What Officials Want

Jim Arehart challenged the conference attendees to answer the following questions: "Which ‘wants’ are most important and why? How can we convince institutions that our wants are important and need to be addressed?"

A long open comment session followed as those in attendance presented ideas that worked for their groups in their areas. Many officials urged open communication with athletic directors, coaches, parents and perhaps even the public at large, as a good method of "opening a door" that will help to keep future situations controllable.