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Table of ContentsExecutive Board & Division Representatives...........2,3
Kevin Cartee, President’s Message ............................4
2018 IADA Conference Information ............................4
Mike Morris, Executive Director's Message ................5
Sam Knox, IHSA Updates ..........................................6
Andrew Lambert, Article .............................................7
IADA Website..............................................................8
Rich Piatchek, Where Are They Now?........................9
2017-18 Conference Committe Chairs ......................10
Andy Lutzenkirchen, Article ......................................11
Kevin [email protected]: Red BudDivision 7815 Locust St.Red Bud, IL 62278Phone: 618-282-3826Fax: 618-282-6828
John [email protected]: Glenbrook NorthDivision 22300 Shermer Rd.Northbrook, IL 60062Phone: 847-509-2601Fax: 847-509-2602
Charlie Lockenour, [email protected] PresidentSchool: HeyworthDivision 5308 West ClevelandHeyworth, IL 61745Phone: 309-473-2322Fax: 309-473-2323
Mike Morris, [email protected] DirectorSchool: Lyons Township-Retired136 Carriage Way Dr., C107Burr Ridge, IL 60527Phone: 630-846-2010Fax: 630-324-8510
Dan [email protected]: MonticelloDivision 51 Sage Dr.Monticello, IL 61856Phone: 217-762-8511Fax: 217-762-8505
John Woods, [email protected]: Champaign CentralDivision 5610 W. University Ave Champaign, IL 61820Phone: 217-351-3933Fax: 217-373-7365
Stan Lewis, [email protected]: Normal Community WestDivision 5501 N. Parkside Rd.Normal, IL 61761Phone: 309-557-4976Fax: 309-557-4594
Darren Howard, [email protected]: OswegoDivision 34250 Daryl Thompson Hwy.Oswego, IL 60543Phone: 630-636-2023Fax: 630-636-2094
Matt Hensley, [email protected] LiasonSchool: Mahomet-SeymourDivision 5302 W. State St. PO Box 1098Mahomet, IL 61583Phone: 217-586-4962Fax: 217-586-6844
Becky Moran, [email protected] Development CoordinatorSchool: ArgoDivision 37329 W. 63rd. St.Summit, IL 60501Phone: 708-467-5520Fax: 708-467-5686
Tina Woolard, [email protected] CertificationSchool: Grayslake NorthDivision 21925 North Route 83Grayslake, IL 60030Phone: 847-986-3171Fax: 847-986-3027
Matt Rife, [email protected] ProgramSchool: HarvardDivision 21103 N. Jefferson St.Harvard, IL 60033Phone: 815-943-6461Fax: 815-943-8506
Steve Haines, [email protected] of FameSchool: SenecaDivision 4307 E. Scott St.Seneca, IL 61360Phone: 815-357-5000Fax: 815-357-5050
Nic Kearfott, [email protected]: DeKalbDivision 2501 West Dresser Rd.DeKalb, IL 60115Phone: 815-754-2116Fax: 815-754-2132
John Young, [email protected]: LemontDivision 3800 Porter St.Lemont, IL 60439Phone: 630-243-3210Fax: 630-243-0640
Dan Jones, [email protected] RelationsSchool: Hinsdale CentralDivision 35500 S. Grant St.Hinsdale, IL 60521Phone: 815-754-2148Fax: 630-887-9638
Eric [email protected] ManagerSchool: Granite CityDivision 73101 Madison Ave.Granite City, IL 62040Phone: 618-451-5808Fax: 618-451-6296
Robert Ruiz, [email protected] CoordinatorSchool: DeerfieldDivision 21959 N. Waukegan Rd.Deerfield, IL 60015Phone: 224-632-3111Fax: 224-632-3701
Rich Piatchek, [email protected] Athletic DirectorsSchool: Andrew-Retired11742 Humber Ln.Tinley Park, IL 60487Phone: 708-828-6258
Dan [email protected] Co-ChairSchool: St. Charles NorthDivision 2255 Red Gate Rd.St. Charles, IL 60175Phone: 331-228-6245Fax: 331-228-4614
