Another highlight during Mears tenure at Latrobe has been completion of a $9 million athletic complex on the high school campus. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, The resignation will take effect Aug. 6. His new salary was set at $65,000. Pleasant and Seton Hill, Heide will take over full-time AD . On Friday, August 5th, tickets will go on . Its a good thing to get to show the faculty what were doing with the program. Latrobe sports will be under the direction of Zac Heide, the newly named athletic director who has served as an assistant in the school's athletic department since 2017.. Heide replaces Mark Mears, who is retiring from the position after 11 years but will remain as the Wildcats' wrestling coach. Pleasant swimmers entering WPIAL championships, 215-pound weight class full of heavy hitters at WPIAL Class 3A championships, 2022 WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball championship breakdown: North Catholic vs. Freedom, 2022 WPIAL Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Bishop Canevin vs. Union, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. For 12 years, Mears has organized Friday Night Lights, an annual preseason practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers that typically draws a large crowd to Memorial Stadium in Latrobe. Normally, when you have these transitions, its someone brand new, but thats not necessarily the case here because my assistant, Zac, has been here for four years, Mears said after announcing his retirement last month. Signup today! It will afford him an up-close view of the high school wrestling career of his youngest son, Brock, who is in eighth grade. He will receive additional supplementary pay of $8,145. Mears served as the athletic director at Greater Latrobe when his son Tyler and daughter Hannah participated in district athletics. Mears said he hasnt yet defined the roles of his assistants. He initially joined Greater Latrobe as a high school suspension supervisor, then worked as a substitute teacher. Hell do great, Mears said of Heides pending new role. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Current athletic director Mark Mears informed the school board last month of his intention to retire in August. The school board Tuesday promoted Zachary Heide, the assistant athletic director, to take over the departments top post beginning July 1. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound Whitlock is a versatile playmaker who has played quarterback, running back and defensive back for Belle Vernon. He graduated in 2016 from Seton Hill University with a degree in sports management and a minor in business administration. A former baseball standout at Mt. The Greater Latrobe School Board at its Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday filled the looming vacancy at the districts athletic director position by promoting from within the department. Three LV Junior High wrestlers qualify for PJW Championships, Saint Vincent wins 2023 PAC Women's Basketball Championship, Big fourth quarter pushes men's lacrosse past Mount Union, Baking ministry supports St. Vincent Archabbey, Adelphoi teens charged after Route 30 chase, Local business provides free prom dresses, PSP: Latrobe man sexually assaulted 15-year-old, Personnel moves dominate GL board meeting, Zoning hearings rescheduled, continued in Unity Township, LVSD school board responds to Sunshine Act complaints. 2 matchup in Class 3A. You can contact Maddie by email at maiken@triblive.com or via Twitter . The Greater Latrobe Athletic Office began receiving phone calls from people looking to reserve tickets as early as March. The school board Tuesday promoted Zachary Heide, the assistant athletic director, to take over the departments top post beginning July 1. Pleasant swimmers in position to collect more WPIAL gold, What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 1, 2023: State playoff bids on the line, High school roundup for Feb. 28, 2023: Fox Chapel grabs PIAA playoff spot. Zuzak has been coaching the teams since the programs inception four years ago. Directors also added that districts statewide face declining local revenue collection because of the pandemic, including anywhere from $1,711,730 to $2,043,478 at Greater Latrobe, and they must confront numerous challenges in order to safely re-open schools. 7900 S. Shingle Road Shingle Springs, California 95682 (530) 677-0260 Phone | (530) 672-0463 Fax Final: Penn-Trafford 51 Latrobe 45 Greater Latrobe at Penn-Trafford Pleasant swimmers in position to collect more WPIAL gold, What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 1, 2023: State playoff bids on the line, High school roundup for Feb. 28, 2023: Fox Chapel grabs PIAA playoff spot, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. "The district believes there are more kids out there that aren't playing now, and we need to build the numbers and start our own feeder teams," said Greater Latrobe Athletic Director Mark Mears.. Read More News & Announcements We're Hiring! Saturday, April 17, 2021 | 6:56 PM. Low 31F. He replaces Mike Ciotti, who resigned after the season. Broadcasts. