The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has selected 16 high school student-athletes from across the state who are entering their junior years to serve on the 27-member Student-Athlete Leadership Team for 2025-26.
The WIAA received 150 applications this spring.
The following are the names and school affiliations of the 2025-26 Student-Athlete Leadership Team sorted by district.
Gillett junior Hope Soper was chosen as a new member, while Suring senior Ginger Gerndt will continue to serve after being appointed a year ago.
A standout three-sport varsity athlete since her freshman year, Soper competes in cross country, track and field, and basketball. Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence — on and off the field —have earned her a place among the top student-athletes representing their schools in the WIAA’s leadership initiative.
The purpose of the Student-Athlete Leadership Team is to serve as ambassadors for their peers and the WIAA while learning more about the sports industry. The team engages in an advisory role.
Members on the team will engage in four meetings per year, attend WIAA State Tournaments each season, plan and participate in the Fall Area Meetings for student-athletes, as well as organize and participate in an annual student-athlete leadership conference.
The team’s orientation meeting will be scheduled in August at the WIAA executive office in Stevens Point.
16 new student-athletes appointed to WIAA Leadership Team
