School board approves CHS restructuring plan Nov 20, 2009
Oakley has been in in education for 16 years, according to information from the school district, and earlier worked as a teacher, coach and athletic director at CHS.. - Authorized CMS to join a newly formed athletic conference that will be called the South Central Seven and will begin with the 2010-2011 school year. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Next Stop For Boise State: Ruston Nov 10, 2009
Dooley is also the son of legendary University of Georgia head coach and athletic director Vince Dooley. 2009 LA Tech Results (before Boise State ). (BroncoCountry.com)
PR maven Jean Runyon dies at 82 Oct 27, 2009
Her father worked for University of California Berkeley for 32 years as both a track and field coach and athletic director. She studied drama at the UC Berkeley and wanted to be an actress. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
COLUMN: 'Priceless' memories of Coach Baker Oct 20, 2009
I served as sports editor of the Times-Courier the first six years I was in Charleston so I was saddened this weekend to learn of the death of longtime Charleston teacher, coach and athletic director Merv Baker. And I thoroughly enjoyed all the festivities around Eastern Illinois University s homecoming game. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Merv Baker, 'a true Trojan,' dies Oct 19, 2009
A winner of nearly every honor an Illinois high school coach and athletic director could win, Baker compiled a 322-148 record in basketball and a 97-33-9 mark in football coaching from 1953 through 70. But he was known for much more than that. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
High school soccer notebook: Undefeated Whitesboro girls always seem to find ways to win Oct 8, 2009
With the diversity on our men s team, when the students hear their accents, it s going to be great to bring that to Poland where they don t see that every day, said HCCC Athletic Director Don Dutcher, a Poland Central graduate and former teacher, coach and athletic director at the school. There are players from England, Kazakhstan, Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil on the HCCC men s soccer team. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Officiating was nothing to celebrate Oct 4, 2009
It is ironic that former Georgia coach and athletic director Vince Dooley was instrumental in putting the excessive celebration law on the books in the first place. The judgmental implementation of the rule flies in the face of the passion that makes college football great in the first place. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Our views: Protecting the players Oct 3, 2009
The NFL study should give every football coach and athletic director in Brevard County schools pause to take a hard look at their policies and make certain student athletes are not put in danger. They would do well to start by listening to what Sean Morey, an Arizona Cardinal player and vocal supporter of head injury research, told the Times about the study. (Florida Today)
It's Y'all vs. Us: Clinton, Madison game televised Sep 25, 2009
Arrow Field seats 6,900, including 4,800 on the home side, Clinton football coach and athletic director Scott Brown said. Another 2,000 to 3,000 spots will be available on a hillside area beyond the south end zone and adjacent to Arrow Drive. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Prep Notebook: Trendy 'Wildcat' formation has local roots Sep 22, 2009
After the 1998 season, I wrote an article about it called Wildcatting With the Double Wing for Coach and Athletic Director magazine. Since then, former Arkansas coach Houston Nutt adopted a version of the play and called it Wild Hog (a variation of the school s Razorback mascot), the Miami Dolphins used it with success last season, and coach Nick Saban has added it to his playbook at Alabama. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Fives: From grizzled shoe builders to long-haired air guitarists, what's with the sports nicknames around here? Sep 16, 2009
But the origins trace back to South Dakota Sports Hall of Famer Euclin "Euc" Cobb, a coach and athletic director at Rapid City High School for more than four decades. It remains the only South Dakota school named after a former coach. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Time for Friday night lite Sep 16, 2009
Brandon football coach and athletic director Dan Davis was among some 30 or so school officials who attended an MHSAA calendar committee meeting in the spring to tweak the schedules. According to Davis, the MHSAA wanted to "set the new standard for the sports calendar and divide everything into three distinct seasons: fall, winter and spring. They wanted everything - sports, band, choral music - to match up with the calendar for other parts of the nation.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Building a program Sep 2, 2009
"It was my first job, and I remember them taking me to that elementary school," said Pippin, now the football coach and athletic director at North Augusta High School. "They found a fifth-grader and said, 'Tell coach Pippin what Slot Red 77 is.' It was some off-tackle play, and the kid knew it right away.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bidding for the Bulldogs Aug 30, 2009
