FIAAA

Last Update May 15, 2013

FIAAA Mission Statement

The mission of the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association is to develop, enhance and preserve the educational values of interscholastic athletics. The FIAAA serves its members by providing resources to develop and enhance leadership skills, developing mentorship programs for new athletic administrators and offering numerous opportunities for professional growth. In conjunction with the Florida High School Athletic Association, the FIAAA promotes the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play in all athletic contests and works to safeguard the physical, mental, social, and moral welfare of all high school students.

FIAAA 5 Year Strategic Plan

FIAAA Online Newsletter Now Available

The first FIAAA Online Newsletter powered by All-American Sports Posters is now available. Click on the "gold seal" next to the All-American Sports Poster banner below in the left column to see the latest Edition.

Annual Conference Recap

At the recent Annual State Conference seven scholar athletes received Mandy Stoll Scholarships and six student athletes received FIAAA Sportsmanship Awards. The Mandy Stoll Scholarship recipients are:

Simon Elliot Shuham, Cooper City High School
Kellee Brown, Plant City High School
Neil Austin Moore, Lake Nona High School (Orlando)
Ruth Seleznick, Robinson High School (Tampa)
Patrick Anderson, John Carroll Catholic High School (Fort Pierce)
Ashley Marie Anderson, Mount Dora High School
Charles Manuel Boothby II, Saint Stephen's Episcopal School (Bradenton)

Those receiving FIAAA Sportsmanship Awards are:

Preston Michaelson, Palmer Trinity School (Miami)
Brianti Sanders, Hillard High School
Emanual Brown, Fernandina Beach High School
Christine Sayre, Fernandina Beach High School
Jacob Goad, Plant City High School
Bridget Blake, Dr. Phillips High School (Orlando)

The following two scholar athletes are the FIAAA nominees for the NIAAA Student Athlete Scholarship:

Kelly Butler, Mandarin High School (Jacksonville)
Timothy Flowers, Baldwin High School

Each the following award recipients were also recognized:

Dr. Clarence Noe Outstanding Athletic Administrator – Dianne Sanzari, Coral Springs High School

FIAAA Meritorious Service Award – Scott Siegel, John I. Leonard High School

Dorothy Brunson Special Service Award:

Charles Metzcus, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School
Jeff Elliot, DMD, Coral Springs High School
Earl McGee, Jr., Jupiter High School
Eric Newmann, Business Owner
Trish Burt, Gold Coast Physical Therapy Associates
Ed Doyle, Lake Brantley High School
Don Vendrone, Springstead High School
Susan Duval, Principal, Springstead High School

FIAAA Lifetime Membership:

Donna Blumer, CAA, Dixie Hollins High School
Danny Ninestine, CAA, Port St. Lucie High School

FIAAA Honorary Lifetime Membership:

Denarvise Thornton, FHSAA Associate Executive Director
Gary Pigott, FHSAA Senior Director of Athletics

NIAAA State Award of Merit – Dr. Jake Von Scherrer, Palmer Trinity School

NIAAA Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award – Michael Colby, CMAA, FHSAA

The following officers were installed during the Annual Meeting of the association:

President – James “Jody” Phillips, CAA, Forest High School (Ocala)
President –Elect – Dianne Sanzari, Coral Springs High School
Past President – Russell Wambles, CAA, Dr. Phillips High School (Orlando)
Secretary – Jay Rader, CAA, Retired
Treasurer – Michael Colby, CMAA, FHSAA
Chaplain – Dr. Jake Von Scherrer, CMAA, Palmer Trinity School
Historian – Tom Stoll, Retired

Annual State Conference Changes Venue

Once The annual state conference will be changing venue over the next five years alternating between the new site for next year, the Caribe Royale in Orlando, and the Orlando Airport Marriott.

The Caribe Royale is an all suite resort located east of I-4 on World Center Drive (Epcot Center Drive) at 1801 World Center Drive. Follow the link below the view this unique property.

FIAAA Launches Mentor Program

The Board of Directors has approved the contiunation of a Mentor Program and the program was launched at the beginning of this school year. Any athletic director who is need of assistance with their position is welcome to participate in the program. The first step is to contact your district director who will match you with a veteran athletic director who has agreed to assist in mentoring their colleagues. You can also contact Dan Comeau at daniel.comeau@stlucieschools.org who is the FIAAA At-Large Director who is coordinating the program. We encourage in athletic director needing assistance to seek a FIAAA mentor.

Future Conferences

2014 - May 3-6 - Caribe Royale, Orlando (1801 World Center Drive, Orlando)

2015 - May 2-5 - Orlando Airport Marriott (7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando)

2016 - Apr 30-May 3 - Caribe Royale, Orlando (1801 World Center Drive, Orlando)

2017 - May 6-9 - Orlando Airport Marriott (7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando)

2018 - May 5-8 - Orlando Airport Marriott (7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando)