June 5, 2024
Opening Session
Fine Art General Session
June 5 - 9:00 am in B-1

Breakout Sessions

Digital Scenery
June 5 - 10:00 am in B-1
        Speaker: Katie Cross
        Description: Get ready for an informational webinar on utilizing Digital Scenery with Projectors,
        hosted by the Covenant Education Team! They will spill the secrets on turning stages into visual
        wonders using top-notch projection tech. Let’s dive into creating epic visual experiences. Don’t
        miss this exploration of tech and art in stage production!

Photography Round Table
June 5 - 10:00 am in A-2
        Speaker: Christie LaRue

Description: Struggle with assignments for your photography students for the whole year? Let’s get together and discuss lesson plans, storage, field trips, equipment and more. This session is for the photography teacher who needs some new (or different) ideas for the school year. Bring any handouts, or worksheets, you use in class, your grading style, and any ideas for how to raise money for your photojournalism class!

How to Foster Critical Thinking Dancers
June 5 - 10:00 am in A-3

Speaker: Lori Hutson

Bio: Lori Hutson has taught Dance in public education for 22 years. During that time, she has served as a Teacher, Dance Director, Coach of multiple sports and Athletic Director, Mentor Teacher, UT Cooperating Teacher, UT Field Supervisor, Dance Liaison for Austin ISD, district Curriculum Writer, and currently UT Adjunct Professor for Teaching Methods. Now, Lori is thrilled to bring her experience to other educators and make their life easier.

Description: We always need more evidence that the dancers in our rooms are critical thinkers and the Fine Arts are crucial to developing the whole child. In this session, you will gain experience using the ‘Elements of Dance’ chart and the ‘4 Cornerstones’ of art education in your dance classroom. You’ll have an easy framework to then plan your whole year of activities and lessons getting your dancers thinking critically without them even knowing.

TAPPS Speech 101
June 5 - 10:00 am in A-4

Speaker: Shannon Strange

Small Business Mentality
June 5 - 10:00 am in Front Room

Speaker: Erica Wilcox

Description: Can we run our program like a small business?

TAPPS Art 101: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers
June 5 - 11:00 am in B-1

Speaker: Amy Reavis

Description: This information session will provide you with general information about the TAPPS Art meet, including category descriptions, updates and discussion on best approaches to preparing artwork prior to the meet. Examples and Q and A time will be provided.

Making Cheer Matter
June 5 - 11:00 am in A-2

Speaker: Sarah Japalucci

Description: Explore the different aspects of cheer and the impact it can have in the life of a student athlete.

Introducing a Robotics Program in Your School
June 5 - 11:00 am in A-3

Speaker: Mike Gregorio

Bio: Mike is one of the mentors at St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School robotics team. He has over a decade of experience helping adults form and mentor teams and regularly helps support competitions at the local, regional, and state levels.

Description: FIRST FTC Robotics is a global competition where middle and high school students design, build, and program robots to compete against local teams. Teams can advance to Regional, State, TAPPS, and World competitions. Each year a new competition is announced and students develop and apply engineering and project management skills. Attendees will learn more about the program, understand what it takes to implement it at their school, and what support is available.

TAPPS Interp Events: Dos, Don’ts & Helpful Hints
June 5 - 11:00 am in A-4

Speaker: Shannon Strange

Building Relationships with Your Community
June 5 - 11:00 am in Front Room

Speaker: Erica Wilcox

Description: Be IMPACTFUL with your community, and grow servant leaders!

Texas Educational Theatre Association-What Can It Do For You?
June 5 - 1:30 pm in B-1

Speakers: Shane Strawbridge and Melissa Stuhff

Description: TxETA strives to use all the resources available to strengthen our teachers and improve the quality of theatre education in Texas. Join Private/Parochial Chair Shane Strawbridge and High School Representative Melissa Stuhff as they show you all the ways that TxETA can help your theatre program.

Created to Create: Biblical Integration in the Visual Arts
June 5 - 1:30 pm in A-2

Speaker: Amy Reavis

Description: “Art is the Grandchild of the Creator” -Dante. Come join in on this interactive workshop on laying the firm foundation upon which to build your visual arts curriculum. Best practices and examples will be discussed. Bring your best faith-infused lesson plan to share with everyone and be inspired by the ultimate Artist!

