Timpanogos Summer Coaches Summit 2011

      On Thursday, July 21st, the second annual THS head coaches summit was held followed by a golf tournament at Sleepy Ridge. The purpose of the summit was to discuss the essential components of high performing teams and to continue to strengthen our shared mission and vision while building unity among the coaching staff. 
 Last year the coaches developed the following mission statement: 

 Timpanogos High School athletics will provide opportunities for athletic participation in a competitive and wholesome environment while emphasizing excellence in academics, performance, and character. 

     This year Principal,Theron Murphy spoke on the three components of our mission statement: academics, performance and character. Basketball coach, Nate Crandall described his vision for THS basketball and how we can best market our teams. Assistant principal, Deb Zirbes discussed multi sport participation vs specialization and the need to educate athletes and parents on the benefits of playing multiple sports.  State Champion girls soccer coach, Natalyn Lewis spoke on the components of a championship team then Athletic director, Frank Bramall led a team building activity followed by a session on how to mentor assistant coaches. Four-time State Baseball and golf coach, Kim Nelson presented on the importance of parent meetings and effectively utilizing booster clubs. 

     After lunch, Bell Photography took a photo of the group and then we headed to Sleepy Ridge for nine holes of golf. It was a great and successful day of professional development and camaraderie. We want to thank our sponsors, Jim and Tanna Evans and Brad and Vicki Jackman for helping to make our coaching summit possible.

Left to right: Glen and Kandace Zobell – Boys and Girls Tennis; Jody Benson – Track and Cross Country; Ed Larson – Football; Nate Crandall – Boys Basketball; Kim Nelson – Boys Golf and Baseball; Kawika Aquina – Girls Basketball; Darrin Harris – Wrestling; Frank Bramall – Softball and Athletic Director; Deb Zirbes – Administrator over athletics; Amberlynn Johnson – Volleyball; Missy Bahr – Swimming; and Natalyn Lewis – Girls Soccer. * Angel Enciso – Boys Soccer not in photo

THS Athletic Mission Statement: 

(Why do we exist?)

Timpanogos athletics exists to provide opportunities for athletic participation in a competitive

and wholesome environment while emphasizing excellence in:

* Academics * Performance * Character *