By Susan Bromley
Staff Writer
Brandon Twp.- School district officials are seeking opinions on the athletic program from past and present participants, as well as their parents.
The board unanimously approved an athletics survey that will be posted online this week at www.brandon.mi.us
The survey asks for ratings on equipment, facilities, player development, coaching and the overall experience with Brandon’s sports programs. Respondents can also rate how well athletics officials communicated with athletes and parents regarding school and team rules, team schedules, transportation arrangements, and coaching philosophy and expectations. Comment sections allow for additional input.
The athletic committee first began discussing the creation of a survey in August, concerned with a drop in athletic participation, particularly in the football program. Concerns were raised at a subsequent athletic committee meeting regarding coaching, but McMahon said there are currently no specific problems that the committee is looking to solve. Besides the online version, hard copies of the survey are also available in the athletic office, 1025 S. Ortonville Road and at January athletic events. Surveys should be completed by the end of January. For more information, call the athletic office at 248-627-1827.