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Mears served the district for 31 years and will continue in the role of wrestling coach, working with Heide in a different capacity during the 2021-22 winter sports season. Hes already developed a rapport and a relationship with all the boosters and all the coaches. The school board also accepted the retirement resignations of two veteran senior high faculty members, effective June 7. The kids love him.. Allegheny athletic director Bob Bozutto that this . Some famous alumni include former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Paul Waner and former Pitt football coach Todd Graham. Thats one of my hopes moving forward, he said, to keep providing our student athletes with the best facilities that we think are some of the highest ranked in our county, if not the WPIAL, and provide them the best opportunities to become better student athletes down the road and to get more of those student athletes into college so they may better themselves in the future both academically and athletically.. Pleasant Area High School, Heide lives in Mt. The board this week named its athletic director Mark Mears to also serve as wrestling coach, taking leadership of a program rocked in January by hazing allegations resulting in criminal charges against several junior high wrestlers and two former coaches. Greater Latrobe School District maintenance employee John Naeger works atop the stadium lights Wednesday in preparation for the Steelers Friday night practice at Latrobes Memorial Stadium. The day of the event, they can be purchased outside the stadium from noon to 4 p.m. or at the gate at 5 p.m. You can contact Jeff by email at jhimler@triblive.com or via Twitter . If you goPittsburgh Steelers' 2022 Friday Night Lights practice Latrobe Memorial Stadium, 131 Irving Ave. Tickets are $5 each. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The high schools boys and girls varsity bowling teams will be facing off with 10 staff members during their senior night match Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Lincoln Lanes. 2023-02-01 - Norwin boys Wrestling at Latrobe boys Wrestling. GLSD board hires Heide as new athletic director. Under Ciotti, Latrobe was making a comeback after a couple of down seasons. A 2012 graduate of Mt. Thank you for signing in! Franklin Regional (9-8) plays host to Greater Latrobe (11-6) in a PIHL Class AA game at Palmer Imaging Arena. By: Bill Beckner Jr. 2023 WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Shenango vs. Freedom, A-K Valley WPIAL basketball playoff capsules: Games for March 2, 2023, Mt. Pleasant from 2000-2008, where the Vikings won three WPIAL Class AA team titles, and had 11 individual WPIAL champions and 12 PIAA medalists, including one state champion. His new salary was set at $65,000. Success! His initial salary was set at. Steelers fans have buzzed with anticipation for this years Friday Night Lights practice for months, Heide said. Assistant Athletic Director at Greater Latrobe Senior High School Greater Pittsburgh Region. Pleasant Area High School, Heide lives in Mt. Greater Latrobe Senior High School 131 High School Road, Latrobe, PA 15650 Phone: (724) 539-4200 . After brainstorming a few ideas, Greater Latrobes athletic director, Zachary Heide, suggested a staff-versus-student game. This year, Heide expects to see at least 15,000 fans attend Friday Night Lights. Tags: Belle Vernon, Franklin Regional, Greensburg C.C., Hempfield, Latrobe, Norwin, Penn-Trafford. Mears served the district for 31 years and will continue in the role of wrestling coach, working with Heide in a different capacity during the 2021-22 winter sports season. Children under 5 get in for free. Tickets can be purchased in the athletic office from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday. Pleasant was when he hit three grand slams in a season. For the first half of the match, five faculty players will play the boys team, and five will play the girls team. There was an error processing your request. Submit Certificates of Completion to District Office prior to first athletic practice. Hockey. Its a good relationship-building opportunity, a good opportunity for us to get to know the kids a little bit better. These courses must be completed in one sitting, there is no save feature. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Greater Latrobe High School athletic director Mark Mears speaks during a news conference for the 53rd Steelers Training Camp on July 18, 2018, at Saint Vincent College. Greater Latrobe Parks and Recreations Commission Meeting March 17 2022 WIU eAcademy Consortium Membership Service Agreement 2023 WIU Summary of Board Meeting and Executive Director's Report April 26 2022 Policy 610 Purchases Subject to Bid Quotation Policy 611 Purchases Budgeted Policy 626 Attachment Policy 808 Food Services Policy 808 Attachment that is degrading to another person. Jeff Himler And Paul Schofield In March 2010, Mears was tabbed to fill a consolidated role of athletic director and director of transportation during an administration re-alignment shakeup. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? The practice begins at 7 p.m. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Greater Latrobe High School athletic director Mark Mears speaks during a press conference for the 53rd . As long as the athletes dont let nerves get the best of them, he said, the boys team and individuals from both teams have a good chance of competing in the state playoffs. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. All profits will benefit Greater Latrobe athletic teams and clubs, school clubs and groups, booster groups and surrounding Latrobe community entities. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The siblings are Marcus and Sam Haswell of Laurel, who will play together on the boys Class 3A team; Kaylin and Emily Venick of Trinity (Class 5A girls); Jasmyn and Jayla Golden of Penn Hills (Class 5A girls); and Kenzie and Maddie Weiland of Beaver (4A girls). Watch online from home or on the go. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Hes real personable. The East Central Tigers are located in Ada, Okla. I would like to go West and do some hunting, he said. Pleasant, where the Vikings captured three WPIAL Class AA team titles. According to the teams schedules, made at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, Greater Latrobe originally was supposed to compete against Ligonier Valley High School, which ended up having to drop its bowling team before the season started. The board this week named its athletic director Mark Mears to also serve as wrestling coach, taking leadership of a program rocked in January by hazing allegations resulting in criminal charges against several junior high wrestlers and two former coaches. 