Fort Bend ISD April 2025

ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP

Each year, coaches from around the district nominate outstanding team members to join the Student-Athlete Leadership Team, known in Fort Bend ISD as SALT. Now in its fourth year, SALT provides the next generation of leaders with the building blocks to strengthen themselves, their campuses, and their communities. Recently, Director of Athletics Dena Scott developed the Student Athlete Leadership Council (SALC), bringing current SALT members together with Athletic Administration to foster direct communication between athletes, coaches, and administrators. During SALC meetings, Director Scott works closely with student athletes to create positive change within their high schools. The FBISD Athletic Leadership program meets regularly on campus with coaches and administrators. SALC members not only make a positive impact on their campuses but also engage with their communities. The council focuses on enhancing campus culture and implementing goals set by their leadership teams.

This year, SALC has promoted positive messages in student sections, presented at campus coaches’ meetings, and created impactful social media campaigns celebrating events like National Women and Girls in Sports Day and National Athletic Training Month. Looking ahead, SALC members will help plan The Leadership Summit 2025, set for July 30 at Wheeler Fieldhouse. At the district’s annual event, SALT members will collaborate with 2Words founder and UIL partner Stephen Mackey, alongside district coaches, to focus on character development, leadership responsibilities, and support networks. The ultimate goal is to develop the leaders that schools, teams, and communities need. Each campus will implement plans to elevate all athletic programs throughout the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. The Student-Athlete Leadership Council will work closely with the Athletics Department to ensure the Athletic Leadership Summit is impactful and inspiring for all participants.