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Sarasota High athletic director BJ Ivy says academics, mentorship drive sports program
Summary
BJ Ivy, Sarasota High School athletic director and basketball coach, described the administrative work behind school athletics, his coaching routines, and a ‘No Cap, Get Your Cap’ mentorship program intended to help students on the path to graduation.
BJ Ivy, athletic director and head basketball coach at Sarasota High School, said he balances coaching duties, event logistics and student mentorship in his role, and has applied coaching techniques to an academic push called the No Cap, Get Your Cap program.
“I think when you lead by example, it gives people a path to follow,” Ivy said, describing his morning routine of opening the gym and working out with students before teaching a first-period basketball class.
The program aims to identify students not ready to graduate and provide…
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