In the fall of 2015, Wayland High School partnered with the NortheasternUniversity Center for the Study of Sport in Society to conduct a uniquely comprehensive study of its athletic program. The final report, which was released in February and is posted on the Wayland Public Schools website, is available as a video presentation. The purpose of launching the Northeastern study was to focus on the athletic program itself and on the experiences of our athletes within the context of current research and best practices. This study took a look at the perceptions of students (athletes and non-athletes), parents, community members, coaches and other staff members. A strong athletic program fosters not only improved athletic skills, but positive youth development in general. Maintaining its focus on positive youth development, the WHS Athletic Department and Administration is now in the process of implementing the six recommendations from the report.
The report itself is online here.
A video presentation of the report is available for download via this link
