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"As coaches at Latin, our role is to guide young people on a journey of self-discovery and learning. The high school sports experience can be powerful and the impact lasting. It's not all about winning or losing, and the coach plays a huge role in creating the tone." – TOM BOWER, LATIN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND SOCCER COACH Teaching and Learning At Latin we believe that sports present many opportunities for teaching important life lessons. • Captain's Council Each season team captains are required to participate in the Captain's Council, a mentoring program that focuses on leadership skills building. • Positive Coaching Alliance Latin is an active partner in the Positive Coaching Alliance out of Stanford University which promotes sports as a positive, character building experience. • 1World Sports Partnership Latin has formed a partnership with 1World Sports, an organization dedicated to developing healthy kids and responsible athletes. • Athletics Day of Service The Athletics Department plans a day each season to allow athletes to perform community service with local organizations, schools, and community groups. • Iron Roman Award This award is presented to seniors who have participated on an athletic team every season for all four years of high school for their commitment as student athletes.