A collaboration between Ottawa High School and the Ottawa Recreation Commission has led to a renewed enthusiasm between younger athletes and Ottawa High athletes. One of the ORC’s gals is to take their youth rec leagues and have them be a bridge into middle school sports and then into high school teams. OHS Principal, Kelly Whitaker, tells us about two recent experiences, one which KOFO’s Derek Chapel, helped with:
She added that the ORC has been holding coaching clinics with parents so they understand the game better and can help create a positive experience for all teams.