Building the Next Generation: A Deep Dive with SPS Athletic Director Josh Scott
What does it take to manage the athletic future of Missouri’s largest school district? This week on The Starting Lineup, we sit down with Springfield Public Schools Athletic Director Josh Scott to pull back the curtain on the massive shifts coming to local high school sports.
One of the most heartwarming stories of the hiring season comes from the Glendale High swim program. In a true “passing of the goggles” moment, Josh discusses the hiring of Jordan Boyce to replace her father as the head men’s and women’s swim coach. We also take a look at the hiring process that ensures the best talent leads our student-athletes.
Perhaps the most ambitious project on the horizon is the creation of a Director of Youth Sports. Josh shares his vision of creating feeder programs that allow elementary students to wear their future high school colors early, building a sense of community and town pride similar to smaller, single-high school towns.
As neighboring districts like Nixa and Republic debut high-tech facilities, the pressure is on Springfield. Josh addresses the “Facility Wars” head-on, detailing the priority list starting with Springfield Central and the long-term goal of multi-purpose indoor facilities for every high school in the district.
