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The Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association (ESDAA) organization would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the amazing coaches from our ESDAA member schools as we celebrate 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 today! Your dedication, passion, and commitment play a vital role in shaping the character and success of our student-athletes. You are mentors, motivators, and role models who teach lessons far beyond the game—instilling teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and pride in every athlete. Thank you for the countless hours you devote to practices, games, travel, and supporting your teams. Your impact reaches far beyond the scoreboard, and today, we proudly recognize and celebrate you! #ESDAA #Deaf #DeafSports #Coaches #NationalCoachesDay #NIAAA #NDIAA #NFHS #ThankYou   Happy Athletic Administrators Week!
Did you know this week is Interscholastic Athletic Administration Week? That’s exactly why I want to pause and recognize each and every one of them in the ESDAA. This week, we celebrate the leaders who make education-based athletics possible. They are the ones scheduling games, supporting coaches, ensuring safety, and most importantly….creating opportunities for student-athletes to grow, compete, and succeed. Day after day, month after month, and year after year, the work of an Athletic Director often goes unseen. But I see them. I know the weight they carry. What they do could easily be the work of three or four people—and still, they show up for their school and community every single day. Their work matters. Their work for ESDAA matters. Their work for student-athletes matters. THEY matter. These ESDAA Athletic Directors are amazing people! If you see them, be sure to thank them for all they do! ESDAA Athletic Directors, Thank you for your dedication, your vision, and your commitment to building school pride and shaping the student-athlete experience—not only within your school but across the entire ESDAA community. I appreciate you—today and every day. Happy Interscholastic Athletic Administration Week! - ESDAA President Kallie Mendenhall  📍 2026 ESDAA Division 1 Boys Basketball Tournament & Cheerleading Competition
📅 Save the Date – February 6-8, 2026 at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready for an exciting weekend of competition, camaraderie, and school spirit! Stay tuned for more details about the tournament. Spread the word and start the countdown now! --Kallie Mendenhall, WPSD Athletic Director |