NORWOOD ATHLETICS VISION & MISSION
The Norwood Athletic Department believes athletics is an integral part of the school's educational program. A variety of experiences are provided to aid the student-athlete's mental, physical, social, and emotional development. Promoting involvement in the interscholastic program at all levels of participation instills pride, reinforces a sound value structure, and enhances the individual's self-image as well as the image of the school district and community.
MEET OUR STAFF
Director of Athletics - Chuck Richardson III, M.Ed, CAA
richardson.c@norwoodschools.org
Chuck Richardson III is a proud native of Dayton, Ohio. He is a 2003 graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar HS and a 2007 graduate of The Ohio State University, where Strategic Communication was his major of study. During his undergraduate experience, Chuck was a 2006 initiate of the Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated.
Chuck did not take a conventional route into Athletic Administration. He began his career working at the Rosemont Center as a Day Treatment staff member and transitioned into the world of finance working as a Mortgage Underwriter for JP Morgan Chase from 2008-2011. In 2011 he relocated from Columbus to Cincinnati to become a Private Banking Commercial Loan Underwriter for Fifth Third Bank until 2013. In 2013, he was let go from Fifth Third Bank, but Chuck calls it "An opportunity to find my purpose." While struggling to find a job, he enrolled at Xavier University to study Human Resource Development and Sport Administration as a Master Degree student.
While completing his degree work, Chuck sought out opportunities to work with the Xavier Athletics office. He began as a Graduate Intern working in Athletic Communication and as Graduate Assistant in Student-Athlete Academic Services. In 2014, Chuck parlayed a graduate internship with Robert A. Taft HS into a role as the Assistant Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher at Roll Hill School. Chuck graduated from Xavier in 2015 with his Masters of Education.
In 2016, Chuck landed his first head Athletic Director position at Western Hills/Dater HS in the Cincinnati Public School system. He began to expand the programs footprint with a focus of the marketing and branding of the schools athletic teams while creating opportunities for student-athletes. From Western Hills/Dater HS, Chuck transitioned to Trotwood-Madison City Schools where held the role of District Athletic Director and District Assistant Athletic Director from 2018-2021. During that time Trotwood-Madison won State Championships in Basketball (2019) Football (2019). The athletic department grew extensively, with the creation is student led and student centric programming.
Chuck is a strong believe in professional development. He is a member of SWOADA(Southwest Ohio Athletic Director Association), OIAAA(Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association), NIAAA(National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association) where he serves as a Leadership Training Instructor. He is also a member of the Cincinnati Chapter of Black Sports Professionals and the Vice President/Scholarship Chair for MADA(Minority Athletic Director Association).
Chuck is a BIG sports fan. His favorite teams are The Ohio State Buckeyes, Dayton Flyers, Chicago Bulls and Cincinnati Reds. Chuck resides in Liberty Twp., Ohio with his wife Brandi and their son Maverick Ace.
Athletic Assistant - Emily Jones
Assistant Director of Athletics - John Cole
cole.j@norwoodschools.org
Head Athletic Trainer (TriHealth Orthopedics & Sports Institute) - Greg O'Donnell, AT, ATC
odonnell.g@norwoodschools.org
MEET OUR HEAD COACHES
FALL SPORTS 2024 | ||
SPORT | HEAD COACH | |
Cheerleading | Diana Simpson | simpson.d@norwoodschools.org |
Cheerleading – Middle School | Jannai Combs | combs.j@norwoodschools.org |
Cross Country – MS & HS | Maddie Baker | |
Football | Matt Money | |
Football – Middle School | Chris Kelsch | kelsch.c@norwoodschools.org |
Golf | TBD |
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Soccer – High School Men | James Rettig | rettig.j@norwoodschools.org |
Soccer – High School Women | Jessie Broach | broach.j@norwoodschools.org |
Soccer – Middle School Boys | Ernesto Tapia | tapia.e@norwoodschools.org |
Soccer – Middle School Girls | Whitney Campbell | campbell.w@norwoodschools.org |
Tennis – High School Women | Marilin Earl | earl.m@norwoodschools.org |
Volleyball | Hannah Woodruff | woodruff.h@norwoodschools.org |
Volleyball – 7th Grade | Sean Weisgerber | weisgerber.s@norwoodschools.org |
Volleyball – 8th Grade | Melissa Stacy | stacy.m@norwoodschools.org |
WINTER SPORTS 2024-25 | ||
SPORT | HEAD COACH | |
Basketball – High School Men | Titus Gibert | gibert.t@norwoodschools.org |
Basketball – High School Women | Mike Moyers | moyers.m@norwoodschools.org |
Basketball – Middle School 7th Grade Boys | JaQuan Short | short.j@norwoodschools.org |
Basketball – Middle School 8th Grade Boys | MJ Gabbard | gabbard.mj@norwoodschools.org |
Basketball – Middle School 7th Grade Girls | TBD |
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Basketball – Middle School 8th Grade Girls | TBD |
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Bowling – High School Men | Nate Hale | |
Bowling – High School Women | Dave Torok | torok.d@norwoodschools.org |
Swimming – High School | Rachel Mullins | |
Swimming – Middle School | Alex Endsley | endsley.a@norwoodschools.org |
Wrestling – High School | Derek Alsip | |
Wrestling – Middle School | Chris Kelsch | |
Wrestling – HS/MS Women | Rick Stegmaier | stegmaier.r@norwoodschools.org |
SPRING SPORTS 2024-25 | ||
SPORT | HEAD COACH | |
Baseball | John Cole | cole.j@norwoodschools.org |
Softball – High School | Patrick Mattingly | mattingly.p@norwoodschools.org |
Baseball- Middle School | MJ Gabbard | gabbard.mj@norwoodschools.org |
Softball – Middle School | Doug Ayers | ayers.d@norwoodschools.org |
Tennis – High School Men | Robert Town | Town.r@norwoodschools.org |
Track & Field – High School Men | Thomas Stout | Stout.t@norwoodschools.org |
Track & Field – HS Women | Sean Weisgerber | weisgerber.s@norwoodschools.org |
Track & Field – Middle School | Thomas Stout | stout.t@norwoodschools.org |