IADA Hall of Fame

Bill started his teaching and coaching career in Peoria. He was the Head Football Coach at Peoria Woodruff. Bill was very invoved with the Illnois Football Coaches Association and even served as its president. Then Bill started his Athletic administration career at Peoria Central where he served from 1987-1992. Bill has served the IADA in many capacities. He has been a conference chairman, president-elect, president, IHSA AD advisoy baord, just to name a few at the state level. He has administrated the State Cross Country Meet and Boys Volleyball Tournaments. Bil along woth fellow inductee Jim Unrath amd Doug Smith came up with the idea for the IADA Hall of Fame Program during their tenure together on the board. Ath the National level he served on the Certification Committee. He received his CAA in 1992m was a delegate to the national conventions. Bill received thr IADA Outstanding AD of the Year in 1998, other awards he has received are to numerous to mention. He has also written numerous articlies at the state and national level. Close friend and colleague Washington Bush says this of Bill "His humor, underdtanding, and passion for the kids made him the best. He was always there for everyone through both good and bad times." Now Bill plays the roll of proud grandfather, he and his wife Carol enjoy their time between their two homes spoiling their grandchildren equally. Bill comes back to Illinois occasionally to see old friends and hold curt with fellow AD's.