For the final pairing for our recipients of the Horizon Central Athletic Association Recognition Awards, we welcome Luke Strueby of Wakaw School and Chad Hofmann of Muenster School. The HCAA recognizes the varied contributions of the eight individuals receiving this year’s award for the immeasurable, valuable, and selfless service provided to students and student-athletes in their own communities and in the association. In a recognition series, we’ll meet a pair of them each day. 

Luke Strueby (Wakaw School)  

Luke Strueby has been in Wakaw for eight years and has served as Wakaw School's athletic director, main physical education teacher, official, and high school coach.  

Luke has put in many hours with senior girls' volleyball, badminton and track & field. Luke is always willing to start new programs, cover for other coaches, or pick up other duties to make sure that the students have an opportunity to play. Luke has also been actively officiating sports like football and basketball to ensure that those sports are able to run in Wakaw.  

Chad Hofmann (Muenster School)  

Chad Hofmann has coached multiple teams and sports at both the junior and senior levels for many years. Under Chad's leadership, the athletes learn more than just game strategies and skills. Sportsmanship, work ethic, teamwork, and integrity are other fundamentals that he instills. Chad also works at developing strong relationships with the athletes both in the classroom and with their team. Competing at the highest level is always a goal, however, Chad also stresses the character building that comes with competing. As hard as Chad works with his athletes, he spends as much time working behind the scenes. Chad has been the HCAA School Representative at Muenster School for more than a decade, and his passion for athletics filters down to the students. The amount of time that Chad contributes is astounding, and it is all for the kids. The staff, students, and families of Muenster School have been very fortunate to have had Mr. Hofmann as their coach and athletic director. 

Thanks to the HCAA for providing the bios.