NYSAAA Chapter 5
Summer Newsletter for Athletic Administrators in Section V
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Welcome New Athletic Directors!
Welcome New Athletic Directors!
Welcome to Chapter 5 of the New York State Athletic Administrators Association! We are excited to have you join a network of dedicated professionals who are committed to supporting one another, sharing best practices, and advancing educational athletics throughout Section V. We encourage you to get involved, build connections with your colleagues, and know that Chapter 5 is here to support you throughout your career as an athletic administrator.
Pembroke - Morgan Wagner
Canisteo -Greenwood - Andrew Mitchell
Geneseo - Nick Drollette
Lima Christian - Barry Burke
Mt. Morris - Joe Connolly
UPREP - Brian Smith
Romulus - Suzy Nicholson
Marcus Whitman - Mike Gorton
Marion & Gananda - Nicole Mereness
Young Women's College Prep - Jillian Jardas
Wheatland Chili - Al Kubitz
Red Jacket - Chris Wickham
Welcome! We look forward to working with you!
Dennis Fries Luncheon - June 8th!
Dennis Fries Luncheon - June 8th!
The 2026 NYSAAA Chapter 5 Dennis E. Fries Awards Luncheon celebrated the accomplishments of athletic administrators, support staff, community partners, and student leaders from across Section V. The event began with welcomes from Chapter 5 President John Lombardi and Treasurer Caroline Chapman, followed by recognition of the Dennis E. Fries Student Essay Scholarship winners and members reaching milestone years of service. Retiring athletic administrators were also honored for their dedication to interscholastic athletics.
A highlight of the luncheon was the presentation of the Chapter 5 Appreciation Awards, recognizing individuals who make significant behind-the-scenes contributions to school athletics, including nurses, administrative assistants, groundskeepers, maintenance staff, transportation coordinators, communications professionals, athletic trainers, and other essential personnel from districts throughout Section V.
Congratulations to Retirees!
Marc Blankenberg, North Rose-Wolcott CSD
Paul Lahue, Marcus Whitmas CSD
Steve Lamonica, Webster Thomas High School
Anthony Lipani, Greece Athena High School
Marybeth Walker, Penfield CSD
Wishing you the best in retirement! Enjoy and thank you!
Letter from the President
Letter from the President
Colleagues ,
We hope everyone has enjoyed the summer and had a chance to relax. The purpose of this email is to reach out to all Section V Athletic Administrators and extend an invitation to join Chapter 5. Chapter 5 is made up of Athletic Directors from across Section V whose purpose is to promote athletic administration as a profession and provide professional development and training to assist you in your everyday jobs. We would strongly encourage all athletic administrators to become members of our organization, as well as joining the New York State Athletic Administrators Association for the 2026-2027 school year. The membership includes three professional development workshops, a meal at the workshops, and a Chapter 5 gift.
The 2026-2027 Chapter 5 Membership Application and workshop registration link is below. Please complete the form at your earliest opportunity. If you are an Athletic Administrator and your school is a full member of the Finger Lakes, Monroe, Livingston, Genesee, RCAC, or Wayne County leagues, then your league pays for your dues. We still ask that you complete the form so we can update our database with your years of service, get your clothing size for your membership gift, and get feedback on the professional development workshops you would like to see.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions related to the membership form or Chapter 5 in general, please let us know. Please send this to any new Athletic Administrators whose email address we may not have and update for yet. Our officers are Caroline Chapman Treasurer, Pam Lockwood secretary/awards chair, and Chris Corey as president elect and John Lombardi, President. Please let us know if you need an updated w-9. Good luck with your upcoming season. Save the date 10/26/26 fall PD at Newark Conference Center.
Regards,
John Lombardi, President
NYSAAA Chapter 5
John Lombardi, Director of Athletics, Health & PE
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District
Congratulations to our Chapter Scholarship Winners!
Congratulations to our Chapter Scholarship Winners!
Josslyn Weimer - Victor Central Schools
Jeremiah Yaar - Pittsford Sutherland
Dennis Fries NIAAA Student Athlete Scholarship
Congratulations to our Chapter 5 2026 Award Winners
Congratulations to our Chapter 5 2026 Award Winners
Athletic Administrator of the Year: Caroline Chapman, Canandaigua
Distinguished Service Award: Scott Barker, Pittsford (Retired)
Community services Award: Special Olympics
Judith A, Martens Secretarial Award of excellence: Gina Colombo, Webster Schroeder
Liam Frawley Emerging Administrator Award: Pamela Lockwood, Clyde-Savannah
Judith Ann Knight Positive Change Award: Mike Murray, Churchville-Chili
Otis Sennett Award for Excellence: Dave Michelsen, RCSD
Save these Important Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year!
October 19 & February 8 are tentative
August 19
Required NYSPHSAA meeting at W-FL BOCES
October 19
Fall Professional Development Day at W-FL BOCES
February 8
Winter Professional Development at Bristol Mountain
March 16-19
NYSAAA Conference
Saratoga Springs
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Annual Conference - December 11-15, 2026 - Phoenix, Arizona
Professional Development Resources
Thank you to our 2025-2026 Sponsors!
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We host our February meeting at Bristol!
BSN helped sponsored our conference gift this year!
Become Certified though NIAAA
Become Certified though NIAAA
Athletic directors can earn professional certifications through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), with key credentials including Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA), and Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA). These certifications, ranging from entry-level to advanced, demonstrate competency in leadership, management, and professional growth in interscholastic sports
Chapter 5 was founded in 1984 by athletic directors in Section V as a professional development organization. The founding athletic directors were Larry Perkins, Dave Martens, Ralph Dewey, Mike Foster, Bill Guerrera, Judi Knight, and Nancy Viola.
Today’s ADs deal with everything from eligibility rules and budgeting to mental health, NIL issues, and legal compliance. A dedicated group helps members stay current, especially with organizations like New York State Athletic Administrators Association or National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association setting evolving standards. We are thankful and remember those who came before us and started Chapter 5.
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