CWRU Athletics

Lou Stark retired from Case Western Reserve University in 2023 after being one of the biggest administrative advocates for athletics and student-athletes at CWRU in the history of the University. His presence at games and events made him a familiar face to nearly every student-athlete and his approachable manner allowed him to become an integral figure in the student-athlete experience at the school. Most impactful was his support of additional staffing for the department. Stark captained the effort to add assistant coaches for baseball, softball, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, track and field, and wrestling, which has arguably been one of the most important factors in the department's success over the last decade. Stark's efforts and commitment to athletics equitably across the board helped launch the department into its most recent era of success, unprecedented in the University's history. In addition to his University responsibilities, Stark was a member of the NCAA Division III Management Council before arriving at CWRU and both served as and subsequently appointed the department's Faculty Athletic Representative during his decade-long tenure.