![]() David Walls named MIAAA Region 3 Athletic Director of the Year Michigan’s professional organization of school athletic directors, the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA), has selected David Walls of Fremont High School as Regional Athletic Director of the Year for Region 3. One of only fourteen administrators state-wide to be honored by the MIAAA, David will be presented the award in Traverse City on March 20, 2022, at the annual MIAAA Mid-Winter Conference in which over 500 athletic directors participate. Walls is 1991 graduate of Hartford HS, then went to Saginaw Valley State University receiving his degree in 1996. He started his career at Holton HS in 1997, where he coached middle school girls’ basketball, varsity girls’ basketball and varsity softball, along with serving as athletic director. From 2008 to 2013 Walls served as Dean of Students at Mona Shores HS, while also coaching JV girls’ basketball and varsity girls track. He has been with Fremont Schools since 2013, serving as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and athletic director, since 2016. David has assisted the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) by serving on the Scholar-athlete judging committee and also being an MHSAA sportsmanship presenter. Fremont athletics recently received the Level 1 Heart Safe Sports Award. David serves the community by serving as youth sports coach, a member of the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. Walls also has been instrumental in the off season speed and agility program for Fremont athletes, according to Fremont Public Schools superintendent Ken Haggart. “David has established Fremont athletics as one of the most successful in West Michigan through starting weight lifting programs, summer workout sessions and year round activities that include parents as well as students. He works with the teaching staff at FHS to ensure students maintain good study habits. :Our coaching staff understands the importance of receiving scholar athlete awards and we have received many team awards under Dave’s leadership.” “The honor is not an individual honor, but a recognition for the entire staff that I get to work for every day,” said Walls. “From Mrs. Perkins the athletic administrative assistant, to the workers, event staff, and volunteers that help out throughout the entire year. Their help is often goes unnoticed to the public, but greatly appreciated. “I also work with great coaches, some who have been honored at the state and national level. Every day I get to learn from them as much as they learn from me. “Finally, there are the student-athletes that strive to excel on the playing field and in the classroom watching them compete and represent Fremont is something that makes me ‘Packer Proud’."
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