How to Navigate Dance Programs
June 5 - 1:30 pm in A-3

Speaker: Lori Hutson

Description: whether you are brand new to the dance world in schools or needing a fresh perspective, this session will help you define a clear direction and actions to take to make your life easier. We will focus on your year long calendar, working smarter not harder, and how to get ready for contest season so you can show off your amazing program.

Lincoln Douglas Debate: How to Prepare Students for Competition
June 5 - 1:30 pm in A-4

Speaker: Cathleen Ferose

Description: How to prepare students for competition

Google Drive Benefits for Programs to Help Organize
June 5 - 1:30 pm in Front Room

Speaker: Erica Wilcox

Developing the Intuitive Performer Through Improv
June 5 - 2:30 pm in B-1

Speaker: Kelly Parker

Professor/Coordinator of Theatre

Division of Visual and Performing Arts

McLennan Community College

Description: Utilizing the principles and tools of Impro creator Keith Johnstone, we will explore a practical application of theatrical improv for developing actors' creative instincts. Through various exercises, we will cultivate the performance skills of listening, presence, ensemble, and physical comedy with a little ingenuity and a lot of fun.

Building for Success in a TAPPS Music Program
June 5 - 2:30 pm in A-2

Speaker: Robert Vetter

Director of Bands, Robinson ISD, Retired

Past President Association of Texas Small School Bands

Description: Preparing for the school year in the music (Band, Choir, Orchestra) room.

How to Foster Critical Thinking Dancers
June 5 - 2:30 pm in A-3

Speaker: Lori Hutson

How to Start a Speech & Debate Team at Your School
June 5 - 2:30 pm in A-4

Speaker: Cathleen Ferose

Description: Information about where to find tournaments, competition resources, running practices, handling finances, and recruiting volunteers.

Event Photography Crash Course-Updated

June 5 - 2:30 pm in Front Room

Speaker: John Skees

Description: Whether you are just starting out as a yearbook or photo teacher or are an experienced media teacher that just wants a refresher, this session will cover the basics of event photography and photojournalism. Teach your students how to cover an event and come back with a variety of quality images you can use in your yearbook or publication. Equipment will also be discussed. Including planning your coverage around the equipment you have along with a discussion on equipment you might want to get. This presentation has expanded to include examples with basic equipment from brand new photographers.

Vocal Creativity and Resilience in the Classroom and on the Stage
June 5 - 3:30 pm in B-1

Speaker: Kelly Parker

Professor/Coordinator of Theatre

Division of Visual and Performing Arts

McLennan Community College

Description:This session will explore lively and engaging vocal exercises and techniques geared toward unwinding habitual tension while nurturing a flexible and inventive relationship with the individual voice. Topics will include healthy vocal production, approaches to accents and dialects, and fostering inspired expressiveness.

Introducing a Robotics Program in Your School
June 5 - 3:30 pm in A-2

Speaker: Mike Gregorio

How to Navigate Dance Programs
June 5 - 3:30 pm in A-3

Speaker: Lori Hutson

Navigating TAPPS Instrumental Solo and Ensemble
June 5 - 3:30 pm in A-4

Speaker: Jason Montier

Portraiture in Yearbook and School Publications
June 5 - 3:30 pm in Front Room

Speaker: John Skees

Description: A discussion on genres, techniques, and equipment for portrait photography and its use in your publications. Content covered will range from studio and environmental portraiture (planned and controlled) to candid or street photography style portraits (planned for, but not controlled). Get a primer on how to capture portraits in a controlled space and how to plan for and get good portraits from the events you cover with your students.

Academics
June 5 - 4:30 pm in B-1

Speaker: Richard Vasquez

Description: Are You the NEW Fine Arts Director?…. Here’s everything your principal didn’t know to tell you

Beating the Scorecard in Cheer
June 5 - 4:30 pm in A-2

Speaker: Sarah Japalucci

Description: Take a deep dive into the scorecard focusing on the judges perspective.

We Started an FTC Team, Now What?
June 5 - 4:30 pm in A-3

Speaker: Juan Flores

Description: The session will focus on how to implement the FTC program at your school. The presentation will consist of what steps to take after the challenge has been revealed. It will cover the basics of building a working robot and a brief overview of how they are programmed. The team will also go over the season process from League Meets to World Championships.
Join us to learn more about implementing FTC at your school.

Taking the Stress Out of Art Check-in
June 5 - 4:30 pm in A-4

Speaker: Kathleen Hughes

Description: Tips to make your check in go more smoothly. We will discuss some simple ways to prepare your artworks before you arrive so that you can speed through the check in process.

