Track and field current and past coaches
Boys
Division I
Amherst Rob Glatz (2006-present); Dick Elsasser (1990-2005); Jim Dotson (1984-89); Dale Smith (1983); Dick Cooley (1958-82); Bill Krohe (1956-57); Jack Wilhelm (1951-55); Art Engle (1946-50); unknown (1943-45); Bob Hubbard (1933-42); unknown (1931-32); Vern Hoffman (1930); unknown (1925-29); no team (1924); unknown (1923); D.J. Durling (1922); unknown (1921)
Avon Scott Lanham (2001-present); Paul Hieronymus (1993-2000); Dave Frank (1990-93); Bill Robb (1989); Jim Reynolds (1985-88); Al Wear (1982-84); Don Clarico (1981); Terry Smith (1980); Jim Reynolds (1974-79); Bob Henze (1972-73??); Terry Smith (1970-71); Don Burkin (1966-69); Don Jenkins (1964-65); Steve Baksa (1963); Robert Ferry (1954-60); Mr. Grubb (1953); no information (1942-52); Louis Kolopus (1935-42); Elton Scamman (1923-34).
Avon Lake: Rob Rocco (2009-present); Keith Kauffman (1997-2008); Jim Saul (1986-96); Tim Stuebner (1981-85); Bill Hamilton (1974-80); Russ Lynch (1972-73); Joe Vajentic (1969-71); Karl Dryer (1943-68)
Elyria Jerry Chizmar and Tony Brown (2014-present); Robert Madison (2009-13); Deryl Nalle (2006-08); Jerry Chizmar (2000-2005); Terry Hehl (1999); Kari Foreman (1997-98); Tim Johnson (1992, ’94-96); Tom Below (1993); Deryl Nalle (1983-91); Bob Slager (1968-82); Steve Zvosec (1959-67); William Barton (1955-58); Bill Coyer (1952-54); John Cabus (1949-51); Wilbur Vaughn (1927-48); Herbert Stiffler (1926); Paul Beeler (1925); Dwight Peabody (1922-24); Wilbur Vaughn (1919-21).
Lorain Kelvin Jackson (2019-present): Ed Hall (2018); Dave McFarland (2016-17); Jay Turner (2012-15); Kelvin Jackson (2011)
Midview Kevin Radigan (2014-present); Steve Hayhurst (2005-13); Don Crawford (2003-04): Stan Hughes (1999-2002); Mark Skladan (1993-98); John Nakel (1992); Mark Filipak (1991); Kurt Marzi (1985-90); Larry Dixon (1983-84); Ed Thompson (1974-82); no yearbook pictures (68-73); Glenn Baker (1967); Hal Krause (1963-66); no yearbooks (1960-62); Eugene Turke (1956-59)
North Ridgeville Jim Shurtleff (2018-present); Lucky Varouh (1980-94; 2000-17); Bob Maver (1999); Bruce Marsh (1996-98); Patrick Kilpatrick (1995); Lucky Varouh (1980-94); Tony Kanis (1988-90); Bruce Marsh (1987); Lucky Varouh (1980-86); John Lanning (1979); Steve Abbey (1974-79); Dave Perkins (1972-73); Charles Bolognia (1969-71); no team pics (1961-68); no yearbook (1964, ’66, ‘67); Dick Lowry (1958-60); no team pics (1930-57); Ralph Reed (1925-29)
Division II
Black River Tyler Potter (2019-present); Jordan Lucal (2015-18); Corey Kline (2014); Mike Nye (2004-13); Scott Chrislip (2000-03); Rob Gerwig (1997-99); Al Young (1994-96); Dave Khoury (1992-93); Dan Dombrier (1991); Bruce Lorincz (1983-85, ’87-90); no yearbooks or pictures (1982-83); Larry Petroff (1981); no coach in picture (1979-80); no yearbooks (1976-78); no pictures (1972-75); no yearbooks (1969-71); no picture (1969); no yearbooks (1967-68); Bruce Campbell (1965-66); no pictures (1964); no yearbook (1963); no picture (1962); no yearbook (1960-61); no picture (1959)
Brookside Brad Barhorst (2015-present); Ray Rateno (2014); Anthony Brown (2011-13); Scott Graham (2009-10); Jeff Keith (2008); Scott Sloboda (2002-07); Dan Cairns (1999-2001); Dan Collier (1998); Ron Bencivengo (1997); Dan Barnhart (1996); Steve Kleppe (1991-95); John Lengen (1989); Jim Kubuske (1985-88); no yearbooks (1983-84); Dave Zechman (1981-82); Tom McSheffery (1978-80); John Lanning (1977??); Tom Kaiser (1976-77); Bill Taraschke (1972-75); John Peaspanen (1969-70); George Cogar (1962-68)
Clearview Scott Sloboda (2008-present); Tom McCardle (2006-07); Dave Leonard (2005); Len Nickoloff (1984-2004); Marv Hougland (1977-83); Wayne Ross (1969-76); Al O’Neill (1962-68); Frank Martin (1961); Bobby Walker (1958-60); Les Brady (1955); Russ Lynch (1954-56); Cletus Sweigart (check spelling) (1952-53); Bob Bell (1950-51); Clifford Stubblefield (1944-49); Doyt Perry (1937-43); Harry Frankfather (1931-36).