Bob [email protected] Co-ChairSchool: Oswego EastDivision 31525 Harvey Rd.Oswego, IL 60543Phone: 630-636-2222Fax: 630-636-2458
Tom [email protected] 1 Rep.School: DeLaSalle3434 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago, IL 60616Phone: 312-842-7355Fax: 312-842-5640
Steve [email protected] 2 Rep.School: Dundee Crown1500 Kings Rd.Carpentersville, IL 60110Phone: 224-484-5000Fax: 224-484-5097
Dan [email protected] 3 Rep.School: Homewood-Flossmoor999 S. Kedzie Ave.Flossmoor, IL 60422Phone: 708-335-5003Fax: 708-335-6994
Eric Matthews, [email protected] 4 Rep.School: Farmington310 N. Lightfoot Rd..Farmington, IL 61531Phone: 309-245-6071Fax: 309-245-9163
Tony Millard, [email protected] 5 Rep.School: Champaign Centennial913 S. Crescent Dr.Champaign, IL 61821Phone: 217-351-3988Fax: 217-351-3730
Rick Kestner, [email protected] 6 Rep.School: Pekin1903 Court St.Pekin, IL 61554Phone: 309-477-4233Fax: 309-477-4372
Joe [email protected] 7 Rep.School: Columbia77 Veterans Pkwy.Columbia, IL 62236Phone: 618-281-2512Fax: 618-281-8081
Jeff Niemec, [email protected] Div 1 Rep.School: Chicago Solorio Academy5400 South St. Louis Ave.Chicago, IL 60632Phone: 773-535-9070Fax: 773-535-9073
Paul [email protected] Div 6 Rep.School: Taylorville815 Springfield Rd..Taylorville, IL 62568Phone: 217-824-7777Fax: 217-824-2820
Sam Knox, [email protected] Representative2715 McGraw Dr.Bloomington, IL 61704Phone: 309-663-6377Fax: 309-663-7479
IADA Executive Board & Division Representatives
IADA District RepresentativesDIVISION 1 LIAISON - Tom White, DeLaSalle
District 1 Paul Chabura Gordon TechDistrict 2 Frank Griesto Jones AcademyDistrict 3 Tiray Jackson Perspective/Leadership
DIVISION 2 LIAISON - Steve Gertz, Dundee CrownDistrict 4 John Kane Hoffman Estates ConantDistrict 5 Chauncey Carrick SycamoreDistrict 6 Tim Burkhalter Lake Forest
DIVISION 3 LIAISON - Dan Vosnos, Homewood-FlossmoorDistrict 7 D Wayne Bates Glanbard EastDistrict 8 Tim Chandler St. Laurence (Burbank)District 9 Ron Lear Plainfield North
DIVISION 4 LIAISON - Eric Matthews, FarmingtonDistrict 10 Kevin Crandall RochelleDistrict 11 Greg King SterlingDistrict 12 Michael Cooper Ottawa
DIVISION 5 LIAISION - Tony Millard - Champaign CentennialDistrict 13 Phil Sexton Danville Schlarman AcademyDistrict 14 David Vieth MattoonDistrict 15 Wendy Smith Normal U-High
DIVISION 6 LIAISON - Rick Kestner, PekinDistrict 16 Jeff Flater GalesburgDistrict 17 Rick Smith FranklinDistrict 18 Jeff Marsaglia Auburn Jr. High
DIVISION 7 LIAISON - Joe Iorio, ColumbiaDistrict 19 John Moad Granite CityDistrict 20 Bob Wells FairfieldDistrict 21 Len Novara Murphysboro
Kevin CarteePresident
John Catalano, CAAPresident-Elect
Charles Lockenour, CAAPast President
Mike Morris, CMAAExecutive Director
Dan SheehanSecretary
John Woods, CAATreasurer
Stan Lewis, CAAMembership
Darren Howard, CMAAIADA Journal Editor
Matt HensleyNIAAA Liason
Becky Moran, CMAAProfessional Development Coordinator
Tina Woolard, CMAAState Certi�cation
Matt RifeMentor Program
Steven Haines, CMAAHall of Fame
Nic Kearfott, CAAHistorian
John Young, CAAAwards
Dan Jones, CAAPublic Relations
Eric HillBusiness Manager
Robert Ruiz, CMAAWeb Coordinator
Rich PiatchekRetired Athletic Directors
Dan DolneyConference Co-Chair
Bob KaminskiConference Co-Chair
Tom WhiteDivision 1 Rep.
Steve GertzDivision 2 Rep.
Dan VosnosDivision 3 Rep.
