Joplin Area Catholic Schools (JACS) welcomes back 2000 graduate Tony Witt. Beginning with the 2020-21 academic session, Witt will serve as the science teacher in St. Peter Middle School and as the head boys basketball coach for McAuley Catholic High School.
“Coach Witt brings the knowledge, experience, and leadership that it takes to be successful both in the classroom and on the court,” said Dr. Emily Yoakam, principal at St. Peter Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School.
“We are thrilled to not only hire someone of his caliber and credentials, but also to welcome this Warrior back home.”
Witt holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and a Master of Science in education from Missouri State University. He currently serves as the assistant girls’ basketball coach and the high school chemistry and physical science teacher at Joplin High School (JHS). He has held both positions since 2018.
Prior to teaching and coaching at JHS, Witt held the positions of chemistry teacher, head golf coach, and assistant varsity boys coach for Diamond R-IV.
“Tony brings 13 years of experience as an assistant coach from three different programs,” said McAuley Catholic’s Athletic Director Mike Howard. “I couldn’t think of a better place to start his head coaching journey than right here at his alma mater!”
During his four years at McAuley, Witt had a passion for athletics and is part of McAuley Catholic’s 1,000-point club for basketball with 1,046 points. During his junior year of high school, he was named 1st team all-conference, 1st team all-district, and 3rd team all-area. As a senior at McAuley, he was named 1st team all-district, 1st team-all area, conference player of the year, and 2nd team all-state. Witt played one year of collegiate ball before breaking his foot.
“To get the chance to return to a place that had an incredible impact on my life is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Witt said. “I consider it an honor and a privilege to teach and coach in the same hallways where I was once a student and a player. I want to thank Dr. Yoakam and Coach Howard for believing in me, and whether they know it or not, they are turning this kid’s dream into reality.”
“Tony brings 13 years of experience as an assistant coach from three different programs,” said McAuley Catholic’s Athletic Director Mike Howard. “I couldn’t think of a better place to start his head coaching journey than right here at his alma mater!”
During his four years at McAuley, Witt had a passion for athletics and is part of McAuley Catholic’s 1,000-point club for basketball with 1,046 points. During his junior year of high school, he was named 1st team all-conference, 1st team all-district, and 3rd team all-area. As a senior at McAuley, he was named 1st team all-district, 1st team-all area, conference player of the year, and 2nd team all-state. Witt played one year of collegiate ball before breaking his foot.
“To get the chance to return to a place that had an incredible impact on my life is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Witt said. “I consider it an honor and a privilege to teach and coach in the same hallways where I was once a student and a player. I want to thank Dr. Yoakam and Coach Howard for believing in me, and whether they know it or not, they are turning this kid’s dream into reality.”
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