Other funding from the event has gone toward improvements at Hancock s baseball field, re-named John Osborne Field in 2006 in honor of Osborne, a former long-time Hancock baseball coach and athletic director. Funding from the event has also provided the Hancock football team with new equipment and paid for a ball machine the school s women s and men s tennis teams use, though Hancock will not field a men s tennis squad in 2010. (Santa Maria Times)
Youth season kicks off Aug 30, 2009
The certificates were presented to former Lompoc High head coach and athletic director Dick Barrett, Cody Bartee, Cozetta Blow, Pablo Martinez, Tammy McComber, Donnie Scraggs and Lee Aragon. All have donated time, money and assistance throughout the years. (Lompoc Record, CA)
GSO sports commission taps former AD Aug 26, 2009
Kim Strable, former coach and athletic director at Greensboro College, will be the next president of the Greensboro Sports Commission. Strable replaces Marc Bush, who served as president for the past seven years. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
ESJ field house plans moving ahead Aug 23, 2009
RESREVE When East St. John High School Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Larry Dauterive said, These kids deserve better than what we have, the look in his eyes told the rest of the story. Since he began his tenure, the football program at East St. John has grown from 60 students to 150. (L Observateur, LA)
CONFERENCE REPORT: Inside the WAC Aug 18, 2009
Louisiana Tech football coach and athletic director Derek Dooley isn't about to let the bad economy stop him from shelling out money to improve the Joe Aillett Stadium. The University spent $1. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Story Of A Bronco Legend Aug 17, 2009
Tony remained as the Bonners Ferry High School football coach for nearly 20 years, before he moved to Pittsburg , California where he was the Pittsburg High School Football coach and Athletic Director until he joined the coaching staff at Utah State in 1959. When Head Coach John Ralston left at the end of the 1962 season to become the new coach at Stanford, Coach Knap was promoted to Head Coach. (BroncoCountry.com)
Vanderloo sets batting marks Aug 14, 2009
"East went 11-12 on the hardwood after a 16-8 campaign in Vanderloo's junior year. The last three years, in fact, have seen the Raiders wind up third in the Missouri River Activities Conference, always stuck behind powerhouse teams from North, the 4A state champ in 2007 and again last winter, and Bishop Heelan, the 3A title winner in 2008."Seven of our eight losses (in 2007-08) were to state tournament teams," noted Pomerenke.The daughter of Rick (Ras) and Kathy Vanderloo is the granddaughter of... (Sioux City Journal)
Meet the arrows Aug 13, 2009
Clinton High head coach and athletic director Scott Brown sees the broadcast as a positive for his team and the Clinton community. "Obviously it's a great opportunity," Brown said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former Harker Heights Coach Takes Over In Katy I.S.D. Aug 9, 2009
KATY (August 8, 2009)--According to a report in the Houston Chronicle, three Morton Ranch High School coaches have been placed on administrative leave, including head football coach and athletic director Scott Svendsen. Former Harker Heights head football coach and athletic director Todd McVey has been named interim head coach and athletic coordinator of the Class 5A program. (KWTX.com, TX)
Former Malad AD to enter Hall Aug 5, 2009
Former Malad High School coach and athletic director Terry Jones will be inducted into the Idaho High School Activities Association's Hall of Fame at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Boise. Jones served as the Dragons' athletic director for the final 22 years of his career but was best known for his success in basketball and track and field. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Chester schools chief retires Aug 2, 2009
Early this year, Heath, faced with dismal economic conditions, laid off eight employees, including long-time Lewisville High School football coach and athletic director Floyd Drum. That, too, was a controversial call. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Clovis West sticks with coach Jul 25, 2009
Kinne accepted an offer to be the coach and athletic director at Sherman High in his home state of Texas. Aiello said there were 12 applicants for the job and he conducted interviews, but in the end decided for now to stick with someone already on campus. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Ray Norden Memorial Golf Tournament, Aug. 21 Jul 18, 2009
A long time coach and athletic director in Beverly, Norden is a member of the Mass Coaches Hall of Fame, The Beverly High School Hall of Fame and the Marlboro High School Hall of Fame. Norden coached in Beverly from 1959-74 and served as Beverly High Athletic Director from 1974-93. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Addiction to prescription drugs a big problem in area Jul 14, 2009