Eric Matthews, CMAADivision 4 Rep.
Tony Millard, RAADivision 5 Rep.
Rick KestnerDivision 6 Rep.
Joe IorioDivision 7 Rep.
Jeff NiemiecDivision 1 At-Large Rep.
Paul HeldDivision 6 At-Large Rep.
Sam Knox, CAAIHSA Rep.
2017-2018 IADA Executive Board & Division Representatives
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KEVIN CARTEE, CAAIADA President
Red Bud High School
On behalf of the board of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association I send you greetings and well wishes. It is my hope that your school year has been a successful and rewarding one. Soon, winter activities will be coming to a conclusion and the beginning of spring will be upon us. Thank you for all you do.
In December, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association held its annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The venue was very accommodating, hospitable, and warm. The opportunities to grow professionally were impressive, as many topics, workshops, classes, speakers, and sessions were available. Just as impressive was the large number of representatives from Illinois that were present. A special moment at the conference was the induction of John Van Fleet into the NIAAA Hall of Fame for his hard work, passion, and dedication to the professional development of athletic administrators in Illinois and the nation. Congratulations John on this outstanding and much deserved honor.
In November, I sent a letter to each athletic director and
principal in Illinois citing the advantages of the IADA and to renew or consider becoming a new member. I was encouraged to hear from several individuals that responded to me regarding the letter and how they can become a member. It is not too late to join the IADA. If you have questions about how to become a member of the IADA, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. If you are a current member of the IADA, reach out to those individuals that may need some more information and tell them of the benefits of our organization.
Lastly, the IADA will host its annual state conference on May 4-7 in East Peoria at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Another outstanding conference is being planned full of learning opportunities, recognition, collegiality, and professional growth. Not only consider becoming a member, but also attending the conference designed for you, the athletic administrator.
In closing, it has been an absolute privilege and honor serving you and the Illinois Athletic Directors Association this past year as president. Every aspect of this position and being on the IADA board has been amazing. Thank you to all of you that has helped me along the way. Good Luck on the rest of your school year, and I will see you in East Peoria.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
For More Information on the IADA State Conference contact:
Bobby KaminskiAthletic DirectorOswego East High [email protected]
Dan DolneyAthletic DirectorSt. Charles North High [email protected]
2018 State Conference Hotel Registration Information
1. To make reservations on-line:
Go to the website
http://group.embassysuites.com/IlAthleticDirectorsAssn
• Follow Instructions on SIte
• Room types with $130.00 rate will appear, select and
complete reservation
• Limited number of rooms available at these rates so
book soon!
2. To make reservations by phone:
• Call 1-800-EMBASSY
• Ask for Global Reservations
• State your check in and checkout date
• Mention your block IL Athletic Directors and code IAD
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MIKE MORRIS, CMAAExecutive Director
Dear Athletic Administrators,I hope you had an enjoyable Holiday Season and have returned
to work after the winter break with your batteries recharged, ready to push through until we see spring like weather.
One of the main goals of Illinois Athletic Directors Association is to further the professional development of our members; to that end, we had several of our IADA members at the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators National Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. The Illinois Athletic Directors were well represented with Matt Hensley (Mahomet-Seymour) serving on the NIAAA Publication Committee, Becky Moran (Argo Community) as the Chair of the Credentials Committee and Doug Smith (Retired - Naperville North) and Washington Bush (Retired – Conant), Tina Woolard (Grayslake North) all were presenters of LTI courses. Representing Illinois on the NIAAA Delegate Assembly were Kevin Cartee (Red Bud), John Catalano (Glenbrook North), John Woods (Champaign Central), Charlie Lockenour (Heyworth) and myself.
We are planning for our 2018 Illinois Athletic Directors Association’s State Conference to be held at Embassy Suites in East Peoria, Illinois, May 4 – May 7. Hopefully, during the
IADA Conference, you will be able to, learn new concepts, renew old friendships, develop new friendships, and be able to return to your communities with an even brighter outlook regarding the field of athletics. I know the Conference Committee will put together an exciting program with outstanding general session speakers, a myriad of mini session topics, a host of NIAAA Leadership Training courses, as well as an outstanding vendor show, and of course, a great banquet to honor and recognize our Athletic Directors of the Year, Assistant Athletic Director of the Year, Retiring Athletic Directors/Administrative Assistants, Friends of Athletics, and our Hall of Fame inductees for 2018. If there is anything that we can do for you, please contact, President – Kevin Cartee (Red Bud). Past-President - Charlie Lockenour (Heyworth), President-Elect – John Catalano (Glenbrook North), or myself and we will be glad to assist you.
