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Tom Gillhouse - Olympia/Belvidere/Deerfield/Metamora
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Tom Gillhouse was a member of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association for 26 years. He served as the athletic director at Metamora High School for three years, Deerfield High School for eight years, Belvidere High School for three years and Olympia High School for 12 years. Tom was a member of the IADA executive board for 12 years. He was an LTC coordinator for four years, a mentor chair for four years, conference chair for one year, secretary for two years and was the president of the IADA for one year. Prior to becoming the athletic director at Metamora High School, Tom was an assistant football coach, assistant track coach and head tennis coach. Tom was also an assistant basketball coach for four years, before becoming the head basketball coach for five seasons. Tom not only served the IADA, he was also a long-time member of the NIAAA where he served in several leadership positions. Tom was a national LTC instructor, a member of the 5-State Exchange, a LTC state coordinator, and served on the national faculty. Tom also served on numerous IHSA committees. Tom Gillhouse was named the Outstanding Athletic Director for Class A in 1990. He earned the NIAAA State Award of Merit in 1996. In 2003 he earned the NIAAA Distinguished Service Award and in 2009 he was named the Class 3A/4A State Athletic Director of the Year. Tom sites his involvement and influence with coaches and kids for 26 years as one of the many highlights of his career. He has fond memories of the many friendships he developed with athletic directors in the IADA and the NIAAA. Tom is also very proud of the work he did in helping to develop the IADA mentoring programs and IADA Hall of Fame, while teaching LTC classes and serving the national faculty. One colleague revealed that “Tom’s service to the Illinois High School Association is second to none. Tom was an excellent mentor to many young athletic administrators and coaches that are still passing on his leadership style today. He was a great colleague to work with and a better friend.” Another colleague stated, “I was proud to work next to him, learn from him and would tell you that if I was starting a school from the basement up, I would choose Tom in the first round, because he would be the cornerstone of our foundation, standing for all that is good in our business and all that is good for students and parents.” Tom Gillhouse’s dedication and commitment to the athletic programs he served and his contributions to the IHSA, IADA and NIAAA ensured his selection as a member of the IADA Hall of Fame. |
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