Leopards promote Dave Wertz as head boys basketball coach

Louisville Leopard gymnasium during basketball contest. (Photo: Gene Simmons/Ohsfbmedia.com)

LOUISVILLE, Ohio--The Leopards have appointed Dave Wertz from within their ranks to lead the boys basketball program, allowing him to continue its legacy and make his own mark on 'The Program'.

Wertz possesses extensive expertise, having coached at the lower levels, and is familiar with the young athletes making an impact at the junior varsity and freshman levels.

According to Leopard Nation, the athletic programs website, he guided the junior varsity team to an impressive 15-2 record during the recent championship season. 

🚨BREAKING🚨 Long time assistant coach Dave Wertz has been hired as the new Head Coach of Louisville Leopards Boys Basketball: https://t.co/8lUsTG98dg

— Leopard Nation 🏃🏻🏆🌻🏆 🤼‍♂️ 🏆📣🏆🏀🏆 (@LouisvilleLeps) May 21, 2025

The players he coached during their freshman year will be seniors as he embarks on his inaugural season as head coach, alongside several returning members from the varsity championship team.

🚨 🚨 BREAKING NEWS !! 🚨 🚨

The @LouisvilleLeps have found their new Head Boys Basketball 🏀 Coach !

Dave Wertz takes over for long time bench boss Tom Siegfried @Leopardbball who just led the Leps to an @OHSAASports D3 State Title ! 🏆

Best of luck Coach !! 👏🏻… pic.twitter.com/4gmC6SJQt4

— Courtside With Sammy B & Lee (@CourtsideSamLee) May 21, 2025

Tom Siegfried directed the program for 18 seasons before deciding to resign in order to support his son, Beau Siegfried, who will be entering his freshman year at Ashland University this fall, and to dedicate more time to his family.

Siegfried remains a history teacher within the district and is involved in the baseball program, ensuring he will not be distant, but doesn't want to miss any of his son's college career, as he mentioned in earlier interviews regarding his decision to step back.

Courtside with Sammy B & Lee was first to break the news of Tom Siegfried's successor.