Athletic Department
Rakel Brandt – District Athletic Coordinator
The athletic department is responsible for the development of coaches and student athletes at Advantage Academy. Our athletics program is integral to the educational and academic mission of AA. The athletics program is an extension of the academic mission. It is committed to ensuring that student athletes learn in the classroom, on the field of play and through the overall experience of being a student athlete.
The athletic department takes responsibility for the academic and athletic success and failures of the student athlete and is responsible for creating an environment that prioritizes sportsmanship, citizenship, and leadership using established departmental goals that are aligned with those of AA. The athletic department, coordinators and coaches will work cooperatively to provide an atmosphere of teamwork and compliance to meet and ensure the overall satisfaction of all parties involved.
The Athletic Coordinator’s involvement includes eligibility and academic related duties while maintaining an atmosphere of compliance and control wherein all coaches should understand their responsibilities as related to establishing a culture of compliance with district rules and policies within the program.
The Athletic Department includes the Athletic Director, District Coordinator, Campus Coordinators and Coaches
- Compliance
- Community Engagement/Game Environment
- Continuing Education and Professional Development
- Sports Sponsorships
- Assessment
- Fundraising/Booster Requirements
