THSADA Playbook 2026

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From THSADA Executive Director Rusty Dowling

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors and exhibitors for their continued support of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, as well as the student-athletes and coaches in the State of Texas.

Our members are mindful of the family of companies that provide corporate support and are well aware that we are as dependent on your products and services as you are on our business selections.

e purpose of our Partner Playbook is to further elevate those businesses that have maintained their support, enthusiasm, and belief in the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association.

Our sponsors and exhibitors can be easily located throughout the Partner Playbook as they are presented in an A-to-Z format. ere is also a handy index in the back of the Partner Playbook to track our sponsors and exhibitors A-to-Z, by page number.

Our Partner Playbook also pays tribute to our latest PBK Hall of Honor inductees, who we will recognize at our 2026 State Conference as well a 50-plus year history of the THSADA and previews key events on our 2026-27 calendar. We thank you for that support and we look forward to working with you.

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2026 State Conference Agenda

SUNDAY, MAY 31

7:30 -11:30amLTC 628: Mental Health and Wellness for the Student Athlete

2:30 - 4:15pmPBK-THSADA Hall of Honor Celebration

4:15 - 5:00pmFirst Time Conference Attendee Orientation

5:15 - 5:30pmWelcome

5:30 - 6:20pmUpdate on Legal Developments for ADs and Coaches TAAC 304

Presented by RFS Sports

8:00pmKickoff Reception

Presented by Paragon Sports Constructors

MONDAY, JUNE 1

Sandra Mader and Dr. Lisa Langston Acacia/Bamboo

Enter through Salon E Doors Kalahari Ballroom

Johanna Denson-THSADA

Jody Hormann-THSADA Crown Palm/Banyan

Rusty Dowling-Executive Director- THSADA

Dr. André D. Walker-Houston ISD, THSADA President Kalahari Ballroom

This session will focus on the legal issues of most practical concern in the operation of a school’s athletic program, including both legislative and judicial developments.

Kalahari Ballroom

Athletic Administrators Only: Please wear conference badges. Event Barn

7:30am - 6:00pm Attendee Registration Open Kilimanjaro Ballroom

8:00 - 11:30amExhibitor Registration OpenExhibitor check in at Registration 7

8:00 - 8:40amQUAD A OrientationQUAD A Directors: David Kuykendall and Debbie Fuchs

This orientation session introduces aspiring athletic administrators to the THSADA and QUAD A program while also providing guidance on how to navigate the State Conference, maximize your experience, and take full advantage of professional growth opportunities.

9:00amWelcome

9:15 - 10:05amState of Athletics TAAC 101

Presented by Hometown

10:20 - 11:10amA Superintendent’s Viewpoint of the Athletic Directorship TAAC 605

Presented by Brock USA

11:25am12:10pm AD Exchange: Real Time Issues & Ideas TAAC 702

Presented by Gipper

11:25am12:10pm QUAD A: Meet Your Mentors

Bob DeJonge- Associate Executive Director- THSADA Johanna Denson-Assistant Executive Director of Professional DevelopmentTHSADA

This session will provide an overview of the current landscape of UIL athletics, highlighting key initiatives, challenges, and opportunities ahead.

The landscape of Texas K-12 public schools is rapidly changing. But there are qualities that separate Texas from the rest of the country’s schools.

Join a dynamic roundtable where athletic directors collaborate in real time to discuss current challenges, exchange ideas, and share practical solutions you can take back to your program.

This session sets the foundation for meaningful professional relationships, guidance and growth throughout an attendee’s athletic administration journey.

12:10 - 2:00pmTradeshow LunchComplimentary lunch and drinks provided. Attendees must wear conference badges for entrance into Tradeshow.

Kalahari Ballroom

Ballroom

Kalahari Ballroom

Ballroom

Kilimanjaro Ballroom

Kalahari

Kalahari

MONDAY, JUNE 1 (continued)

2:00 - 2:40pmRegion Meetings Connect with your fellow THSADA region members to meet your committee representatives and learn about monthly meetings.

3:00 - 3:50pmWinning the Legal Game in Athletic Handbooks TAAC 302

Presented by Spectrum by Watchfire

3:00 - 3:50pmGame Changers: Championship Leadership for Texas Athletic Administrators

Presented by Varsity Brands

3:00 - 3:50pmRallying the Home Team: Community Engagement and the Athletic Bond Process TAAC 403

Presented by Legacy Building Solutions

3:00 - 3:50pmA Smarter Way to Evaluate PE: Support Your Coaches and Strengthen Your Program

3:00 - 3:50pmQUAD A/JHAMS UIL Presentation QUAD 104

Presented by Tarkett Sports & Hudl

4:00 - 6:00pmDaktronics Tradeshow Festival

Attendees will leave with practical strategies to draft, revise, and enforce handbook provisions that stand up both on the field and in the courtroom.

Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to strengthen their programs, elevate those they serve, and lead in a way that creates lasting, meaningful impact far beyond the field of play.

Join a panel of Texas athletic directors and their planning and design partners as they share what it really takes to bring everyone to the table, navigate a uniquely complex planning and design process, and pass athletic bonds that deliver for every student, every family, and every fan in their community.

Various Ballrooms

Kalahari BallroomSalon E

Kalahari BallroomSalons F-G-H-I

Crown Palm/Banyan

Need to clearly define high-quality PE/Health for your administrators or better position your coaches for TIA success and increased compensation? This session provides a practical, T-TESS-aligned tool to streamline evaluations, support your staff, and show how TAHPERD helps you lead a stronger program. Acacia/Bamboo

UIL staff will provide guidance and insight tailored specifically to aspiring athletic administrators and junior high/middle school coordinators.

Complimentary appetizers. Drink tickets sent to attendees via email. Kilimanjaro Ballroom

TUESDAY,

JUNE 2

8:00 - 10:00amTradeshow BreakfastComplimentary breakfast and coffee provided.

Separate Registration Required

Ballroom 8:30amShotgun Start for the Hellas-Benny Carter Memorial Golf Tournament

10:00am - Noon Resume Review Check in: Nile Room hallway.

10:00 - 10:50amHealth and Performance Beyond the Physical TAAC 504

Presented by United Turf & Track

10:00 - 10:50amFrom Media Connection to Media Coverage TAAC 306

Presented by Nevco Sports

10:00 - 10:50amDual Threat Leadership: Thriving as an AD & Head Coach TAAC 210

Presented by Perry Weather

10:00 - 10:50amJHAMS- From the Texas Way to Game Day

Student-athletes focusing solely on physical health leaves a gap in awareness about mental health – which, despite caring deeply about athletes, many of our athletics staff feel uncomfortable talking about.

Gain practical insight into building strong, strategic media relationships to effectively tell your program’s story and enhance your athletic department’s visibility.

Experienced athletic directors share practical strategies for time management, staff delegation, program culture and sustaining personal growth while navigating the unique demands of both positions.

Join Stephen Mackey for an interactive discussion on what “The Texas Way” looks like in action at the middle school and junior high level. Walk away with new ideas and solutions to improve sportsmanship!

