Jack Roberts - Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Keynotes the 2nd IAAAC Conference in Bangkok
Jack Roberts has been at the helm of the MHSAA as its Executive Director since 1986, implementing programs and overseeing tournament administration and regulations for the Association which boasts 1,600 member schools, 13,000 registered officials and 13,000 head coaches. During the last 38 years, Roberts has spoken to educator and athletic groups, business leaders and civic groups in more than 40 states and five Canadian provinces as one of the nation's most articulate advocates for school sports.
Jack came highly recommended by Professor Dan Gould from Michigan State University, and did not disappoint the IAAAC membership. His keynote and closing focused on the importance of sportsmanship & how to Improve It. Jack Roberts believes there is nothing more important than sportsmanship in school-based sports, and that sportsmanship can be taught and learned. His is both a practical and principled approach to this essential ingredient of educational athletics. Here are a few comments on Jack and his presentations.
"I found Jack to be motivating, informative and impaction. He is a tremendous speaker and I am sure youth love to listen to him. His information and challenges have benefited my soccer team already, relating to sportsmanship. I appreciated his comments."
"Very knowledgeable and very passionate. I hope I'm half as passionate as Jack after so long in the business. A very impressive and engaging speaker. Enjoyed his talks immensely."
"OMG, I told him that I have not had a hero in a very long time, but now I do. He was amazing. So knowledgeable, such a great speaker, incredibly admirable career, extremely humble and sincerely willing to help us with whatever projects we want advice for in future. I appreciated his experience and ability to address the vital role of Sportsmanship in each of the various layers of teaching, coaching, and administration . I appreciated what he had to say... Excellent"
Jack came highly recommended by Professor Dan Gould from Michigan State University, and did not disappoint the IAAAC membership. His keynote and closing focused on the importance of sportsmanship & how to Improve It. Jack Roberts believes there is nothing more important than sportsmanship in school-based sports, and that sportsmanship can be taught and learned. His is both a practical and principled approach to this essential ingredient of educational athletics. Here are a few comments on Jack and his presentations.
"I found Jack to be motivating, informative and impaction. He is a tremendous speaker and I am sure youth love to listen to him. His information and challenges have benefited my soccer team already, relating to sportsmanship. I appreciated his comments."
"Very knowledgeable and very passionate. I hope I'm half as passionate as Jack after so long in the business. A very impressive and engaging speaker. Enjoyed his talks immensely."
"OMG, I told him that I have not had a hero in a very long time, but now I do. He was amazing. So knowledgeable, such a great speaker, incredibly admirable career, extremely humble and sincerely willing to help us with whatever projects we want advice for in future. I appreciated his experience and ability to address the vital role of Sportsmanship in each of the various layers of teaching, coaching, and administration . I appreciated what he had to say... Excellent"