NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2025
For inquiries contact: David Wiechmann, GASF Board Member
936-234-2711 or dmwiech@gmail.com
Greater Austin Sports Foundation 2026 Hall of Honor Nominations Open
AUSTIN – Four well-deserving inductees joined the Greater Austin Sports Foundation this Spring at the annual Hall of Honor Banquet. Those individuals have spent decades making an impact on youth sports in the area from girls basketball, baseball, martial arts, to the Special Olympics. Now it is time to prepare for the Class of 2026.
The GASF is accepting nominations for the Class of 2026 Hall of Honor. If you know someone who has made a difference in the life of children in Central Texas through sports, complete the nomination form. Anyone may nominate an individual they feel is deserving of being selected to the GASF Hall of Honor. A nominee may live outside of the Greater Austin area, so long as their contributions influenced or impacted youth sports here.
Since 1980, the GASF has inducted more than 70 individuals who have selflessly volunteered time and resources to support and grow youth sports in Central Texas. Some honorees are well-known in the community for their good works – many are not. But it is not for fame or personal glory that our Hall of Honor members do what they do to make children’s lives better through sports.
Nominations are open through September 30. A special selection committee will review all nominations. The selection process and ballots will remain confidential. Those chosen for induction in the Class of 2026 will be recognized at the annual GASF Hall of Honor Banquet to be held in the spring. A date and location for the banquet will be announced later.
Nominees not chosen may be nominated again in the future or held by the selection committee for consideration in another year.
Members of the Class of 2025 were: Master Ben Johnson, Kelly Latz, Kathy Manning, and Amy Wiesenhutter.
The Greater Austin Sports Foundation recognizes and appreciates the importance of the foundational and character-building aspects of youth sports in our community. It is our mission to foster community by honoring those who selflessly volunteer time and resources to benefit youth sports in our area as well as recognizing and supporting exceptional high school scholar-athletes.
To learn more about the Greater Austin Sports Foundation visit greateraustinsportsfoundation.org.
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Watch and listen as they reflect back on:
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The Hall of Honor dinner and fundraiser and those who were inducted into the Hall of Honor.
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Stacy Bruce's introduction of her hero/idol, Jody Conradt stole the show.
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They discussed potential names as nominees for the class of 2023 inductees.
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And, wrapped up this episode with a discussion of the amazing 2022 Austin area high school football season which resulted in two ATX area teams playing in a state championship game: Vandegrift and Wimberley.
December
GASF Podcast
Shawn Clynch & Jeff Powers produce a special holiday episode.
11-1-2022
GASF - CBS Austin 6pm Live
Stacy Bruce & Glen Lietzke Interview
11-1-2022
GASF - CBS Austin 10pm Live
Coach Jody Conradt Interview
HALL OF HONOR BANQUET
Annually, the Greater Austin Sports Foundation recognizes its new Hall of Honor inductees and Scholar-Athletes at a banquet in their honor. View videos of past GASF Hall of Honor festivities below. ​​
The Greater Austin Sports Foundation recently inducted three new Hall of Honor members, including Stacy Bruce, Jody Conradt, and Glen Lietzke -- all with ties to the University of Texas. The winningest coach at UT, Eddie Reese of the Longhorn Men’s Swimming & Diving team, was the keynote speaker. Three Scholar Athletes in 2022 were also recognized at the event, including Mary Bonner of LBJ High School, Aaron Gall of Bowie High School and Adam Schantz of Lake Travis High School. Here's the night to remember from the Austin Country Club on November 1, 2022.
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2022 Glen Lietzke
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2022 Stacy Bruce
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Scholar-Athlete Videos
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Honorees included Coach Leon Black (2020), Dr. Newt Hasson (2020), Lloyd Morrison (2020), Barbara Scott (2020), and Coach Eddie Reese (2021). Also recognized were 2021 Scholar Athletes Cameron O’Banan of Dripping Springs High School, Savannah Geurin of Leander High School and Shelby Hayes of Cedar Park High School.
SPEAKER SERIES
The GASF Speaker Series brings together sports figures from all genres that are of interest to the casual sports fan and enthusiast. Over the years, we have welcomed and enjoyed:
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Women's Head Basketball Coach Vic Schaefer of the University of Texas
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New Westlake football coach Tony Salazar and LBJ football coach Jahmal Fenner
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Reid Ryan, CEO of Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment and former President of the Houston Astros
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Austin BOLD Soccer Coach Marcelo Serrano and Player Edson Braafheid
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Voice of the Longhorns, Craig Way
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Former UT greats – Martin Nedu, Octavious Bishop, Brian Boddicker, Kyle McCulloch, Brad Buckman, and Justin Simmons
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Westlake and Lake Travis High School Coaches, Todd Dodge and Hank Carter
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Huston Street, Former Westlake, UT and MLB baseball player
See videos from recent Speaker Series events below.
COACH VIC SCHAEFER - October 2022
Women's Head Basketball Coach Vic Schaefer of the University of Texas got a chance to talk hoops and more with Greater Austin Sports Foundation Emcee Bob Ballou at Rudy's BBQ on North Lamar. Among the topics, an amazing story of survival by Vic's son Logan and the joys of coaching his daughter Blair in college.
Take a listen as the Lady Longhorns get ready to tip off the 2022-23 basketball season at their new home stadium, Moody Center.
COACH FENNER AND COACH SALAZAR - July 2022
The Greater Austin Sports Foundation continued their speaker series at Rudy's BBQ as two of the hottest storylines this fall are centered around new Westlake Head Football Coach Tony Salazar, who replaces three time State Champion Head Coach Todd Dodge as the Chaps look to make it four state titles in a row. Plus LBJ head coach Jahmal Fenner tries to get the Jaguars back to the state championship game again as well.
KEYE TV Sports Director Bob Ballou moderates the event as usual, with special appearances by FLX ATX legend Snupe Daniel and more in Austin, Texas.