Minnesota State High School League
Student Advisory and Leadership Team
What: We are seeking applications for the MSHSL Student Advisory and Leadership Team (SALT). SALT is a student-led advocacy group that will advise the MSHSL Staff and its Board of Directors and create leadership training and development opportunities for students in MN.
Who: Current 10th graders who will be in 11th grade during the 2023-2024 school year
Purposes of the MSHSL Student Advisory and Leadership Team:
- Provide student input to League staff and the MSHSL Board of Directors
- Communicate needs and challenges facing today’s student participants
- Identify best practices for coaches and advisors
- Develop leadership skills in Team members
- Inspire thoughtful, student-led action that supports the purpose and desired outcomes of the Student Advisory and Leadership Team
Qualifications:
- Involved in one or more MSHSL athletic or fine arts activities
- Willing to engage in the community and region to be a spokesperson for the representative area
- Desire to make a impact in their school and region
- Innovative and energetic
Team Member Expectations:
- Required attendance at two (2) in-person seasonal meetings. Tentatively planned for June 14-15, 2023, and November 8, 2023
- Assume and expand leadership roles and responsibilities in their school and community
- Assist a minimum of one state tournament each season (Fall, Winter, Spring)
- Assist with promotional and educational materials, and leadership training opportunities as desired and/or directed
- Attend virtual meetings as needed/requested by MSHSL staff, or SALT Officers and committee
Please reach out to MSHSL Associate Directors for any questions:
- Lisa Quednow - lquednow@mshsl.org
- Charlie Campbell - ccampbell@mshsl.org
Current SALT Members:
- Gus Burrows - DeLaSalle
- Brianna Hanneken - Pine River Backus
- Ava Roots - Stillwater Area
- Ella Yates - Warroad
- Caleb Zejdlik - East Grand Forks
If you would like to get in touch with the students, please contact Lisa or Charlie
Application Deadline: Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Click here for the SALT Application