b'ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTDepartment Mission Statement: Our mission is to support our student athletes in their pursuit of virtues that are instilled through discipline and excellence. The OLL Athletic Department will ensure students understand that athletics is a vehicle for self improvement and an extension of the classroom. OLLHS Athletic Department will be the model and provide the tools for leadership, competition, team building, training, and self-motivation. Objectives:To implement and oversee a program that achieves a high level of interest and support from students, faculty, alumni, and the local community.Action Steps:Involve and inform faculty and staff of games and events. Communicate with the Alumni regarding upcoming events, player achievements, and spotlights. Create and execute community service projects for each Varsity team during each season. Increase social media presence across all platforms. To employ an athletic staff with integrity, knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities that enable programs of mental, moral, and physical benefit to student-athletes.Action Steps: 1.Continue to evaluate the hiring process.2.Revise the coaches evaluation process and protocol. 3.Work toward NYS certification for all of our coaches. 4.Provide coaches with tools to improve their skills and leadership effectiveness (i.e. professional development opportunities, HUDL, equipment, et cetera)To provide student-athletes with adequate practice and competition facilities. Action Steps:1.Work with school President, Board of Trustees, the Development Office, and the Archdiocese to evaluate space to accommodate new practice fields, a baseball/softball field,as well as to develop options for financing those projects.To maintain the highest standards for the health and safety of every student-athlete in practice and games.Action Steps:Track Health & Wellness Center attendance and participation using RhinoFit. Work with ATC on continuing education training. Collaborate with ATC to analyze and track student athlete injuries. Athletic Trainer will educate student-athletes and coaches on preventative exercises pre and post workouts.'