Longtime Lakota West AD to retire, move to OHSAA leadership

Scott Kaufman has accepted a director position with the Ohio High School Athletic Association after 30 years as an athletic director.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Scott Kaufman, the athletic director at Lakota West High School for the past 13 years, is retiring from his position and joining the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) in a leadership role this summer.

Why it matters

Kaufman has been a respected and influential figure in Ohio high school athletics for three decades, serving as an athletic director at multiple schools and in leadership positions with the OHSAA. His transition to the state organization will provide valuable experience and continuity in high school sports administration.

The details

Kaufman has accepted a director position with the OHSAA starting this summer. Prior to his 13 years at Lakota West, he was the athletic director at Wyoming for two years and Princeton for 13 years, making him a veteran in the field. In his new role, Kaufman will be able to reduce the number of nights he works while still remaining involved in high school athletics, which he cited as a key factor in his decision to make the move.

  • Kaufman has been the Lakota West athletic director since 2013.
  • Kaufman will be leaving his position at Lakota West and joining the OHSAA this summer.

The players

Scott Kaufman

The athletic director at Lakota West High School for the past 13 years, who is retiring from his position and joining the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) in a leadership role.

Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)

The organization that oversees high school athletics in the state of Ohio, which Kaufman will be joining in a director position.

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What they’re saying

“Been an amazing run. Nervous and excited at the same time.”

— Scott Kaufman (The Enquirer)

What’s next

Kaufman will officially start his new role with the OHSAA this summer.

The takeaway

Kaufman's transition from a long-standing athletic director position to a leadership role with the OHSAA represents a significant shift in Ohio high school sports administration, as his experience and expertise will now be applied at the state level to help guide the future of high school athletics.