August 10, 2023
The Western Ohio Athletic Conference (WOAC) is heading into its 3rd year of existence
and is excited to announce today the hiring of Frank Carr as new league commissioner.
The WOAC is composed of member schools Ansonia, Arcanum-Butler, Bradford, Dixie,
Franklin Monroe, Mississinawa Valley, National Trail, Newton, Preble Shawnee,
Tri-County North, Tri-Village and Twin Valley South.
“I’m honored and excited to be selected as the next Commissioner of the Western Ohio
Athletic Conference. This is a role in athletics that is new to me and will happen in an
association of schools that I have grown to respect during my time as a coach and
Athletic Director at National Trail. I look forward to helping the WOAC move forward
into the future,” Carr stated.
Carr brings a wealth of experience to the table having been involved in athletics and leadership throughout his tenured career that includes being a part of Earlham College
for over 30 years as assistant professor, head football coach, athletic director and major
gift officer to name a few and that experience will serve him well in his new role as league commissioner.
Carr was Athletic Director and Dean of Students at National Trail for 4 years and currently
is an assistant football coach there and is familiar with the WOAC and its member schools.
“In its young existence as an athletic conference, WOAC teams have become a competitive
force in local, regional and state levels of competition. WOAC teams and their fan bases
compete fiercely yet respectfully on the courts, fields and all venues of competition. I believe
that high school and junior high sports are an integral part of the education provided to our
young people. Sports should be viewed as “Co-curricular” not “Extra-curricular” as the lessons learned by our student/athletes through sport will help mold the next generation of leaders in whatever profession or community that they decide to settle in,” Carr concluded.
We welcome Frank Carr who is eager to get started and will be active and visible at events.
For more information you can contact Frank Carr directly via e-mail or phone as listed below.
