TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Friday, the Vigo County School Corporation held its annual Athletics Leadership Conference.
Nearly 100 middle and high school students from Vigo County schools attended the event. They heard from the Indiana High School Athletics Association Commissioner, about how to succeed on the court, in the field, and in life. This conference helps give students the tools they will need, to lead their peers.
“We have a bunch of different speakers come in and talk about leadership and just about what the IHSAA is about and how athletics are run and how you can change your team atmosphere and impact the community through your actions.” said Kylie Lloyd, President of the Student Athletic Council at Terre Haute North Vigo High School.
“Not only having these speakers come in help us, they are sort of showing us how to have good sportsmanship and how to be a better leader within our community.” said Emma Martin, Vice President Of The Student Athletic Board At Terre Haute North Vigo High School)
School officials say this is just one of the many ways they are showing students a path to leadership.
