Section XI, in partnership with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is proud to host Coaches Appreciation Day on Wednesday, May 20,  a day student-athletes are encouraged to thank school approved coaches who have had an impact in their life or high school athletic career.

Coaches Appreciation Day was established to recognize all coaches at every level, including Modified, who have coached Fall, Winter or Spring sports within a NYSPHSAA member school. The concept was initiated by the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Committee over a year ago and chose the Wednesday of Week #46 on NYSPHSAA’s Standard Athletic Calendar to celebrate coaches around the state. I

NYSPHSAA has offered student-athletes, school districts and fans several ideas to encourage participation in the 2018 NYSPHSAA Coaches Appreciation Day including:

• Like and follow NYSPHSAA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Tag your photos, videos and messages with #NYSPHSAACoachesDay.
• Instagram your favorite picture of your coach with your team on the medal stand after a big win.
• Tweet the best advice you have ever received from a coach.
• Post on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter a photo or video of the team surprising the coach with something he or she likes (coffee, candy, etc.)
• Relive a moment where you witnessed your coach go above and beyond
• Design your own image for NYSPHSAA Coach Appreciation Day and post it somewhere online.
• Hug your coach (if you see them in-person)
• Send a thank-you email or text to a coach of your current or former team
• Post a message on the marquee of your school

NYSPHSAA has also established the hashtag #NYSPHSAACoachesDay for all social media posts for anyone who wants to share their favorite memories and stories throughout the day.