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A Q&A with DSHA's New Athletic Director
Kevin Roethe is in his first year as DSHA’s Athletic Director, following in the footsteps of Peggy Seegers-Braun and her remarkable 37-year long career in the role. Kevin is no stranger to DSHA or Dasher Athletics.
He is a current parent to two Dashers, Avery, DSHA ’27, and Reese, DSHA ’29. His family’s DSHA legacy also runs deep: his mother, Diane Hinnenkamp Roethe, DS ’65, and his sister, Dr. Kelly Roethe Hodges, DSHA ’96, are both alumnae. His dad, Tom Roethe, coached the freshman basketball team for 19 years. Before stepping into his new position, Kevin served as a teacher in the Science Department and as the Varsity Soccer coach for the past 19 years, leading the program to five WIAA State Championships.
He is a current parent to two Dashers, Avery, DSHA ’27, and Reese, DSHA ’29. His family’s DSHA legacy also runs deep: his mother, Diane Hinnenkamp Roethe, DS ’65, and his sister, Dr. Kelly Roethe Hodges, DSHA ’96, are both alumnae. His dad, Tom Roethe, coached the freshman basketball team for 19 years. Before stepping into his new position, Kevin served as a teacher in the Science Department and as the Varsity Soccer coach for the past 19 years, leading the program to five WIAA State Championships.
Q: What has been the most exciting part about being the new athletic director?
Kevin Roethe: As the athletic director, I've enjoyed getting to know our coaches, student-athletes, and families. Building those relationships and gaining a better understanding of what makes our community unique has been energizing and motivating.
Kevin Roethe: As the athletic director, I've enjoyed getting to know our coaches, student-athletes, and families. Building those relationships and gaining a better understanding of what makes our community unique has been energizing and motivating.
Q: How would you describe your leadership style and approach when working with coaches and student-athletes?
KR: l hope to lead by creating a collaborative environment where coaches and student-athletes feel trusted, supported, and empowered. I hope to set clear expectations, encourage open communication, and involve others in decision-making so that everyone feels ownership in the program's success.
Q: What values do you think define our all-girls athletic program?
KR: I want our athletic program to be centered on the holistic development of student-athletes and to focus on building a culture that values growth, accountability, and positive character traits. The values that define our athletic programs are academic success, athletic excellence, teamwork, leadership, service, and sportsmanship.
KR: I want our athletic program to be centered on the holistic development of student-athletes and to focus on building a culture that values growth, accountability, and positive character traits. The values that define our athletic programs are academic success, athletic excellence, teamwork, leadership, service, and sportsmanship.
Q: What are your hopes for the future of Dasher Athletics?
KR: My hope is that athletics at DSHA continue to build a stronger sense of community and school spirit. I want our girls to compete at the highest level and to perform to the best of their ability. I hope that participation in sports at DSHA continues to increase and that the expansion of sport offerings enable girls to find a team that helps them grow individually and makes them feel connected to the DSHA community.
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