"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a
healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual
activity..." -JFK
"The best thing about sports is the sense of community and shared
emotion it can create." -Unknown
"You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going,
because you might not get there." -Yogi Berra
The Sports Advisory Board assists the Athletic
Director and School Administration in formulating policies that ensure
quality sports programs for the school. Like other St. Simon Parish
groups, the Sports Advisory Board has a set of by-laws that not only
describe its objectives, but also the primary activities and duties it
expects to perform. (Please review the by-laws here.)
The current Sports Advisory Board members include (in alphabetical
order): Sandy Antony, Mike Armistead, Natalie Bostrom, Troy Domier,
Sue Hoey, Pepe Hinojosa and Scott Vermeer. Our school's Athletic
director, Kevin Smith, attends
every meeting as the school representative. As stated in the
by-laws, one of the most important duties for these individuals is to
bring parent feedback to meetings, so please do not hesitate to
contact any one of the members if you have a question, concern, or are simply
wondering about an aspect of the school's athletic program.
Recently, the Sports Advisory Board decided to form five committees to
tackle important areas like an all-pro linebacker. (Sports analogies are OK in this context.) These committees also offer a great opportunity
for more people - meaning YOU - to get involved in helping shape
St. Simon's sports. The five committees are:
- Fund Raising (overseeing athletic department fund raising activities)
- Coaches (recruiting, clinics, evaluations)
- Sport Development (new, under-developed sports; e.g. track, water polo)
- Community Relations (proactive communication with St. Simon community)
- Documentation/Archival (processes & procedures for important
sports-related tasks)
Each committee will create their own objectives and report progress to
the Sports Advisory Board. At least one member from the board will act
as a liaison for each committee to help ensure consistency with the
goals stated in the
Sports Handbook and
Sports Advisory Board By-Laws.
If you are interested in volunteering for a committee, please contact any of the SAB members. We very much look
forward to your involvement to help make our sports program achieve
its mission.
Every member of the Sports Advisory Board and school administration
appreciates your involvement and support.
Purpose & Mission
(excerpted from By-Laws)
The Sports Board is an advisory body that assists the Athletic
Director and School Administration in formulating policies that ensure
quality sports programs for the school.
Our mission is to assist the Athletic Director in maintaining and
nurturing a sports program that encourages student participation,
teaches individual, team and social skills and reflects the
philosophy, goals and responsibilities outlined in the St. Simon School Sports Handbook.
Objectives & Duties
(excerpted from By-Laws)
The following are the primary duties and functions of the Sports Board:
- Improve the schools sports programs by working with school
administration, coaches, and parents to identify, prioritize, and
suggest solutions that address the needs of the student-athletes, the
administration, and the parish community;
- Foster communication between and among St. Simon parents, volunteer
coaches, organizers, and school administration with respect to
policies, events, and fundraising;
- Give advice concerning policies, operations, and fundraising for the
athletic program;
- Promote a positive image of St. Simon School and the athletic teams
which represent the school;
- Raise money by coordinating fundraising events with the assistance
of parents, administration, parish, and students;
- Evaluate its own effectiveness and those of the volunteer coaches on
a periodic basis;
- Support and assist the school staff, where needed, to carry out
various functions.