We hope to see you at the 2018 IADA Conference!!!
Sincerely,
Mike Morris, CMAA
Mike MorrisExecutive Director
Illinois Athletic Directors Association
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S LETTER1. We tried that before2. Our place is different3. It costs too much4. That's beyond our responsibility5. We're all too busy to do that6. That's not my job7. It's too radical a change8. We don't have the time9. Not enough help10. That will make other equipment obsolete11. Let's make a research test of it first12. Our place is too small for it13. Not practical for our people14. The men will never buy it15. The union will scream16. We've never done it before17. It's against our general policy18. Runs up our overhead19. We don't have the authority20. Let's get back to reality21. That's too ivory tower22. That's not our problem
23. Why change it – it's still...24. I don't like the idea25. You're right, but...26. You're two years ahead of your time27. We are not ready for that28. We don't have the money, equipment, room, or personnel29. It isn't in the budget30. Can't teach an old dog new tricks31. Good thought, but impractical32. Let's hold it in abeyance33. Let's give it one more thought34. Top management would never go for it35. Let's put it in writing36. We'll be the laughing stock37. Not that again38. We'd lose money in the long run39. Where did you dig that one up?40. We did all right without it41. That's what we can expect from staff42. It's never been tried before
43. Let's shelve it for the time being44. Let's form a committee45. Has anyone else ever tried it?46. Customers won't like it47. I don't see connection48. It won't work here49. What you are really saying is50. Maybe that will work in your department, but not in mine51. The executive committee will never go for it52. Don't you think we should look into it further before we act?53. What do they do in our competitor's place54. Let's all sleep on it55. It can't be done56. It's too much trouble to change57. It won't pay for itself58. I know a fellow who tried it59. It's impossible60. We've always done it this way
60 EXCUSES OF A CLOSED MINDIADA Winter Journal 5
SAM KNOX, CAAAssistant Executive Director, IHSA
I hope your new year is off to a great start. As the IHSA staff prepares for our winter sports postseason
tournaments, it’s important to highlight the by-law amendment proposals that our member schools recently considered for approval.
The Legislative Commission discussed this year’s 28 proposals at length during its second commission meeting on November 20 and ultimately voted to place six proposals on the ballot. Five of the six proposals earned a majority of the votes and will alter the IHSA by-laws beginning in the 2018-19 school year.
Four of the amended by-laws could cause ADs and coaches to consider changes or additions to their sports schedules.
A total of 609 out of 811 member schools (75.1%) participated in the voting process this year. This was the third-highest percentage in 21 years of record keeping and reflects an increase from last year’s participation (72.6%).
The numbers below indicate the votes each proposal received. (yes – no – no opinion)
Eligibility regarding a Legislative Waiver from the State of Illinois: Grants eligibility to a student who has received a Legislative Waiver, who lives in a unit district with only one high school, and whose parent is on the faculty of any school in the district, which could be an elementary school, middle school, junior high school, or the high school. The current by-law states that the parent must be on the faculty at the high school.
This by-law goes into effect 30 days after passage. (approved 428-138-41)Baseball and Softball Tournaments over Spring Break: Allows a baseball or softball team to play more than 5 contests during a tournament if the tournament takes place during that school’s spring break. The season limit is still 35 total games.
(approved 435-147-24)Boys and Girls Basketball Schedules: Changes the contest limit in basketball to 31 total games exclusive of the IHSA state series and removes the limit on the number of tournaments for the team and individuals. The current limit is a combination of games and tournaments. With the by-law change, basketball teams will still be limited to a maximum of 5 games in any one tournament.
(approved 384-201-22)Boys and Girls Bowling Schedules: Increases the contest limit in bowling from 20 dates to 25 dates exclusive of the IHSA state
series.(approved 243-154-208)
Boys and Girls Volleyball Schedules: Changes the contest limit in volleyball to 35 matches exclusive of the IHSA state series and removes the limit on the number of tournaments for the team and individuals. The current limit is a combination of matches and tournaments. With the by-law change, volleyball teams will still be limited to a maximum of 5 matches in any one tournament.