Elyria Catholic Paul Cunningham (2011-present); Tim Kuhman (2003-10); Jeremiah Wagner (2002); John Boylan (1995-2001); Chuck Lynch (1990-94); Thom Leisicki (1988-89); Mike Gallagher (1979-87); Jim Rattay (1977-78); Mike Noonan (1976); Dick Elsasser (1967-75); Wayne Diederick (1966); Joe Vajentic (1962-65); Dick Moribito (1961); Duane Gordon (1959-60); Joe Paul (1958)
Firelands Steve Lias (2016-present); Greg Northeim (2001-15); Doug Slagle (2000); Northeim (1997-99); Sue Pete (1995-96); Jon Altonen (1990, ’92-94); Greg Grude (1991); Dan D’Orazio (1988-89); Richard Geye (1987); Northeim (1980-86); Mike Revta (1973-79); Jim McCourt (1972); Bill Hart (1970-71); Pete Lorandeau (1969); Dave Conrad (1966-68); Will Ramseyer (1963-65); Nelson Howe (1957-62).
Keystone Jeff Holzhauer (2013-present); Bruce Broad (2003-12); Rob Hersman (2000-02); Heather Tegtmaier (1999); Keri Jones (1997-98); Ed Goff (1996); Greg Morgan (1992-95); Ms. Hooker (1990-91): Gayle Gatzke (1981-89); Terry Mark (19xx-88); Jim Dotson (1962-71); Bernie Cutting (19xx-70)
Vermilion Dave Domonkos (2010-present); Greg Siesel (2009); Todd Lawson (2007-08); Mike Ziemke (1999-2006); Jim Foley (1998); Dave Snell (1994-97)
Division III
Columbia Adam Bailey (2017-present); no team (2014-16); Andrew Custar (2009-13); Ross Madak (2003-08); Patricia Hershey (1990-2002); Jim Waldecker (1983-89); Patricia Hershey (1979-82); Ms. Boggs (1978); no yearbook (1977); Joan Sikela (1975-76); Jane Fry (1973-74); no yearbook (1972); no team pictures in yearbook (1970-71); Norman Willbond (1969??); Ms. Morgan (1968); Jane Kegg (1966-67); Ms. Hanna (1965); Ms. Moser (1963-64); James Nagle (1962); Sally Kornick (1961)
Lake Ridge Andy Wright (2017-present); Keeon Gregory (2014-16); Bill Crowell (1986-(2006-2014); Keeon Gregory (2005); Danielle Parrish (2000-05)
Oberlin Rodney Hooks (2021-present); Christina Madison (2019-20); Robert Madison (2018); Jason Hudson (2017); Garrett Mack (2016); Michael Law (2015); David Hathaway (2011, ‘13-14); Ernest Downing Jr. (2012); Anthony Brown (2008-10); Tabatha Brown (2007); Sanchen Gibbs (2006); Doug Lewis (2003-05); Rob Clarico (2001-02); Tim Johnson (1997-2000); Miguel Curl (1996); Joe Harris (1974-95); Anthony Gennette (1965-73); John Chatham (1962-64); Pete Fanning (1957-61); Bill Kenny (1956); Don Campbell (1951-55); Don Mohr (1950); Stewart Fairchild (1941); Boyd “Paddy” Robinson (1939-40, 42-49); Warren Ott (1936-38); Leo Holden (1929-35)
Open Door David Eck (2019-present); Gary Christofferson (2017-18); Michael Burke (2013-16); Gary Christofferson (2010-12); Steve Wallace (2007-09); Dave Freeman (2000-06); Grady Campbell (1998-99); Greg Phillips (1997)
