Hadar, who started Humboldt soccer, retires as head coach

Joe Hadar, who played a big role in getting the sport of soccer started in Humboldt High School, is stepping down as head coach of the Wildcat boys’ program after 22 seasons at the helm.
The Humboldt Board of Education accepted his retirement at their July meeting.
Hadar was instrumental in getting soccer established and coached Humboldt in its inaugural season in 2002. In its first 11 seasons, it was a coed program as Humboldt didn’t start its own girls’ program until 2013.
As a coed program, Hadar had a won-loss record of 35-98. His boys-only coaching record is 102-61-2. His combined won-loss record is 137-159-2.
Hadar, a 1980 Humboldt High School graduate, is heavily involved with the family business in town, Hadar Manufacturing, which produces athletic protective mats and various equipment.
He stepped away as head coach after the 2014 season but returned in 2017. Over the last five seasons his teams have compiled a record of 68-17 and have won three North Central Conference titles and qualified for the state tournament in 2022 and 2023. They were ousted in the opening round at state.

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