Athletic Director Ross Filkins

Athletic Director Ross Filkins

Alexander Johnston, Writer

Ross Filkins: past social studies teacher, current Athletic Director, and beloved football Head Coach. He attended Washington State University student as a social studies major. He was assigned to student teach at Peninsula High School as well as coach football and track.  

Straight out of school, he was hired as Head Coach of football, track, and History teacher. At the age of 25, he was the youngest Head Coach in Washington state history. He still holds the record.  

He is in his fifth year as Athletic Director and has begun working wonders for the Athletic Department.  As Athletic Director he does important things to make the department function daily, one of which is an agreement with Adidas allowing all our uniforms to be unified through out all of our sports.  With many years to come, Filkins hopes to continue to improve Peninsula High School athletics.