Are you a L.I. athlete, team or organization that involves athletes, ages 6-24 YO, in giving back to your community? If so, Team Up 4 Community wants to hear from you!

They are challenging our Long Island student-athletes to be a Sports Hero to a cause or someone in need this 2020 Holiday Season and see how big of an IMPACT we can make together in Long Island communities!

All those who enter have a chance to receive a scholarship or grant.

$5,000 in Scholarships & Grants will be awarded!

• First Place Winner receives a $3,000 scholarship or grant
• Second Place Winner receives a $1,500 scholarship or grant
• Third Place Winner receives a $500 scholarship or grant

TO ENTER:

1. LOG IN / SIGN UP for an account on www.TeamUp4Community.org
2. ADD AN EVENT Fill in the information about your community service project with a link to a YouTube URL VIDEO of your work. (Projects can be performed anytime between September 1st 2020 to Dec., 11 2020)
3. Be sure to choose from the EVENT CONTEST drop-down menu L.I. Holiday Sports Heroes Challenge.

All entries must be received by December 11, 2020.

From the National Federation of State High School Associations … 

Thanks to the partnership between the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and USA Field Hockey established earlier this year, coaches in NFHS member association schools can receive a discount on registration for the upcoming USA Field Hockey National Coaches Forum, presented by AstroTurf.  

The conference, which will be held virtually for the first time due to the pandemic, is set for December 8-10 and December 12, and features numerous top leaders and coaches in field hockey from around the world, including Anthony Farry, the newly appointed U.S. Women’s National Team head coach, and Greg Drake, the U.S. Women’s National Team’s assistant coach.  

Among other speakers during the four-day conference are John Crawley, high–performance director of team sports for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee; Katie Bam, University of Maryland associate field hockey coach and two-time Olympian; and Tracey Fuchs, Northwestern University field hockey coach, two-time Olympian and a 2019 inductee into the NFHS’ National High School Hall of Fame.   

Participants will be able to engage in Q-and-A sessions and discussions with more than 15 elite leaders and coaches during the four-day conference. Topics include coaching strategy and skill development, program and athlete development, minority athlete wellness and the future of the sport, and breakout rooms are planned for small-group discussion.  

The virtual conference will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time December 8-10, and from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 12. Costs for attending the National Coaches Forum are $20 per day or $70 for all four days for USA Field Hockey Members if registering by Sunday, November 29, and $30/$90 for non-USA Field Hockey Members. After November 30, the fees are $25/$80 and $35/$105, respectively. Individuals in NFHS member association schools receive an additional 10 percent reduction when using the Code: NFHSCoach. 

If a registered individual cannot make any of the sessions live, recordings will be  

sent following the sessions, so take advantage of the full package today! For questions,  

contact coaching@usafieldhockey.com. 

For more information and to register for the USA Field Hockey National Coaches Forum, click here.

The conference, which will be held virtually for the first time due to the pandemic, is set for December 8-10 and December 12, and features numerous top leaders and coaches in field hockey from around the world, including Anthony Farry, the newly appointed U.S. Women’s National Team head coach, and Greg Drake, the U.S. Women’s National Team’s assistant coach.  

Among other speakers during the four-day conference are John Crawley, high–performance director of team sports for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee; Katie Bam, University of Maryland associate field hockey coach and two-time Olympian; and Tracey Fuchs, Northwestern University field hockey coach, two-time Olympian and a 2019 inductee into the NFHS’ National High School Hall of Fame.   

Participants will be able to engage in Q-and-A sessions and discussions with more than 15 elite leaders and coaches during the four-day conference. Topics include coaching strategy and skill development, program and athlete development, minority athlete wellness and the future of the sport, and breakout rooms are planned for small-group discussion.  

The virtual conference will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time December 8-10, and from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 12. Costs for attending the National Coaches Forum are $20 per day or $70 for all four days for USA Field Hockey Members if registering by Sunday, November 29, and $30/$90 for non-USA Field Hockey Members. After November 30, the fees are $25/$80 and $35/$105, respectively. Individuals in NFHS member association schools receive an additional 10 percent reduction when using the Code: NFHSCoach. 

If a registered individual cannot make any of the sessions live, recordings will be  

sent following the sessions, so take advantage of the full package today! For questions,  

contact coaching@usafieldhockey.com. 

For more information and to register for the USA Field Hockey National Coaches Forum, click here.

Yankees pitcher, Jordan Montgomery, announced he will host a virtual meet and greet for 300 New York student-athletes with special needs, and their families on December 3, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. The virtual event has been organized by Athletic Administrators from Section I, Section 8, and Section XI.  The focus of the event is on Unified and Special Olympics programs; who strive to engage and motivate students in activities that encourage inclusivity, achievement, and lead to lifelong success.

“I admire the work that the Unified and Special Olympics programs do to provide access to sports for students with special needs,” said Montgomery. “I can’t imagine what it’s like for kids right now who aren’t able to play the sports they love. I hope I can remind them of their passion for sports and motivate them to stay active during this time.”

Montgomery will be interviewed by Kevin Devaney, Vice President of Digital Content at LocalLive Networks, and he will take selected questions from the students and families participating.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics New York offer Unified Sports to NYSPHSAA member schools. Project Unify is made up of three main components:

1. Inclusive Sports: combines athletes (players with intellectual disabilities) and athletes (players without intellectual disabilities) to create athletic teams for training and competition.
2. Youth Leadership & Advocacy: provides students with and without intellectual disabilities opportunities to take on leadership roles in promoting Project Unify activities in their schools and in their communities.
3. Whole-School Engagement: provides opportunities for all students to participate in school-wide campaigns.

For more information on Unified Sports in New York, please visit www.nysphsaa.org/Sports/Unified-Sports.

For more information on the Special Olympics, please visit www.specialolympics.org.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving!

In this edition of the NYSPHSAA Captains Club, presented by NYSCOPBA, Omari Pearson of Passion to Purpose talks to you about being a leader.

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Thank you the men and women who have served selflessly! #USA

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