JOB POSTING - Closing Date: April 19, 2022 or Until Filled

Position: MSSADA Executive Director

• Retired Athletic Administrator preferred
• Experience as MSSADA Executive Board member preferred 
• Attends monthly MSSADA meetings
• Will serve as an advisor to the MSSADA on all matters pertaining to the operation of the association including but not limited to the approval of all expenditures and reimbursements according to MSSADA policy
• Experience working with Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
• Will serve as liaison to NIAAA, Section 1, and the National Executive Directors Council (NEDC)
• Attend and represent the MSSADA at the NIAAA National Conference, NEDC Conference, NIAAA Section 1 meeting, and the MIAA Annual meeting
• Will receive an annual salary, travel expenses to required meetings, paid quarterly, as determined by the MSSADA Executive Board 

Dear MSSADA Member Athletic Directors,

The Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association (MSSADA) is thrilled to announce a corporate sponsorship from Gold Athletics in 2022.  Gold Athletics will be the Official Podcast Sponsor of the MSSADA’s podcast, hosted by Matt Trahan and Keith Mangan.

Gold Athletics is a youth and high school athletic fundraising company that primarily services teams in New England and the Mid-Atlantic. But they are also former athletes, current coaches, parents, consumers, and members of our communities. They know firsthand what’s important to our teams and they work tirelessly to not only meet expectations, but to raise the bar.  

Gold Athletics has motivated thousands of teams to reach and surpass their profit goals, while providing consistent, reliable support every step of the way. The fundraising programs move quickly and smoothly, and brief effort from the team banks essential cash for the entire season and beyond.

“Gold Athletics has a high level of professionalism and experience. This platform gives our member schools coaches, boosters and athletic departments a reliable and proven source for team fundraising.”  - Fran Whitten, Executive Director of the MSSADA.

To schedule a meeting on your time, to prioritize your teams’ individual needs, please contact Operations Assistant - Liz Smith at 617-531-7074 or liz@goldathletics.com.

For additional information on the MSSADA Podcast please contact Matt Trahan at mtrahan@oldcolony.us

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2021-2022 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar/Essay Winners

Lucy Rogers - Algonquin Regional High School & Matthew Hughes - Narragansett Regional High School

Dear Athletic Administrators,

I thought that it would be nice to relay some exciting and positive news during these challenging times. I am proud to announce the winners of the 2022 MSSADA Scholar/Athlete Essay Awards!  This year's winners are Lucy Rogers from Algonquin Regional High School and Matthew Hughes from Narragansett Regional High School. These two remarkable individuals will now represent Massachusetts in a pool of candidates from Section 1 in contention for the NIAAA Scholar/Athlete of the Year Award. 

Special thanks go out to Scoreboard Enterprises and The Championship Award Guys, strong supporters of our organization, who are financing $500 scholarships to each of our winners in recognition of their outstanding academic and athletic achievements.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the athletic administrators that supported this effort by taking the time to spread the word to their respective candidates and for writing such heartfelt recommendations.  We had numerous applicants, all truly outstanding young men and woman.

Thank you again for your continued professionalism and dedication to educational athletics.

Respectfully,
Fran Whitten, CMAA
MSSADA Executive Director  

Dear Membership,

First and foremost, I hope this finds all of you and your loved ones safe, healthy, and beginning the new year with a sense of optimism.  I know these are very challenging times we are facing, however, I am confident that with your dedication, perseverance, and leadership we will make it through this pandemic stronger and more productive than ever.  Our mission is to provide our students with the most positive possible experience in the field of educational athletics, and I know that is what all of you remain focused on achieving!

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