Hall of Fame For Lakota West Principal

At the this weekend's state swim meet, Lakota West Principal Dick Hamilton will be inducted into the State Swim coaches Hall of Fame.

Hamilton began his coaching career at Talawanda High School in 1972. He also served as head coach at Wooster High School, GlenOak High School, and Princeton High School. In addition he served as an assistant at Southern Illinois University.

As a head coach he coached over 20 All-American swimmers and water polo players, Six State Champions and Record holders and one American record holder. His teams consistently finished in the top 10 at the State Championship Meet with his GlenOak men’s team finishing 3rd in 1977 and his GlenOak women’s team finished 2nd in 1978.

Hamilton’s high school teams also won numerous conference and sectional titles, 4 District Championships, and 2 District Runner-up titles. His Princeton High School Water Polo team won the State Championship in 1981.

While an assistant at Southern Illinois he had the opportunity to help coach collegiate All Americans, Olympians and a National Record holder. Hamilton served as Vice President on the Ohio High School Swimming Coaches Association from 1977-1978 & 1981-1984.

Todd Hummer
Technology Education
Sports Information Director
Lakota West High School
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