DAANJ Strategic Plan 2015-2019 National Federation of State High School Associations New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association National Interscholastic

National Federation of StateHigh School Associations

New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators

Association

The DAANJ Strategic Plan will offer an action plan to direct the DAANJ for the next 5 years. It will enhance the operations of the DAANJ. The plan will help with the image of the

DAANJ both in New Jersey with it’s Athletic Administrators as well as Nationally. This plan will allow the membership an active part in the operation of the DAANJ.

Approved: January 8, 2015.

Strategic Plan: 2015-2019Strategic Plan: 2015-2019

Executive Director Frank Baldachino

Phone: 609-259-3245Fax: [email protected]

President: Ted D’Alessio - Millburn High School

Phone: 973-564-7165Fax: 973-467-3504

[email protected]

President-Elect:Robert Rossi - Hunterdon Central High School

Phone: 908-284-7175Fax: 908-284-7199

[email protected]

Registration Chairperson:Dave Suiter – RetiredPhone: 856-275-6445

[email protected]

Exhibitor Chairperson:Robert Hopek - RetiredPhone: 908-319-0307

[email protected]

Treasurer:John DiColo- Jefferson Township HS

Phone: 973-697-7708Fax: [email protected]

Secretary:Dave Ryden – Marlboro High School

Phone: 732-617-8393 x6011Fax: [email protected]

Officers

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Operations

Chairman Chairman

BB

Bob Hopek - RetiredBob Hopek - Retired

Gregg FicarraGregg Ficarra

Perth Amboy HSPerth Amboy HS

Former 2010-2014 Strategic Planning Committee

Finance\Budget

Chairman Chairman

Ted D 'AlessioTed D 'Alessio

Millburn HSMillburn HS

Ken Mason

Lawrence HS

Technology

Chairman Chairman

John DiColoJohn DiColo

Jefferson Township HSJefferson Township HS

John DeutschJohn Deutsch

North Hunterdon HSNorth Hunterdon HSStrategic Plan Document OriginatorStrategic Plan Document Originator

Chairperson

Bill VaccaBill Vacca

Program

Chairman Chairman

Bob RossiBob Rossi

Hunterdon Central HSHunterdon Central HS

Alan CarrAlan Carr

Haddon Township HSHaddon Township HS

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Operations

Chairman Chairman

Carl BuffalinoCarl BuffalinoSouth River HSSouth River HS

Dave SuiterDave Suiter

RetiredRetired

Finance\Budget

Chairman Chairman

Frank BaldachinoFrank Baldachino

RetiredRetired

Ted D 'Alessio

Millburn HS

Technology

Chairman Chairman

John DiColoJohn DiColo

Jefferson Township HSJefferson Township HS

John DeutschJohn Deutsch

North Hunterdon HSNorth Hunterdon HSStrategic Plan Document OriginatorStrategic Plan Document Originator

Chairperson

Bill EdelmanBill EdelmanVernon Township HSVernon Township HS

Program

Chairman Chairman

Bob RossiBob Rossi

Hunterdon Central HSHunterdon Central HS

Bob HopekBob HopekRetiredRetired

Current 2015-2019 Strategic Planning Committee

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About the DAANJ

The Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey (DAANJ) is the professional organization for New Jersey high school athletic administrators. The DAANJ works closely with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) to promote interscholastic athletic programs in the state. Currently there are over 300 active high school athletic directors and over 100 retired athletic directors who are registered as members of the DAANJ.

In the DAANJ constitution listed among the purposes of the non-profit corporation are the following:

To support and improve athletic programs in the schools of the State of New Jersey. To promote a professional relationship among Principals, Superintendents, Board of Education members and Directors of Athletics. To improve and promote mutual understanding and the best working relationships among secondary schools in the State. To promote a program of interscholastic athletics that will be in harmony and contribute to the educational philosophy of the secondary schools in the State.

The Association was started in 1951 and originally called the New Jersey State Directors of Athletics Association (NJSDAA). Virgil Sasso, for whom the DAANJ scholarships are now named, was a key figure in creating this Association. Mr. Sasso was the Athletic Director at Fair Lawn High School and was joined on the first executive committee by the following original members of the Association in 1951; Austin LaPine (President) from Highland Park, Charles Gehrhardt of Snyder, Neil Clark - Newton, David Bewick - Bridgeton, John Schellenger - Manasquan, Paul Eisenberg - Moorestown, John Oakes - Triton and Charles Winters - Livingston.

