New MIAA Executive Making Immediate Impact
Dick Baker Joins MIAA Team

(Franklin, MA) – Dick Baker, retired high school athletic director as well as elementary school principal, joins the versatile MIAA staff in Franklin, Massachusetts.  Dick has made an immediate impact as he strives to aid the Association’s continuing efforts to enhance the lives of high school students throughout the state.  He will be replacing Tassos Filledes, who is retiring at the end of August after 13 years of dedicated service to the MIAA.   

Among his many duties as part-time MIAA Executive, Dick Baker will be responsible for alleged rule violations, eligibility waivers and the continuously changing MIAA Blue Book, the rules and regulations that shape Association responsibilities.   In addition to these duties, Dick will also be the MIAA liaison for the sports of Cross Country, Track, and Lacrosse.   

Dick joins the MIAA after 32 years of professional experience in the public school system where he has served, among other things, as a teacher, an athletic director and a principal.  He has also served on several MIAA standing committees including the District A Athletic Committee and the Tournament Management Committee.  Dick’s professional experience in the public schools as well as his involvement with the MIAA makes him and excellent fit with the MIAA family. 
 

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