Nile Room

Kalahari Ballroom-Salon E

Kalahari Ballroom-Salons F-G-H-I

Acacia/Bamboo

Crown Palm/Banyan

The Golf Club at Star Ranch, Hutto

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 (continued)

10:00 - 10:50amDifficult Conversations QUAD A-203

Presented by Tarkett Sports

11:05 - 11:55amThe Experience Exchange TAAC 606

Presented by ACE Sports

11:05 - 11:55amGame-Changing Tech Tools for Athletic Directors TAAC 204

Presented by GearLocker

11:05 - 11:55amFrom Staff to Self: Leadership When You Are the System TAAC 210

Presented by Stantec

11:05 - 11:55amQUAD A- Partners in Leadership: Developing a Strong Athletic Director-Athletic Trainer Relationship QUAD 503

Presented by Tarkett Sports

11:05 - 11:55amJHAMS- Assumptions Are Dangerous: What You Think They Heard vs Reality.

Hear from an experienced panel on how to navigate difficult conversations with various stakeholders.

Participate in structured roundtable discussions with fellow athletic directors at similar experience levels, creating space for relevant, meaningful conversation.

This session will highlight practical strategies for budget tracking, improving efficiency and streamlining key processes.

This session brings together perspectives from an athletic director transitioning from a large district to a small school setting and a veteran small-district AD, highlighting leadership in environments with limited support.

Explore how athletic directors and athletic trainers can build trust, communicate effectively, and collaborate strategically to create a unified leadership approach that enhances student-athlete health, safety, and program success.

Ballroom-Salons F-G-H-I

Acacia/Bamboo

In this session, attendees will learn how communication gaps with parents, coaches, athletes and administrators can quickly create conflict–and how intentional follow-up can prevent those misunderstandings before they become bigger problems. Because what you said and what they heard are often two very different things.

Crown Palm/Banyan

Noon - 1:30pmInnovative Showcase Live!VIP Lunch. Separate reservation required for Athletic AdministratorsKalahari Ballroom-Salon E

2:00 - 4:00pmMock Interviews Check in: Nile Room hallway. Nile Room

2:00 - 2:50pmLeading with Confidence & Integrity: Navigating UIL Orientation TAAC 106

Presented by 360 Athletics

2:00 - 2:50pmGame Day Partners: ADs and Officials Q & A Forum TAAC 301

Presented by Waterboy Graphics

2:00 - 2:50pmWomen in Athletic Leadership TAAC 602

Presented by ARC/Riot Color

2:00 - 2:50pmQUAD A- Building a Sustainable, Equitable, and Championship-Level Athletic Budget (Grades 7–12) QUAD 401

Presented by Tarkett Sports

2:00 - 2:50pmJHAMS- Seamless Seasons: Middle School Athletic Logistics

Presented by Hudl

This session unpacks the specific administrative requirements of Section 21 to ensure your district is fully compliant and protected.

Kalahari Ballroom-Salon E

An interactive Q&A session discussing real game-day challenges, with an open forum. Kalahari Ballroom-Salons F-G-H-I

Engage in an open, collaborative roundtable, with meaningful dialogue designed to inspire growth and connection. Acacia/Bamboo

Building an athletic budget that can be structured to simultaneously grow developing programs while sustaining high-performing programs—all within a unified (7–12 system).

A collaborative roundtable for middle school athletic coordinators centered on mastering the logistics behind each season.

Crown Palm/Banyan

Salons A-B-C-D

Kalahari

Cypress

Salons A-B-C-D

Salons A-B-C-D

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

3:05 - 3:55pmNavigating Title I Funding and Compliance in District Athletics

TAAC 505

Presented by BoxOut Sports

3:05 - 3:55pmInside THSADA: Resources & Opportunities

TAAC 212

Presented by Snap! Mobile

3:05 - 3:55pmIncorporating Cheer in the Athletics Program

3:05 - 3:55pmQUAD A- Next Hire, Right Hire

QUAD 201

Presented by Tarkett Sports

3:05 - 3:55pmJHAMS- The Middle Matters: Leading Athletic Programs with Purpose

Presented by Hudl

This presentation explores how Title I federal funding supports student-athletes in Texas by providing supplemental resources for high-quality education and experiences in high-poverty districts.

Have you been missing out on all the resources THSADA members have access? Come learn how to access these resources plus learn about even more that THSADA has to offer.

Q&As about running the Cheer program through Athletics and how they are included in the Athletics program.

Engage in a roundtable discussion to learn about and share strategies and key considerations across all aspects of the hiring process.

A leadership-focused roundtable for attendees exploring how intentional leadership, clear vision, and purpose-driven decision making can shape stronger programs.

4:00 - 6:00pmTradeshow FestivalAttend to win vendor door prizes! Complimentary appetizers. Drink tickets sent to attendees via email.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

8:00 - 9:30amTHSADA Committee Meetings

Officials, Policy, Athletic, Professional Education, Membership, Publications, Awards, NIAAA

9:40amFirst Drawing Bob DeJonge-THSADA

Kalahari BallroomSalon E

Kalahari Ballroom-Salons F-G-H-I

Acacia/Bamboo

Salons A-B-C-D

Crown Palm/Banyan

Ballroom

Officials-Salon A Athletic-Nile All OthersSalons B-C-D

9:45 - 10:10amTHSADA Committee Updates Rusty Dowling-THSADA, Committee Chairs Kalahari Ballroom

10:15 - 10:40amBoard/Chairs/XO’s-Introductions Membership Award Winners Scholarship Texas Cup Update

10:4011:00am Districts of Distinction-Texas Way

11:00am- NoonUIL- Athletics Update TAAC 102

Noon Drawings

Rusty Dowling-THSADA Outgoing President-Andre Walker-Houston ISD

Incoming President-elect-Jennifer Frazier-McKinney ISD Incoming President-Rob Davies-Harlingen CISD

Stephen Mackey-CEO 2Words/Rusty Dowling-THSADA

Asst UIL ADs

Bob DeJonge-THSADA

Kalahari Ballroom

Kalahari Ballroom

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Noon Closing RemarksBob DeJonge-THSADA Kalahari Ballroom

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Historical Highlights of 56 Years of the THSADA

Prior to 1955, there were only six full-time Athletic Directors in Texas. ey were Joe Tusa-Houston ISD, Claud E. Kellam-San Antonio ISD, Herman Clark-Fort Worth ISD, P.C. Cobb-Dallas ISD, L.W. McConahie-El Paso ISD (Future Executive Director-THSCA) and Toney Burger-Austin ISD

School populations grew rapidly over the next decade and the need for more oversight of athletic programs became very evident. Four more Athletic Directors were added and to the following cities:

Dee Walker-Amarillo ISD, Buddy Brothers-Lubbock ISD, Tonto Coleman-Ector County ISD, and Chatter Allen-Corpus Christi ISD.

e timing was almost perfect for the creation of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association. In the spring of 1970, Athletic Directors from across Texas and the National Health/ Physical Education Association met in Houston. At that time, many Athletic Directors also served as administrators over health and physical education in their districts. While attending this meeting, it was decided by those Directors in attendance that they have a sub-meeting to share speci c ideas and ask questions. Joe Tusa of Houston ISD arranged the meeting location. ose individuals in attendance at the rst meeting were:

