Matthew Welsh, CMAA

NIAAA Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA). #GirlDad #Husband @OhioUMAA Grad ‘20. (Thoughts are my own)

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

🦁 FOOTBALL FRIDAY NIGHT! 🏈 The Lions host the Patriots from Olentangy Liberty on Friday night. Tickets are available at https://t.co/bH10EAygsD. Football parking will be focused on the south half of campus. Primary entrance will be from Hamilton Road. #GoLIons #BleedThisBlue

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

🤓 Wednesday Wisdom 🦁

[Phil Rison @philrison10]

More students are choosing to play school sports than ever before!

➡️ 8,415,684 nationwide in 2025-26—an all-time high and the fifth straight year of growth.

Are YOU next? Ask me how to get involved!

#ChooseSchoolSports

https://t.co/S6WmUOzRB6

[Grey Kegley @GreyKegley]

Week 1-10🔵🟡
OCC CONFERENCE CHAMPS!!🔵🟡
OCC PLAYER OF THE YEAR🔵🟡
@gahannafootball @CoachStoutGLHS
https://t.co/Imb4tsKs6h

[NFHS @NFHS_Org]

Studies show high school athletes:

💪 Demonstrate higher leadership
😎 Have more self-confidence
👑 Enjoy higher-status careers

Parents agree:
-90% say participation builds leadership skills
-86% say it provides positive mentorship

#ProtectThePurpose

https://t.co/NQhEV1J3Ol

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Final score from Hamilton Road. The Lions move on while capturing their 600th victory in school history.

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Our Lions Boys and Girls Cross Country teams were CLAPPED OUT by the Marching Band and Cheerleaders in preparation for tomorrow’s STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Good Luck Lions!!

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Good luck to our Boys Cross Country team who has qualified and will represent the Gahanna community and Gahanna Lincoln High School at Saturday's OHSAA Cross Country State Championship! We are so proud of you! #RunFast #OnePRIDEOneFamily #GahannaGrit #LionsLead

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Good luck to our Girls Cross Country team who has qualified and will represent the Gahanna community and Gahanna Lincoln High School at the OHSAA Cross Country State Championship! We are so proud of you! #RunFast #OnePRIDEOneFamily #GahannaGrit #LionsLead

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Thank you Girls Volleyball Seniors!
#OnePRIDEOneFamily

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Final score from Hilliard. The Lions fall to the Patriots 3-0. Great season Lions!
#OnePRIDEOneFamily

[The Helpful AD @TheHelpfulAD]

Sportsmanship is not just a student issue.

Coaches model it. Parents influence it. Officials deal with it. Administrators set expectations for it.

If we want better behavior, adults have to lead it consistently.

~ via @NFHSDanSchuster

[NFHS @NFHS_Org]

A RECORD-HIGH 8,415,684 students played high school sports in 2025-26!

But there’s been only a modest rise in the number of new officials nationwide.

👀 SEE THE GAP? 👀

Join those who have already raised their hand to #BecomeAnOfficial. We need YOU! https://t.co/KWqoxoOxCv

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

What day is it? GAME DAY! 💛🦁🏐💙
Our Lions are traveling to Hilliard to take on Olentangy Liberty HS in the OHSAA Regional Semifinal! GOOD LUCK! We would like to thank our friends at Hilliard Darby High School for hosting tonight's game! #OnePRIDEOneFamily #GahannaGrit

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

🤓 Wednesday Wisdom 🦁

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Winter Sports Pre-Season Meeting is Tuesday, November 3rd in the main competition gym. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. This OHSAA/GLHS pre-season meeting is mandatory for the student-athlete and one parent/guardian. #OnePRIDEOneFamily #LionsLead #GoLions

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country team who finished Regional Runner-Up and have qualified for next week’s State Championship! #OnePRIDEOneFamily

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Let’s Go Girls Cross Country!!

[Mike Dyer @MikeDyer]

Tom Grippa has announced his retirement as head football coach at Milford High School. @WCPO

[Matthew Welsh, CMAA @MatthewWelshAD]

Congratulations Lions! You are the 2026 OHSAA VOLLEYBALL DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
#OnePRIDEOneFamily #LionsLead #GahannaGrit