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North High Hosts 2026 Student Athlete Leadership Conference
A large group student athletes and coaches from 12 high schools gather in the North High gymnasium during the Nassau County Athletic Leadership Conference

On Feb. 6, North High School welcomed student leaders from 12 high schools for the annual Nassau County High School Principals’ Association Athletic Leadership Conference. High school students from across the county attended the event to collaborate and develop skills to support fellow athletes at their respective schools.

The theme of this year’s conference was “Empowering Student Athletes Through Positive Collaboration.” The half-day event started with a keynote discussion led by certified trainers from Positive Coaching Alliance, a national organization dedicated to supporting athletes and coaches. Participants then attended breakout sessions with a focus on competing with empathy and fostering a positive team culture. The conference wrapped up with an interactive session to further build upon communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

In addition to attending sessions, members of the North High Athletic Leadership Club played a key role in the conference by greeting participants, assisting with check-in, and helping visitors navigate the school. North High’s student participants were Emma Lavian, Keira Leifert, Sharon Shirazian, and Luna Van Olphen. Faculty advisors for the Athletic Leadership Club are Alyssa Boll and Jennifer Nastri.

This is the fourth consecutive year that North High has hosted the Nassau County High School Principals’ Association Athletic Leadership Conference. This annual conference provides an opportunity for student team leaders to meet their counterparts from other high schools and share ideas about the meaning and significance of leadership on and off the field.

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