Michael Landers

Husband, Father, Educational Leader

[Waterloo West Baseball @WahawkBaseball]

Making it official with team pics! Here’s the sophomore squad looking sharp.

[Waterloo West Baseball @WahawkBaseball]

Thanks to all the coaches, players, and families that helped out with the field cleanup day! We are all excited for the season. 👏

[Perfect Game Iowa @IowaPG]

Andy Landers (IA, 29’) open stance that comes shut as he loads. Drives this one into RF. Hands stay connected through the zone.
#PGIAspringleague.

[Waterloo Schools @WaterlooSchools]

Waterloo Community School District Names AJ Cassidy as Head Volleyball Coach at Waterloo West High School
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Pending approval by the Waterloo Community School District Board of Education, AJ Cassidy has been named the next head volleyball coach at Waterloo West High School. A veteran educator and coach within the district, Cassidy steps into the lead role after years of dedicated service to the Wahawk athletic programs.
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Cassidy is a familiar face at West High, having served as an English teacher since 2012. His coaching tenure with the volleyball program began in 2020 as an assistant coach. Additionally, he contributed nearly a decade of leadership to the West High girls' basketball program as an assistant coach from 2016 to 2025.
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West High Athletic Director Tom Ulses expressed strong confidence in the appointment, citing Cassidy’s experience and deep ties to the school community.
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"We are excited for Coach Cassidy to step into this new role," said Ulses. "He is committed to Waterloo and our student-athletes. Having successfully stepped into several interim head coach positions in the past, we are confident that he is fully prepared and ready for this position."
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Coach Cassidy is eager to build upon the foundation already established within the program and hit the ground running for the upcoming season.
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"I’m excited for the opportunity to continue working with the Wahawk Volleyball program as head coach," said Cassidy. "We have a strong group of dedicated student-athletes who are already putting in work this offseason. Their energy and dedication is contagious, and we plan to find as many opportunities as possible to help them continue their development."
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The district looks forward to the energy and leadership Cassidy will bring to the court as he transitions into this new chapter of his coaching career.
#WaterlooProud #Volleyball #WestHigh #Wahawks

[WahawkAD @wahawk_ad]

Congratulations Ally, and congrats to all of this wks Preps To Watch! @WestWlooIA https://t.co/6QDkgXCsRG via @wcfcourier

[Andy @AndyMieheEdD]

Congratulations to Ally and Addy on a great season - Ally is your Waterloo Downtown Rotary MVP! Go Wahawks

[WahawkAD @wahawk_ad]

Congrats to Ally Landers on being honored as this yr's Waterloo Rotary Senior Volleyball MVP! Thank u to the Downtown Rotary 4 honoring our VB Seniors 2day! @WestWlooIA @WaterlooSchools

[Michael Landers @mlandersike]

Congrats Ally on 2000 assists tonight. What a milestone. So proud of you and all the teammates who helped get you here.

[Ava R Jones @avarjones5]

The W for my cousin/setters Senior night! Congrats Ally! 🩷🖤
#wahawkvolleyball
#wahawk_ad

[WahawkAD @wahawk_ad]

Congratulations Ally! @WestWlooIA @WaterlooSchools
Preps To Watch: Get to know these outstanding Northeast Iowa athletes https://t.co/KCoWQbkFBL via @wcfcourier

[Chad Harberts @ChadHarberts]

Are you ready for another week of outstanding Preps To Watch? @NTRedhawks @gcspartans @DNHSchools @CF_HighSchool @unionknightsia @CycloneDenver @APFalcons @WaterlooWest @StAnsgarFB #iahsfb #iahsvb #iahsswim #iahsxc

[Michael Landers @mlandersike]

Congrats to my daughter on her commitment to Mount Mercy University to continue her academic and Volleyball Journey.

[WahawkAD @wahawk_ad]

Congratulations Wahawks on winning the Beninga tnt 2day @WestWlooIA ! @WaterlooSchools

[Maddox Strassburg @MaddoxStrass44]

Second Collegiate AB is a Grand Slam. 💣#1
@nicc_bsb @PGCollegeBall

[Waterloo West High School (IA) @WestWlooIA]

Congratulations to the following Student Athletes of the Month!

With the support of our partners-in-education, the Athletic Booster Club will provide each AOTM a letter of recognition, a $10 giftcard to either Scooters or Chick-fil-A and a coupon for a free sub from Jimmy Johns!

[WahawkAD @wahawk_ad]

The trophy is staying with West High! Congratulations ladies on your victory over East last night.

[Michael Landers @mlandersike]

Congratulations to these Wahawks. Great week of sports. Ally and Ava keep doing what you do and making us proud. https://t.co/AMZDnzreiY

[WahawkAD @wahawk_ad]

Congratulations to Tyler Borneman on receiving the Governor's Lifesaving Award in Des Moines today. Coach Borneman and the @WahawkGBB staff saved Dr. Pappas life last Jan. @WestWlooIA @WaterlooSchools

[Michael Landers @mlandersike]

@wahawk_ad @WaterlooSchools @WestWlooIA @WahawkGirlsTF Great Coach and going to do amazing things. Congratulations Coach Frazier.

[WahawkAD @wahawk_ad]

Pending @WaterlooSchools Bd approval, @WestWlooIA is excited 2 welcome Marshall Frazier 2 West High 2 serve as the new Head Coach 4 @WahawkGirlsTF. Coach Frazier has a passion for Track & Field, and we r looking forward to the impact Coach will make at West High. Welcome Coach!