Hall of Fame
Mr. Ted Woods is a graduate of Leavenworth High School in Wolcott, NY. He attended Cortland State Teachers College and received a degree in physical education in 1953. He then enlisted in the US Marine Corps for two years and upon his return he received his Master’s degree from Syracuse University. Ted returned home and began teaching at North Rose in 1956. During this time he served as physical education teacher, coach for soccer, basketball, baseball and track, athletic director and high school principal.
Ted’s influence went far beyond the walls of North Rose-Wolcott Central School. He is well respected all over Section V and New York State. He is the “voice of wisdom and experience” in Section V. The first Executive Director of Section V, Ted has paved the way for many individuals to have successful careers in athletic administration, coaching and coordination of athletic programs.
Ted has given endlessly of his time for the student-athletes of Section V; having served as president of the Wayne County Athletic Association, Wayne County Boys Soccer Coordinator, a member of the Section V Finance Committee, a member of the Section V Boys Basketball Committee and a certified track/field and cross country official. Ted was the Section V liaison to Operation Offense for over 10 years offering input and advise that positively impacted the chemical health and wellness of 100s of our student-athletes. He continues to give of his time as the administrator of the coaching certification program through Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. He also coordinates sport official’s compliance for Section V.
Ted has been inducted into National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2010, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2007, the Cortland State ‘C Club’ Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001 and the North Rose Wolcott Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
Ted continues to live in North Rose with his wife Norma, who together enjoy watching New York Yankee baseball.