ROBERT PICANO

Dynamic Athletic Director with extensive experience at Edsel Ford High School, recognized for exceptional leadership and fiscal management. Successfully enhanced athletic programs through innovative strategic planning and strong stakeholder collaboration, while ensuring compliance with MHSAA regulations. Proven ability to organize large-scale events and cultivate a culture of team excellence.

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

• Able to multi-task and remain flexible on a daily basis
• Able to effectively communicate with all stakeholders in an educational setting
• Able to handle school personnel and evaluate.
• Extensive work-related experience in educational athletics and have spent the bulk of my career leading athletic programs.
• Part of many Athletic Departments game day operations in a voluntary setting from my time at Eastern Michigan University, Dearborn High School, Country Day High School and Catholic Central High School.
• Knowledgeable with the rules and regulations pertaining to the MHSAA
• Hosted numerous state-wide MHSAA events from Semi-Final Football, Regional Basketball and Volleyball, District and Regional Baseball, District and Regional Softball, State Finals for Field Hockey, District and Regional Soccer, Regional Bowling, Regional and Quarter-Final Ice Hockey.
• Awarded Region 12 Athletic Director of the Year in 03/2015
• Former MIAAA Region 12 Representative
• Downriver League Representative for all state wide MHSAA meetings
• MHSAA Scholar Athlete Committee member for four years
• Member of the MHSAA Ice Hockey committee for two years