Mr. Sam Reed has been named Athletic Director at Kennedy Catholic High School. Reed joins the Kennedy Catholic administrative team having most recently served as the District Athletic Director and Assistant Director of Student Life for Tacoma Public Schools since 2013.  There he championed a number of initiatives including a continued expansion of middle school athletics, a District-wide relationship with Seattle Children’s Hospital to provide athletic training programs in each of the high schools, a new K-5 after school sports partnership with area providers, and much more.  In addition, he served on a number of local and state level committees including serving as the WIAA State Track & Field Meet Director, on the Special Olympics Unified Sports Advisory Committee, and as a new member of the West Central District III Eligibility Board.  Reed also serves on the Board of Directors for Sports In Schools, a non-profit organization that works with area schools and students to enhance the lives of students in need through participation in school-based activities.

Prior to his service to Tacoma Public Schools, he spent six years as the Athletic Director and Activity Coordinator at Chief Sealth International High School in West Seattle, where he was recognized with the 2012 WIAA District 2 Athletic Director of the Year award for his outstanding work. 
“Our interview team was impressed with the time Sam devotes to building student character,” said Mike Prato, President of Kennedy Catholic. “He is relentless in his efforts to invite student athletes to a higher level of sportsmanship, effort, honesty and integrity. Sam embodies the values associated with the term ‘team player’. Co-workers describe him as calm, logical and fair with a reputation for clear and reasonable leadership. We are excited to welcome him to the team."

When asked about his philosophy and personal ethos, Sam commented, “Building a world-class athletic department starts with building a championship culture.  That culture is centered on strong student leaders; leaders that are compassionate, caring, competitive and driven. I am excited to have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of the students of Kennedy Catholic and am honored to join the team.”