(approved 379-204-25)A sixth proposal that would have reduced the number of
summer contact days from 25 to 20 was not approved. (292-305-10)
In October of 2017, the IHSA board of directors authorized the IHSA staff to form an Ad Hoc Committee to study the following topics: • Theclassificationsystemweuseinallsportsandactivities • Themethodbywhichnon-boundariedschoolsreceive
waivers to the 1.65 multiplier • Themethodbywhichnon-boundariedschoolsareadjusted
up or down as a result of the Success FactorThis 16-member committee will meet for the first time in
January to discuss these issues and could potentially recommend changes to Policy 17 in the IHSA handbook.
Thanks for all you do to ensure a positive experience for your students, staff, coaches, and community members.
As always, please contact the IHSA office with questions at any time.
Best wishes to your teams throughout the remainder of the winter sports season.
IHSA UPDATES
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ANDREW LAMBERTLake Zurich High School
Contributors: Mark Ribbens, Wauconda H.S.& John Woods, Champaign Central H.S.
As a high school athletic administrator, we are not afforded much time for personal/professional growth. Whether it is scheduling events, evaluating coaches, supervising an event or the hundreds of other things you are responsible for, this leaves little room for professional development and growth opportunities. One of the keys to having a successful career as a high school athletic director is access to professional development. The role of an AD is ever changing and to be able to keep up and adapt to this environment, it is important to stay on top of current trends and best practices.
As I was supervising a boys basketball game one evening, I was scrolling through twitter and I happened to come across a twitter chat on small college athletics. I began to scroll through the chat and noticed the great insight many of the athletic directors and assistant AD’s had to say about the job they perform at their school. The ideas and conversations were very insightful and it got me to thinking about this type of professional development for high school AD’s. I began to search Twitter for something similar for myself and the role I am in and was unable to find anything. That night on my way home, I contact Mark Ribbens who at the time was the AD at Larkin High School in Elgin, Illinois and asked him if he would be interested in starting up a weekly twitter chat for high school AD’s. He eagerly agreed and we both felt it was important to include John Woods from Champaign Central High School in Champaign, Illinois as he is a long time standing AD and a pioneer in the business.
In the weeks that followed, we began a discussion on how our chats would be structured, topics we would cover, the day and time we would host the chat and how we were going to market this
new idea. We all believed the Twitter platform to be a priceless tool for professional growth for current AD’s and anyone who aspires to sit in the chair, plus it is free and can be done from the comforts of home! The chat provides individuals the opportunity to share ideas and to learn from one another on the things they are doing in their schools to better help you do your job. The chat also provides the opportunity to network with AD’s from around the country who you may only see if you get the opportunity to attend national conferences.
The importance of this chat for high school athletic directors is to be able to connect with colleagues, discuss similar topics that we all face on a daily basis and the ability to grab new ideas for our own school, ideas that have been put to the test by other high school athletic administrators. The open dialogue that occurs each week offers professional development for the busy AD. When you start your journey as an athletic administrator you get plenty of advice, and one piece that I always remember is when you meet a veteran AD, they say, any questions, just call. This chat allows for that question and answer session to happen each week, and for younger AD’s, this experience is priceless.
To participate in the chat merely plug the hashtag #hsadchat into the search box in Twitter and hop on in the conversation. The chat lasts one hour and athletic administrators from around the country add insight, ask questions and connect with one another.
It is important to remember that as athletic directors, we need to model the behavior we want our coaches to live by and continual growth must be a priority. Please join us on the first Sunday night of each month at 8:00 CST for our chat. If you are interested in being a guest host, please feel free to contact Mark, John or myself and we will get your started.
TWITTER CHAT
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IADA WEBSITEThe IADA website has a had a new face lift - once a member
logs in to the site on the Home page, the user will be directed to the topic page and will show the navigation tools on the left side, which will allow the member to select from the following topics, Conference Information, Announcements, Awards and Scholarships, Board Business, Membership, Certification, Professional Development, Publications, Sponsors, Resource Library, and Toolbox.
In the center of the page, there are additional tabs, that can be used by the member. Under the “Members Only Links” tab, the user will find a Member roster and email directory and a list of Retired Ad’s and IADA Opertations Manual. Under the “Member Services” tab. You will be able to change your password and update your personal profile, create a listing of sport openings and job openings as well as view the IADA Newsletters and Meeting Minutes.
