The first thing recognizable about a high school program is typically sports. How many state championships? How was the program doing this year? In most aspects of high school, judgements are common, but through the highs and lows of Northwest athletics, this Athletic Director never loses credibility.
Jay Novacek, the AD at Northwest, is more than just a social media icon to Olathe. The work that he does isn't always in the spotlight. Novacek is a promoter, a supporter, and a life coach with student athletes on their path to success. The schedule is hectic, but the reward is helping youths prosper.
"I'm in a supporter role, I have to take a backseat to promote these athletes, I really enjoy the service side of the job," Novacek said.
He's not only an athletic promoter, but a promoter of the school's e-communications, aerospace and engineering, and all students.
"I try to make sure that I'm promoting the school, not just athletics. You will constantly catch me bragging about our programs and the fact that we have national rankings in many places," Novacek said.
Knowing that the job entails a lot of outside work, Novacek's family deals with his absence in many places of life. Even some of the most memorable moments as a father to his son's, the job has taken priority.
"I'm usually out 4 to 5 nights a week, I have my boys who are playing sports and missing their games sometimes is hard on them but they're still supportive," Novacek said.
Not only being an AD but also an assistant principle, the job takes dedication Sometimes, this dedication doesn't always go noticed but Novacek knows how important his position is.
We asked Novacek why he gets up in the morning. He summed it up with the most patriotic answer.
"I bleed black and blue. I've been here since day one and since the school opened. This school means as much to me as any place on earth," Novacek said.
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