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Running head : Athletic Leadership Development Program

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Course

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August 8th , 2010

OUTLINE

Abstract

Introduction

Development of a leadership program

the structure

Interaction

Activities strengthening core values

Youth leadership camps

Planning the blue print

Assembly of the planning team

Conducting a leadership audit

Identifying the scope

Determining the anchor

Shaping the philosophy

Selecting a delivery framework

selecting assessment and evaluation strategies

Conclusion

ABSTRACT

There is great need to develop effective athletic management programs in high schools

. Apart from the fact that students derive direct benefit from such programs , it is also a good training resource since today 's high school athletes will eventually take shape as tomorrow 's sports leaders as coaches , trainers , athletic administrators , sports physicians , sports psychologists and other capacities (Lanasa , Ciletti Lackman , 2005 . High school is a very important stage in which students prepare for the future by getting a good education , making friends and participate in other activities such as athletics . It is unfortunate that many schools have adopted budget cuts that under provide for sports , taking the opinion that money would be better spent on academics . Though it is right that academics come first , sacrificing high school sports is dangerous to the students ' high school experience as it affects their ability to perform at optimum academic levels (Amorose Horn , 2000 . Sports are also an important component that helps students develop into well-rounded adults who give full benefits to the country at large

INTRODUCTION

This paper will carry out a literature review to illustrate how a...