The Sportsman’s CreedThe Player 1 He lives clean and plays hard. He plays for the love of the game. 2 He wins without boasting, he loses without excuses, and he never quits. 3 He respects officials and accepts their decisions without question. 4 He never forgets that he represents his school.
The Coach 1 He inspires in his athletes a love for the game and the desire to win. 2 He teaches them that it is better to lose fairly than to win unfairly. 3 He leads players and spectators to respect officials by setting a good example. 4 He is the type of person he wants his athletes to be.
The Official 1 He knows the rules. 2 He is fair and �rm in all decisions. He calls them as he sees them. 3 He treats players and coaches courteously and demands the same treatment for himself. 4 He knows the game is for the athletes and lets them have the spot light.
The Spectator 1 He never boos a player or official. 2 He appreciates a good play no matter who makes it. 3 He knows the school gets the blame or the praise for his conduct. 4 He recognizes the need for more sportsmen and fewer “Sports.”
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RICH PIATCHEKIADA Retired AD Liaison
John Trieber: Retired 3 years ago after 13 years as the Athletic Director at Glenbard South High School. John obviously sucked at retirement and has been working the last 3 years as an interim Athletic Director at Riverside Brookfield High School, sharing the job with former Willowbrook High School Athletic Director Tom Domin. This will be his last year at RB, as they posted the position for a full time AD in October. John looks forward to truly retiring and spending more time with his wife Cindy, traveling down to Tampa to visit his oldest son Trent and his parents in Redington Shores, FL. John’s youngest son Hunter transferred to Mizzou this year and is a sophomore majoring in Accounting. John still get his baseball fix by running travel tournaments for Game Day USA in the summer and will try to attend more games of the 2020 World Series Champion White Sox!
Ken Schreiner: Obviously no one knows how retirement will be until they pull the trigger, and Ken was the same way. He points out that “there’s no way to ‘practice’ it”. When he retired, he had been the Athletic Director and head football coach, and as other AD’s, was used to 60 hour work weeks. Ken’s wife was probably more nervous than him. She was concerned about how was it going to be having a type AA person at home! Well, Ken says “it’s been great”. In addition to family stuff with kids and grandkids, Ken work several days a week harassing people at a nearby golf course which allows me to see old friends, former colleagues, etc. that he wouldn’t otherwise see. He even sees former players from other conference schools with whom we competed. Retirement also has given Ken and his bride travel opportunities that they never had before. They try to do something significant each fall. They have gotten off big ship cruises and have fallen in love with river cruising with Viking. Winter finds them snowbirding in
Destin, FL for 10 weeks. Ken loves the great golf, beach walking, and just reading and relaxing. Before retirement he would hear from other retirees how busy they now are, and he thought “yeah right”. Now he knows they’re right, except now he is busier doing more things of my own choice.
Craig Watson: After moving to the Main Office as an Assistant Principal from the position of Athletic Director (12 years) at Oswego High School in 2006, Craig retired in 2013. Craig’s wife, Melody, who had taught junior high math for 32 years, retired the same year. What a blessing! This enabled them to do a lot of traveling. They were also blessed with 2 grandsons in 2014. Craig points out that being a grandparent is "indescribable" and they take care of the boys 3 days a week during the school year. Craig’s son opened a Farmers Insurance office 5 years ago and they work together quite well. After being a high school administrator for 19 years, being an "employee" is something that he thoroughly enjoys. He has reconnected with 2 of his college roommates, also former educators, and they play golf a couple of times a week. Melody and he bought a home in Osage Beach, MO, on the Lake of the Ozarks quite a few years ago and they spend a lot of time there with family and friends. Boating has long been a family event for both of them and it continues to be that way for them, their children, and grandchildren.
Bob Swanson: Retired five years ago after 14 years as Athletic Director at Rock Island High School. Bob and his wife, Debbi, still live in Rock Island and frequently attend high school games. They travel quite a bit cruising the Caribbean every other year and attending Spring Training the opposite years in the Phoenix area. Between playing golf, fishing in Canada, and attending Rotary meetings Bob stays busy. Any spare time is spent with their four grandchildren - two live in Rock Island and two in Normal, Illinois.
"WHERE ARE THEY NOW?"
