1. 61 st Annual Meeting of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association

3. Governor of New Hampshire John Lynch

22. New Principals Steve Sexton Lisbon HS Patrick Kelly Stratford HS Nan Parsons Lebanon HS Tom Ronning Fall Mountain HS John Sullivan Hinsdale HS Jay Lewis Kearsarge HS Michael Turmelle John Stark HS Chris Elkington Hillsboro-Deering HS Craig Sellers Derryfield George Edwards Bedford HS Alice Farris Franklin HS Kimberly Saunders Winnisquam HS James Fitzpatrick Prospect Mtn HS Bob Bickford Nute HS John Shea Spaulding HS Steven Beals Laconia HS Rus Holden Belmont HS Maryellen McGory Manchester West Frank Garland Calvary Christian Robert Manseau Campbell HS

23. New Athletic Administrators Brock Ingalls Groveton HS Dan Gorham Gorham HS Kelley Carey Lebanon HS Liz McNamara & Mike Dupont Hillsboro-Deering HS Josh Stewart Farmington HS Kevin Hebert Somersworth HS Alison Roberts Pittsfield HS Bill Marston Concord HS Bruce Young Calvary Christian Peter Cofran Newfound HS Suzanne Klink Pembroke Academy Andy Krahling Merrimack HS Tony Johnson Bishop Guertin Thor Nilsen Bedford HS Ethan Perry Conant HS

26. 61st Annual Meeting President’s Message

28. 61st Annual Meeting President’s Message High School Players % to NCAA % NCAA % High School to pros to pros Men’s Basketball 549,000 2.9 1.3 .03 Girl’s Basketball 456,900 3.1 1.0 .02 Football 983,600 5.8 2.0 .09 Baseball 455,300 5.6 10.5 .5 Soccer 321,400 5.7 1.9 .08

29. 61st Annual Meeting President’s Message

31. 61 st Annual Meeting President’s Message

40. Executive Director’s Report 1. State of the Association Where are we after another rainy spring? Where are we going? (Sign up to be a part of the Association’s future) How can we improve our services to our members? Technology – a need to better utilize to improve services 2. On Going and New Initiatives Branding and Media Exposure (Some “Good” with the “Bad & Ugly”) Coaches’ Education Officials – Retention, Training, and Recruitment Sportsmanship – It is increasingly about the fans 3. National Trends and Issues Head Injuries – Welcome Dr. Cantu Legislative and Court Intervention Competition with non school programs – promises of fame and fortune Competition – keeping the playing field level in a changing landscape 4. Open Hearings Will be held after the general session

43. NHICA Report – Peter Cofran

44. Committee Highlights

45. Dr. Robert Cantu The History of Concussions & Dangers of Second Impact Syndrome

46. Excellence Award Winners Excellence Awards are given to schools who go an entire year without receiving a “disqualification.” Belmont High School Principal: Russ Holden AD: Rick Acquilano Colebrook Academy Principal: Priscilla McGuire AD: Buddy Trask Epping High School Principal: Dixie Tremblay AD: Casey Todd Farmington High School Principal: Michael Lee AD: Josh Stewart Goffstown High School Principal: Frank McBride AD: Howard Sobolov Hillsboro-Deering High School Principal: Christian Elkington Co ADs: Michael Dupont & Elizabeth McNamara Laconia Christian Academy Principal: Rick Duba AD: Roger Schneeweiss Mascenic Regional High School Principal: Craig Meuller AD: Bruce McComish

47. Mascoma Valley Regional High School Principal: Patrick Andrew AD: Sara Coons Milford High School Principal: Bradford Craven AD: Marc Maurais Mount Zion Christian Schools Principal: Robert Carter AD: Douglas Walker Newfound Regional High School Principal : Michael O’Malley former AD: Kelley Carey Newmarket Jr. Sr. High School Principal: Deborah Brooks AD: Randy Edgerly Newport Middle High School Principal: Barry Connell AD: Doug Beaupre Nute Middle- High School Principal: Bob Bickford AD: Tim Hodgdon Pittsburg School Principal: Mark Ekberg AD: David Covill Excellence Award Winners Excellence Awards are given to schools who go an entire year without receiving a “disqualification.”

48. Portsmouth Christian Academy Principal: Stephen Foley AD: Roland Young Profile Jr. – Sr. High School Principal: Richard Larcom AD: Chris Lavoie Prospect Mountain High School Principal: J. Fitzpatrick AD: Corey Roux Raymond High School Principal: Kirk Beitler AD: Davinney Brazeau Sant Bani School Principal: Dr. Kent Bicknell AD: Maya Hardcastle Stratford Public School Principal: Patrick Kelly AD: Keven James White Mountains Regional High School Principal: Ryan Earley AD: Mark Searles Excellence Award Winners Excellence Awards are given to schools who go an entire year without receiving a “disqualification.”

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