New Athletic Director is a Familiar Face

By: Austin Pulliam

With a new school year starting HCHS is proud to welcome a very familiar face back to the school. As the new Athletic Director at HCHS, Hobbs is very excited to be back in this position. In a recent interview Hobbs was asked how it feels to be back here at Hancock County as the Athletic Director. “It feels funny,” Hobbs told reporters. “I never thought I would be back in this position.” Even though this is his first time in this type of position everyone seems to have the utmost confidence is him and his work ethic. “I love challenges and this seems like a great one to try,” Hobbs stated.

After retiring nearly 5 years ago after serving the HCHS band for 17 years, Hobbs came back to HCHS for one school year filling in as the intern Assistant Principle. Since then, Hobbs has been back at the school on many occasions serving as

a substitute teacher. Even though this is his first time in this type of position everyone seems to have the utmost confidence is him and his work ethic. “I love challenges and this seems like a great one to try,” Hobbs stated. HCHS is very proud to have a True Hornet back in the halls once again on a regular basis. As the new A.D., Hobbs was asked what things he could contribute to the athletic program at HCHS. “I know that I can really help the coaches,” he replied. “I want to help them out as much as possible so they can fully focus on the game.”

With different athletics events every night we really need someone to make sure everything runs very smoothly. Many things have to be taken care of before any of the great HC sports teams can compete. When asked what duties he is responsible for, Hobbs replied, “As A.D. you have to make sure that all coaches have gone through the proper First Aid training, which is very important.” Also you have to attend rules clinics, schedule games, schedule officials, and make sure everything is abiding by the KHSAA Rules.”

In addition Hobbs said, “It’s hard to make sure you cover every base. But since this is my first time in a position like this I have had lots of help so far. Coaches and other past A.D.’s have really helped in this learning experience.”

Everyone at the high school is very excited to see Mr. David Hobbs back here again.