri and Bruce White-head Executive Director of the NIAAA.

As a representative of Section One of the United States it was a great honor to sit on the Strategic Planning Commit-tee for Finance. The committee was composed of represen-tation from all eight sections in the United States. Besides me being from New Jersey, the committee members were from West Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, North Dakota, Maine, California and Washington State. The committee Chair was Sam Rasmussen from Indiana, the Executive Director of the Indiana Athletic Administrators Association. In addition there were two other committees present that were working on the area of Programs and Operations affiliated with the NIAAA. Each of those committees was formulated with rep-resentatives from each section of the United States as well.

The work sessions were lengthy from Saturday October 11 to Monday October 13. The objectives of the sessions were to review the present Strategic Plan from 2011 to 2015 in regards to its successes and or failures to date. In each session there was brainstorming of ideas and an objective to propose a formulation of ideas to assist in mak-ing things more productive and attainable in regards to the overall status of the finances of the NIAAA our governing body as Athletic Directors.

The 2011- 2015 plan focused on the following:• Leadershiptrainingandhowtoincreaseour memberships pursuing the LTI attendance and classes. • Increasemembership• IncreaseDues/Fees/Membership• Budgetcosts• Endowmentmonies.• Grants• PublicRelationsOur task in the sessions was to review progress to date

on each of the above listed categories and come up with a plan for the new set of years 2016-2020. Strategies were specific to each area. These formulated strategies were then presented to the full committee that was in attendance which consisted of 35 in all. The recapturing of all of the committees strategies are not specifically delineated at this time. The synopsis of this week ends body of work will be sent to each of us on the committee before the December National Convention to review digest and reevaluate. We will then meet in Maryland at the National Convention to con-vene and finalize the movement and proposals for the plan in 2016-2020.

The overall structure of the NIAAA is in good financial status but like any other business, and we are a business,

‘Career Experience’ continues on the next page

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‘Career Experience’ continued from the previous page

that being the one that deals with millions of young student athletes, we must find more specific and meaningful ways to attract new membership, increase revenue, promote sponsorship and give back to each and every program in some way.

I am grateful to Mr. Bob Hopek for his submitting of my name for consideration to this committee. I am in hopes that going forward the members of the DAANJ can be proud of where the NIAAA is going and heading financially and that one of their colleagues had something to do with its success.

If anyone has any questions in regards to my experience and or the overall NIAAA financial status please feel free to

give me a call. Game planning for something like this was a great experience and one that I highly recommend to anyone from the DAANJ to become a part of in the future if the op-portunity presents itself.

Be well and as a former boss of mine, who used Latin, as a way to express things in a simple manner.

“Que Audit Vincit” – translated – “Who Dares Wins” Dare to take on challenges you may not think you can handle or achieve. It does become worthwhile as I have just ex-perienced.

Provided by Ken Mullen Athletic Director, Morris Knolls High School

Please forward articles or ideas for our newsletters to:

Bob Hopek, Editor1913 Maple AvenueEaston, PA 18040

Cell:908-319-0307•[email protected]

About Your OrganizationDAANJ, Inc.

The DAANJ, Inc. is the oldest Director of Athletics orga-nization in the nation being established in 1951. We cur-rently have dual membership with the National Interscho-lastic Athletic Administration Association and enjoy the benefits of the (NIAAA) IAA Magazine and life insurance.

The DAANJ, Inc. is a state non-profit professional or-ganization administered by and for high school athletic administration. Each of the twenty one counties is rep-resented by a county elected athletic administrator who serves on the Executive Board of Directors.

Your association meets four times each year and pro-

vides an efficient system for the exchange of ideas amongst New Jersey schools, the National Federation of the State High School Associations, the New Jersey State Interscho-lastic Athletic Association and each state athletic admin-istrators association throughout the country. We are rep-resented in Section I of the NIAAA by Bob Hopek, retired North Hunterdon High School Athletic Administrator. Section I comprises New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Should you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact your county representative.

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1955Charles Winters of Livingston High School was the President of the DAANJ. The Annual Workshop was a one day

affair held at the Rutgers Commons in New Brunswick. We had not yet begun to honor the “Athletic Director of the Year”. Annual dues were $1. We’ve come a long way, Baby!