• Joe Tusa-Houston ISD

• Joe Golding-Wichita Falls ISD

• Chuck Moser-Abilene ISD

• Shorty Lawson-Abilene ISD

• Stoney Phillips-Pasadena ISD

• Pete Sultis-Goose Creek ISD

• Lon Goldstein-Fort Worth ISD

• James Willingham-Fort Worth ISD

• Bob Shelton-Dallas ISD

• Barry Ehlert-San Antonio ISD

• Tom Pruitt-Victoria ISD

• Howland Reich-Port Arthur ISD

• Homer Johnson-Garland ISD

• Allan Boren-Klein ISD

• C.E. Haynes-Corpus Christi ISD

• Gerald Meyers-Pasadena ISD

• Bob Harrell-Irving ISD

• Bull Workman-Arlington ISD

• Winlon Knowles-Pine Tree ISD

• Armando Gutierrez-El Paso ISD

• Joe Bill Fox-North East ISD

• Kelly Horn-North East ISD

During this meeting the discussion moved to forming a state organization speci cally for athletic administrators. e new group would continue close ties with the THSCA but have an independent charter. e decision was made to form the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association.

e rst o cers of this new Association were Joe Bill Fox-President, Stoney Phillips-Vice President, and Lon Goldstein-Secretary.

e group decided to hold its rst independent meeting of the THSADA in San Antonio in 1971, the week a er the state basketball tournament. e main goals established at this time were to improve the means of communication within schools and ll a much-needed role in athletic administration within school districts and throughout the state.

e ‘71 meeting was held at the La Mansion Hotel and was deemed a success. ere was no budget allocated so the hotel allowed the THSADA to defer payment until a er the conference. Attendance was over 50 individuals. e next two meetings were in the same hotel with Lon Goldstein and Stoney Phillips presiding.

“I cannot compliment these early day members enough for their willingness to contribute in any way possible. I cannot begin to list the names of those involved but every large school district and section of the state was represented. ese early day leaders have paved the

Joe Bill Fox, honored as the THSADA’s inaugural president in 1970, returned to our State Conference as recently as 2024.

way for an organization that is held in such high esteem as it is today”. Joe Bill Fox-former President-THSADA.

With the growth and elevated pro le of the THSADA, the rst Executive Director was selected in March 2012. Rusty Dowling, formerly Director of Athletics for the Katy ISD, was hired to oversee the organizational and administrative concerns of the THSADA.

e leadership model of the THSADA was changed in July of 2014 to better represent all areas of Texas. An annual membership election for the o ce of Vice President takes place every year with theprocess of the VP moving through the administrative positions of Vice President, then to President-elect then eventually into the position of President. ree additional Board members were selected to fully represent all eight regions of the THSADA. e Board Historian and Board Secretary were re-purposed to permanent, non-voting members of the Board.

e event calendar for the THSADA became more established. Along with the annual THSADA State Conference, the THSADA has active participation in the summer TGCA and THSCA Summer Conventions as well as involvement in regular Region Meetings throughout the state. e establishment of committeeswere organized to assist the THSADA and was also critical and allowed for additional member engagement.

Signi cant to the THSADA was the development of the Texas Athletic Administrators Certi cation (TAAC) program. is is a Texas-based athletic administrators’ curriculum that utilizes a faculty of current athletic administrators, industry professionals, UIL/ TAPPS sta and school superintendents. is certi cation will validate that an athletic administrator, in the State of Texas, has taken courses of study that will improve e ectiveness as an athletic administrator.

Below are key dates and initiatives in the history of the THSADA.

1970

Athletic Directors from across Texas and the National Health/Physical Education Association meet in Houston to form the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, a state organization speci cally for athletic administrators. e rst o cers of this new Association are Joe Bill Fox (President), Stoney Phillips (Vice President) and Lon Goldstein (Secretary).

1971

First independent meeting of the THSADA is held at the La Mansion Hotel in San Antonio the week a er the state basketball tournament. e main goals of the meeting were to improve the means of communication within schools and ll a much-needed role in athletic administration.

Attending this meeting are Barry Ehlert (San Antonio ISD), Joe Golding (Wichita Falls ISD), Lon Goldstein (Fort Worth ISD), Homer Johnson (Garland ISD), Shorty Lawson (Abilene ISD), Chuck Moser (Abilene ISD), Stoney Phillips (Pasadena ISD), Tom Pruitt (Victoria ISD), Howland Reich (Port Arthur ISD), Bob Shelton (Dallas ISD), Pete Sultis (Goose Creek ISD), Joe Tusa (Houston ISD) and James Willingham (Fort Worth ISD).

1981

e Hall of Honor begins, with the rst inductee Pete Sultis (Goose Creek ISD). More than 115 members have been added in the past 40 years.

1988

Joe Means (Round Rock ISD) is the rst honoree for the State Award of Merit. e annual award winner has demonstrated long-term contribution of leadership and meritorious service to their profession of interscholastic athletics at the state and national level. e award now includes the name of the late Kelly Reeves (Round Rock ISD).

1998

Ruth Meredith (El Paso ISD), who became the rst female inducted into the Hall of Honor in 1994, becomes the rst female to serve as association president. Karen Funk (North East ISD) follows suit as president in 2013, Debbie Decker (Katy ISD) in 2018 and Debbie Fuchs (Clear Creek ISD) in 2022.

2006

South Texas ends a 10-year gap and returns as host of State Conference, in Brownsville. e city of Brownsville would host again in 2009. Laredo served as host in 1979, ’82, ’84, ’85 and ’96.

2008

e Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award is launched. e Kovaleski is presented annually to a NIAAA member who has made significant contributions and demonstrated excellence in professional development at the local, state and national levels. e rst honoree is Larry Peil (Cy-Fair ISD), who would later serve the THSADA as one of the primary architects of its TAAC program.

2012

With the growth and elevated pro le of the THSADA, the rst-ever Executive Director is selected in March. Rusty Dowling, formerly Director of Athletics for the Katy ISD, is hired to oversee the organizational and administrative concerns while also generating association revenue through marketing initiatives and annual membership.

2013

Region Athletic Administrators of the Year begin being recognized, as well as another annual platform sponsored by Whataburger to award a pair of $1,500 scholarships to deserving student-athletes.

Membership in the THSADA exceeds 250.

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April Smith - Alvin ISD

Aric Sardinea - Crandall ISD

Deidra Rucker - Frisco ISD

Brad LaPlante - Montgomery ISD

Sam Gillespie - Tyler ISD

Chad Nothe - Westlake Academy

Charles GabbardLamar Consolidated

Kevin Reed - Grand Prairie ISD

Alyssa Biles - West ISD

Carlos Quintero - Houston ISD

Christine FarrisSugar Land Harmony

Edwin Champagne - Poth ISD

Jeff Smith - Prosper ISD

Natasha Stewart - Irving ISD

Rameisha BlackshearBryan ISD

Zachary Bass-HardinJe erson ISD

2014

Leadership model changes in July to better represent all regions of Texas. An annual membership election for the o ce of Vice President is instituted, with the process of the VP moving through the administrative positions of Vice President, then to President-elect, then eventually into the position of President. ree additional Board members are selected to fully represent all eight THSADA regions. e Board Historian and Board Secretary were re-purposed to permanent, non-voting members of the Board.

2015

e Joe Bill Fox Award is launched, to annually honor an individual who has provided invaluable service to the THSADA in truly outstanding fashion. e rst honoree is Kathy Mathis, who served the THSADA faithfully and tirelessly in a varsity of key roles (led by membership oversight) before her retirement in 2019.

2016

Membership in the THSADA doubles in three years of hiring an Executive Director and exceeds 500.

2017

e Waco Convention Center begins its three-year run as annual host of State Conference.

Membership in the THSADA exceeds 750.

2018

Continued growth of the THSADA allows for the addition of an Assistant Executive Director. is new position is lled by Bob DeJonge, formerly Director of Athletics of the Keller ISD.

