I would agree with atmfbfan, who makes a great point - despite on the field success, why was he forced out of his two jobs? Some coaches do have egos that border out of control, and not all coaches are liked (or respected) by their peers. I'm sure the Sedro AD knows all about it>
It's just comes down to what this AD wants. Age alone, Ward isn't a long term solution. There is never a given that he will get the amount of wins, as his coaching style is driven by two things: DNA and good assistants. (not that either isn't available in Sedro) Plus, the guy is, to be polite, abrasive. You weigh those things and figure out what is most important.
If you are going to base a hire solely for on field success, which is never a guarantee, then, at best, you have to hire again in 5 years when he retires or 2 years if the wins aren't there and he flames out.