1961Virgil Sasso of Fair Lawn High School was the President of the DAANJ. The Annual Workshop was a one day format

held at Fair Lawn High School. There was no Keynote Speaker, only speakers on various topics. The first “Athletic Direc-tor of the Year” would not be named until 1974.

1997Steve Timko of Hopewell Valley High School was the President of the DAANJ. The Annual Workshop was a four day

format held at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, from March 17th to 20th. The Theme of the Workshop was “The Many Hats of the Athletic Director”. Our Keynote Speaker was Dr. Robert Payne, Special Advisor to the Presidential Council on Economics. Dr. Payne’s topic was “Reaching for Your Dreams”. Charles Earling of Washington Twp. High School was honored as the “Athletic Director of the Year”, Charles was also the Eastern Regional Winner. There were 9 Retirees honored in 1997. There were 70 Exhibitors present at the Workshop and 16 Sponsors.

2004Alan Carr of Haddon Twp. High School was the President of DAANJ. The Annual Workshop was a four day format

held at the Borgata in Atlantic City from March 22nd to 25th. The Theme of the Workshop was “Interscholastic Athlet-ics – Leading the Way with Character Development”. Our Keynote Speaker was Bill Butterworth. Mr. Butterworth’s topic was “Seeing the Light before you Feel the Heat”. Kevin Stansbury of Mt. Olive High School was honored as the “Athletic Director of the Year”. There were 9 Retirees honored in 2004. There were 70 Exhibitors and 16 Sponsors present at the Workshop. FACTS – DAANJ lost a great friend, David Salsberg passed away and was missed by all. The DAANJ insti-tuted a scholarship in David’s name. Also, this was the year that the DAANJ instituted the “Sectional Award of Merit”.

‘REmEmBER WHEN’B Y B O B G R A C E

Our Executive Director, Mr. Frank Baldachino, has put together an impressive compila-tion of the chronology and history of the Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey. Below you will find a synopsis of four randomly selected years in the sixty year history of our association. In future editions of our Newsletter we will continue to bring you infor-mation on several more years in our long and storied history.

T H E I N I T I A L W I N N E R S W E R E : North I: Joseph Ascolese – Wayne Hills High SchoolNorth II: Mike George – Whippany Park High SchoolCentral: Charles Ferrara – Long Branch High SchoolSouth: William Lundy – Toms River School District

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DAANJ Workshop 2015“looking Back – Moving forward”

The #1 goal of the DAANJ

is to develop, promote and pre-

serve the educational integrity

of interscholastic athletics. To

help our members attain this

goal, the DAANJ offers numer-

ous resources, professional

development and leadership

training throughout the year.

The intent of the Association is to maintain and improve

partnerships with the NJSIAA, NFHS, NIAAA and other pro-

fessional organizations.

Furthermore, the DAANJ seeks to instill the highest ideals

of ethical character among its members and within their ath-

letic communities. To this end, the DAANJ annual workshop

in Atlantic City will, once again, serve as the premiere venue

for an outstanding educational program for its membership.

We will be returning to the beautiful Golden Nugget Hotel

and Casino Marina.

The workshop will feature professional speakers, in-

service leadership training courses and numerous oppor-

tunities for you and other professionals to interact across

a wide range of relevant and current topics. As we have in

the past, the workshop will showcase in the Exhibit Hall,

the latest products, new technologies and a wide range

of services relating to all areas of interscholastic athletics

and activities. You can register on our “New and Improved”

website. Go to DAANJ.com to register online. A special

“Thank-you” goes out to Denis Nelson, from River Dell HS

for his efforts in securing a website that is both compre-

hensive and user-friendly.

The Registration Desk will open at noon on Tuesday,

March 24, 2015 and John McCarthy, Professor at Montclair

State College will kick-off the first of 25 Professional Devel-

opment Sessions (PDS) at that time. Ed Bonine, Executive

Director – Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, will

serve as our Keynote Speaker at our Buffet Dinner that eve-

ning. He will speak to this year’s

theme “Looking Back – Moving Forward” and how our

profession has changed, for better and for worst, over the

years. It is sure to be an entertaining and enlightening ses-

sion. Six General Sessions (GS), led by some of the most

established professionals in our field, will share their vast

experiences and knowledge with you throughout the 3-day

workshop. The awards banquet is scheduled for Thursday,

March 26, 2015, and will honor several of your peers for

their professional accomplishments and for their service to

our association.

