SALO Strong: Inside Central High School's Student Athlete Leadership Organization
By Art Bukowski | Oct. 10, 2026
Every year, Justin Thorington puts out the call.
Thorington, Traverse City Central’s athletic director, tells each of his 26 varsity coaches that he’s accepting nominations for the Student Athlete Leadership Organization (SALO). He’s looking for those kids who have a knack for guiding their peers.
“That doesn’t mean I want the most talented players, or even your team captains, because sometimes that’s a little bit of a popularity contest,” Thorington tells The Ticker. “What we’re looking for is kids who are already identified as leaders within their programs, or have the potential to be great leaders.”
Once he has nominations, Thorington and his fellow administrators select kids for SALO, which …
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