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Kevin CarteePresident
Red Bud [email protected]
John Catalano President Elect
Glenbrook North [email protected]
Rob KaminskiConference Co-Chair
Oswego East [email protected]
Dan DolneyConference Co-ChairSt. Charles North HS
Andy Turner2019 Conference Chair
Maine South [email protected]
Dan Sheehan2019 Conference Chair
Monticello [email protected]
Becky MoranProfessional Development
Argo HS
Matt PurdyRegistration Chair
Glenbrook North [email protected]
Steve RockrohrAssistant Chair
Glenbrook South [email protected]
Tim BurkhalterAssistant ChairLake Forest HS
Rich MontgomeryExhibits ChairRock Falls HS
Henry JohnsonCorporate Chair
Retired
Dan DillardCorporate Chair
Lisle [email protected]
Jared HartGolf Chair
Metamora [email protected]
Dave ViethHospitality Chair
Mattoon [email protected]
Joe IorioHospitality Chair
Columbia [email protected]
Brien DunpheyAudio/Video Chair
Peoria [email protected]
Skip TarranRaffle Chair
Retired
Herb KnoblauchPrize Chair
Washington [email protected]
Adam EuckerPrize Chair
Williamsville [email protected]
Tony MillardAssistant Chair
Champaign Centennial [email protected]
Kevin CarteeAssistant Chair
Red Bud [email protected]
Darren HowardProgram Chair
Oswego [email protected]
Jarett KirshnerLeadership/Mini Sessions
Maine West [email protected]
2017-2018 Conference Committe Chairs
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ANDY LUTZENKIRCHEN, CAA
Naperville Central High School
As the athletic director at Naperville Central the past six years, I have heard several times when looking for a football game that we would love to play you, but we need to find a game we can win, or we are going to wait and see if another option becomes available. The emphasis has become the “drive for five” wins to become playoff eligible and I believe it has played a large part in all the conference shuffling and re-aligning over the past several years. Our conference, the DuPage Valley, alone has seen its members change four times in the past six years with the latest change leaving it a conference of five schools beginning with the 2018-19 school year. We have seen several playoff proposals over the years to help stop all the conference changes and not one has made it to the ballet for a vote. Recently I have also come to find that the playoff issue is also affecting schools and conferences across the state, not just the schools in the Chicago area. So what is the answer, do we leave the 8 class system the way it is or is it time to try something different, to change the system?
I have been on the football advisory committee the past two years and at our meeting this past December Sam Knox, IHSA associate director overseeing football, informed the committee that the IHSA board of directors would like a survey to go out to all of the football playing schools to get a feel of what schools are thinking, what’s important and what they would like to see happen with the playoffs. During our meeting we discussed several past and the most recent playoff proposals and how a change might affect the football landscape across the state. All of the committee members agreed that something needs to change and that the survey was a step in the right direction. Some of the questions we discussed to go to schools were; how important is it that all
schools make the playoffs? Should an 0-8 school qualify? If all schools don’t qualify, what is an acceptable number to make the playoffs in each class, 32, 48, or 56? Should strength of schedule carry more weight than wins and losses towards 5?
I would argue that there are schools that finish the season 4-5 or 3-6 that could compete and win a round or two in the playoffs against teams that play a more favorable schedule. The committee did agree that 512 schools making the playoffs wasn’t a good idea and that could also lead to some first round lopsided games. Speaking for myself, I like the 56 team bracket with the top 8 seeds getting a buy in the first round of the playoffs. The other 48 teams would be considered a “play-in” game, however it would guarantee a majority of schools would be “making the playoffs”. In fact we looked at what the cut off for wins would be and a small hand-full of teams would make it in with one win. The fall 2016 season saw Naperville Central finish at 4-5 and we were in every game, I felt we could have still made a run in the playoffs if only we had a chance. How many other coaches and programs across the state have this thought?
We need to try something different and if it doesn’t work then at least we tried. One of the greatest benefits of playoff football is what it does for school spirit! It’s a chance for our players, fans and communities to go see schools we don’t compete against that often, if ever. Just this past fall two programs rich in playoff tradition, Naperville Central and Maine South, matched up in the quarterfinals and it’s the first time our programs met on the gridiron! It was a great atmosphere for players and fans. At the end of the game all in attendance had witnessed a great high school football game. I believe that is what high school sports are all about and playoff expansion will help give this experience to more of our athletes, students, and communities.
The Drive for Five, Is it Time for a Change to the System?
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