A er years in development, the Texas Athletic Administrators Certi cation curriculum is launched at State Conference, thanks in part to the foundational e orts of Larry Peil

(retired, Cy-Fair ISD), among others. is athletic administrators’ curriculum comprised of 28 courses utilizes a faculty of current athletic administrators, industry professionals, UIL/ TAPPS sta and school superintendents. Johanna Denson (retired, Tyler, Waco and P ugerville ISDs), currently oversees TAAC for the THSADA.

2019

Members of the inaugural TAAC graduating class are honored with certi cates at their respective Region Meetings beginning in the fall. With online education available to complete certi cation, this number totaled 74 administrators by the end of the year.

A 1 1⁄2 -day workshop, Fall Forum is launched as an annual fall event to provide another educational opportunity for membership. Nearly 200 members attend Fall Forum at the Northside ISD’s Farris Athletic Complex in San Antonio. Speakers included superintendents, representatives of the UIL, athletic administrators, sponsors and industry leaders in athletic facilities.

Membership in the THSADA exceeds 1,000.

2020

Due to Covid-19, the State Conference is postponed, then moved virtual, in December.

2021

In March, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock hosts the inaugural Spring Sponsor Showcase. Similar to Fall Forum, Spring Sponsor Showcase provides another engagement opportunity between membership and our sponsor family, sandwiched around educational opportunities for membership.

e association celebrated its 50th-annual by returning its State Conference to the Austin area for the rst time since 2005. e site was Kalahari, which remains as annual host of State Conference. Joe Bill Fox attends, and is celebrated, during festivities celebrating the 50th State Conference.

Membership in the THSADA exceeds 1,250.

Continued on page 23

Our State Conference was held at the Waco Convention Center between 2017-19, before shifting down I-35 to Round Rock and Kalahari Resorts & Conventions.

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2022

Aspiring Athletic Administrators Academy (QUAD A), which is designed to present a pathway for coaches who would like to eventually pursue a career as an Athletic Administrator in the State of Texas and is essentially a precursor to the TAAC program, is launched at State Conference.

Fall Forum Presented by HomeTown Ticketing begins the rst of two years headquartered at Estancia del Norte in San Antonio. Professional development o erings were held on Day 2 at the North East ISD.

Membership in the THSADA exceeds 1,500.

During its December meeting, the THSADA Board of Directors announced that Dr. Roland Hernandez (Superintendent of Schools, Corpus Christi ISD) and Dr. Joe Young (Superintendent of Schools, Brownwood ISD) have been selected to serve a two-year term on the THSADA Board of Directors. Both Dr. Hernandez and Dr. Young will serve as Ex-O cio members of the Board. e THSADA voted unanimously to add two ISD Superintendents to the BOD in order to bring a district leader’s perspective to the THSADA and to further strengthen the alliance between Athletic Directors and ISD Superintendents.

2023

Spring Sponsor Showcase Presented by ProtectED brings membership back to Waco for the rst time since State Conference in 2019.

Membership in the THSADA exceeds 1,750.

2024

Leslie Slovak (Richardson ISD) begins her term as President at the State Conference, becoming the h woman to lead the THSADA and third since 2018.

A new addition to the State Conference is the introduction of the Junior High and Middle School programs

ON THE RISE

Membership in the THSADA drastically increased a er Rusty Dowling stepped in as the rst full-time Executive Director, in 2012. umbnail review during the past 20 years:

2025: 1,881

2020: 1,180

2015: 766

2112:238

2010: 205

2005: 154

Similar to membership growth, State Conference attendance is booming — and almost surpassed 700 in 2025. Note the State Conference was held virtually due to Covid, in 2020.

2025: 689

2019: 571

2015: 315

2010: 200

2005: 150

(JHAMS) that feature professional development especially for those campus leaders at that level.

e rst full-time addition to the THSADA since 2018 is Jody Hormann, who is named Assistant Executive Director. Bob DeJonge is promoted to Associate Executive Director.

2025

One-day JHAMS events -- free and open to campus leaders in junior high and middle school athletics, are held in Katy and McKinney and each program attracts more than 125 attendees. Johanna Denson is promoted to Assistant Executive Director.

Spring Sponsor Showcase, which shi s to Margaritaville Resort on Lake Conroe for its h edition, sets a record with more than 270 attendees.

2026

Our one-day JHAMS events, presented by Hudl, continue expanding across the Lone Star State to Regions 4, (Socorro ISD) 5 (Alvin ISD) and 6

(Georgetown ISD).

Spring Sponsor Showcase returns to Margaritaville Resort on Lake Conroe and sets another attendance mark.

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THSADA Hall of Honor

Stan Laing 8Northside ISD 2025

Lynn Pool 6Austin ISD 2025

Leslie Slovak 3Richardson ISD 2025

Brenda Marshall8Corpus Christi ISD2024

Todd Vesely 3 Fort Worth ISD 2024

Ray Zepeda N/AUIL 2024

Philip O’Neal 3Mansfield ISD 2024

Maria Kennedy 4El Paso ISD 2024

Debbie Fuchs 5Clear Creek ISD 2024

David Kuykendall3Frisco ISD 2023

Dr. Susan Elza N/AUIL 2023

Shawn Pratt 3McKinney ISD 2023

Rodney Chant 2 San Angelo ISD 2023

Debbie Decker 5Katy ISD 2022

Chris Feris 3Birdville ISD 2022

Rodney Saveat 5Beaumont ISD 2022

Don Murphy 3Grand Prairie ISD2022

Dr. Charles BreithauptN/AUIL 2020

Marmion Dambrino5Houston ISD 2020

Steve Williams 3Allen ISD 2020

Johanna Denson 6Pflugerville ISD 2018

Rene Aguilar 4Clint ISD 2018

Ronny Peacock 5Tomball ISD 2018

Bob DeJonge 3Keller ISD 2017

Mark Ball 1Lubbock ISD 2017

Tom Pruett 8Victoria ISD 2017

Jim Slaughter 2 San Angelo ISD 2016

Kelly Horn 8North East ISD 2016

Winlon Knowles 6 Pine Tree ISD 2016

Dick Rittman 2 San Angelo ISD 2015

John Crawford 3Coppell ISD 2015

Richard Thompson 7Sharyland Isd 2015

Bill Daws 5Clear Creek ISD 2014

Kenny Humphreys5Spring ISD 2014

Bob Dubey 3Richardson ISD 2013

Karen Funk 8North East ISD 2013

Willa Gipson 3Birdville ISD 2013

Gil Garza 8 San Antonio ISD 2012

Rudy De Los Santos8Harlandale ISD 2012

Rusty Dowling 5Katy ISD 2012

Doug McCutchen2 San Angelo ISD 2011

Jim Loerwald 6Round Rock ISD2011

Pete Vela 7Weslaco ISD 2011

Robert Young 5Klein ISD 2011

Daryl Wade 5Houston ISD 2010

L.P. Jones 5Spring Branch ISD2010

Michael Mitchell5Beaumont ISD 2010

Sheri Stice 5Cypress Fairbanks ISD2010

Bubba Fife 5Katy ISD 2009

Fred Clausen 3Grand Prairie ISD2009

Ken Purcell 5Denton ISD 2009

Cliff Odenwald 3Plano ISD 2008

Richard Avila 8Corpus Christi ISD2008

Ronnie Bell 5Alief ISD 2008

Tim Whalen 2Midland ISD 2008

Bill Bundy 5Katy ISD 2007

Joe Barnett 3Irving ISD 2007

Larry Peil 5Cypress Fairbanks ISD2007

Mike Jenkins 3Richardson ISD 2007

Ted Brevelle 3Grapevine-Colleyville ISD2007

Joe Young 5Aldine ISD 2006

Keith Kilgore 5Fort Bend ISD 2006

Mickey DeLamar3Mesquite ISD 2006

Tex Nolan 1Amarillo ISD 2006

Don Poe 3Irving ISD 2005

Jerry Comalander5North East ISD 2005

Paul Galvan 3 Fort Worth ISD 2005

Toby Ingersoll 5Aldine ISD 2005

Betty Roberts 5Houston ISD 2004

Doug Cox 6Longview ISD 2004

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THSADA Hall of Honor (continued)

