Coach Colton Wager is a 2013 graduate of New Diana High School. He returned to New Diana ISD as Head Boys’ Basketball and Cross Country Coach in 2021. Coach Wager left a head coaching position where his team had just won the district championship. He returned “home” to turn around a struggling program. Since Coach Wager’s return, both girls and boys cross country teams have qualified for Regionals (2022) and Boys’ Basketball finished 3rd in district, Bi-District Runner-Up, and #1 Defensive Team in the district (2023). Without discussion between Coach Wager, administrators, and the school board, Coach Wager was told to resign or he would be reassigned due to disagreeing with the Athletic Director on workouts.

During a time where finding and keeping quality teachers and coaches is near impossible, why are we in this position? Coach Wager has developed an atmosphere of hard work and dedication. His athletes respect his authority and WANT to play for him.

This is not the first time ND Administration has put a teacher/coach in this position. They must be stopped. New Diana ISD needs the dedication and heart of Coach Wager.