Donald (Trey) Newberry III
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Athletic management professional ready to drive success through strategic planning and leadership. Adept at fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in program development, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Known for results-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Athletic Director
New Richmond Exempted Village School District
New Richmond, OH
07.2025 - Current
- Crafted detailed athletic programs focusing on boosting student participation and improving performance metrics.
- Managed over 100 coaches and 26 programs.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to support student-athlete development and wellness initiatives.
- Coordinated schedules for athletic events, optimizing use of facilities and minimizing conflicts.
- Led coaching staff training sessions, fostering professional growth and improving team dynamics.
- Increased student participation in sports programs with engaging recruitment initiatives and informative presentations.
- Oversaw compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing high school athletics.
- Mentored coaches on best practices in leadership, communication, and sportsmanship to enhance their skills and impact on athletes.
- Organized successful sporting events such as tournaments, meets, and league games that showcased athletes'' talents and achievements.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of coaching staff, leading to increased team performance levels.
Athletic Director
Cincinnati Public Schools/Activities Beyond the Classroom
Cincinnati, OH
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Coordinates the 7-12 grade athletic program in collaboration with the principal and coaches to ascertain programmatic needs on an annual basis, as well as prior to each season, to ensure consistency of the program. Initiates the recruitment and selection of coaches and makes employment recommendations to the building principal. Supervised and evaluated performance of all coaches, fostering professional development and accountability. Created the Captain's Round Table Program to create leadership tutorials and opportunities for student-athletes. Supervises the preparation and verifies all athletic eligibility lists. Supervises high school athletic contests and acts as the host to officials and visiting schools. Oversees the supervision of contest employees and volunteers who work the athletic contest. Arranged personnel to supervise contests. Supervises athletic funds and prepares and administers a detailed operating budget for athletic equipment. Advises and ensures that all coaches conform to School Board, OHSAA, and league policies and are in compliance with state and federal laws. Attends league and district meetings. Serves as team lead for the athletics team as a liaison for ABC staff and offers assistance whenever called on.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive athletic programs for student engagement and skill development.
- Collaborated with coaches to establish performance standards and ensure athlete safety protocols.
- Managed budget allocations for sports equipment and facility maintenance, optimizing resource use.
Athletic Director
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Directed a grades 9–12 athletic program serving 3,000 students and encompassing 40 high school teams.
- Collaborated with administrators and coaches to assess program needs and ensure consistent seasonal and year-round operations.
- Recruited, recommended, supervised, and evaluated coaching staff.
- Scheduled junior high and high school contests, issued contracts, and maintained required athletic records.
- Coordinated officials, transportation, event staffing, volunteers, and game-day operations for home and away contests.
- Managed officials’ contracts and payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
- Verified student-athlete eligibility and ensured adherence to school board, IHSAA, conference, state, and federal requirements.
- Developed and administered athletic budgets, equipment purchases, and resource allocation across multiple sports.
- Supervised home contests and served as the primary host for officials, visiting teams, and school representatives.
- Coordinated required coach training, in-service programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Represented the athletic department at league and district meetings.
- Served as liaison to athletic booster organizations, coaches, and program support groups.
- Developed and implemented initiatives to increase student participation, engagement, program sustainability, and growth.
Extra-Curricular Director
Cincinnati Public Schools/Activities Beyond the Classroom
Cincinnati, OH
07.2012 - 10.2016
- Directed grades 7–12 athletics and extracurricular programming, including 40 athletic teams, arts, band, choir, dance, and student clubs.
- Recruited, supervised, evaluated, and supported coaching staff while ensuring completion of required training.
- Managed schedules, contracts, officials, transportation, event personnel, volunteers, and game-day operations.
- Administered athletic budgets, equipment purchases, official payments, and departmental resources.
- Oversaw student eligibility and compliance with school board, OHSAA, league, state, and federal requirements.
- Served as liaison among administrators, coaches, booster organizations, visiting schools, and community partners.
- Represented the district at league and district meetings.
- Developed programs and partnerships to increase participation, improve student experiences, and strengthen extracurricular offerings.
Senior Director
YMCA Of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
10.2008 - 06.2014
- Managed a $500,000 annual operating budget and daily operations for a multi-use YMCA facility.
- Supervised programs and staff across fitness, aquatics, childcare, youth and adult sports, senior services, facilities, and summer camps.
- Led budgeting, payroll, fundraising, board development, volunteer engagement, community relations, and association reporting.
- Created a childcare program and revitalized the summer day camp, improving participation and financial performance.
- Negotiated school-based after-school and summer program partnerships that generated more than $70,000 in unbudgeted revenue.
- Consistently achieved annual fundraising goals through strategic board and volunteer leadership.
- Established board committees focused on finance, facility development, and programming.
- Earned national recognition as the YMCA branch most recommended by its members.
- Achieved a 95% graduation rate and excellent program rating for the branch’s Diabetes Awareness Program.
- Coordinated large-scale community events serving more than 750 youth and adults.
Education
M.Ed. - Sport Administration
Xavier University
Cincinnati2007
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Wright State University
Dayton, OH2001
Skills
- Visionary athletic administrator
- Cross-departmental project management
- NFHS Policies and Procedures
- Proven success in incorporating improvements through means of Athletic Administration
- Information Technology utilization
- Mediation / Dispute Resolution
- Public Relations
- Training and Public Speaking
- Proven success incorporating improvements through means of Athletic Administration
- Active on numerous NIAAA, OIAAA, OHSAA, and SWOADA Boards and Committees
- Coaching Development
- Creative strategy
- Facility Operations
- Event coordination
- Staff recruiting
Accomplishments
- NIAAA Certified Master Athletic Administrator (C.M.A.A.)
- NIAAA Executive Leadership Recipient (Cohort #5 December 2025)
- NIAAA QPA Recipient Cohort 3 (Highest National Honor given to Athletic Department)
- NIAAA Certified Master Athletic Administrator (C.M.A.A.)
- NFHS Certified Interscholastic Coach Level III
- 2026 OHSAA Professional Development Award
- 2026 OHSAA Athletic Director of the Year
Certification
- NIAAA National Leadership Training Faculty Chair
- NIAAA QPA Mentor
- NIAAA National Mentoring Board Member
- OIAAA Board Member
- OHSAA/OIAAA Mentoring Chair
- OIAAA Professional Development State Coordinator
- NIAAA National Speaker, Panelist, & Moderator
- Athletic Director Team Lead
Timeline
District Athletic Director
New Richmond Exempted Village School District
07.2025 - Current
Athletic Director
Cincinnati Public Schools/Activities Beyond the Classroom
08.2019 - 05.2025
Athletic Director
Indianapolis Public Schools
10.2016 - 03.2019
Extra-Curricular Director
Cincinnati Public Schools/Activities Beyond the Classroom
07.2012 - 10.2016
Senior Director
YMCA Of Greater Cincinnati
10.2008 - 06.2014
M.Ed. - Sport Administration
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Wright State University
About Me:
I am a husband and father of four, and I regard that as my primary job in life. I come from a family of educators and am proud that my oldest daughter is entering the profession as a 4th-generation educator. I am a lifelong learner and am currently on a quest to develop fluency in Spanish. I am also an immense lover of music, and I would say my love for art rivals my love for athletics. In closing, I am all in for education-based athletics, as it has transformed my life and created ladders of opportunity that would not have existed otherwise. My professional desire is to share these opportunities with as many young people as possible.