What is Athletic Leadership?
- The Athletic leadership program at Langley Secondary is a course designed to give students an opportunity to pursue leadership experiences in the school and community.
- Every student will demonstrate their individual and cooperative leadership capabilities, as well as their organizational planning and public speaking skills through participation in a variety of activities.
- This course will empower students to understand themselves and the role they play in society, develop communication skills that will facilitate decision-making for themselves and others, and accomplish goals they will organize and develop.
Course Missions
- Gain an understanding of and develop a positive attitude for student leadership roles.
- Work effectively with others in a leadership group in order to have a positive influence in their school and community.
- Be given opportunities to develop individual and co-operative leadership skills in school and community environments.
- Learn to plan, organize, and implement marketing, athletic activities, special events, intramurals, and community services with increasing autonomy and leadership.
- Organize and experience a variety of lifetime recreational activities.
Expectations
- This class has been developed for students who:
- Are available for lunch and after school for meetings and volunteer work
- Have a flexible schedule and help out when needed
- Demonstrate a positive and mature conduct in their interactions with teachers, other students, parents, and the public
- Show initiative and stay focused on goals
Benefits
Students can find several perks well being a part of the Athletic Leadership team such as:
- Free food- Score keeping, team store, tournaments, etc…
- School Merchandise
- Travel across the lower mainland and Greater Vancouver
- Scholarships through volunteering
- Some tasks will be paid (officiating games at Stafford or LSS)
- Grad Requirements (30 hours)
- Team bonding trips
- 10 hours for being on a school sports team per team
Athletic Leadership Teams
For More information on Athletic Leadership please contact Mr. Sheppard on teams or email: dsheppard@sd35.bc.ca