March 8, 2026 MINUTES
SWDAB Board of Directors Business Meeting Minutes
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Xavier University - Cintas Center
- Roll Call – Paul Stone, President, called the meeting to order at 9:11 am
Board Members Present: Andy Bixler, Tim Cook, Jonas L. Smith, Tom Nerl, Paul Stone, Ashley Naff, Scott Kaufman, Chuck Richardson, Phil Poggi (Secretary), Joe Roberts (Treasurer) Board Members Absent: Matt Macy
Meeting Minutes
- Motion by Tom Nerl, seconded by Andy Bixler to approve the SWDAB Meeting minutes from business meeting on February 5, 2026. Motion passed 8-0.
Treasurer’s Report
- No official report as winter tournaments are in progress. Joe shared the updated mileage and expense report sheet with the board to complete following State Boys Basketball.
Fall Tournaments
- Cross Country (South) – Scott Kaufman shared that after discussions with VOA, the District Cross Country Meet will stay at VOA. Noted that the GMC league event is moving off this date.
- Winter Tournaments
- Swimming & Diving – Tom shared feedback from coaches he received on “why” a sectional diving meet is needed if all participants advanced. Board noted there had been past discussion on this same subject with some data that suggests that this is appropriate. Phil will follow up with Ward and Lisa to get feedback.
- Bowling – Phil shared feedback with the board from Jenny Martin Clarke, North Bowling Manager, on capacity issues with the North sectionals being at one (1) site and the number of teams participating. Board discussed and are willing to split the sectionals. Phil will follow up with Jenny on official proposal on how to split.
- Spring Tournaments
- 2026 Spring Team Placements – board reviewed the spring team placements for Baseball, Softball and Boys Tennis.
- Motion by Jonas L. Smith, seconded by Scott Kaufman to approve the spring team placements with adjustments made. Motion passed 8-0.
- 2026 Tournament Managers – board reviewed tournament managers for Spring.
- Motion by Jonas L. Smith, seconded by Chuck Richardson to approve the spring tournament managers as presented. Motion passed 8-0.
- All-District Honor Proposal – Tennis – Phil shared proposal from Scott Long on recognition at the District Level for All – District Tennis Honors. Board noted that this is not a SWDAB decision but a coaches association decision however the board is ok if they present these at the District Meet(s).
- New Business
- Phil shared a list with the board of the sports that are not a “Super Draw” and/or Open Draw Format.
- Old Business
- OHSAA Update
- Tom noted the following from recent meetings which included that as of today there will be eight (8) referendum items on the ballot in May in response to legislative actions. In addition there is a new President and Vice President of the OHSAA Board of Directors due to a retirement.
- Next Meeting
- Tuesday, April 21st – 9:30 am at Wright State University (Administrators Breakfast)
Motion by Paul Stone, seconded by Tom Nerl to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 8-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:57 am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phillip J. Poggi
Secretary