Tony Cipollone

Anthony Cipollone, associate director of athletics and recreational services for Allegheny College, was appointed as the new Athletic Director. Prior to Allegheny College, Cipollone was associate director of athletics/director of compliance for Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. There he also services as assistant director of athletics and head wrestling coach.

Cipollone also held coaching positions with Muskingum College and Baldwin-Wallace College. Cipollone has served as chair of the NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee for two years and was an official evaluator at the 2010 NCAA National Wrestling Championships. Cipollone said he was attracted to Westlake’s “excellent reputation.” 

“The district philosophy of directing student's lives to contribute to society is in direct correlation with my individual beliefs,” he said. “In helping to create the whole student, I hope my role as Athletic Director will enable our coaches and athletic staff to continue to create a competitive, fun environment in which the overall success of Demon Athletics will be a great source of pride for all of the students, teachers, administrators and community of Westlake."

Kim Bonvissuto is the Communications Coordinator for Westlake City Schools.