Ebbie Neptune 6Eanes ISD 2004

Ed Warken

Gaylard Fenley

5Galena Park ISD2004

8Alamo Heights ISD2003

James “Dub” Farris 8Northside ISD 2003

Joe Rodriguez 7Brownsville ISD 2003

Neal Wilson 3Lewisville ISD 2003

Bettye Zachery 5Houston ISD 2002

Charles Qualls

Ed Cauley

Bill Jeter

3Mesquite ISD 2002

6Killeen ISD 2002

2Wichita Falls ISD2001

Ellie Noack 6Austin ISD 2001

Lupe “Chipper” Zamora 7Harlingen ISD 2001

Benny Carter 5Humble ISD 2000

Kelly Reeves 6Round Rock ISD2000

Richard Flores 7Edinburg CISD 2000

Tommy Maddox 8Edgewood ISD 2000

B.R. “Poppy” Rodriguez 7McAllen ISD 1999

Greg Sherwood 1Lubbock ISD 1999

Jim Ashmore 5Houston ISD 1999

Frank Arnold 8Judson ISD 1998

Leroy Crump 5Alief ISD 1998

Mike Williamson 5Spring Branch ISD1998

Sonny Lang 1Amarillo ISD 1998

Sonny Novak 5Klein ISD 1998

Gerald Beal 3 Fort Worth ISD 1997

Homer Johnson 3Garland ISD 1997

Hulin Smith 3Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD1997

Buddy Hopson 5Fort Bend ISD 1996

Clint Humphreys 6Longview ISD 1996

Ken Pridgeon 5Cypress Fairbanks ISD1996

Roy Wallace 8Judson ISD 1995

James Hayden 3Arlington ISD 1994

Ruth Meredith 4El Paso ISD 1994

Allen Boren 5Klein ISD 1993

Clay Cox 4El Paso ISD 1993

Jimmy Littleton 8 San Antonio ISD 1993

Joe Means 6Round Rock ISD1993

Henry Carroll 8 San Antonio ISD 1992

Marvin Gustafson8Northside ISD 1992

Mayfield Workman 3Arlington ISD 1992

Carl Spoonemore5Brazosport ISD 1991

Charlie Dyer 3Dallas ISD 1991

John Clark 3Plano ISD 1991

Gerald Myers 5Pasadena ISD 1990

Jim Ketham 5Deer Park ISD 1990

Ronny White 3 Fort Worth ISD 1990

Jim Arnold 3 Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD 1989

Tom Watson 6Texarkana ISD 1988

Araulfo “Zam” Zamora 8Laredo ISD 1987

Armando “Jeep” Gutierrez 4El Paso ISD 1987

James L. Willingham 3 Fort Worth ISD 1987

Joe Golding 2Wichita Falls ISD1987

John McGuire 1Amarillo ISD 1987

De Walker 1Amarillo ISD 1986

Jack Brewer 2Ector County ISD1986

Weldon Phillips 5Pasadena ISD 1986

C.E. Haynes 8Corpus Christi ISD1985

Joe Bill Fox 3Birdville ISD 1985

Pete Ragus 1Lubbock ISD 1984

Shorty Lawson 2Abilene ISD 1984

Howland Reich 5 Port Arthur ISD 1983

Joe Tusa 5Houston ISD 1983

Lon Goldstein 3 Fort Worth ISD 1983

Bob Shelton 3Dallas ISD 1982

Pete Sultis 5Goose Creek ISD1981

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Membership: Support Your Region Meetings

e THSADA hosts nearly 50 Region Meetings throughout the school year, in each of eight areas across the state.

Region Directors are elected by their peers every two years, and provide management and facilitation over each Region Meeting. Most meetings begin at 10 AM (local) and end with lunch. It’s a terri c opportunity for our membership to network with peers in their region. A handful of innovative sponsors start each business meeting, and guest speakers o en include representatives from various associations, including, among others: the TASO, TGCA, THSCA and UIL.

e following is a breakdown of each region, the coverage area and the frequency of Region Meetings throughout the school year. Because of Spring Sponsor Showcase, Fall Forum and the NIAAA National Conference, Region Meetings may be omitted during the months of March, October and December.

To nd out the latest on every Region Meeting throughout the year, we encourage you to follow @O cialTHSADA. Included with each meeting preview on social is a reminder of the access code on sportsYou for the particular region.

Follow @OfficialTHSADA for the specifics regarding each Region Meeting. Our promos also include an easy reference for our membership to join each region’s sportsYou group.

Region 1

Major Areas: Amarillo and Lubbock

Overview: Traditionally meet monthly between August and April, with an assortment of meetings both live and (due to the vastness of this region) virtual.

Region 2

Major Areas: Abilene, Midland/ Odessa and Wichita Falls

Overview: Traditionally meet monthly between August and April, with an assortment of meetings both live and (due to the vastness of this region) virtual.

Region 3

Major Areas: DFW and East Texas Overview: Monthly between September and May.

Region 4

Major Areas: Greater El Paso area

Overview: Monthly between August and May.

Region 5

Major Areas: Greater Houston area

Overview: Monthly between August and May.

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Overview: Monthly between August and May.

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Texas Cup Launches in 2026

e THSADA seeks beginning in 2026 to recognize, with an annual award, the Texas High School Athletic programs that best exemplify excellence in athletic achievement.

Welcome Texas Cup!

e Texas Cup is athletic competition sponsored by the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association that aims to determine the highest achieving high school sports programs in the State of Texas. Points will be earned by place nished in district, regional and state competition with a graduated system of points as a team advances in competition beyond district play. Sports for which points will be awarded will be All SPORTS which the UIL recognizes as a TEAM state champion.

e Texas Cup awards will be nalized every June, and presented annually to six schools (1A-6A) at the discretion of each of the winning schools (i.e. board meetings, school functions or athletic competitions). e awards will be based on information gathered by the THSADA on a point system that has been devised and approved by the THSADA Board of Directors.

(Check out @ sada.com for more information on the Texas Cup.)

Rationale

e THSADA is seeking to increase the awareness of the high level of achievement and the hard work and dedication produced by all student-athletes and coaches throughout the State of Texas. e THSADA is seeking to give public recognition to those groups as an integral and important part of the total education program and system in the State of Texas.

e Texas Cup is not a liated with the University Interscholastic League.

Eligibility

All UIL member high schools in good academic and athletic eligibility standing will be included for contention.

is annual program recognizes six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classi cations (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A), based on their overall TEAM achievement in the following sanctioned UIL athletic activities:

(Individual Tennis is not included in the standings due to the fact that team standings are not compiled at the UIL State Meet).

