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Nominated for NICA female coach of the year
Tiyaga has coached Milwaukee Recreation's mountain bike team for the past three seasons.
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A Milwaukee native and an MPS graduate
Goodwin has been with the district since 2017, notably serving as the manager of athletics and academics from 2019-24.
Manager of Operations
Wilson, the award’s namesake, was the director of Milwaukee Recreation from 1969-76. Rossa is the 28th recipient in the award’s history and the first Milwaukee Recreation employee to receive the honor.
Feb. 4, 2026
Milwaukee Recreation partnered with the Milwaukee City Conference and MPS' Girls of Color program to bring in female leaders from around the sports industry.
April 11 at Hawthorn Glen
April 14 throughout Milwaukee
May 16 at OASIS Community Center
Milwaukee Recreation provides a safe haven for youth in grades K3-12 during non-school hours. Before- and after-school programs feature a variety of academic, cultural, and recreational support during the school year and summer.
April 15 & April 30
Milwaukee Recreation 5225 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53208 Phone: (414) 475-8180