Marketing & Branding Your Program
June 5 - 4:30 pm in Front Room

Speaker: Erica Wilcox

Description: Celebrate your scholar’s success!

June 6-7, 2024

Opening Session
Keynote Speech-Lifecycle of a Dream
June 6 - 9:00 am in B-1

Speaker: Wes Simmons

Bio: Wes serves as the President and CEO of the 3D Institute. Under his leadership, the 3D Coaching message has spread across the country and around the world, impacting hundreds of thousands of people in more than 60 different countries. As a presenter, Wes has spoken to leaders representing the arts, athletics, business, education, government, healthcare, and the non-profit sectors.

Description: A transformative journey that will unravel the profound parallels between the life-cycle of an oak tree and the trajectory of our dreams through the stages of Survival, Stability, Success, and Significance.

Breakfast Presentation

10 Lies & the Truth

June 7 - 7:30am in C-1

Speaker: Robby Crihfield Brazosport Christian

Bio: Robby is an author that has served as an athletic director, coach and board member in TAPPS.

Description: This is a discussion of the 10 lies that we tell ourselves that hold us back from meaningful growth and progress in our careers and in our lives.

TAPPS Organization Sessions
TEaMs 101
June 6 - 4:30 pm in B-1 Hosted by Bus Buddy

June 7 - 12:45 pm in B-1 Hosted by Earth Networks

Speaker: Bryan Bunselmeyer TAPPS Executive Director

Speaker: Robert Huckabee TAPPS Associate DIrector

Speaker: Steve Hohulin TAPPS Athletic Director

Database Training-TAPPS Management System

All Session in A-1

June 6 10:00am TAPPS Management System

11:00am TMS Workshop/Lab

2:00pm TAPPS Management System

3:30pm TMS Workshop/Lab

June 7 7:30am TAPPS Management System

8:30am TMS Workshop/Lab

11:45am TAPPS Management System

12:45pm TMS Workshop/Lab

Speakers: Trey Beasley

Lynn Coleman

TAPPS Staff

Description: The TAPPS Management System (TMS) manages student / coach eligibility, as well as TAPPS hosted events. It is an introduction to registration methods for staff, students and parents. After the overview there will be a lab to answer questions.

Using Coaching Apps to Accelerate Athlete Development-Coachable

June 6 1:00pm

June 7 10:15am

Speakers: Lynn Coleman

Chet Beasley

Description: Technology to develop your athlete’s skills and monitor their progress.

Panel Series
11 Man Football Hosted by G8RTech
June 6 - 2:00pm in B-1

Moderator: Joe Prud’homme

Panelist: Daniel Novakov Parish Episcopal Dallas

Panelist: Rich McGuire St. Thomas Houston

Panelist: Mike Harrision Holy Cross San Antonio

Panelist: Jason Lovvorn First Baptist Dallas

Panelist: Carter Hogg G8RTech

Athletic Administrators Hosted by Vital Signs-Wall of Fame

June 6 - 3:30 pm in B-1

Moderator: Carlos Enrico

Panelist: Derek Martin Galveston O’Connell Prep

Panelist: Eric Littleton Midland Classical

Panelist: Devlyn Lovell Antonian Prep - San Antonio

Panelist: Tracy Howard Southwest Christian - Ft. Worth

Panelist: Sheila Henderson Regent School of Austin

Basketball

June 7 - 11:45 am in B-1

Moderator: Andy Zihlman Bishop Lynch - Dallas

Panelist: Nikki Nester Ursuline Academy - Dallas

Panelist: Chris Ryburn Midland Christian

Panelist: Chris Twine St. Thomas Episcopal - Houston

Panelist: Eddie Ybarra Central Catholic - San Antonio

Panelist: Matt Neidgkm Concordia Lutheran - Tomball

6 Man Football Hosted by G8RTech

June 7 - 11:45 AM in A-2

Moderator: Jeremy Wentrcek The Christian School at Castle Hills

Panelist: Chris Chacon San Marcos Academy

Panelist: Justin Larsen Pasadena First Baptist

Panelist: Don McEvoy Rockwall Heritage

Panelist: Matt Tarbutton Round Rock Christian Academy

Panelist: Matt Garza The Christian School at Castle Hills

General Topics

Athlete Nutrition Hosted by the Texas Beef Council
June 6 - 10:00 AM in B-1

Speaker: Amy Foster, Texas Beef Council

Description: Learn more about a free Sports Nutrition Game Plan designed specifically for Texas high schools. We will provide quality, science-based sports nutrition education, resources, meal plans and ideas, fueling schedules, and more to your athletes and parents.

