Nebo School District Captain Academy

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On January 6, 2011, Nebo School District held its second Captain's Academy Winter Session on leadership and sportsmanship. The Captain’s Academy is held three times a year. This event was held in the boardroom at Nebo School District and included captains from each winter sport: basketball, wrestling, and swimming; student government, drill team, cheer squad, and band across the entire district. All Nebo District High schools–Springville High, Maple Mountain High, Spanish Fork High, Salem Hills High, and Payson High were represented.

Nebo School District’s athletic director, Everett Kelepolo, said, "Our mission is to teach the value of competition, improve the athletic skill, and develop sportsmanship. We hope through the Captain’s Academy that we can help students, coaches, and administrators understand the impact we can have on leadership and sportsmanship throughout our district and state."

Superintendent Rick Nielsen started the academy by welcoming the Captains. Mr. Mike Brown, Assistant Principal at Springville High, addressed, "What is a Leader?" Mr. Brett White, Assistant Principal at Payson High, discussed Sportsmanship.

The keynote speech was given by Dr. Brent Rich, Medical Director and BYU Team Physician, and Dr. Jim Snyder, Clinical Director for Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology Services. Together they discussed "How to recognize stress and utilize it to improve athletic performance."

All of the Student Team Captains sit at the table for their sport. Each school has one Captain for each sport. The Captains do not sit with their own school; rather they sit with their peers from other high schools. The Captains listen to each presenter and then work collaboratively to present their position and ideas back to the entire group.

Lunch was provided by Laura Salazar at Intermountain Healthcare.

A special thanks goes to Mr. Mike Brown, assistant principal at Springville High School for his vision and purpose to bring the district’s student leaders together for this academy.

Mr. Brown said, "This is a fantastic program to bring five high schools in Region VIII together,"

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By Lana Hiskey
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