Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association

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Winter 2025-26/2026-27 Proposed Tournament Alignments are now available. The deadline for appeals is January 1, 2025.

Tournament Management Committee

Committee Summary

The voting membership of the MIAA Tournament Management Committee is:

  • One principal (or assistant principal) from each of the nine (9) athletic districts
  • One athletic director from each of the nine (9) athletic districts
  • One school superintendent appointed by M.A.S.S.
  • One school committee member appointed by MASC
  • One active coach
  • One “at-large” representative appointed by Board of Directors

Committee Mission Statement

In pursuing its purpose, the Association develops uniform standards and procedures for determining championships at the end of the season. The Board of Directors charges the Tournament Management Committee with the responsibility for specific functions involved in proper administration of the Association’s responsibilities.

  • The Assembly organizes official committees to be responsible to the Board of Directors between annual meetings. All official committees shall report to the Assembly at annual meetings and at special meetings of the Assembly as requested.
  • The powers and duties of the Tournament Management Committee shall be those needed to regulate the state tournament; however, these duties and powers may be designated in detail by the Board of Directors or by the Assembly.

Members

Members

Sherry Bryant

Liaison, MIAA Deputy Director

Shaun Hart

Chair, D4

District 1

Kara Sheridan

Assistant Principal, Hampshire Regional High School

Steven Burndrett

Athletic Director, Minnechaug Regional High School

District 2

Desi Vega

Assistant Principal, Douglas High School

Michael Denise

Athletic Director, Blackstone RVT High School

District 3

Todd Bazydlo

Principal, Shrewsbury High School

Eric Dawley

Athletic Director, Oakmont Regional High School

District 4

Ed Maguire

Assistant Principal, Woburn Memorial High School

Shaun Hart

Athletic Director, Burlington High School

District 5

Chris Mastrangelo

Principal, Malden High School

Dick Newton

Athletic Director, Lynn English High School

District 6

Andrew Bott

Headmaster, Brighton High School

Jeff Newhall

Athletic Director, St. Mary’s High School (Lynn)

District 7

James Forrest

Principal, Dedham High School

John Brown

Athletic Director, Wellesley High School

District 8

Tom Tarpey

Athletic Director, New Bedford High School

Michael Devoll

Principal, Old Rochester Regional High School

District 9

Patricia Fry

Principal, Plymouth South High School

Scott Paine

Athletic Director, Scituate High School

At-Large

Dwayne Early

Athletic Director, Commerce High School

MASC

Heidi Matthews

Marlborough Public Schools

M.A.S.S.

Andy Linkenhoker

Smith Vocational and Agricultural HS