Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Year of Service Complete
Scott Bailey, the Young Adult Service Team Member assigned to CYO Athletics, finished his year of service today. Scott will be back at the end of the summer to continue working for CYO Athletics as an intern while he pursues a Masters degree at Seattle University in Sport Administration and Leadership. Over the summer, please direct your correspondence to Clint Richardson or Ross Brownell, as Scott will not be accessing his Archdiocesan e-mail account until August 10th.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Safe Travels!
CYO Athletics wishes Clint safe travels as he heads off to the annual Play Like A Champion Today! conference at Notre Dame this weekend. Please, keep Clint in your prayers for a safe trip.
Friday, June 19, 2009
CONGRATS TO O'DEA BASEBALL - 3A STATE CHAMPS
This is a reflection from Director of Youth Ministry, Tauno Latvala
Last week I had the opportunity to speak as a representative of the Archdiocese of Seattle at an assembly at O'Dea HS where the baseball team presented the 3A state championship trophy to the school community.
Players Andre Popich and John Richmond shared their thoughts of the season. They spoke of overcoming adversity together, that there may have been other teams that had star players but that they played as a team and that is why they won. Believing in each other, supporting each other. Coach Mike Doyle, 2009 Metro Coach of the Year, spoke of the hard work that the coaching staff and players undertook to compete and strive for excellence. I spoke about, as the former baseball coach at Nathan Hale, how bitter I was to be at the assembly. I am just joking, although I did acknowledge losing a lot of games to O'Dea over my playing and coaching career.
I shared a brief reflection on scripture from Hebrews 11:1 "To have faith is be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of things we cannot see". This team had to believe in themselves when others expected their opponents to win or when they faced critical moments in important games down the stretch of their season. The way a team WORKS together, SUPPORTS one another and BELIEVES in each other can make a big difference. It certainly did for this team.
This day was a chance to celebrate what the O'Dea baseball team achieved but also to see what is possible when a community becomes more than merely the sum of its individual parts. It is also presents a challenge to do this in our own lives - in school (or our work), in our community, in our relationships and in our faith.
We are thankful for the coaches, families and administrators who have empowered our young people to strive, achieve and learn the lessons of athletics at whatever level of play and no matter the win-loss record in this past year. We are especially thankful for the young people themselves who display the effort and competitive compassion that we are all called to.
Last week I had the opportunity to speak as a representative of the Archdiocese of Seattle at an assembly at O'Dea HS where the baseball team presented the 3A state championship trophy to the school community.
Players Andre Popich and John Richmond shared their thoughts of the season. They spoke of overcoming adversity together, that there may have been other teams that had star players but that they played as a team and that is why they won. Believing in each other, supporting each other. Coach Mike Doyle, 2009 Metro Coach of the Year, spoke of the hard work that the coaching staff and players undertook to compete and strive for excellence. I spoke about, as the former baseball coach at Nathan Hale, how bitter I was to be at the assembly. I am just joking, although I did acknowledge losing a lot of games to O'Dea over my playing and coaching career.
I shared a brief reflection on scripture from Hebrews 11:1 "To have faith is be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of things we cannot see". This team had to believe in themselves when others expected their opponents to win or when they faced critical moments in important games down the stretch of their season. The way a team WORKS together, SUPPORTS one another and BELIEVES in each other can make a big difference. It certainly did for this team.
This day was a chance to celebrate what the O'Dea baseball team achieved but also to see what is possible when a community becomes more than merely the sum of its individual parts. It is also presents a challenge to do this in our own lives - in school (or our work), in our community, in our relationships and in our faith.
We are thankful for the coaches, families and administrators who have empowered our young people to strive, achieve and learn the lessons of athletics at whatever level of play and no matter the win-loss record in this past year. We are especially thankful for the young people themselves who display the effort and competitive compassion that we are all called to.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Preliminary New Concussion Law Requirements
We are currently being informed about the new concussion law requirements that the state of Washington is likely passing. The following letter was sent to us concerning how this might affect CYO. More info to follow to determine exactly what the new requirements will be for CYO coaches using School District facilities.
The Seattle School District has provided the Parks Department a preliminary New Concussion Law Requirements Document. The new Law will have an impact on all youth non-profit organizations that play games or practices at school district facilities.
School Coaches Training Program:
(1).The new law identifies that all school coaches will have to take training on the nature and risk of concussions and head injury including continuing to play after a concussion or head injury.
(2). On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returned by the youth athlete and athlete’s parents/guardian prior to the youth athlete’s initiating practice or competition.
(3). All athletes suspected of suffering a concussion or brain injury will be removed from practice or competition and not returned to play until cleared in writing by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions (Medical Doctor of Osteopathy, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Physicians Assistants and Certified Athletic Trainers.
Currently, we do not have the final draft of the new law. The following information is what was provided to the department that will impact your organization:
All non-profit youth organizations using school facilities shall:
· Provide the school with written proof of insurance covering their youth athletes with limits required by the law.
· All coaches, players and parents of youth teams shall have similar training as outlined for school coaches, players and parents prior to the start of any practice and
· The non-profit youth groups shall submit a statement of compliance with the insurance coverage and required head injury trainings prior to receiving access to school facilities.
The Seattle School District has provided the Parks Department a preliminary New Concussion Law Requirements Document. The new Law will have an impact on all youth non-profit organizations that play games or practices at school district facilities.
School Coaches Training Program:
(1).The new law identifies that all school coaches will have to take training on the nature and risk of concussions and head injury including continuing to play after a concussion or head injury.
(2). On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returned by the youth athlete and athlete’s parents/guardian prior to the youth athlete’s initiating practice or competition.
(3). All athletes suspected of suffering a concussion or brain injury will be removed from practice or competition and not returned to play until cleared in writing by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions (Medical Doctor of Osteopathy, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Physicians Assistants and Certified Athletic Trainers.
Currently, we do not have the final draft of the new law. The following information is what was provided to the department that will impact your organization:
All non-profit youth organizations using school facilities shall:
· Provide the school with written proof of insurance covering their youth athletes with limits required by the law.
· All coaches, players and parents of youth teams shall have similar training as outlined for school coaches, players and parents prior to the start of any practice and
· The non-profit youth groups shall submit a statement of compliance with the insurance coverage and required head injury trainings prior to receiving access to school facilities.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Coaches Resources
The Coaching Youth Sports series of coaching manuals by ASEP are well done for coaches of all experience levels but particularly new or novice coaches. Also, if you purchase from the NFCYM website, 50% of the purchase price goes to support the National CYO Sports organization whose mission is to teach Gospel values through sports.
https://store.nfcymoffice.net/shop/pc/home.asp
https://store.nfcymoffice.net/shop/pc/home.asp
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Baseball Championships
Congratulations to St. Joseph (W) for winning the 5th/6th grade baseball championship.
Also, congratulations to Our Lady of Fatima for winning the 7th/8th grade baseball championship.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Track Team Championships
Congratulations Flyers and St. Al/John for winning the team titles!
We still have a lot of lost and found, so let us know if you're missing anything.
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