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About the DAANJ (continued)

Due to extensive membership growth the first full day workshops were held at Fair Lawn High School in 1961, 1962 and 1963 during the school's February vacation. It was during these early workshops that two important statements were made regarding the Association and the position of Athletic Director; Frank Pingatore - Red Bank H.S. stated, "The purpose for organizing the DAANJ was to enable us to exchange information and discuss common problems for the improvement of athletics in the State." Everett Hebel from the State Department of Health and Physical Education stated, "Qualifications for the position need to be scrutinized. A good director should know how to administer, have time to do the job and be given proper remuneration. There should not be a high school in New Jersey that compensates a coach of any sport more than the school's Director of Athletics. The position needs to be certified."

In 1969 the workshop was extended to a two day session and held at Hotel Traymore in Atlantic City. In 1973 a third day was added and the workshop site was Mt. Airy in the Poconos.

The first retirees to be honored were Frank Pingatore of Red Bank H.S. and David Bewick of Bridgeton H.S. in 1969. In many cases, the Association honor dinner was the only recognition received by the retirees.

Today the Association is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of 21 members from the following: 14 trustees, one each from the following county regions – Bergen, Burlington/Mercer, Camden/Gloucester, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon/Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth/Ocean, Morris, Passaic, Salem/Cape May/Cumberland, Sussex/Warren, Union and at Large; Executive Director of the DAANJ, Executive Director of the NJSIAA, Legal Counsel and four trustees to be retirees who were previously members of the Board.

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Vision Statement

DAANJ, a nationally recognized organization, will continue to foster the highest standards of integrity,

sportsmanship and leadership among our student athletes, coaches, athletic administrators, and school

communities while enhancing the educational components of athletic competition.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey, Inc. is to develop, promote and preserve the

educational values in Secondary and Middle School Athletic Programs. To serve its members, the DAANJ offers

resources, professional development and leadership training. The intent of this Association is to maintain and

improve partnerships with the NJSIAA, NFHS, NIAAA and other professional organizations. Furthermore, the

DAANJ seeks to instill the highest ideals of ethical character among its members and their athletic communities.

Strengths:

• All schools can be members• Website• State Conference• Relationship with NJSIAA• Relationship with NIAAA• Geographical representation• Financial stability• Leadership of Trustees• Professional Development and Leadership Institute• Recognize members’ Accomplishments and Awards• Scholarship Opportunities• Growing and Improving• Archives and History

Goals:

• Maintain/Increase Membership• Maintain/Develop Affiliations with Athletic organizations• Encourage representation on National and State Committees• Foster, Maintain and Increase Corporate Sponsorships• Website Design and Implementation• Increase number of LTI Instructors

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Recommendations Strategies for Implementation

Responsible for Implementation

Initiate by\ Resources

needed

1. Maintain and encourage

relationships and partnerships with NIAAA, NFHS, NJSIAA and other

professional organizations.

a). Apply\support committee representation on professional organizations.b). Executive Committee representation at professional organization meetings.

a). Membership

b). Executive Director, liaison or designee.

a). Ongoing

b). Ongoing

2. Update and maintain the DAANJ By-Laws on a two year cycle.

a). Review and recommend changes including the evaluation and realignment of responsibilities of officers and committees.

a). By-Laws Committee.

a). 2016-2018

3. Maintain and review the DAANJ Strategic Plan and POP Manual.

a). Establish a Strategic Plan Committee.

b). Review and implement Strategic Plan recommendations.

c). Review and Revise Pop Manual.

a). President

b). Operations Chairperson/Designee.

c). Operations Chairperson/Designee.

a). 2015

b). April Meeting.c). April Meeting.

4. Establish and maintain a database of completed LTI Courses and Instructors.

a). Update a database of completed LTI Courses and Instructors.

a). LTI Coordinator\Assistant

a). Ongoing

Objective: Maintain, Review and Improve DAANJ Operations.

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needed

5. Update and maintain an

active membership database .

a). Update the database.b). Investigate On-Line Registration.

a). Operations Chairperson/Designee.b). Operations Chairperson/Designee

a). Ongoing

b). 2015

6. Update and maintain an active retiree membership database.


a). Operations Chairperson/Designee.b). Operations Chairperson/Designee.

a). Ongoing

b). 2015

7. Establish and maintain an active exhibitor database.


a). Exhibitor Chairperson

b). Exhibitor Chairperson

a). Ongoing

b). 2015

8. Increase NIAAA certifications annually.

a). Advertise and promote Certification Program.b). Establish and Appoint LTI Certification Coordinator.

c). Provide opportunities for membership to take LTI courses throughout the year.

a). Board of Trustees.

b). State Coordinator.

c). LTI State and Certification Coordinator.

a). Ongoing

b). 2015

c). Ongoing

Objective: Maintain, Review and Improve DAANJ Operations (continued).

