Ridgeway Named Assistant Director at WIAA

Monday, June 21st, 2021 -- 10:39 AM

(WIAA release) - The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced the hiring of LeVar Ridgeway as an assistant director for the association today.  He will fill the position vacated by Stephanie Hauser, who will assume the role of executive director on July 1 with the impending retirement of Dave Anderson.

“We are eager to welcome LeVar to the WIAA team,” forthcoming Executive Director Stephanie Hauser said. “As a passionate leader of education-based athletics and an advocate for student-athletes, his unique experiences in both high school and collegiate athletics will be of great value to this organization.”

Ridgeway’s responsibilities will include the administration, coordination of duties and tournament planning for the sports assigned, as well as and other administrative duties. He is scheduled to begin his new role on July 12.

“I am very excited to join the WIAA executive staff, to not only continue the great work that the organization does, but to assist with bringing new ideas and opportunities to enhance the student-athlete experience,” Ridgeway said.

Ridgeway has served as the athletics and activities director in the Shorewood School District since 2013. In that position, he coordinated and managed the athletic programs and activities for grades 7-12 and was responsible for all events, facilities, game contracts and official assignments in compliance with district and WIAA regulations.

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