2024 NEPSAC Annual Meeting: Full Schedule

The 2024 NEPSAC Annual Meeting will be held in-person on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center in Boxborough, MA. We look forward to seeing all of you!

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2024 NEPSAC ANNUAL MEETING
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center
242 Adams Place
Boxborough, MA 01719
978-263-8701

Directions to the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center

Note: FREE PARKING ON SITE
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2024 NEPSAC ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM

2024 EXHIBITOR MAP

8:00am EST

Breakout Session - Policies, Procedures, and Case Studies for New and Veteran NEPSAC Athletic Directors

Friday November 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST

Colonial Room

Whether you are a new athletic director, new to NEPSAC, or a veteran of it all, this session is intended to provide athletic directors with an opportunity to learn more about their responsibilities as members of NEPSAC and some of the nuances of our league's policies and procedures. This is a presentation on NEPSAC policies, where to find them in the handbook and website, and how they affect others in our organization. This will be followed by a Q and A panel session. This will be an opportunity to learn, share, and dive into the workings of NEPSAC and your role as a NEPSAC Athletic Director.

This will include the presentation you have laid out before covering important NEPSAC topics such as:

Meeting attendance requirements (District meetings, NEPSAC Annual Meeting)
DEI, Gender Equity, Code of Ethics & Conduct
Classification
Eligibility
Transfer Policy & Foreign Exchange Students
Out of Season Coaching
Scouting Policy
Scheduled Games & Forfeits (& Non-contests)
Recruiting
Expulsion Rule
Post-Season Play (Checklist, Travel Rule)
NEPSAC Calendar (Peg dates, Coaches Association & NEPSAC dues deadline, etc...)
Name, Image & Likeness Policy (NIL)
Social Media Policy
Appeal & Grievance Procedures

Speakers

George Tahan

Athletic Director; NEPSAC Past President, Belmont Hill School

I am in my 27th year at Belmont Hill School. I have been the school's Athletic Director for the past 22 years. Prior to that I was the Assistant CFO. I am a graduate of the University at Buffalo and the Boston University School of Law. I am a past President of NEPSAC and NEPSAC... Read More →

Betsy Kennedy

Pingree School

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Friday November 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Colonial Room

Breakout

11:45am EST

Breakout Session: Competitive Tools for Holistic Coaching

Friday November 22, 2024 11:45am - 12:30pm EST

Colonial Room

In this presentation, we'll dive into practical tools and strategies for athletic directors and coaches to embrace holistic coaching. Discover how to focus on developing whole human beings through athletics, emphasizing mental, emotional, social, and physical growth. We’ll explore how to create a supportive environment that helps athletes thrive both on and off the field. Join us for an engaging session where we’ll share ideas to elevate your coaching game and empower your athletes to become their best selves!

Speakers

Billy Thom, LMSW

Millbrook School

Billy Thom, LMSW, is a twelve year veteran of education practicing as a basketball coach, teacher, private and school-based licensed social worker, and public speaker. Working at Davidson College and Millbrook School over the past twelve years, Billy has coached in the NCAA tournament... Read More →

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Friday November 22, 2024 11:45am - 12:30pm EST
Colonial Room

Breakout