IADA Hall of Fame

During his tenure within District 211, John Selke helped to eneergize and educate the Schaumburg community with his motto "Setting High Standards." Without a doubt, John Selke has earned his place in the IADA Hall of Fame Class of 2009 as two of his colleagues proclaimed that he is one of those rare individuals who brings the best out of everyone and holds himself to the highest of professional and personal standards. As an athletic director, John was the administrative force in the acquisition of stadium lights for Schaumburg High School in 2003. Within the school community he was responsible for implementation for the Champions Program in 1989, which is a drug-free initiative for athletes and their parents. Always the consummate professional, one colleague shared, "John always found time to help the coaches and athletes...the state championship in boys basketball can be directly attributed to John's leadership and support." Clearly, John Selke's dedication to the student-athletes and coaches he represented was not unnoticed as he was recognized as the IADA Athletic Director of the Year in 2005. In addition to his lasting imprint on Schaumburg High School, John Selke has dedicated his time and efforts to the IADA and the NIAAA. Whether coordinating the annual IADA Awards Banquet and serving as the master of ceremonies or presenting at the conference and teaching LTC classes, John has "helped shape the type of professional organization we now have." John Selke's unwavering devotion to the organization and its members has earned him this prestigious honor. John Selke's unsurpassed dedication to student-athletes, his community, and our state and national organizations has positioned him in the Illinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame for 2009.