Trevor, athletic director at Nathan Hale High School, told the board he will prioritize student leadership development, coaching development, communications and higher participation as part of the school’s implementation of the district strategic plan.

"By October 1, we want to establish a student athletic leadership team," Trevor said, outlining a SALT committee with at least two representatives from each sport that will plan service projects and set expectations for student sections. He said the team will also aim to have a Nathan Hale student apply to the WIAA student leadership board next year.

On coaching, Trevor said he expects "100% compliance" with WIAA-required training for head and assistant coaches by the second week of the season and plans three in-house professional development sessions focused initially on weight-room safety and consistent strength programs. He said he plans to schedule testing days between seasons so all teams can track progress on bench, squat and shuttle-run metrics.

Trevor also described a communications push. He has been posting game highlights and named an "Athlete of the Week," and said early metrics show social media traction: "our views on Facebook have gone up 635%. Our interactions have gone up 620%, and our follows have gone up 450%." He said a biweekly newsletter called the Husky Howl will summarize athletics highlights for families and the community.

Participation targets were spelled out: Trevor said Nathan Hale had 468 athletes last year (about 43% of the student body) and the school's goal is a 15% increase in student-athlete participation this year — roughly 70 additional athletes. He described outreach plans including coaches visiting cafeterias, tables at open-house events and recruiting conversations in hallways.

Board members asked about academic eligibility and supports; presenters said athletic directors will work with counselors to identify students with academic barriers and help connect them to supports so athletics is not blocked by eligibility misunderstandings.

Why it matters: Student leadership and standardized coach development are common levers to improve culture, safety and participation. Nathan Hale’s plan includes measurable targets and timelines that the board can monitor.