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Ted Caiazza - Reavis High School
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| An advocate for student-athletes and activities, Ted Caiazza takes his rightful place among those inducted into the Illinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame. As an athlete who was named as a charter member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on the hardwood for Lyons Township, he performed at a level that garnered recognition across the state. His high school exploits — and successes — however, were only preliminaries to a professional career that significantly contributed to many aspects of athletics. After brief stints at Hebron and Rich Township, Ted accepted a position at Reavis High School in 1962 and for the next 30 years (15 as athletic director) became a guiding force in the lives of the athletes and coaches with whom he came in contact. Serving as varsity coach in four different sports prepared him for the duties of athletic director, which he executed with integrity and passion. Serving one term as the president of SICA, the largest athletic conference in the state, and providing guidance and leadership during his 15-year association with the league, he demonstrated his unwavering commitment to athletics. He was responsible for starting the first girls interscholastic program at Reavis and the first girls Varsity Club among co-education institutions in the state. That commitment extended to his professional associations. Ted served at various times during his career as an IADA district representative and historian, president of the Western Springs Park District, and recreation commissioner for Western Springs. Additionally, he found time to work as an IHSA official in both basketball and track. Multi-talented and an advocate for athletes and athletics, Ted Caiazza deservedly takes his place as a member of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame. |
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