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Board appoints Matthew Blandon as athletic director at $180,000 (prorated), effective Sept. 2
Summary
The board approved the appointment of Matthew Blandon as the district’s athletic director at a prorated salary of $180,000, effective Sept. 2, 2025. Blandon gave remarks about athletics’ role in developing a 'champion mindset.'
The Southern York County School District Board of Education approved on Sept. 17 the appointment of Matthew Blandon as athletic director at a prorated salary of $180,000, effective Sept. 2, 2025.
Why it matters: Athletic directors oversee high-school athletic programs, coaches and budgets; the hire affects program leadership and continuity as the district heads into the fall sports season.
Board members moved and seconded the appointment; the motion carried by voice vote with no nays or abstentions recorded. Blandon addressed the board after the vote, thanking the district, administrators and his family. He described his two decades in educational athletics and said his focus would be to instill a “champion mindset” in student-athletes, emphasizing trust, teamwork and servant leadership. Blandon said his family is in the process of moving from Ohio and thanked district staff for support during his transition.
Next steps: Blandon will assume duties in the athletic department immediately as the district continues fall athletics.
