Major changes continue with the Chardon athletic programs. Leadership of the program as a whole will change when Athletic Director Doug Snyder retires at the end of the school year.
Major changes continue with the Chardon athletic programs. Leadership of the program as a whole will change when Athletic Director Doug Snyder retires at the end of the school year.
Chardon will compete in the Chagrin Valley Conference again with the slow disbandment of the Western Reserve Conference.
And the community received a jolt when Mitch Hewitt stepped down as the longtime leader of the Hilltoppers’ football program.
Now the varsity boys basketball program and varsity girls volleyball program will have new faces during the 2025-26 school year.
Shane Quin, a 2017 Chardon graduate and current assistant coach, has been named the varsity boys basketball coach, stewarding a program he once led as a senior in 2016.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead my alma mater here at Chardon,” Quin said in a prepared statement. “I look forward to building on the foundation Coach Murawski has established.”
Murawski stepped down in February after taking another teaching job at Orange High School. Murawski coached nine seasons as Chardon’s head basketball coach.
Quin, a social studies teacher at the high school, recently bought a home in Chardon off of the Square.
“As a coaching staff we plan to instill values, tradition, and excellence that will define this
program,” he said. “Our goal is to develop a team that plays with passion, represents this great community with pride, and strives for success both on and off the court.”
After playing football with the Hilltoppers, Quin played at Ohio Wesleyan University, where he graduated in 2022 with an education degree.
Chardon High School Principal Adam Tomco welcomed Quin to the new position.
“Shane possesses the essential qualities of a successful coach,” Chardon High School Principal Adam Tomco said in a statement. “He has a remarkable ability to connect with student-athletes, fostering a positive and supportive environment.”
Tomco said Quin will set high expectations, pushing athletes to reach their full potential.
sets high expectations, pushing athletes to reach their full potential.
“Shane was the ultimate competitor and ultimate teammate as a player and will embody those same qualities as a head coach,” said Athletic Director Doug Snyder. “He is a relationship builder and a
student of both excellence in coaching and the game of basketball. He will be a very successful
head coach.”
New Volleyball Coach
Chardon has named Vance Kalingo, the current varsity boys volleyball coach, the new head girls varsity volleyball coach.
With a strong background in both indoor and beach volleyball, Coach Kalingo brings a
wealth of experience, a passion for the sport and a commitment to excellence.
Before joining Chardon, Kalingo coached five years of club volleyball in the Pacific Northwest at
Washington Volleyball Academy and spent three seasons at Bellevue High School in Washington, including two years as varsity head coach.
In his two seasons as head coach, he led Bellevue to back-to-back conference championships, completing their best finish in school history, clinching a 2nd state tournament bid and placing 6th overall at the state tournament.
Tomco said Kalingo brings a wealth of volleyball experience to the Chardon program.
“He has quickly become an integral part of our Chardon community, having served as a
volunteer assistant coach for both our boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams, as well as our
football program,” Tomco said. “His calm, confident, and supportive coaching demeanor is a
significant asset, fostering an environment where athletes can thrive.”
Vance said Ohio is one of the toughest volleyball states in the nation, and said it was an honor to be given the chance to restore Chardon to a perennially strong program.
“I look forward to getting to know the team and the parents, working together to build a legacy and instill new winning traditions,” Kalingo said.
“Vance is a great fit as our head girls volleyball coach,” said Athletic Director Doug Snyder. “His previous head coaching experience, his knowledge of and passion for the game of volleyball, and his ability to create relationships will provide the Hilltoppers Girls Volleyball program with the stability we need.”
Kalingo is also the Chardon Boys Head Volleyball coach and will lead the Hilltoppers during the spring 2025 season.
