The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved hiring Samuel “Sam” Sturtevant as the new Tippecanoe Valley High School athletic director at its meeting on Monday, July 18. Shown is Sturtevant, left, with his wife Kerianne. Photo provided.

News Release

AKRON — Samuel “Sam” Sturtevant is Tippecanoe Valley High School’s new athletic director.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved his hiring at its meeting on Monday, July 18. He replaces Aaron Butcher, who resigned to become the head boys’ basketball coach at Hobart High School.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. sent out a press release on Monday with the following information on Sturtevant:

“Mr. Sturtevant joins the Valley Family with the reputation of a positive attitude and work ethic, which made him stand out as a candidate. His goal is to not only help our students be successful in athletics but also in the classroom and in life.”

“Mr. Sturtevant graduated from La Lumiere High School (LaPorte) where he participated in varsity soccer, basketball, golf and track and field. After high school, he received a Bachelor of Arts in organizational communication, with minors in recreation and sports studies and coaching from Butler University in 2019. Sam earned a master’s degree in business management from Butler University in June 2022, and since 2020, had been serving as the assistant athletic director at Plymouth High School.”

“His other involvements and program experience in sports management in the private sector include team operations with the Memphis Grizzlies, basketball ops intern with the Indiana Pacers, head manager for the Butler University men’s basketball team and basketball operations for Bandits semi-pro women’s basketball among other opportunities.”

“Our community welcomes Mr. Samuel Sturtevant and his wife Kerianne to the Valley Family!”