New For 2015: In light of the food and beverage restric-

tions placed on county and conference individual hospital-

ity rooms by the Golden Nugget, The DAANJ will sponsor a

Membership Lounge that will be open to all members and

their guests throughout the Workshop. Light snacks and

beverages will be provided. The dates and times the Lounge

will be open will be posted on our website and during the

Workshop. I believe the Lounge will serve as a wonderful

venue that will enhance collegiality among our membership

statewide.

Please plan on attending our Workshop, as it will pro-

vide you the opportunity to renew some old acquaintances;

make some new “best friends” in the profession, and to

re-charge your spirit for one of the greatest professions

you can belong to.

Hope to see you in March,

Ted D’Alessio, CMAA,Athletic Director, Millburn High School

From the Director of the Workshop:

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97.83% 90

2.17% 2

Q1 Are you a member of DAANJ?

Answered: 92 Skipped: 2

Total 92

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes

No

1 / 27

DAANJ Membership Survey SurveyMonkey

41.94% 39

48.39% 45

9.68% 9

Q3 Please indicate how familiar you are

with the organizational structure of DAANJ

which includes the Executive Committee

and Board of Trustees.


Total 93

Very Familiar

Slightly

Familiar

Not Familiar

At All

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Very Familiar

Slightly Familiar

Not Familiar At All

3 / 27


100.00% 2

Q2 If your answer to Question #1 is NO,

please provide reason(s).


Total 2

# Comment Date

1 membership lapsed because I did not attend last years conference 10/2/2014 1:58 PM

2 Being new, I didn't have much time. I most certainly will be part next year. 10/2/2014 12:33 PM

Comment

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Comment

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E L E c T r O N I c S U r V E Y r E S U L T S

This survey (Pg. 10-19) was as a result of membership evaluations andcomplied by John DiColo, CMAA from Jefferson Township High School.


11.96% 11

59.78% 55

28.26% 26

Q4 How frequently do you contact a

member of the DAANJ personally for

assistance?


Total 92

Frequently

Occasionally

Never

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Frequently

Occasionally

Never

4 / 27

DAANJ Membership Survey SurveyMonkeyE L E c T r O N I c S U r V E Y r E S U L T S

1.08% 1

7.53% 7

22.58% 21

68.82% 64

Q5 How often do you visit the DAANJ

website at www.daanj.org?


Total 93

Daily

Several times

a week

Several times

a month

Rarely

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Daily

Several times a week

Several times a month

Rarely

5 / 27



5.62% 5

70.79% 63

22.47% 20

1.12% 1

Q6 When you visit the DAANJ website, how

easy is it for you to find the information you

are seeking?


Total 89

Very easy

Easy

Somewhat

difficult

Very difficult

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Very easy

Easy

Somewhat difficult

Very difficult

6 / 27


84.95% 79

30.11% 28

21.51% 20

25.81% 24

7.53% 7

18.28% 17

1.08% 1

Q7 What is your primary reason(s) for using

the DAANJ website?


Total Respondents: 93

# Other (please specify) Date

1 I liked the hard copy of the newsletter 10/2/2014 6:25 AM

Find State

Conference/W...

See what is

new on the...

Read news or

articles

Access

professional...

Access online

publications

Access

membership...

Other (please

specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Find State Conference/Workshop information and/or to register for conference

See what is new on the website

Read news or articles

Access professional development information

Access online publications

Access membership information

Other (please specify)

7 / 27




71.43% 65

28.57% 26

Q8 Would you like to see videos on the

website?


Total 91

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

8 / 27


84.44% 76

47.78% 43

47.78% 43

36.67% 33

48.89% 44

54.44% 49

74.44% 67

22.22% 20

20.00% 18

Q9 Would you be interested in seeing the

following on the website?


Total Respondents: 90

# Other (please specify) Date

Ideas that

work from...

Links to

individual...

Spotlighting

unique programs

AD chat room

(forum)

Dedicated tab

for AD...

Job Postings

Calendar of

DAANJ events

Middle School

section

Secure credit

card payment...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Ideas that work from around the state

Links to individual conference websites

Spotlighting unique programs

AD chat room (forum)

Dedicated tab for AD membership/contact information

Job Postings

Calendar of DAANJ events

Middle School section

Secure credit card payment options for convention and/or workshop registrations

9 / 27



27.96% 26

65.59% 61

6.45% 6

Q10 How well informed do you feel about

DAANJ services, programs or other forms

of assistance?