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Overview of JHAMS

e JHAMS (Junior High and Middle School) program consists of professional development opportunities that will enhance the growth and vision for those individuals that lead programs, or have a goal to lead programs, at the Junior High and Middle School level.

e JHAMS professional development sessions are developed by Junior High and Middle School Coordinators as well as District-level Athletic Directors.

In the winter/spring of 2026, the THSADA held JHAMS satellite sessions at the following three regions (Region 1-2 in Amarillo in January was canceled due to weather). ere was no charge to attend these sessions and registrants did not have to be members of THSADA.

• Region 4 in Socorro Monday, November 17

• Region 5 in Alvin Wednesday, January 2

• Region 6 in Georgetown Friday, February 6

Similar JHAMS sessions were held in Region 3 (McKinney ISD) and Region 5 (Katy ISD) in 2025. Check back at sada.com late in 2026 for the announcement and regis-

tration information for similar one-day JHAMS satellite sessions across select regions in the winter/spring of 2027.

For any questions, please contact: Johanna Denson at johanna.denson@thsada.com or Jody Hormann at jody.hormann@thsada.com.

To maximize the benefits of your membership and to engage with your peers across your area, make sure to follow

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2026 Fall Forum Back in Alamo City

Fall Forum returns again to its original home of San Antonio on Sunday-Monday, October 4-5. e two-day workshop, which began in 2019, is presented by Hometown.

Fall Forum provides another engagement opportunity for athletic administrators from all regions of Texas. Our array of extensive speakers includes superintendents, representatives of the UIL, athletic administrators, sponsors and industry leaders in athletic facilities.

Attendees will again receive TAAC credit for speci c sessions. Additionally, the UIL’s informative session will focus on its upcoming Legislative Council meeting, which is slated for October 18-19 in Austin.

More than 200 athletic administrators have annually attended Fall Forum. Check out sada.com and/or follow the THSADA @O cialTHSADA to register for Fall Forum and to review the session-by-session agenda.

A er starting in San Antonio in 2019, Fall Forum (postponed in 2020 due to Covid) moved to San Marcos in 2021 and again in ’22. Fall Forum moved back to San Antonio in 2023, then North again to San Marcos in 2024 before its current two-year stay in San Antonio.

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Texas Athletic Administrators Certi cation History

e Texas Athletic Administrator

Certi cate (TAAC) is a THSADA state certi cation. TAAC is speci c for athletic administrators in the State of Texas.

e Texas-based curriculum consists of courses that will enhance the ability of an Athletic Administrator to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of an Athletic Administrator in Texas.

Purpose of TAAC

To better prepare an Athletic Administrator to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Texas Secondary Athletic Administrator in grades 7-12.

Criteria to receive a Texas Athletic Administrator’s Certificate

• Must be an Active/Associate member of THSADA

• Must complete a total of 30 TAAC courses o ered in the certi cation program.

• A minimum of ve TAAC courses in Section 100-Governance must be completed by UIL school candidates for certi cation.

• Cost for TAAC courses: Required THSADA Active/Associate membership and the cost of registration for THSADA-sanctioned events.

• TAAC courses are o ered at the State Conference, Fall Forum and Spring Sponsor Showcase. On-Demand videos for all event registrants will be available a er the event.

History

TAAC was developed by the THSADA with the assistance of Texas Retired Athletic Administrators, the THSADA TAAC Committee, UIL Sta , Superintendents TAAC Advisory Committee and representatives of various

UIL committees and Superintendent members of the UIL Legislative Council.

Faculty

TAAC certi cation courses are presented by individuals who have extensive experience and knowledge of the speci c topics. e courses are presented by THSADA members, UIL Sta , designated industry representatives, designated topic professionals and School District Superintendents.

Certification

A er the candidate successfully completes a total of 30 TAAC courses, they will be recognized as having earned a Texas Athletic Administrator’s Certicate of Completion. TAAC Certi cation will con rm that an Athletic Admin-

istrator has completed a Texas-speci c eld of study in Athletic Administration. To maintain TAAC certi cation the athletic administrator must complete 6 TAAC classes over a 2-year period. ree of the six courses will be o ered every year: 101, 302 and 304.

Sections

ere are seven di erent sections designated by TAAC:

• Section One: Governance Courses

UIL Governance Courses

• Section Two: Organization/ Administrative Procedures and Strategies

• Section ree: Community/School Engagement

• Section Four: Athletic Facilities Planning, Construction and Management

• Section Five: Health and Safety

• Section Six: Leadership

• Section Seven: Best Practices

To view your TAAC status, review a complete course-by-course overview of TAAC and for contact information, check out sada.com, under Professional Education. A list of our 2025 TAAC graduates is on Page 65.

2025 THSADA TAAC Certi ed Members

Ron Adame - Sharyland ISD

Crystal Aguero - Goose Creek ISD

Charles Ament - Cypress Fairbanks ISD

Darrin Andrus - Alvin ISD

Denise Atmar - Goose Creek ISD

Delam Bernal - Corpus Christi ISD

Kristy Bradford - Needville ISD

Megan Burton - Mans eld ISD

Enrique Cantu - Rio Grande City ISD

Raul Castillo - McAllen ISD

Laura Cavazos - Sharyland ISD

Laneigh Clark - Pearland ISD

Jay Cline - North Lamar ISD

Gary Collier - Crowley ISD

Clarence Davis - Del Valle ISD

Susan Davis - Spring ISD

Jason Dean - Georgetown ISD

Izayah Donnelly - Greenhill School-Dallas

Kevin Etchberger - Dawson ISD

Bryan Farrell - Hallsville ISD

Cheryl Fillmore - West Oso ISD

Cole Ford - Lewisville ISD

Jennifer Fox - Alamo Heights

Manual Freeland - Alief ISD

Eric Frontz - Socorro ISD

Jessica Gaines - Spring ISD

Jason Garza - Cypress Fairbanks ISD

Jason Glenn - Austin ISD

Rolando Gomez - Brownsville ISD

Christopher Gonzales - Waxahachie ISD

Ashley Grantham - Fort Bend ISD

Dina Graves - Conroe ISD

Kody Groves - Mesquite ISD

Steve Guadalupe - Arlington ISD

Astin Haggerty - Clear Creek ISD

Paige Hershey - Spring Branch ISD

Walida Hewitt - A+ Plus Charter

Charles Hickman - Fort Worth ISD

Brad Hodges - Anderson-Shiro CISD

Evann Hopkins - Covenant School

Diana Jones - Waller ISD

Cherissa Jordan - Harris County Dept. of Educ.

