Tuesday, 13 October 2020

North Tonawanda City Schools' Athletic Field Expansion Project




A resident of Webster, New York, Jeffrey “Jeff” Alger has an MS in education from Nazareth College and holds a permanent certification in physical education issued by the New York State Education Department. Previously the athletic director at North Tonawanda City School District, Jeffrey Alger collaborated with local schools on a multi-million dollar athletic field capital improvement project.


In 2015, North Tonawanda launched an ambitious program to upgrade its athletic fields. At the high school, officials planned to erect a multi-sport stadium behind the school complex and resurface the existing football field with turf to make it compatible for football, soccer, and lacrosse games. These field enhancements would be complimented with new lighting, bleachers, a ticket booth, concession stand, and press box. The school would further put up six tennis courts and four grass sports fields. At the intermediate school, officials planned to install a new asphalt track and construct two baseball fields.

These sports-related enhancements were part of a much larger $39.85 million capital project geared toward upgrading the school’s facilities to optimize students’ educational experiences. As at the time of Mr. Alger’s departure from the school district in January 2019, construction of the fields was still ongoing.

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Published: Requirements for NIAAA’s Certification Levels


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Monday, 24 August 2020

Published: NYS AHPERD Offers Webinar from American Red Cross


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Monday, 17 August 2020

Published: SHAPE America’s National Convention and Expo


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Friday, 31 July 2020

Published: What to Consider when Choosing Ticket Booth Designs


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Saturday, 11 July 2020

Published: Bucky Dent — Consistent Yankees Infielder with a Moment of Glory


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Friday, 29 May 2020

Published: A Basic Outline of America’s High School Sports Seasons


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The NIAAA Quality Program Award


A former physical education teacher with the Webster Central School District in Webster, NY, Jeffrey Alger recently concluded a 4-year term with the North Tonawanda, NY, school district, where he served students as athletic director. The position involved oversight of all physical education activities and health and program services. Jeffrey “Jeff” Alger has engaged with various professional groups during his career, including the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) offers a variety of professional development courses and certification opportunities. The organization also manages the Quality Program Award (QPA), a means of recognizing high school athletic administrators who excel in each of the NIAAA's 10 assessment categories. All NIAAA and state athletic administrator association members with CAA designations and completed LTC 799s may be considered for the award, which was first given to Salt Lake City area athletic directors Kathy Butler, Kathy Eskelson, and Ronnie Stubbs in 2009.

QPA winners, including 2018 winner Mike Ellson, CMAA, of the Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, are honored at the annual National Athletic Directors Conference. Winners receive plaques and banners, which demonstrate their commitment to ongoing program quality improvements. Furthermore, the award can be utilized as a CMAA certification project.

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Published: Overview of NIAAA Membership Categories


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Friday, 17 April 2020

Published: The NIAAA Hall of Fame


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