Total 93

Very well

informed

Somewhat

informed

Not informed

at all

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Very well informed

Somewhat informed

Not informed at all

11 / 27


32.58% 29

67.42% 60

Q11 Are there DAANJ services, programs or

other forms of assistance you find MOST

VALUABLE?


Total 89

# If the answer is YES please list them below Date

1 The information provided by our local representative 10/3/2014 3:12 PM

2 Annual workshop 10/3/2014 1:14 PM

3 The State workshop 10/2/2014 2:17 PM

4 Communication is GREAT 10/2/2014 2:01 PM

5 CAA but it's not really clear how to obtain that certification 10/2/2014 1:58 PM

6 New AD and continueing education 10/2/2014 1:57 PM

7 the convention 10/2/2014 1:55 PM

8 Professional Development opportunities 10/2/2014 12:10 PM

9 workshop 10/2/2014 10:03 AM

10 Sharing information and ideas 10/2/2014 9:32 AM

11 State Conference and LTI workshops 10/2/2014 8:47 AM

12 Convention & New AD workshop 10/2/2014 8:19 AM

13 workshops 10/2/2014 6:48 AM

14 Convention 10/1/2014 4:29 PM

15 Nomination forms news 10/1/2014 4:22 PM

16 Have not used. 10/1/2014 3:36 PM

17 ltc classes 10/1/2014 3:33 PM

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

12 / 27


3.57% 3

96.43% 81

Q12 Are there DAANJ services, programs or

other forms of assistance you find LEAST

VALUABLE?


Total 84

# If the answer is YES please list them below Date

1 at one point the website it has gotten much better, need to drive membership there 10/2/2014 10:03 AM

2 Have not used. 10/1/2014 3:36 PM

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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48.35% 44

51.65% 47

Q15 Would you be in favor of moving the

State Conference to different sites around

the state?


Total 91

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

18 / 27


88.04% 81

2.17% 2

3.26% 3

6.52% 6

Q16 Please rank how you would prefer to

receive information from the DAANJ.


Total 92

E-mail

Direct mail

Through your

DAANJ Board ...

DAANJ website

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


E-mail

Direct mail

Through your DAANJ Board of Trustees area/county representative

DAANJ website

19 / 27



Q17 Please rate your satisfaction with the

following DAANJ programs and/or services

using the following scale. If you are not

familiar with the item listed choose NOT

FAMILIAR.


Awards

RAA/CAA/CMAA

Certification

Coaching

Education

Membership

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Mentoring New

Athletic...

Professional

Development

DAANJ Website

Technology

Conference

Workshops

21 / 27



Conference Gift

Conference

Registration...

NIAAA

Information

NJSIAA

Information

NFHS

Information

Publications

22 / 27




53.66%

44

39.02%

32

1.22%

1

6.10%

5

82

47.56%

39

41.46%

34

3.66%

3

7.32%

6

82

39.29%

33

48.81%

41

4.76%

4

7.14%

6

84

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N E W J E R S E Y F u N F A c t S

• NJisapeninsula.• Highland,NJhasthehighestelevationalongthe entire eastern seaboard, from Maine to Florida.• NJistheonlystatewhereallofitscountiesare classified as metropolitan areas.• NJhasmoreracehorsesthanKentucky.• NJhasmoreCubansinUnionCity(1squaremile) than Havana, Cuba.• NJhasthemostdensesystemofhighwaysand railroads in the USA.• NJhasthemostDiners(Restaurants)intheworld and is sometimes referred to as the Diner Capital of the World.• Paramus,NJhasthemostshoppingmallsina 25 square mile radius.• NJishometothestatueofLibertyandEllisIsland.• ThePassaicRiverwasthesiteofthefirstsubmarine ride by inventor John P. Holland.• NJhasover50resortcitiesandtowns,someofthe nations’ most famous: Asbury Park, Wildwood, Atlantic City, Seaside Heights and Cape May.• NJisaleadingindustrialstateandisthelargest chemical producing state in the nation when you include pharmaceuticals.• Two-thirdsoftheworld’seggplantsaregrowninNJ.• Jerseytomatoesareknowntheworldoveras being the best you can buy.• NJistheworldleaderinblueberryand cranberry production.• NJrocks!ThefamousLesPaulinventedthefirst solid body electric guitar in Mahwah, NJ in 1940.• NJisamajorseaportstatewiththelargestseaport in the United States, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Nearly eighty percent of what our nation imports comes through the Elizabeth Seaport first.• NJishometooneofthenation’sbusiestairports at Newark International.• GeorgeWashingtonslepthere.Severalimportant Revolutionary War battles were fought on NJ soil, led by General George Washington.

