A number of our sponsors were recognized at the annual Section XI Awards luncheon held at Mill Pond in Coram.

Thank you to the following companies who were able to attend and accept recognitions:

• Port Jeff Sports
• Laser Industries
• SportsYou
• News12 Varsity
• U.S. Army
• Signature Bank
• Schwab’s 2nd Wind
• St. Charles Sports Medicine
• Professional Physical Therapy

Pat Field from Copiague was honored with the Judith A. Martens Award by the NYS Athletic Administration Association.

St. Charles Hospital and The Concussion Management Program on was honored with a Community Service Award from the NYS Athletic Administration Association.

Congrats to Islip’s Kevin Lewis and Hampton Bays’ Mackenzie Tyler on winning the NIAAA Essay Scholarships.

The complete rundown of all 2018 spring championship information is available right here on SectionXI.org.

Mark your calendars for the biggest and best sporting events in the coming weeks.

CLICK HERE for championship events!

At the Section XI Athletic Council meeting on Wednesday, May 16, Sue Schnebel was recognized for her service to both Section and NYSPHSAA.

Schnebel, the Superintendent at Islip, is retiring from her position in the district and at Section. Thank you for your service, Sue!

Pictured here (l. to r.): Tim Mullins, Tom Combs, Sue Schnebel and Deb Ferry.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) is proud to announce its first ever Coaches Appreciation Day on Wednesday, May 16, a day student-athletes are encouraged to thank school approved coaches who have had an impact in their life or high school athletic career.

Coaches Appreciation Day was established to recognize all coaches at every level, including Modified, who have coached Fall, Winter or Spring sports within a NYSPHSAA member school. The concept was initiated by the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Committee over a year ago and chose the Wednesday of Week #46 on NYSPHSAA’s Standard Athletic Calendar to celebrate coaches around the state. In 2019, Coaches Appreciation Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 15.

“We are elated to finally establish an opportunity to recognize coaches. They are the individuals who impact high school student-athletes on a daily basis during a sports season and contribute a significant number of hours toward a team’s success,” said Executive Director Robert Zayas. “We encourage student-athletes, school districts and fans to take a moment on May 16 to thank coaches in their schools even if its a simple gesture like a phone call, text message or email.”

We are so proud of all the great work our coaches here in Section XI do for their student-athletes, programs and communities.