He lost his wife, his infant daughter and his job as a high school coach and athletic director. But studies show pleading, begging or even love can not fix this illness of the brain. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Francis took career to great heights Jul 11, 2009
"But Francis broke his ankle in the first quarter and missed the rest of the season.Kane, who was with Kailua from 1962 to 1994 as a football coach and athletic director, also saw Francis as a jewel of an athlete."He was big and fast for that age level," he said. "His junior year he played end for us. But his senior year, (he) moved to quarterback because no one could throw the ball to him. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Football coach leaving Clovis West for Texas Jul 9, 2009
Kinne, the football coach at Clovis West High School, was hired as football coach and athletic director at Sherman High. "We are not forcing ourselves into making a decision," she said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fascination with crime drives clicks to online mug shots Jun 25, 2009
Also, having spent 29 years as a teacher, football coach and athletic director at various county high schools, the photos often bring back memories. "I see lots of my former students on it," Lowry said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Devils exec Lamoriello surprised at Hall selection Jun 24, 2009
Lamoriello, who served as the hockey coach and athletic director at Providence and was the commissioner of Hockey East before coming to the Devils, said there have been a lot of highlights in his life in hockey. The Stanley Cups in 1995, 2000 and 2003 stand out, but he also recalled the goal by current assistant coach John MacLean that got the Devils into the playoffs for the first time in 1987 and the play of the United States in winning the 1996 World Cup. (Anchorage Daily News)
Football Projections Released For Billies, Horns Jun 18, 2009
UNDER the watchful eye of Fredericksburg High School head football coach and athletic director Dean Herbort, Elliot Hale regains his balance Friday during a "Scoop and Score" drill. -- Standard-Radio Post Photo by Matt Ward. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Keynotes - Reasons to celebrate May 29, 2009
Town Administrator and Hudson High teacher, coach and athletic director before his retirement. HAPPY BIRTHDAY on May 29 to Mark Ropi, Stella Daigneault, Scott Rundlett, Linda Bowen, Shalyn Bowen and Corey Jacobs; May 30 to Jack Veo, Barbara Masciarelli, Tom McAuliffe Sr., Jeff Rodrigues, Jim Shea, Haileigh Bigeau, Kevin McClellan and Nancy Znamierowski; May 31 to Margaret Murphy, John Loureiro, Janet Yesue, Joe Durant, Mikala Ferris and T.J. Coolidge; June 1 to Len Pauplis and Sterling Reber;... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Wolfe will interview for job May 22, 2009
Takahara-Dias, a former Rainbow Wahine player and assistant, was head coach and athletic director at Moanalua High and now heads the department of customer service for the City and County of Honolulu. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2 finalists with UH ties May 21, 2009
Takahara-Dias, 43, was head basketball coach and athletic director at Moanalua High, where she led Na Menehune to five consecutive state tournaments. More recently she coached the all-star squad Team Aloha in Mainland tournaments. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gray Will Keep Golf Swing Close To Home May 17, 2009
Standing from left to right are Central assistant coach Brad Glore, Gray s parents Roy and Scarlett Gray, and Central head golf coach and athletic director Chad Bradley Published: Saturday, May 16, 2009. Updated: Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:04 AM CDT. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Asselin, Stanchek Nab Red Brown Cup May 15, 2009
The award is in memory of Robert Red Brown, former WVU coach and athletic director. Past winners of the Red Brown Cup. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Bland, White Win Schaus Award May 13, 2009
The award was started to honor the retirement of Fred Schaus, who had outstanding success as a Mountaineer basketball player, coach and athletic director. Past winners of the Fred Schaus Captains Award: Herbie Brooks, basketball (1989)Tammie DeAngelis, rifle (1990)Aileen Convery, swimming (1991)Ann-Marie Pfiffner, rifle (1992)Garett Smith, rifle (1993)Dean Morrison, wrestling (1994)Jean Foster, rifle (1995)Seldon Jefferson, basketball (1996)Sandy Shumate, volleyball (1996)Charles Emanuel,... (BlueGoldNews.com)
Wake Christian nets 3 state titles May 12, 2009
"This is quite a senior class," said Randy Johnston, the baseball coach and athletic director. "Every year when you start, you want to win a state title. But to win all three championships in back-to-back years is remarkable.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wichita Sports Hall of Fame names 2009 class May 7, 2009
Larry Dostert, former cross country coach and athletic director. Charles Goose Doughty, former Southeast High School and tennis coach. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Ulery, Caola to play football at Frostburg May 6, 2009
