Teacher/Coach 15 Years (1922 – 1937)

• Rover High School (1922)
• Millington Central High School, Manual Training Teacher (1924 – 1925)
• Peabody School (1925 – 1926)
• Rosemark High School (1926 – 1929)
• Bolton High School (1929 – 1932)
• Germantown High School (1932 – 1937)

Principal 34 Years (1937 – 1971)

• E. E. Jeter Elementary School (1937 – 1940)
• Millington Central High School (1940 – 1971)

TSSAA Basketball Official 15 Years (1925 – 1940)

TSSAA Legislative Council 1 Year (1941 – 1942)

TSSAA Board of Control 29 Years (1942 – 1971)

TSSAA President 12 Years (1959 – 1971)

Commissioner Shelby County Basketball Officials 26 Years (1945 – 1971)

• Mr. Osteen was a key figure in helping to organize the first TSSAA State Office in Trenton, Tennessee in 1946
• Mr. Bill began his teaching career while still a college undergraduate
• He once served as tournament director, official (when only one official was used per game), and coach of a basketball tournament in which his team was participating (Bolton High School)
• Recipient of Goldstein Medal for Outstanding Athlete at Middle Tennessee State University
• Received National Federation of State High School Associations Service Recognition
• Received Distinguished Alumnus Award, Middle Tennessee State University
• Millington Central High School Gymnasium Complex named “William L. Osteen Gymnasium Complex” in his honor
• Mr. Bill considered the building, the integration of two associations, and classification as the big accomplishments of his time at TSSAA

“Much credit for the progress of TSSAA has made must be given to Mr. Bill for his fine leadership and constructive and fine thinking on athletic problems that have confronted TSSAA.”

--Mr. A. F. Bridges, 1971