IADA Hall of Fame

Gary Woods's whole career was spent in Normal. He worked at both Junior Highs and High Schools. Finishing hi career ioening up the new Normal West High School. Gary served as am athleticdirector while at each bilding. At the high school level he coached football, tennis, track, basketball, and baseball. He taught business before assuming his athletic director dties full time. He stated teaching in in 2001. /several honors have be bestowed upon Gary; Bloomington Normal Intercity High School Honoree 1996, Big 12 Outstanding Contributor 2001k State Board Those Who Excel 2001, IHSA Outstanding Contribution 1998, to name a few. His service to the IADA has been that of a liaison, executive board member, district representive as well as writing several articiles for ADA journal. He has served the IHSA in the capacity as Sate Boys Golf Manager, Sportsmanship Committee, hosted numerous state level tournaments. Served on the Media Advisor Committee. Ath the local level he started a caoching interm program along increased number of coaches along with salary increases. Added girls sports, re-established the elementary ports program through the MCA. MAry Hickmanm IHSA Executive Director States:Gary was toe of AD the IHSA could count on to host activities. u always knew the events he hosted would be better then anyone expected.