Addison Baierl joins WIAA staff

STEVENS POINT – Addison Baierl was recently named administrative assistant for WIAA Assistant Director Melissa Gehring at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).

“Baierl brings a background in athletic administration, coaching and program supervision to her new role. During the past year, she worked in the UW-Platteville Athletics Department while also serving as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program,” a WIAA release stated.

“In her role as athletics department assistant, Baierl assisted in the daily operations and coordination of administrative functions. She assisted in coordinating team travel, assisted in organizing student-athlete volunteer initiatives within the community, developed efficiency improvements for athletics concessions, and assisted in event setup and game-day operations.

“Among her assistant coach responsibilities, she produced and prepared opponent scouting reports; supported player skill workouts and training sessions; served as an academic coach for student-athletes; developed team leadership sessions; and recruited prospective student-athletes.”

Prior to her most recent position, Baierl served as a program supervisor in the Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department for three summers.

Additional work experience includes a five-month internship with the City of Platteville Park & Recreation Department.

“We welcome Addison Baierl to the WIAA team and look forward to the positive impact she will make. Her dedication and enthusiasm for education-based athletics shone brightly during our hiring process,” WIAA Executive Director Stephanie Hauser said. “The combination of talents she brings to our staff as a student-athlete, coach and athletic administration assistant makes her an incredible addition to our staff!”

Baierl’s responsibilities will include assisting in the coordination of athletic-related services for cross country, girls basketball, volleyball and track & field, as well as the administration of conference realignment and work with the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association.

She graduated from UW-Platteville in May 2025, earning a bachelor of science degree in health and human performance with an emphasis in health promotion/wellness and minors in both in coaching and sport management.

She was a five-year member of the women’s basketball team and a three-year captain.

She also served on the Pioneer Student Athletic Advisory Committee and the Team Leadership Group.

Baierl is a 2020 graduate of Columbus Catholic High School, where she was a three-time all-conference selection in basketball and earned all-state honors in 2019-20.

She will begin her duties on June 8.