The pair will look to continue their success at the next level while remaining teammates after each signed a letter of intent to attend Frostburg State University in Maryland and play football for the NCAA Division III Bobcats (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Maestri gives impassioned plea to save UNO athletics May 4, 2009
Former UNO baseball coach and athletic director Ron Maestri gave an impassioned plea from the audience, urging students, alumni and supporters to show their outrage. "I don't hear anybody in this community talking about the University of New Orleans," Maestri said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
CSUS fires mens hoops coach Larsen Apr 30, 2009
"Prior to arriving in Turlock, Larsen coached at Menlo College in Atherton, leading the Oaks to two conference championships and two berths in the NAIA national tournament. He was also the men's golf coach and athletic director at the school.He was an assistant coach under Mike Montgomery at Stanford from 1987-92, and prior to that coached at Woodside High and Mills High in Millbrae. He is a graduate of San Francisco State."I've been coaching basketball for 30 consecutive years and I've never... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Fans flock to store for legend's visit Apr 9, 2009
So when Sharp heard former Bulldogs football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley would be signing books at Academy Sports and Outdoors in Evans on Wednesday, the least she could do was pick up a few. "Our whole house and his room is nothing but Georgia," Sharp said, nodding to her 9-year-old son, Taylor. (The Augusta Chronicle)
College Basketball Hall of Fame to honor Bird, Magic and others Apr 3, 2009
He became the first head coach and athletic director at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, where he served for 18 years. In just their second season of competition, the Blazers were selected for the NIT and followed with seven straight trips to the NCAA Tournament. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Grovetown fills coaching needs Mar 26, 2009
Echols spent 15 years at Richmond Academy, serving as both a coach and athletic director. Echols said Holder contacted him in January wanting to know if he'd be interested in joining Holder's football staff. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kaltenbaugh signs with Seton Hill Mar 19, 2009
The 6-foot, 160-pound right-hander would love to step in and help the Griffins fourth-year program right away. Seton Hill completed its best season with 10 wins, an NCAA Division II playoff berth and NCAA playoff victory this past year. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pay-to-play is on the table Mar 19, 2009
Palm Bay athletic director Brad Lloyd was a coach and athletic director in Michigan when a pay-to-participate system was put in place in the mid-1980s. "I think there will be an impact on kids being able to pay or not," Lloyd said. (Florida Today)
A Life Remembered: Ted Kothe: Former coach, alderman, coffee buddy Mar 14, 2009
Kothe had extensive experience in all three as a member of St. Paul s Evangelical Lutheran Church, a former Onalaska City Council member and former coach and athletic director. You wanted advice he had it, said Dave Gilster, a former construction worker. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Former Baylor Assistant To Take Over At Bruceville-Eddy Mar 7, 2009
WACO (March 6, 2009)--News 10 has confirmed that Chris Lancaster, a former assistant coach under Guy Morriss at Baylor, has been offered and accepted the position of head football coach and athletic director at Bruceville-Eddy High School. BEISD Superintendent Richard Kilgore told News 10 sports this afternoon that Coach Lancaster has been approved by the board and accepted the position, and the two sides are working together on a start date. (KWTX.com, TX)
Alzheimer's advocates need you Mar 1, 2009
Coach Broyles is a graduate of Georgia Tech, was an outstanding football coach and athletic director for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and caregiver for his wife who had Alzheimer's disease. When many families began to ask Broyles questions and advice on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, he decided to develop a coach's playbook on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Krewe of Ceres holds 42nd Charity Ball Feb 24, 2009
In 1976 he began serving as head football coach and athletic director at St. Aloysius in Vicksburg ... In 1978 King Les received an offer to become head coach and athletic director at Brookhaven High School. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
SMU Legends for Charity huge success Feb 8, 2009
I came to SMU because of the vision (former coach and athletic director) Forrest Gregg had, said Romo, who quarterbacked SMU from 1989-92 and ranks third on the schools career passing yardage list. Tonight is big, and its exactly what coach Gregg talked about 20 years ago. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Prep Rally Blog Feb 8, 2009
Prep Rally: Covering High School Sports Across America. Friday, January 23, 2009 After a 100-0 game. (USA Today -- Sports)
