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 - [email protected]
- Charlie Campbell - [email protected]
Current SALT Members:
- Aleksandr Barnes- Mound Westonka
- Augustin Burrows- DeLaSalle
- Quinlyn Borner- Chanhassen
- Josh Diggs- Park Center
- Renae Foster- St. Michael-Albertville
- Paige Haala- Sleepy Eye
- Brianna Hanneken- Pine River- Backus
- Carter Holman- Long Prairie- Grey Eagle
- Danielle Guyen- Park Center
- Grace Keeley- Vistation
- Lindsey Linares- Willmar
- Grace McNamee- Nevis
- Dominic Morton- Minneapolis Washburn
- Reese Norton- Austin
- Luke Ryerse- East Ridge
- Ben Sanderson- Edina
- Brandon Valladares- Willmar
If you would like to get in touch with the students, please contact Lisa or Charlie