Lonnie Jordan - Richardson ISD

Michael Keel - Corpus Christi ISD

Kirby Killingsworth - Clear Creek ISD

Keylon Kincade - Dallas ISD

Jeremy Kirt - Houston ISD

Derek Koonts - Klein ISD

Justin Landers - Katy ISD

Monty Leaf - Colorado City ISD

Lindsay Ledford - Richardson ISD

Dee Lewis - Tenaha ISD

Kyle Lintelman - Prosper ISD

Joel Livingston - Denton ISD

Amanda Lopez - Midland ISD

Raul Lopez - Hays CISD

Troy Mathieu - Grand Prairie ISD

Todd Matz - Pecos ISD

Mike Meeks - Lubbock ISD

William Mitchell - Duncanville

Jayme Moore - Tyler ISD

Mitch Moore - Brownwood ISD

Desmond Morgan - Hempstead ISD

Philip Murray - Fort Worth ISD

Kate Norris - New Braunfels

Kristi Odom - Klein ISD

Rene Ortega - South San Antonio ISD

Ty Opperman - Bartlett ISD

Shanta Parnell - Frisco ISD

Franklin Paul - Van Vleck ISD

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Past Presidents

YearsSite of Conference President

1972 San Antonio Joe Bill Fox

1973 San Antonio Stoney Phillips

1974 San Antonio Lon Goldstein

1975 Fort Worth (CS) Pete Sultis

1976Houston (CS) Bob Shelton

1977Dallas* (1st separate Conference) James Willingham

1978El Paso Howland Reich

1979Laredo C.E. Haynes

1980El Paso Shorty Lawson

1981 San Antonio Armondo Gutierrez

1982Laredo John Clark

1983Dallas Charlie Dyer

1984Laredo Gerald Meyer

1985Laredo Jim Arnold

1986 San Antonio Allen Boren

1987El Paso Marvin Gustafson

1988El Paso Clint Humphreys

1989Corpus Christi Mike Williamson

1990McAllen Ronny White

1991Odessa James Hyden

1992El Paso Leroy Crump

1993Amarillo Sonny Lang

1994Corpus Christi Sonny Novak

1995Midland Frank Arnold

1996Laredo Kelly Reeves

1997 San Antonio Poppy Rodriguez

1998Houston Ruth Meredith

YearsSite of Conference President

1999Austin Ed Cauley

2000Arlington Ed Warken

2001 San Antonio Don Poe

2002Corpus Christi Joe Young

2003Galveston Jerry Comalander

2004Irving Richard Avila/Cliff Odenwald

2005Austin Cliff Odenwald

2006Brownsville Larry Peil

2007 The Woodlands Joe Rodriguez

2008Arlington Fred Clausen

2009Brownsville Robert Young

2010 San Antonio Gil Garza

2011League City Joe Barnett

2012Dallas Bob Dubey

2013 San Angelo Karen Funk

2014Houston Bill Daws

2015Frisco Bob DeJonge

2016San Marcos Chris Feris

2017Waco John Crawford

2018Waco Debbie Decker

2019Waco Shawn Pratt

2020Waco Rodney Chant

2021Round Rock David Kuykendall

2022Round Rock Debbie Fuchs

2023Round Rock Philip O’Neal

2024Round Rock Leslie Slovak

2025Round Rock André Walker

Congratulations to Rob Davies (Director of Athletics, Harlingen CISD), who will officially step into the role of THSADA President in June of 2026, while Jennifer Frazier (Director of Athletics, McKinney ISD) will become President-Elect.

As we get closer to 2027, the THSADA is approaching a record 2,000 members across the Lone Star State. Do you have a question about the status of your membership? Drop an email to Mary Cooksley, Director of Membership: mary.cooksley@thsada.com

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Overview of Quad A

e Aspiring Athletic Administrators Academy (QUAD A) presented by Tarkett Sports is an introductory program of study, created by the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, designed for those individuals who would like to pursue a career as an Athletic Administrator in the State of Texas.

is program addresses the necessary duties, responsibilities and skills speci c to the success of Texas Athletic Administrators. In addition to program content, the QUAD A program provides networking opportunities with Athletic Administrators across the Lone Star State.

e topics below are examples of content presented within the QUAD A (Aspiring Athletic Administrators Academy) program. ese topics may be o ered during both Spring Sponsor Showcase (February; host city varies) and the State Conference (June in Round Rock):

• Budget Basics

• Hiring Procedures-Coaches/Sta

• Conducting Sta Meetings

• Event Management

• State and local compliance

• Interview Preparation

• e Importance of Networking

• Building a Positive Culture

All QUAD A courses completed by participants are recorded in MemberClicks, which is the membership platform of the THSADA. Once a participant completes a course from each content area (100-700), they will receive a certi cate of completion.

QUAD A participants may concurrently attend TAAC sessions, but the QUAD A courses do not count toward the 30-courses required for the THSADA State Certi cation Program (TAAC).

Resume Review

QUAD A Participants may have an opportunity to have their resume reviewed during Spring Sponsor Showcase or the State Conference by a school district superintendent or athletic administrator.

You must be an Active or Associate member of THSADA and register to attend any THSADA sanctioned event. QUAD A and TAAC session videos are available to those members who register for the THSADA event in which the content was presented.

For any questions please contact: Johanna Denson at johanna.denson@ thsada.com, or Jody Hormann at jody.hormann@thsada.com

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THSADA Awards Review

Below is a thumbnail overview of each of the annual awards presented by the THSADA.

Athletic Director of the Year

e THSADA President is selected to receive this award, presented by PBK, at the end of his term of service. A recommendation will be made by the THSADA Awards Committee and approval will be made by the Board of Directors at the State Conference. Must have served as an athletic administrator in the State of Texas at least 10 years, current member or have been a member of THSADA and have served the THSADA in some capacity.

Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Dr. André Walker, Houston ISD.

e PBK Athletic Director of the Year award began in 2012.

Dr. Charles E. Breithaupt Citation Award

Presented to athletic administrators who have made signi cant contributions to the THSADA, which have impacted high school activities. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e Awards Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

A native of Buna, Texas and graduate of Lamar University, Breithaupt coached football, basketball, baseball, track and eld and cross-country and taught English and history in 51 years in public education. Among his stops, Breithaupt spent 14 seasons as head basketball coach at Hardin-Je erson HS, winning the Class 3A state championship in 1991. Breithaupt then joined the UIL in 1992. He became Athletic Director in 1995, Associate Director in 2004, and Executive Director in 2009, until his retirement in 2025. Among other honors: Breithaupt was inducted into the Southeast Texas Coaches Hall of Honor in 2001, the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame in

2003, the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Honor in 2005 and the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in 2014. Breithaupt was inducted into the THSADA Hall of Honor in 2020.

Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Mike Bass, Alvin ISD.

e Dr. Charles E. Breithaupt Citation Award began in 2024.

Joe Bill Fox Distinguished Service Award

e Joe Bill Fox Distinguished Service Award is a unique recognition of individuals, outside the eld of Athletic Administration, who have provided service to the THSADA in truly outstanding fashion. Recipients of this award will have provided a broad spectrum of service to the THSADA and have worked to have improved athletic administrator e ciency and success. is is an open nomination to any person who has made contributions to the THSADA. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e Awards Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the

Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

For more than 50 years, Fox molded the lives of young men and women as a coach, teacher and school administrator. Fox graduated from McMurry University in 1956 and began his career in public schools as Head Football Coach in the Birdville ISD (1956-60) and the North East ISD in San Antonio (196168). In ‘68, he was promoted to Athletic Director and served in that position in the Alamo City until 1974. During his tenure with the North East ISD, Fox helped launch the THSADA, serving as its inaugural President, in 1970. Fox moved into school administration from 1975-79 as Assistant Principal at MacArthur HS in San Antonio and was then named the Director of Athletics at Irving ISD from 1979-80 before returning to the Birdville ISD as Athletic Director from 1980-82. He served as Deputy Superintendent for the Birdville ISD from 198284 when Fox was elevated to Superintendent. He retired from the Birdville ISD in 1992.

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Andrea Edwards (Amarillo ISD) won the 2025 Dr. Charles Breithaupt Citation Award.

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Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Mike Motheral, Chair-State Executive Committee-UIL.

e Joe Bill Fox Distinguished Service Award began in 2015.

