IADA Hall of Fame

Among his peers, Doug Duval is known for his strong leadership, high expectations, never-ending support, and strong values. Doug served as an athletic director for five suburban high schools for 27 years. His longest tenure was at Mundelein High School in which he provided eleven years of service. A colleague mentioned, "In his time at Mundelein, he had a huge impact. Every athletic facility had renovations and improvements to them." The list of improvement facilities include the baseball field, softball field, stadium track and bleachers; and new floors in all indoor facilities and new locker rooms for coaches and athletes. Doug Duval has made a lasting impression in suburban Illinois due to his leadership roles in the Fox Valley, DuPage Valley, West Suburban, North Suburban Conferences. His impact on high school athletics extended to the state level. He served on multiple committees for the Illinois High School Association and hosted countless regional, sectional, super-sectional contests. Mr. Duval has been a memeber of the IADA since 1978. His involvement with the IADA include: NIAAA Liasion, Journal Editor, New Membership Presenter, Conference Chair, Membership Chair, and Secretary. Mr. Duval is noted for his contributions to NIAAA. He served on the NIAAA Publications Committee for 12 years, presented at the national conference three times, and was an original member of the Leadership Training Class. One highlight of Doug's career was being able to watch his own children compete and participate in athletics. Doug had the good fortune of awarding his daughter her state medal. Mr. Duval also appreciates the multiple friendships the he developed at the local, state, and national levels. His family and friends have been by his side during his twenty-six career as an athletic director - a career worthy of his induction into the Illinois Athletic Directors' Association Hall of Fame.