• Thelightbulb,phonograph(recordplayer),and motion picture projector were invented by Thomas Edison in his Menlo Park, NJ laboratory. We also boast the first town ever lit by incandescent bulbs.• EdisonRoad,NewVillage,NJ,wasthefirsthardpaved road in the world. It was built by Thomas Edison in

1912 with concrete manufactured in his New Village, NJ facility. Edison Road went from Route 57 to his facility across from what is now the Victualie Plant.

He then proceeded to pave Route 57 from the mile marker “0” in Phillipsburg NJ, to Hackettstown, a distance of 22 miles.• ThefirstseaplanewasbuiltinKeyport,NJ.Thefirst

air-mail (to Chicago) was started from Keyport, NJ.• Thefirstphonographrecordsweremadein Camden, NJ.• NJishometotheMissAmericanPageantheldin Atlantic City, NJ.• ThegameMonopoly,playedallovertheworld, named the streets on their playing board after actual streets in Atlantic City, NJ.• AtlanticCity,NJhasthelongestboardwalkin the world.• NJhasthelargestpetroleumcontainmentarea outside of the Middle East countries.• ThefirstIndianreservationwasinNJinthe Watchung Mountains.• NJhasthetallestwatertowerintheworld.• NJhasthefirstMedicalCenterintheUSA,in New Jersey.• ThefirstbaseballgamewasplayedinHoboken,NJ.• Thefirstintercollegiatefootballgamewasplayed in New Brunswick, NJ in 1889.• ThefirstDrive-inMoveTheaterwasopenedin Camden, NJ.• Thefirstradiostationandbroadcastwasin Paterson, NJ.• NJishometobothofNY’sProFootballTeams! The Giants and the Jets!• NJbuiltthefirsttunnelunderariver,theHolland Tunnel.

Here are a few things you may not know about the state of N.J.


What’s Basketball to Sucess?Basketball To Success is an association for current and former

basketball players to network, get career advice and learn how to grow with self-improvement. Our focus is on the person and not the player.

We desire all members to prepare for their future by creating it today.Our products, services and events create MOMENTUM in the lives of members.

A – ttitude is my choice it determines my altitudeB – ack bone of change is disciplineC – onfidence is contagious so is lack of confidenceD – emand more from myself than anyone elseE – very obstacle is an opportunity for improvementF – ailure is a detour not a dead endG – ivers gainH – aving goals creates my future in advanceI – am what I think about most of the timeJ – ust know reasons come first, the how is secondK – now I only fail when I give upL – ife is not a dress rehearsalM – y character comes from my thoughtsN – ow is the time, it’s not what I did, it’s what I doO – pportunities are every where I create themP – ositive thinking is my way of lifeQ – uality friends creates a better meR – espect is given before it is receivedS – elf talk makes my mind believe what I tell itT – ell me who you walk with, I’ll tell you who you areU – nderstand that casualness leads to casualtiesV – isualize who I want to be, then be just thatW – hat I focus on expandsX – ray vision to see what I like doing and to do more of itY – es knowledge is power, but desire flicks the switchZ – ero excuses, I can and I will


• $2,000,000 liability insurance.• IAA is a quarterly magazine provided to members

in both hard copy and electronic flip page form.• $2,500 Life Insurance.• Membership kit for first-time registrants.• A Profile of Athletic Administration – 32 page booklet

available at no cost, providing purpose of position anddescription of how AD position should be structuredand supported.

• National Emergency Network – Assistance available in cases of traveling emergences.

• Continued cutting edge development through 4th NIAAA Strategic Plan.

• eNews – Electronic newsletter offered 10 times annually at no cost.

• Numerous educational print materials and digital.• Research on timely topics.• Direct communication to members through social

media.