53 followers 52 connections. He is a member of a recreational bowling league and said he and some of his co-workers sometimes visit the lanes to unwind after work. On Friday, the Steelers will hold a special evening practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. . 1 vs. No. The 2019 practice raised $21,510. Thank you for reading! Greater Latrobe looked within to find the districts next athletic director. High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 2, 2022, Expectations high for Mt. By: He graduated in 2016 from Seton Hill University with a degree in sports management and a minor in business administration. Heide, who served in the district in various capacities for about five years, will succeed Athletic Director Mark Mears, who is set to retire Aug. 6. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. We have transitioned to a new user-friendly interactive website. The board approved appointing assistant athletic director Zachary Heide as the districts next athletic director, effective July 1 at a starting salary of $65,000. Greater Latrobe School District 1816 Lincoln Ave, Latrobe, PA 15650 Phone: (724) 539-4200 . Organizer Allen Deep said the event never had one set of twins before, let alone four. All of them are amazing, Deep said. A parent told the coaches about the assaults and some footage showed the coaches in the same room when wrestlers were being restrained, police said. One thing Mears plans is having the varsity and junior high school teams in the same room. Theyve seen what we can do, so I think (the other team) should be at least a little bit scared, Heide said. You can contact Paul by email at pschofield@triblive.com or via Twitter @Schofield_Trib. The teams coach, Ed Zuzak, said the student-athletes are excited to showcase their skills. Greater Latrobe approved a two-year benefit and pay plan for Assistant Athletic Director Tyler Gustafson, who was appointed to the position effective Aug. 25. In recent years, Greater Latrobe added a $9 million athletic complex on its high school campus. You can contact Jeff at 724-836-6622, jhimler@triblive.com or via Twitter . There is an intense rivalry building within the walls of Greater Latrobe Senior High School. Mark Mears, Greater Latrobe School Districts athletic director, is the districts new wrestling coach. Share with Us. He also coached wrestling from 2002-08 at his alma mater, Mt. Thank you for reading! Class 5A No. 2 Southmoreland in Section 3-3A. Mears, 55, said the time is right for him to retire as an administrator. person will not be tolerated. Switching to the athletic department, he began as a secretary and advanced to assistant athletic director. Were excited to work with him as athletic director come July, Superintendent Georgia Teppert said. Mears coached at his alma mater Mt. They also needed scores to post to continue their run for states. The Greater Latrobe School District's mission is to prepare students to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens. He cited Mears experience and his familiarity with district wrestlers and their parents. Heide said his goals include having more Greater Latrobe Wildcats continue their athletic careers beyond the varsity level, with district athletic facilities supporting that effort. Hes already developed a rapport and a relationship with all the boosters and all the coaches. According to police, several juveniles told investigators the assault with the stick was a tradition, but Mears said it has not been a historical practice among district wrestlers. Weve been moving in a very positive direction. He initially joined Greater Latrobe as a high school suspension supervisor, then worked as a substitute teacher. Pleasant swimmers in position to collect more WPIAL gold, What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 1, 2023: State playoff bids on the line, High school roundup for Feb. 28, 2023: Fox Chapel grabs PIAA playoff spot, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Theyre family to us. Greater Latrobe looked within to find the district's next athletic director. After the first sets, the students will switch and play the other five members of the staff team. I would actually retire on Steeler Night, he noted. But Mears said he plans to carry on as wrestling coach, a role he assumed in May after a previous nine-year stint on the wrestling staff. That will be a way to stay in touch with the district and stay involved with the kids.. First Call: Penguins linked to 3rd Vancouver trade rumor; Taylor Lewan may now be targeting Steelers division rival, Tim Benz: Steelers GM Omar Khan has tough choices about keeping roster together, Omar Khan indicates Steelers eager to extend contracts of Alex Highsmith, Cameron Sutton, Steelers GM Omar Khan: 'I want Mitch (Trubisky) around as backup QB, First Call: NFL considers onside kick replacement; pitching Tee Higgins to Pats; Connor McDavid pushing Mario-esque pace, GZA, Donnie Iris, John Mayer among top concerts to see around Pittsburgh in March, How officials cracked case of eyedrops that blinded people. Shingle Springs, California 95682 (530) 677-0260Phone | (530) 672-0463Fax, District Secretary/Webmaster: Tracy Pearson, School Site Council/Parent Advisory Committee, 7900 S Shingle Rd,Shingle Springs, CA 95682, First practice Wed, Aug 18, 2:10-2:30 @ MH. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Lydic and Galando are scheduled to appear before District Judge Michael Mahady for arraignment July 30 and for a preliminary hearing Aug. 10. or anything. Mears, who has served the district for 31 years, will turn 55 on Aug. 5. racist or sexually-oriented language. Welcome! Theyll be in their part of the room, Mears said. Ive completed 20-some years of coaching, Mears said. We'd love to hear eyewitness Jeff Himler is a Tribune-Review staff writer. 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