September 11, 2025 MINUTES
SWDAB Board of Directors Business Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Princeton High School
- Roll Call – Paul Stone, President, called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm
- Board Members Present: Tim Cook, Jonas L. Smith, Tom Nerl, Paul Stone, Andy Bixler, Ashley Naff, Matt Macy, Scott Kaufman, Chuck Richardson, Phil Poggi (Secretary), Joe Roberts (Treasurer)
- Board Members Absent: N/A
- Meeting Minutes
- Motion by Tom Nerl, seconded by Jonas L. Smith, to approve the SWDAB Meeting minutes from business meeting on August 12th, 2025, as taken by Joe Roberts. Motion passed 9-0.
- Treasurer’s Report
- Joe indicated there was no report as no tournaments have taken place for the 2025-26 school year to date.
- Assignors
- The board welcomed assignors for the southwest district tournaments to share their thoughts, concerns and feedback with the board.
- The following SWDAB assignors were present: Stan Evans (Volleyball), Karol Warden (Volleyball), Jerry Fick (Baseball/Softball), Chris Prokes (Baseball/Softball), Bob Glaser (Soccer), Rick Brizzolara (Soccer)
- Fall Tournaments
- Golf Team Assignments
- Board discussed the change to open draw for Girls D1 golf in the North and the confusion that surrounded this change and its implementation with the tournament managers. Agreed that best course of action is to meet with Golf Tournament Managers following the tournament season.
- Paul/Ashley also shared that the pairings/tee sheets were sent out in the wrong order that is listed in the OHSAA tournament regulations. Phil will follow up with both managers to make sure we are following proper procedures.
- Cross Country
- Board reviewed the change in number of admissions on the pass list which was lowered to 11. Will communicate with managers to match the same at Districts.
- Girls Cross Country D3 South – we lost several teams over the past week. Down to 18 total teams running. Adjusted this race to one (1) race from two (2), with one (1) champion. Qualifiers did not change
- Fall Tournament Managers & Locations – reviewed the updated list of tournament managers and host locations. Noted that Windy Knoll may be sold again. Will review with Golf managers following the season.
- Winter Tournaments
- Bowling
- Tom Nerl confirmed that Madison Bowl will be the new site in the South in D2 to replace Cherry Grove Lanes.
- Phil shared that Jenny Martin Clarke confirmed Capri Lanes will be the new host site for D2 North Sectionals to replace Rollhouse Dayton
- Spring Tournaments
- Track & Field
- Andy shared some of the challenges that the board will face with the expansion of tournament divisions for Track & Field which includes hosting nine (9) district tournaments.
- Brief discussion took place about potential sites.
- D3 will have three (3) Girls Districts and two (2) Boys Districts
- Further discussion to take place at the October meeting as Andy does a little more work and will reach out to BJ (OHSAA) to gain clarity about potentially combine meets.
- D1 Baseball Proposal
- Phil shared voting survey results that were shared with him from the Division 1 baseball coaches.
- Board noted that they did not reach the normal threshold of signatures (75% - Principal, AD, & Coach) and the board is not in position to consider a “Super Draw
- New Business
- Old Business
- DAB Update
- Scott Kaufman and Andy Bixler shared that the DAB met to review changes forthcoming this Fall for voting and no-show procedures for team sports that will be implemented statewide. He shared it in the email sent.
- Waiting for final wording from OHSAA and will share with all managers once received.
- OHSAA Update
- Tom noted that admission price for adults was changed to $10.00 for sectionals and district tournaments. No change to the student price.
- Next Meeting
- Tuesday, October 8th at 4:30 pm at Coco’s Bistro 250 Warren St, Dayton, OH 45402.
Motion by Paul Stone, seconded by Ashley Johnson to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 2:07 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phillip J. Poggi
Secretary