Mars AD Heinauer stepping down
ADAMS TWP — For over 30 years, Scott Heinauer has overseen the athletic programs at Mars Area High School. He's watched many athletes and teams strive for and in many cases, attain greatness.
He is proud of the success the Planets have achieved on his watch as athletic director and also comfortable with his decision to retire from the position.
The Mars School Board approved Heinauer's decision to step down at a meeting Tuesday night. His last day will be Aug. 5.
He served as the school's varsity football coach for 30 seasons (1992-2021), during which he won over 200 games and reached the WPIAL title game twice, but the position was opened in January.
Heinauer did not reapply and former Pine-Richland head coach Eric Kasperowicz was hired to fill the void in April. The former insists his decision to retire as athletic director is not connected with no longer leading the Planets on the gridiron.
"I've been thinking about retiring for a few years," said Heinauer, 61. "I looked at the finances involved with it and to do it now, it just makes sense. The time is right.
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