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Parents and youth coaches urge Hinsdale South board to replace athletic director
Summary
Multiple public commenters, including a youth‑sports coach and a cheer director, told the board they have been blocked from using Hinsdale South facilities and criticized Athletic Director Oscar Guerrero for a lack of communication and engagement; speakers urged the board to replace him. The board made no personnel decision at the meeting.
Two public commenters told the board the athletic director at Hinsdale South has hindered partnerships with youth programs and has not engaged with parents or community coaches.
Sean Shirer, a parent and youth‑sports coach, said youth organizations repeatedly sought partnerships with high school coaches but encountered stonewalling. "I'm begging this board ... Please replace this man and give these kids the opportunity to engage with older kids, high school coaches," Shirer said.
Courtney DeAndrea, a longtime cheer director, said her organization has used South facilities since 2009 but was abruptly denied access to mats needed for safe cheer practice. She criticized Athletic Director Oscar Guerrero by name, saying "Mister Oscar Guerrero is not present at sporting events. He is not engaging with the community. He is not engaging with parents or the future athletes at sporting events." DeAndrea described safety concerns for cheerleaders who cannot stunt or tumble without mats and urged the board to ensure youth programs are supported.
No board action or public response from the athletic director is recorded in the meeting transcript; the remarks were part of the public‑comment period and the agenda moved on to scheduled votes and personnel items.