Regional Athletic Administrator of the Year

Presented on an annual basis to THSADA members in recognition of their dedicated service, leadership, and special contributions to their local and regional levels of interscholastic athletic administration.

For a recap of our eight 2026 winners, see page 77.

e Regional Athletic Administrator of the Year awards began in 2013.

Superintendent of the Year

Presented to a Texas Superintendent who has made a signi cant contribution to the THSADA, who has impacted high school activities. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e Awards Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Dr. Stu Musick, Navasota ISD.

e Superintendent of the Year award began in 2024.

Below is a thumbnail overview of each of the annual awards presented by the NFHS and the NIAAA.

NFHS Citation Award

Presented to athletic administrators who have made signi cant contributions to the National Federation of High Schools and/or other national organizations which have impacted high school activities. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e NIAAA Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Martin Segovia-Ysleta ISD.

e NFHS Citation Award began in 1979.

Kelly Reeves State Award of Merit

Presented to an Athletic Director who is presently a member in good standing of both the THSADA and NIAAA; must have demonstrated long-term contributions, leadership and meritorious service to their profession of interscholastic athletics at the State and/ or National level. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e NIAAA Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

A native of Ralls, Texas, Reeves received his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees from Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM. He spent 35 years in public education. In 1981, Reeves became the rst Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator at Westwood HS in the Round Rock ISD. He spent eight years in that position before accepting the position of Athletic Director for the Round Rock ISD in 1989. He retired from that position in 2005. Reeves received the THSADA State Award of Merit in 1998, and was elected to the THSADA Hall of Honor in 2000. He served the THSADA as a board member, vice president and as president. In 1998, Reeves was elected to the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Board of Directors. In 2003, Kelly was recognized by the NIAAA for service to high school

athletics and awarded a NIAAA Citation. In 2012, e Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees voted to rename its athletic complex on Parmer Lane the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex; Reeves died of cancer in November of 2009.

Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Johanna Denson-THSADA.

e Kelly Reeves State Award of Merit began in 1988.

Frank Kovaleski

Professional

Development Award

e nominee selected should be a member in good standing of the NIAAA and have earned at least the CAA designation. Each section (section 6) shall be allowed one nominee per year. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e NIAAA Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

Kovaleski retired in 2005 a er 16 years with both the NFHS and NIAAA. A longtime Indiana high school athletic director and coach before joining the NFHS, Kovaleski expanded professional development opportunities for high school athletic directors during his tenure as national director of the NIAAA. Most signi cant among those oppor-

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Melanie Hinson (Southwest ISD) won the 2025 Kelly Reeves State Award of Merit.

Dena Scott (then with the Fort Bend ISD) won the 2025 Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award.

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tunities was the creation of the NIAAA Leadership Training Program (now Leadership Training Institute) in 1996 and expansion of the NIAAA Certi cation Program in 1999. Kovaleski also played a signi cant role in the success of the National Athletic Directors Conference, which is held each December and annually attracts 1,500 to 2,000 high school athletic directors.

Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Johanna Denson-THSADA.

e Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award began in 1988.

NIAAA Triple Legacy Award

Presented annually to a NIAAA member that is a State Coordinator who has developed and implemented a new initiative for their state in the area of professional development. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e NIAAA Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

Our 2026 winner, honored in

conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Mike Wartes, Canyon ISD (Retired). e Legacy Award began in 2025.

NIAAA Distinguished Service Award

Presented annually to an individual in the eld of interscholastic athletic administration who has, over the years, demonstrated a service to the high school athletes of the state and/or THSADA. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e NIAAA Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Mike Motheral, Chair-State Executive Committee-UIL. e DSA Award began in 2003.

NIAAA Hall of Fame Award

e NIAAA Hall of Fame Award is organized as a means of recognizing interscholastic athletic administrators, pro-

moting the vocation of athletic administration and preserving the heritage of the profession. is national recognition is the highest honor an athletic administrator can have bestowed upon them from the NIAAA for his/her contributions and accomplishments. Nominations/Criteria Nominations for the NIAAA Hall of Fame may be made by individuals who are current NIAAA members or State Athletic Administrator Associations. A state athletic administrator association may nominate only one person in each category annually. Posthumous nominations will be accepted. e deadline to submit candidates is November 15. e NIAAA Committee will then consider all nominations and determine their selection, which is approved at the Board of Directors meeting in December. Nominations will be held current for three years.

Our 2026 winner, honored in conjunction with the PBK Hall of Honor Celebration at our 2026 State Conference is Brenda Marshall-Corpus Christi ISD (Retired). e Hall of Fame Award began in 2025.

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Region Directors and Board for 2026-27 School Year

Congratulations to our Region Directors for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

Region 1 Director, Jaime Boswell, Andrews ISD

Region 2 Director, Jim Garfield, Abilene ISD

Region 3 Director, Je Smith, Prosper ISD

Region 4 Director, James Nunn, Socorro ISD

Region 5 Director, Mike Bass, Alvin ISD

Region 6 Director, Jason Dean, Georgetown ISD

Region 7 Director, Gilbert Leal, Brownsville ISD

Region 8 Director, Jay Govan, North East ISD

Every March, membership in the THSADA vote in their respective region for each Athletic Administrator of the Year. Our eight annual Regional Athletic Administrator of the Year awards (see Page 77 for our 2026 class) are presented to THSADA members in recognition of their dedicated service, leadership and special contributions to their local and regional levels of interscholastic athletic administration.

To be eligible, an athletic administrator must be a current member in good standing of the THSADA, an athletic administrator and THSADA member for at least ve (5) years, and a candidate who has demonstrated contributions to local, conference and/or regional interscholastic athletics.

Our eight Region Directors are also members of our Board of Directors. Including select THSADA sta , our 2026-27 Board of Directors also include:

O cers (Board Committee)

President-Rob Davies-Harlingen CISD (Finance Committee)-Chair

President-elect-Jennifer Frazier-McKinney ISD (Finance Committee)

Ex-O cio

Dr. Roland Hernandez-Superintendent-Corpus Christi ISD (Resolutions)

Dr. Joe Young-Superintendent-Brownwood ISD (Strategic Planning)

Dr. Charles Breithaupt-Executive Director-UIL (retired) (Management)

THSADA Committee Chairs

Membership: Tom Lee-Mission CISD (Resolutions)

Awards: Dean Colbert-Aldine ISD (Management)

Policy: Dr. Chivonne Kiser-Princeton ISD (Resolutions)

Publications: Andrea Edwards-Amarillo ISD (Resolutions)

Athletics: Stan Leech-Boerne ISD (Resolutions)-Chair

O cials: Mike Bass-Alvin ISD

Professional Education: Rodney Chant-San Angelo ISD (Management)

NIAAA: Dr. Lisa Langston-Fort Worth ISD

THSADA Future Dates

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock has hosted our State Conference annually since opening in 2021. Below are upcoming key event dates:

2026

Fall Forum Oct. 4-5

Estancia Del Norte/North East ISD- San Antonio

Spring Sponsor Showcase Feb. 21-22

2027

Margaritaville Lake Resort- Lake Conroe State Conference

June 13-16

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Round Rock Fall Forum Oct. TBA Venue TBA

2028

Spring Sponsor Showcase

Feb. TBA Venue TBA State Conference

June 9-13

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Round Rock Fall Forum Oct. TBA Venue TBA

2029

Spring Sponsor Showcase Feb. TBA TBA State Conference

June 8-12

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Round Rock Fall Forum Oct. TBA Venue TBA

THSADA Online Buyer’s Guide

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