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Getting to Know Xaverian’s New Athletic Director
An interview by Dylan, a member of the Communications Corps and the Class of 2018, with Xaverian's new Director of Athletics, Ted Currle.
Ted Currle is taking the reins of Xaverian athletics from Charlie Stevenson ’69, beginning July 1. Though they’re big shoes to fill, Mr. Currle brings a wealth of experience to the role of Director of Athletics, coming from Norton Public Schools where he has served as the Athletic Director since 2013. He has competed as a high school and collegiate athlete himself, and brings 19 years of coaching, teaching, and athletics administration experience to the position.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Currle and find out more about his past experiences with athletics, his plans for the Xaverian program, and how he spends his leisure time.
How do you view the role of the student athlete?
I think being a student athlete is such a great thing; it definitely is an extension of the classroom. It is one of the most unique positions in any high school, because on a daily basis you may have the opportunity to welcome other teams to your own campus, as well as travel to theirs. It’s the administration’s job, and the director of athletics’ job, to make sure that our coaches and student athletes are upholding our school mission. As a four-year, D-1 baseball player, I know that playing sports kept me from having too much free time, and taught me how to budget the time I had.
I am also a huge advocate of teams supporting each other, and not just at the football or basketball games. When I was the football coach, I would always have my team stop practice when the cross country meet ran by, and they would be screaming for all of their friends.
What is your favorite sport to coach?
I loved coaching football; something about the preparation and only playing once a week, leading up to that Friday night game - nothing was quite as exciting for me as a coach than a game under the lights. But it doesn’t have to be football; I do love coaching baseball and it is a passion that I am going to miss. As an athletic director, I have grown to like all of these sports that I really never knew. I have learned so much about hockey, cross country, and track...you name it. I did coach varsity girls basketball for two years. One of my seasons was two wins and eighteen losses, and I think I worked harder that year than I ever did, even more than when I won a state championship.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I spend most of my time with my family. My wife, Sue, and I have been together since 2005. We have a four year old boy, Ben, and a one year old, William. That is a lot of our time, but if we get a chance, we love a good dinner and are into country music and going to the beach. We also spend time with her family and travel to Florida to visit mine on holidays. I also enjoy golfing when I can.
Ted attended The George Washington University where he studied business administration in the field of sports management. He earned an athletic scholarship for baseball and was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team in 1998-1999. He coached football at Liberty High School in Virginia before making the move to Massachusetts and Norton High School in 2007.
Xaverian Brothers High School
Xaverian is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12. As an inclusive community, we embrace diverse experiences and perspectives, welcoming students and families from all faiths and backgrounds. Through exceptional academics, athletics, the arts, faith formation, and service opportunities, we help young men discover their unique gifts and talents so they can share them with a world in need.
