NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 27, 2023) — City School District of New Rochelle Athletic Director Steve Young has been named Chapter 1 (Hudson Valley) Athletic Director of the Year by the New York State Athletic Administrators’ Association.
“Steve’s body of work is unprecedented, and it was an honor to be there to see him receive his due,” said a NYSAAA spokesperson.
“It is a great honor,” said Young. “I am very appreciative that my colleagues have recognized me for this award.”
Steve Young is Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics at City School District of New Rochelle. He oversees the health and physical education program for grades K-12 in 11 schools. He manages the interscholastic athletic program, encompassing 70 teams at the middle and high school levels.
He was hired as New Rochelle AD in 2012 where he succeeded John Magnotta.
Young graduated from Western Illinois University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. He earned his undergraduate degree from Clark University.
The New York State Athletic Administrators’ Association was formed in 1981 under its parent affiliate organization, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Association. It is dedicated to promoting the professional growth and image of interscholastic athletic administrators throughout New York State. It is also dedicated to preserving the educational nature of interscholastic athletics and the place these programs have in the curricula of every school in New York State.
Young will be recognized at the NYSAAA annual conference in March.