TMP-Marian release

HAYS, Kan. – Troy Schulte, athletic director for Archie R-V school district located south of Lee’s Summit, Mo., has been named the next athletic director for Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High School. Schulte, who will take over for long-time AD Gene Flax, spent nine years as the athletic director and 20 years teaching for Archie R-V school district.

“Being an alumnus, I have a lot of pride in TMP-Marian,” said Schulte, “I’ll bring a competitive desire to excel to the school.  I have a vision to see the entire program succeed through building relationships with students, coaches, staff, and the community.”

Schulte and his wife, Sharon, are both 1989 graduates of Thomas More Prep-Marian. They have three children: Jordan, Jackson, and Jaden. Jordan is currently running track at Fort Hays State University after landing herself a state championship in Missouri. Schulte also attended Fort Hays State University, graduating in 1994 with a BS in Physical Education. While working on his degree, Schulte was the TMP-M assistant basketball coach under Coach Joe Hertel from 1992 to 1994.  He received his M.Ed. in Athletic/Activities Administration from William Woods University in Fulton, Mo. in 2007.

Schulte is excited to return home to Hays and TMP-M.

“I always talk about TMP when I’m coaching kids.  The lessons I learned at TMP: striving for excellence, dedication, and having a belief that you can do things, have carried with me throughout life.”

Schulte will officially begin his athletic director responsibilities this summer.