Cost Reductions• Lower registration cost for National Conference

and LTI.• Reduced premiums on AFLAC cancer and

accident insurance.• Reduced cost for certification applications.• Discounted rates offered on Mutual of Omaha Long

Term Health Care. Added inclusion in Tuition Rewardsand Care Options Assistance.

North Central AccreditationNIAAA is the first association accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Leadership Training InstituteEducational curriculum of 38 courses taught at national and state conferences, institutes and NIAAA webinars. Students can earn CEUs,through a master’s degree through select universities.

Certification ProgramFour levels of professional certification including Registered, Middle School,Certified and Certified Master Athletic Administrator.

National Athletic Directors ConferenceAnnual Conference hosted in cooperation with the NFHS offering educational,services, informational leadership and networking opportunities.

Hall of FameInduction and recognition of individuals that have strongly impacted the profession of athletic administration.

Code of Ethics and Professional StandardsClarifies our mission and principles.

Interscholastic Athletic Administration MagazineProfessional journal providing high school and middle school leadershippractical assistance from athletic administrators in the field, research basedstudy, NIAAA member information, important columns and best practices.

Awards ProgramRecognition levels for athletic administrators at both state and national levels.

Media MaterialsElectronic and print materials available to assist the professional.

Professional Outreach ProgramConducted in cooperation with state athletic administrator associations asoutreach to targeted demographic areas through the NIAAA Endowment. Offering of LTI (501-502), RAA Certification, one year NIAAA membership,with 10 percent of participants receiving registration and lodging scholarshipto the national conference.

Public Service AnnouncementsPromoting the benefits of education based athletic programs to students and society.

Professional

Opportunities• Dedicated to NIAAA information and program

offerings. Links to key educational, affiliates.• Member Services – Online opportunity through NIAAA

database to view and update personal account, findmembers, order materials or initiate/renew NIAAAmembership. Opportunity to post a resume, opendates, job openings.

• Registration and information regarding the annual National Conference.

• NIAAA apparel through the online logo shop.• Preferred Vendors – Online site for preferred product

and services with company links.• The Role of the Principal in Interscholastic Athletics –

Free 12 minute video through link on the NIAAA Website. Produced in cooperation with the NASSP andNFHS.

• Calendar of scheduled professional developmentevents for both state and national athletic administrator associations.

• State Leadership Directory – Listing of key contact individuals within states.

• Archived IAA magazine for research and reference.• NIAAA forms and applications in fillable PDF format.• Digital publications and survey information.

Benefits at www.niaaa.orgDirect Benefits to Members

Benefits Provided NIAAA MembersThe national professional organization dedicated solely to services, assistance and development for the providers of secondary school “Education Based Athletics” programs.

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National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 650, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240; Phone: 317-587-1450; www.niaaa.org

• NIAAA Committee Membership – 13 committees inaddition to Periodic Ad Hoc committees.

• Field Renovation Program – Members may apply forconsideration to have an outdoor field renovated bymembers of the Sports Turf Committee.

• IAA – Opportunity to submit articles for publication.• Student Scholarship/Essay Program – Open to

students in schools where the Athletic Director is anNIAAA member. Female and male recipients at State,Section ($1,500) and National levels ($2,000).

• NIAAA Endowment – Opportunity to contribute. Portion of funds utilized for professional growth outreach initiatives and state grants.

• In-Service Program – Offering selected LTI coursesadapted in 90 minute or 4 hour presentations. Available to school or district staff. Topics include14 legal duties, time management and interpersonalrelationships.

• Quality Program Award – Option after having takenLTC 799 to participate in a process of athletic programassessment offering Exemplary Program recognition.

• Invited Assessment Program – Opportunity to haveteam of professionals evaluate each facet of a schoolor district athletic program.








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LEADERSHIP

SERvIcE EDucAtIoN

LEADERSHIP tRAININg couRSEThe DAANJ Executive Committee encourages our members to participate in the Leadership

Training Programs. They are excellent reference materials. We also encourage ourmembership to work towards their athletic administration national certification.

Courses will be be offered at the annual workshop as as the sites and dates throughoutthe year as requested. Should you have a particular need please contact Bob Hopek

at [email protected] for assistance. Thank you for yourparticipation in these most important educational experiences.

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