Wiktorowski Announces Retirement From Wawasee Athletics
![Wawasee's Steve Wiktorowski announced his retirement Thursday morning, which will be effective at the end of July. (FIle photo by Nick Goralczyk)](https://www.inkfreenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Steve-Wiktorowski-357x500.jpg)
Wawasee’s Steve Wiktorowski announced his retirement Thursday morning, which will be effective at the end of July. (FIle photo by Nick Goralczyk)
SYRACUSE — In what certainly will come as a shocking move to many, Wawasee Athletic Director Steve Wiktorowski has announced his retirement from the department effective at the end of July. Wiktorowski has served as AD at the Syracuse school since 2011.
In his time at Wawasee, Wiktorowski, oversaw major changes to the athletic facilities on campus. Those changes included a much needed renovation of the soccer stadium, a brighter and cooler gymnasium, better bleachers at the softball fields and a new entry way to the football field and track.
A recent surgery left Wiktorowski with more questions than answers and led to the sudden decision.
“After dealing with some health issues the past 6 months and recent surgery, I am just not sure at this time if I will be physically up to the time commitment of being an AD when fall seasons begin,” stated Wiktorowski in a statement to local media. “I’m told my recovery will take longer than originally anticipated, so I think it is in the best interests of everyone if I take advantage of the opportunity to retire soon. This gives administration time to find my replacement before practices start and I can help with the transition from summer to fall.”
Wiktorowski doubled as the boys head basketball coach at the school the past three seasons and retired from that position in March.
“It is my intention to focus on my recovery and returning to full health in the coming months, and then seeing what the future holds after that,” Wiktorowski continued. “I had looked forward to the coming year and especially working with new coaches and administrators.
“However, it is best for everyone if someone else takes on those duties to start the year. I was blessed to work with so many good people and am very thankful for their support of and dedication to the Warrior Way. I wish our athletes, coaches, and passionate fans nothing but success this coming year.”
Wawasee will be posting the position soon and hopes to have it filled within the next month.
Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington offered the following on Wiktorowski:
“Wik was a hard worker for the interests of our children, built a fine coaching staff and brought us the Warrior Way. He leaves with athletic finances, equipment and facilities in great shape.”