NIL in College/High School Hosted by Gipper
June 6 - 11:00 AM in B-1

Speaker: Dr. Rodney D’Souza - Associate Professor of Practice for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Managing Director of Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Neeley School of Business | Texas Christian University

Speaker: Aaron Beck - All Saints Assistant Head of School & Athletic Director.

Description: NIL high school curriculum program that benefits students in not only athletics, but fine arts and other areas of student excellence

Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Neeley School of Business | TCU

Sports Psychology-Coaching Through Connection: The Role of Compassion in Coaches’ Well Being
June 6 - 1:00 PM in B-1

Speaker: Dr. Trent A. Petrie, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Psychology at UNT, and has served as the Director of the Center for Sports Psychology and Athlete Mental Health since its inception in 1998.He has published over 150 articles and book chapters, given over 200 presentations at national and international conferences .

Speaker: Stefanie Hill - Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy in Dallas.

Description: Helping coaches’ to navigate the emotional challenges and stresses of coaching, while keeping in a mindset that allows them to do what they do best. Coaches need the ability to stay present and connect with their athletes rather than shift into the mindset of disconnection, resentment, frustration and fear.

UNT Center for Sports Psychology

Shaping Culture Using the 3D Framework

June 7 - 8:30 AM in B-1

Speaker: Wes Simmons

Description: The plan for creating and maintaining a successful program based on the 3D framework.

Life of an Athlete - Direction, Connection & Leadership
June 7 - 11:00 AM in B-1

Speaker: Dr. Paul Duckworth - TAPPS & College Coach, Texas Wesleyan Adjunct Professor

Speaker: Steve Prud’homme - TAPPS Associate Director, TAPPS Coach/Athletic Director

Description: The first steps to creating a successful athletic program does not require spending money, but creating a plan that facilitates commitment from all stakeholders.

Building & Financing Panel Hosted by Government Capital Corporation

June 6 - 10:00 AM in A-2

Panelist: Government Capital Corporation - Jana Jay and Zac Saldi

Panelist: EMA Sports Solutions - Mario Madrigal

Panelist: VCRNOW - Jeff Nations

Description: Join us to discuss your options for your next construction project or land acquisition. Additionally, if you have an existing loan with an upcoming rate reset, learn about our tax-exempt refundings.

Student - Athlete Recovery Hosted by Dairy Max

June 6 - 11:00 AM in A-2

Speaker: Mandy Tyler - Sports Dietitian Nutritionist

Description: We will explore the importance of student-athlete recovery to academic and athletic performance. The nutritional strategies, implementation plans and benefits, as well as sleep importance will be discussed.

Sports Engineering: Hosted by CEI Engineering

June 6 - 1:00 PM in A-2

Speaker: Richard Scoggin and Chance Hawkins

Title: “How to Navigate Facilities Projects While Mitigating Risks”

Description:The presentation will cover the “obvious” and “not so obvious” steps in mitigating the risks of a construction project utilizing current trends, information and metrics used in sports facility projects.

Digital Marketing for the Modern (but busy) Athletic Director Hosted by Gipper
June 7 - 8:30 AM in A-2
Speaker: Jason French

Description: Digital Marketing for the Modern (but busy!) Athletic Director to learn best practices, tips & tricks, and next steps you can take to help tell your program’s story, celebrate your athletes, shape perception, and generate meaningful revenue - with limited time and resources.

Streaming with TAPPS TV & Hudl Fan - HUDL
June 7 - 10:15 AM in A-2
Speaker: Josh Braun

Description: Learn how you can get started streaming to TAPPS TV and how to best use your Hudl Fan page to help your fans discover more of your content! Josh Braun will show you how you can use Hudl streaming to generate revenue through sponsors and Pay-Per-View, and how you can use Hudl’s advanced streaming tools to drive more student engagement.

Sports Specialization and Kids - Children's Health Andrews Institute
June 7 - 8:30 AM in A-3
Speaker: Dr. Fabien Arous is a physician at Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine specializing in non-operative management of sports injuries.

Description: Virtual presentation on the effects of sports specialization in young people.

Concussion - Children's Health Andrews Institute
June 7 - 10:15 AM in A-3
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Choi is a first year fellow in sports neuropsychology at Children’s Health Andrews Institute

Description: Virtual presentation on sport-related concussion: progression in evaluation and treatment