LEAGUE
INFORMATIONLEAGUE DIRECTOR
Brianna Olson teaches High School Math, specifically Geometry, Algebra II, and AP Statistics at Pius X High School. In addition to her teaching duties, she is also the Assistant Girls Tennis Coach. Between 2015-2022 she also was the Student Council Sponsor and Homecoming Sponsor and coached volleyball. Starting in the 2021-2022 academic year Brianna accepted the position of League Director for the Diocese of Lincoln Catholic Youth Sports League.
A very brief history of Brianna…
In 2011 Brianna graduated from Grand Island Central Catholic High School and attended Doane University where she was a member of Omega Psi Theta Sorority and Doane Student Congress. In 2015 she completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathmatics Education 7-12 along with a coaching endorsement.
In the fall of 2015, Brianna began teaching and coaching at Pius X High School. While navigating teaching and coaching she also worked on her graduate degree. Brianna graduated in December of 2017 with her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction.
When not at Pius X events, Brianna loves watching the New York Yankees, Minnesota Vikings, or any Husker sporting event. She also enjoys spending time with her husband Dustin, and their two dogs, Rosie and Wrigley.
WAIVER & PARTICIPATION FORMS
Waiver Forms:
Every student-athlete needs to have this form filled out, and on file with their school’s Athletic Director. Without this form on file students are not allowed to participate in any extra-curricular athletic activities.
Participation Forms:
At the beginning of year, Athletic Directors will distribute participation forms to junior high students. Athletes who want to participate in an upcoming sport must fill out the sport participation form and return it to their Athletic Director along with the sports fee.
MISSION STATEMENT
Lincoln Catholic Athletic League Mission Statement
The mission of the Lincoln Catholic Athletic League is to provide an athletic program with an emphasis on Catholic principles, good sportsmanship, and the governing of healthy competition amongst student-athletes in junior high school.
Our belief is that the athletic program is an integral part of the totality that is the educational experience. Young men and women are provided both tangible and intangible lifetime skills that cannot be taught in any other field of education.
Our athletic program strives to develop arenas of competition that help develop young student-athletes both physically and spiritually, in an attempt to ultimately bring about strong contributing members of parish communities and society, as a whole.
PHILOSOPHY
Lincoln Catholic Athletic League Philosophy
Student-athletes, coaches, parents and spectators are to always remember that the contests in which our athletes compete are games. While valuable life lessons can be taught in the heat of the contest, detrimental ones can also be on display if we are not careful of our actions and mentality. The Lincoln Catholic Athletic League aims to create safe and competitive athletic environments for ALL of our junior high student-athletes.
Our program shall provide valuable lessons for practical situations; teamwork, sportsmanship, hard work, winning, and losing. Through participation in our athletic program, students learn self-discipline, build self-confidence, and develop skills to handle competitive situations. Through the Lincoln Catholic Athletic League program, we work to build a community and a bond of unity that leads to caring for one another in the ways Christ, Himself, taught.
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Athletic Trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, mutli-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clincical diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
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Drew Erks, MSEd, ATC has been providing Athletic Training care to the Pius X Community for 8 years, and has been an Athletic Trainer for over 15 years. He has extensive knowledge and experience evaluating and treating athletic injuries. Drew has professional relationships with numerous physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Mr. Erks is more than happy to help you with any injury that has been lingering and may be holding your student athlete out of competition, practice, or activity. Injury consultations and evaluations are offered to any middle school athlete. Please contact him at the email address or phone number provided.
Contact Information:
(402) 649-5179
Services available for Middle School Athletes:
- Consultation and Evaluation of Athletic injuries
- Pain or injury lasting longer than 7 days
- Orthopaedic Physician Referral
- For Serious injuries requiring more advanced care
- Physical Therapy Referral
- For Long term rehabilitation and treatment
- Concussion Education and Guidance
- Concussion Education & Guidance
- NOT CONCUSSION EVALUATIONS (These should be performed by your Family Dr.)
- NOT CLEARANCE to Resume Activity (Clearance should be from your Family Dr.)
Concussion Information Sheets:
COACH'S MANDATE
Lincoln Catholic Athletic League
I, __________________________________, agree to uphold the Lincoln Catholic Athletic League mission statement and philosophy, which I have read below. As a coach in this league, I hold myself to the highest of standards. I acknowledge the repercussion of neglecting my duties and responsibilities, with the penalty of dismissal as a coach.
X ______________________________ X ______________________________
(Head Coach or Assistant) (Athletic Director)
Lincoln Catholic Athletic League Mission Statement
The mission of the Lincoln Catholic Athletic League is to provide an athletic program with an emphasis on Catholic principles, good sportsmanship, and the governing of healthy competition amongst student-athletes in junior high school.
Our belief is that the athletic program is an integral part of the totality that is the educational experience. Young men and women are provided both tangible and intangible lifetime skills that cannot be taught in any other field of education.
Our athletic program strives to develop arenas of competition that help develop young student-athletes both physically and spiritually, in an attempt to ultimately bring about strong contributing members of parish communities and society, as a whole.
Lincoln Catholic Athletic League Philosophy
Student-athletes, coaches, parents and spectators are to always remember that the contests in which our athletes compete are games. While valuable life lessons can be taught in the heat of the contest, detrimental ones can also be on display if we are not careful of our actions and mentality. The Lincoln Catholic Athletic League aims to create safe and competitive athletic environments for ALL of our junior high student-athletes.
Our program shall provide valuable lessons for practical situations; teamwork, sportsmanship, hard work, winning, and losing. Through participation in our athletic program, students learn self-discipline, build self-confidence, and develop skills to handle competitive situations. Through the Lincoln Catholic Athletic League program, we work to build a community and a bond of unity that leads to caring for one another in the ways Christ, Himself, taught.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE POLICY
National Anthem / Pledge of Allegiance Policy
The Executive Committee of the Lincoln Catholic Athletic League requires all coaches and athletes to stand, facing the flag, with their hand held over their heart during the playing of the National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance. Any coach or athlete, who refuses to do so, will be dismissed from coaching or playing in the Lincoln Catholic Athletic League indefinitely. Athletic Directors are to report any violation of this policy within 24 hours to the League Director. Any concern or protest from any individual is to be directed to the Select Committee.
St. Sebastian, Patron Saint of Athletes, Pray for Us
