Bethel Park School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Humbert as its new athletic director. Humbert, who spent 11 years as athletic director at Belle Vernon Area School District, will assume his new role in early October.
Humbert replaces Laura Grimm, who left Bethel Park in June to become the athletic director at Winchester Thurston School.
"Bethel Park is a 5A institution that's academically and athletically successful, and it has a lot to offer," Humbert said. "The district has made a real commitment to providing excellent athletic facilities for all of its sports programs, and that investment in student-athletes is obviously something I wanted to be a part of."
Bethel Park Superintendent Dr. Matthew Patterson said he was impressed by Humbert throughout the hiring process and is confident he is the right person to lead the district's athletic programs.
"We are thrilled to welcome Matt Humbert to Bethel Park," Patterson said. "His record of building winning cultures, developing student-athletes and investing in those around him is exactly what we were looking for. We are confident he will make a lasting impact on our programs and our community."
During his tenure at Belle Vernon, Humbert helped spearhead significant facility improvements, including renovations to James Weir Stadium, the Leopard Hall project, a weight room renovation and a new high school gym. He also worked to transform the culture of Belle Vernon's athletic department, building a sense of pride and community around the Leopards' programs that became a hallmark of his tenure.
Belle Vernon Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool praised Humbert's contributions to the district in announcing his resignation.
"His greatest legacy is the impact he has had on our student-athletes," Glasspool said. "He has developed leaders, inspired and assisted student-athletes to pursue opportunities beyond high school, and strengthened the tradition of Leopard Pride. As athletic director, he elevated all of our programs by supporting coaches, advocating for students, improving operations, and helping Belle Vernon Area maintain its reputation for athletic excellence throughout Western Pennsylvania. His leadership has left a lasting mark on our district."
Known for his commitment to student-athlete development, relationship-building and program-wide excellence, Humbert brings a proven track record of elevating athletic departments both on and off the field. Before transitioning full-time to athletic administration, Humbert built an exceptionally successful career as Belle Vernon's head football coach, guiding the Leopards to back-to-back WPIAL and PIAA championships in 2022 and 2023 and establishing the program as one of the most respected in Western Pennsylvania. That firsthand experience leading a championship program gives him a deep understanding of the demands placed on coaches and student-athletes alike — a perspective that has defined his approach to athletic administration throughout his career.
Humbert will remain at Belle Vernon through September to ensure a smooth transition for the Leopards before turning his full attention to Bethel Park.
"If I had a short list of schools, Bethel Park was one of them," Humbert said. "I'm really looking forward to getting to work."
Bethel Park School District welcomes Matt Humbert to the Black Hawks family and looks forward to the leadership, energy and experience he will bring to our athletic programs.
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