Ryan Bishop discusses vision as new UHSAA executive director

Ryan Bishop has stepped into the role of executive director of the UHSAA, officially starting on August 17, 2026. In a recent interview, Bishop shared insights about his career path, mentioning his sudden jump into this position after a decade at Wasatch High School and three years with the UHSAA. He emphasized the importance of drawing on the experiences and opinions of staff members from the organization, focusing on collaboration as he looks to enhance high school sports across Utah. Bishop is the seventh executive director in the history of the UHSAA, founded to govern athletics in 162 high schools in Utah.

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