****Inaugural 'Meet the Coaches Night' scheduled for September 2, 2008!****

The inaugural "Meet the Coaches Night" will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 6 p.m. in Caird Chapel on the West Campus. Attendance at this program is necessary for all athletes and parents who wish to participate in the 2008-2009 athletic year.

The evening will include introductions of the School Administrators, Athletic Director, Athletic Staff and Coaches. There will be a review of policies and procedures, in regard to student-athletes and parental responsibilities for the 2008-09 athletic season. At the end of the program, there will be an opportunity to meet and speak with the fall coaches.

We are excited to also have a keynote speaker during the evening, Mr. Harry Sheehy, the Chair & Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation at Williams College – a Division III school competing in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). The NESCAC has a very similar philosophy to The Albany Academies that encompass academic excellence and high standards for athletics.

Mr. Sheehy is a former Williams College basketball player and has enjoyed a very successful coaching career at Williams as the basketball coach. Harry has recently written the book Raising a Team Player, which teaches athletes lasting values on the field, court and on the bench. We look forward to his insight as we approach another athletic year at the Academies. We'll see you on September 2!

****'Legacy of Dreams' event a huge success!****

The "Legacy of Dreams" event held on June 21 was an outstanding success, bringing together more than 150 alumni/ae, faculty and special friends of the Academies at the Fort Orange Club. We thank all of our attendees and auction donors for their generous support of our school's athletic programs and commitment to the continued success of our student-athletes.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor: Hilton Garden Inn and Recovery Room


We also extend thanks to our other sponsors: Augustine and Darcy Delago and Roemer, Wallens & Mineaux.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT THE ACADEMIES
Physical education is an indispensable component of a quality independent school education.

The Albany Academies' tradition of athletic excellence is a direct result of our commitment to making respect for physical health and strength an integral part of every student's educational experience. We passionately believe a young person’s intellectual and character development is enhanced by the athletic experience.

Our highly competitive physical education and athletics program teaches sport-specific skills, leadership, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship. The Albany Academies requires each student-athlete to carry the highest standards of sportsmanship and fair play.

The Facilities

Academies students have access to an unmatched array of athletic facilities:

Paul Gallucci
Director of Athletics
The Albany Academies
(518) 429-2377
galluccp@albanyacademies.org