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needed

1. Maintain and monitor a general operational budget.

a). Review and make recommendations for annual budget.

a). Executive Director\Finance committee

a). Presented at May meeting.

2. Maintain an annual convention financial report.

a). Review and make recommendations for financial report.


a). Presented at May meeting.

3. Develop/Maintain an annual Leadership Training Institute budget\report.

a). Determine the financial needs to promote the Leadership Training Institute.

b). Review and make recommendations for the LTI financial report.

a). LTI State and Certification Coordinator.b). LTI State and Certification Coordinator.

a). Annually

b). Annually

4. Promote corporate sponsorships. for financial assistance.

a). Solicit potential sponsorship opportunities for the association.b). Develop a Corporate Sponsorship Pamphlet.

a). Sponsorship Committeeb). Sponsorship Committee

a). Annuallyb). 2015

Objective: Maintain, Review and Improve Finance Operations.

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needed

5. Maintain a contingency reserve which would equal membership income for one year.

a). Determine the amount needed for contingency reserve.


a). Annually

6. Increase regular membership. a). Improve county membership

b). Increase retiree membership

a). Board of Trustees

b). Board of Trustees

a). Ongoing

b). Ongoing

7. Expand membership to middle school athletic administrators.

a). Determine potential membership. a). Board of Trustees a). Ongoing

8. Continue practice of review of proposed budgets, expenditures by the Corporation, review periodic financial reports, etc.

a). Perform an annual audit a). Executive Director/Finance Committee

a). Annually

Objective: Maintain, Review and Improve Finance Operations(continued).

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needed

1. Continue to support and expand Website technology.

a). Explore options and evolving growth process.

a). Technology Chairperson

a). 2017

2. Explore alternative communication avenues.

a). Explore optionsb). Implement Informational Links

a). Technology Chairpersonb). Technology Chairperson

a). Ongoingb). Ongoing

3. Continue E-Newsletter. a). Solicit Articles and other member contributions.

a). Publication Committee

a). Ongoing

4. Survey membership pertaining to DAANJ services.

a). Develop, implement, collect and analyze the survey data.

a). Technology Chairperson

a). 2016 and 2018

Objective: Maintain, Review and Improve Technology Operations.

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needed

5. Post and review Exhibitor information on the website.

a). Explore options a). Exhibitor Chairperson

a). Ongoing

6. Investigate email List Serve alternatives

a). Explore options including Sectional/Group Lists

a). Board of Trustees a). Ongoing

Objective: Maintain, Review and Improve Technology Operations (continued).

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needed

1. Promote On-line NFHS Coaches Education Program.

a). Distribute information during state convention.

b). Place articles in state newsletter.c). Link to DAANJ website.

a). NFHS Coaches Education Chairperson.

b). NFHS Coaches Education Chairperson

c). NFHS Coaches Education Chairperson

a). Ongoing

b). Ongoing

c). Ongoing

2. Maintain publication sponsorship.

a). Continue current practice a). Publication Chairperson

a). Ongoing

3. Increase attendance at State and National Conventions.

a). Promote and advertise a). Board of Trustees a). Ongoing

4. Continue established awards programs and investigate expansion.

a). Continue current practice and develop/propose additional programs if applicable.

a). Awards Committee a). Ongoing

Objective: Maintain, Review and Improve Programs.

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needed

5. Recognize individuals who obtain NIAAA certifications' of RAA, CAA, CMAA and years of service.

a). Promote through our communication avenues.

a). LTI Certification Coordinator

a). Ongoing

6. Develop a Plan/Timeline for LTI course offerings/instructors.

a). Distribute plan/timeline. a). LTI Chairperson a). Ongoing

7. Review and update current AD orientation process.

a). Evaluate/Revise New AD workshop.

a). President a). Ongoing

8. Maintain DAANJ workshop programs.

a). Continue current practice a). President Elect a). Annually

9. Scholarship programs a). Continue current practice and investigate expansion.

a). Board of Trustees a). Ongoing

Objective: Maintain, Review and Improve Programs (Continued).

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Documents

DAANJ Strategic Plan 2015-2019 National Federation of State High School Associations New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association National Interscholastic