ACTION on TARGET
Chemical Health Program of the NYSPHSAA, Inc.
WHAT IS ACTION ON TARGET ?
A program that joins athletes, parents and coaches to advocate the non-use of
alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
WHO ARE ACTION ON TARGET TRAINERS?
Coaches, athletic administrators and teachers representing every section in the
NYSPHSAA, Inc. who have received NYSPHSAA, Inc. approved training to present
programs that focus on responding to chemical use problems, preventing further
chemical use problems and promoting chemical health for athletes, parents and
coaches.
WHAT CAN ACTION ON TARGET
TRAINERS DO FOR YOU?
- Offer section-wide workshops for athletes,
parents, coaches and administrators.
- Conduct on-site mini-clinics.
- Facilitate preseason meetings for coaches,
parents and athletes.
- Develop plans of action.
- Speak on a variety of topics.
SAMPLE TOPICS:
- Recognize the nature and extent of chemical
use among athletes and other students.
- Identify the role of athletes, administrators,
coaches and parents in responding to chemical use problems.
- How to share a concern about chemical use with
athletes.
- Strategies to prevent chemical use.
- Action plans to promote a chemically free
lifestyle.
- Workshops for student leaders.
For more information on tobacco, alcohol and other
drug policies, or for help organizing workshops, please contact
Mike Schwenk, Co-Coordinator
Half Hollow Hills CS
Dix Hills NY 11746
631-592-3067
Patti Murphy, Co-Coordinator
Seton Catholic HS
Binghamton NY 13905
607-723-5307
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