2011 NEPSAC Annual Award winners: Brad Smith and Tom Blackburn 2011 NEPSAC Annual Award winners: Tom Blackburn and Brad Smith The Martin William Souders Memorial Award Established in 1967 in memory of Martin William Souders, Director of Physical Education at Milton Academy, 1919 - 1929, and at Phillips Exeter Academy, 1930 - 1962, and the first President of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council. In recognition of his leadership, vision, dedication and the constant and valuable contributions which he made to the cause and stature of Physical Education and Athletics among New England Independent Schools. More Information

L-R- Kimball Union Head of School Mike Schafer, Bill Pottle, KUA Assistant Head of School Joe Williams and lacrosse coach and faculty member, Eric Russman. PHOTO CREDIT: Janet Ciummei, Northeast Pro Photo Bill Pottle is Recipient of NEPSAC 2009 Distinguished Service Award 12/16/2008 Bill Pottle, was recognized by the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council at their annual meeting in November for his years of distinguished service as a lacrosse coach and athletic director. The NEPSAC Distinguished Service Award is given annually to the individual who has contributed significantly to New England Independent School Athletics and Physical Education through enthusiasm, dedication, leadership and vision. More Information

From left: Assistant A.D. Sarah Nutting ‘95, A.D. Ned Gallagher, Julie Oxborough-Yankus, Tom Yankus ‘52, Assistant A.D. Pat Dennehy. PHOTO CREDIT: Janet Ciummei, Northeast Pro Photo Martin William Souders Memorial Award for 2009 12/17/2008 Established in 1967 in memory of Martin William Souders, Director of Physical Education at Milton Academy, 1919-1929, and at Phillips Exeter Academy, 1930-1962 and the first President of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council. In recognition of his leadership, vision, dedication and the constant and valuable contributions which he made to the cause and stature of physical education and athletics among New England Independent Schools. More Information

Dr. Richard Ginsburg PHOTO CREDIT: Janet Ciummei, Northeast Pro Photo Dr. Richard Ginsburg Speaks to NEPSAC Athletic Directors 12/8/2008 Last year NEPSAC agreed to embark on a survey under the direction of Dr. Richard Ginsburg with assistance from Bert McLain, AD, from The Governor’s Academy. Dr. Ginsburg spent about thirty minutes sharing some of the results of their survey which took a look at sports specialization at member schools. Dr. Ginsburg’s analysis is very comprehensive and he shared some interesting observations.