At the December school board meeting, Lakers hired Bill Comai as the Athletics and Legacy Center Director. Bill is a 2002 graduate of Lakers who attended Western Michigan University, earning his bachelor of science in physical education. He has work experience as a fitness coach, gym manager and owner, and has a strong record of demonstrated leadership over his entire career, serving most recently as lead pastor of Journey Church in Livonia. Bill was selected by a panel of eight coaches, parents, teachers, administrators, and board members. He emerged from a pool of 19 applicants, from which six outstanding candidates were interviewed for the position. Key priorities for the committee were leadership, integrity, experience in the field, personal communication ability, accountability for coaches, and vision for the future of Laker students and athletics. “We are very excited to welcome Bill Comai and his family back to Laker Country,” said Laker Superintendent Brian Keim, noting Bill will begin Jan. 4, 2021. Bill and his wife, Krista, also a Laker grad, and their two sons are excited about moving back to the Thumb. “We’ve always had a soft spot for Laker Country,” Bill said. The Athletics and Legacy Center Director position interested Bill because it will allow him to work with the school and the community. “When the opportunity came available (to apply for this position), it seemed like a good fit and something to pursue,” Bill said. He sees the position as a great way to invest in the Laker community, which is very important for him. He said the fact that the Legacy Center will be used by the school and the community make it a distinctive facility – one that not many school districts have. Because of this, his position is quite unique, as well, he said. “We’re entering into some uncharted territory – a blank slate,” he said. While this poses a bit of a challenge, it’s something that Bill is excited to take on because of the great potential that lies within the Laker Legacy Center. “I’m looking forward to seeing everything roll out and being a part of this new chapter. It’s an exciting time to be in Laker Country,” he said. Post navigationPreviousPrevious post:Laker Bands perform Christmas tunesNextNext post:Weekly meal pick-up cancelled – meals will be deliveredRelated postsCoronavirus updates – January 2021January 13, 2021Calendar Change for Jan. 22January 7, 2021Coronavirus Update Dec. 15December 11, 2020Third graders decorate windows at Fiddler’s GreenNovember 17, 2020Lakers inducts new members to NHSNovember 13, 2020Ceremony honors Powell, LichtOctober 29, 2020
