The conference is a free service provided by the KHSAA for student-athletes to learn teamwork exercises and sportsmanship initiatives and discuss current issues. Topics for the conference’s breakout sessions include seminars on Brain Mapping and Goal Setting from Omari Pearson of Passion to Purpose; Team Building from Kara Mattingly and Trent Ellsworth of Asbury University; and Relationship Building and Maintenance led by Deb Hult of Core Trainings. The student attendees will also hear a presentation from keynote speaker, Harvey Alston, author of book “Be the Best.” According to his website, Alston believes in solitary achievement, shared accomplishment and the dignity of human beings.
Sacred Heart student-athletes attending represent 13 of SHA’s 15 sports:
Mary Kate Barbee, field hockey
Lily Gahm, lacrosse
Helene Senn, cross country, track and field and swim and dive
Iaunia Pointer, track and field
Maria Julian, soccer
Jacqueline Steier, golf
Claire Donan, swim and dive
Lauren Hunter, dance
Olivia Domine, cheerleading
Mollie McMillen, softball
Destinee Marshall, basketball
Kristen Clemons, volleyball and basketball
Erin Toller, basketball
Julia Wagner, tennis
Taylor Eisert, volleyball