Hudnal Named SCHSL Assistant Commissioner for Middle School Athletics

Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Commissioner Dr. Jerome
Singleton announced the hiring of Dr. Lenard Hudnal, Jr., as the SCHSL Assistant
Commissioner for Middle School Athletics. Dr. Hudnal’s appointment became effective on July 1, 2025.

“Dr. Hudnal brings extensive knowledge about middle schools within the SCHSL
membership,” said Commissioner Singleton. “Having spent his entire 13-year teaching career
in the middle school ranks, Dr. Hudnal fully understands the needs of our member middle
schools, which will undoubtedly be an asset to the League office.”

In his new role, Dr. Hudnal will serve as the direct liaison at the League for middle schools
across the state and will assist with overseeing basketball and football.

“I am honored to join the South Carolina High School League as the new Assistant
Commissioner for Middle School Athletics,” said Dr. Hudnal. “I look forward to working
alongside our schools and coaches to strengthen the foundation of student-athletes, nurture
young talent, and promote values that last well beyond the game.”

Dr. Hudnal joins the SCHSL after two years as a teacher at Crayton Middle School. His
previous teaching experience includes Longleaf Middle School (2017–2022), Hartsville
Middle School (2013–2017), and Darlington Middle School (2012–2013). Throughout his
career, he has been deeply involved in school athletics, serving as both head and assistant
coach for football and boys’ and girls’ basketball teams.

A Charleston, S.C. native, and graduate of Burke High School, (an SCHSL member school),
Dr. Hudnal holds a B.S. in Physical Education from South Carolina State University (2012), a
M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Ohio University (2015), and a Doctor of Education
from Northcentral University (now National University) in 2022.

Dr. Hudnal is a South Carolina Teaching Fellows graduate and has twice been named
Teacher of the Month at Hartsville Middle School. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc., Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc., and is the proud father of
two sons.