Current News at ISYS

MHSAA Football Leadership Training Clinic

ISYS participated in a leadership training clinic for 250 Michigan football players and coaches. MSU Quarterback Kirk Cousins got the clinic started, telling players that being a leader consisted of peer modeling, building relationships with teammates, and investing in your teammates. Dr. Larry Lauer led a special session for coaches, where coaches were able to network and discuss in small groups how to teach their players to become leaders on and off the football field (Training Youth Athletes to Lead - PDF) Ten MSU Kinesiology Graduate Students led breakout sessions for groups of 20-40 football players from all regions of the State. Players commonly asked tough questions, such as "how do I motivate my teammates to attend off-season weight training?" Players were able to network with players from other teams and talk about some of the potential strategies they could use to lead their teams.

The leadership clinics promote the idea that leaders are made, not born. They are conducted on-site at high schools throughout the state of Michigan. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Lauer.

Posted Feb 16, 2011

The ISYS/MHSAA Sport Parent Education Course

This course represents a dual effort by the ISYS and the MHSAA to educate parents on their role as a sport parent, including some of the latest information learned from research and consultation with parents, coaches and athletes. Parents should leave with a better understanding of how to help their child and their child's team and coaches, as well as helping themselves to maximize their enjoyment of "educational athletics."

More Information and Registration

Posted Dec 2, 2010

Dr. Larry Lauer on the Norm Jones Radio Show

Norm Jones of WTCM Radio (Traverse City, MI) interviewed Dr. Larry Lauer of the ISYS regarding the challenges of working with sport parents. The full interview can be heard by following the link below.

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Posted Nov 23, 2010

Dr. Larry Lauer Presents "Making Parents Part of Your Team"

Dr. Larry Lauer of ISYS answered some tough questions about working with sport parents during an ASEP-sponsored webinar on November 17th, 2010. You can see a recorded version of this webinar, view Dr. Lauer's responses to some tough questions, or view a copy of Dr. Lauer's powerpoint presentation by following the "See More" link below.

See More: Making Parents Part of Your Team

Posted Nov 18, 2010

ASEP Successful Coaching Webinar Series - Making Parents Part of Your Team

Wednesday, November 17 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET

Dr. Larry Lauer, the Director of Coaching Education and Development at Michigan State University, will lead a webinar that will teach participants how to effectively engage parents to influence positive behavior. The importance of the coaching philosophy, setting and communicating expectations for parent behavior, ways to facilitate dialogue with parents, and defining roles for parents on the team will be discussed.

This free webinar is part of the ASEP Successful Coaching Webinar Series "Making Parents Part of Your Team."

More Information & Registration

Posted Nov 2, 2010

2010 ISYS Annual Report

The 2010 ISYS Annual Report is available for download as a PDF document. Click Here to Download.

Posted Nov 2, 2010

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