With a strong background in coaching and leadership, Scott Spada was appointed the Director of Soccer Operations for the 2023 Season. After retiring from a distinguished 25-year (1998-2023) teaching career at Kalamazoo Central HS, he brings a wealth of experience to the Western Michigan Soccer Program. With 25 seasons of coaching high school and middle school sports in the Kalamazoo Public Schools (1998-Present), Scott has consistently demonstrated his commitment to developing young athletes.
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Spada's exceptional achievements have been recognized by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association, as he was inducted into their esteemed Hall of Fame in 2023. Additionally, his impact extends beyond baseball, having also been inducted into the Michigan NSA/BPA Hall of Fame in 2015.
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Passionate about creating opportunities for aspiring athletes, Spada founded and directed Team Kalamazoo Baseball for 26 years (1998-Present), providing a platform for players to hone their skills and reach their full potential. Furthermore, he served as the Club Director of the Kalamazoo Wrestling Academy from 2017 to 2021, contributing to the growth and development of the sport.
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Spada’s athletic dedication to sports extends to his collegiate years. A four-year member of the Western Michigan University baseball program (1994-1997), he holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education teacher/coach from WMU in 1998 and a master’s degree in athletic administration/sports management from WMU in 2003.
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