Wellington Matt Kimmich (2019-present); John Bowman (2018); Roy Moore (2016-17); Jeff Braden (2015); Steve Diedrick (2013-14); Mike Wismer (2011-12); Jim Rollence (2000-10); Jerry Camp (1997-99); Jim Eibel (1993-96); Dave Coffin (1991-92); Dave Schoonover (1990); Patricia Sendelbach (1989); Thaddeus Sendelbach (1986-88); Frank Horvath (1985); Walt McGreevy (1984); Dave Camp (1983); Dave Crisafi (1980-82); Dave Camp (1977-79); Karl Riccilli (1971-75); Herbert Lock (1968-69); Robert Dills (1966-67); William Burke (1965); John Pritchett (1964); Murton Campbell (1951-63); Russell Kepler
Girls
Division I
Amherst: Rob Glatz (2006-present); Dick Elsasser (1990-2005); Jim Dotson (1981-89); Darline Stuckart (1978-80); Byron Fouts (1977); Marilyn Marty (1976); Dan English (1974-75); Darlene Wall (1973); Dick Cooley (1972).
Avon Sam Ulery (2011-present); Tara Gruskiewicz (2007-10); Jim Reynolds (1977-2006); Cathy Hollars (1973); Mary Clark (1965-70); no information (1942-64); Louis Kolopus (1935-42); Elton Scamman (1923-34).
Avon Lake: Jeff Arra (2014-present); Yvonne Saul-Craigo (2007-13); Tara Gruskiewicz (2006); Dale Hodge (2000-05); Chuck Hofelich (1980-1999); Al Buckeye (1978-79); Kathy Leopold (1971-77).
Elyria Jackie Below (1999-present); Steve Matus (1998); Kari Foreman (1997); Tim Johnson (1995-96); Jackie Below (1988-94); Tom Below (1987); Tim Johnson (1986); Williams (1985); Arrogoni (1984); Tim Flaherty (1981); Bob Slager (1975-80).
Lorain Henry Patterson (2022-present); Allyson Ciulla (2019-21); Kelvin Jackson (2014-18); Donovan Wilson (2011-13)
Midview Katie Salva (2016-present); Mary Rehor (2014-15); Bethany Shaw (2012-13); Angela Coleman (2011); Steve Hayhurst (2005-10); Don Crawford (2003-04): Stan Hughes (1999-2002); Mark Skladan (1993-98); John Nakel (1992); Tim Schroeder (1985-91); Kurt Marzi (1984); Faith Ricilli (1983); Jeanne Smith (1980-82??); George Richards (1979); Mr. Rice (1978); Linda Motznik (1975-77??); Janise Fries (1974); no yearbook pictures (1965-73); Francis Romino (1962-64); no yearbooks (1960-61); Margaret Pase (1959)
North Ridgeville Jim Shurtleff (2018-present); Sonny Wilburn (2013-17); Dan Rademaker (1991-2012); Ray Beese (1985-90); Ms. Smith or Ms. Nolan (1984); Dale Krcek (1980-83); Walter Laveen – Barb Levay (1978-79); Dave Perkins (1976-77); Joe Sloboda (1975); no team picture (1974); Rita Harwedal (1971-73); no team pictures (1964, ’66, ’67); Hazel Webster (1965); no team pictures (1962-63); Doris Zabriskie (1961); Dorotha O’Brien (1958-60); no team pictures (1949-57); Dorothy Hantell (1948); no team pics (1930-47)
Division II
Black River Courtney Dieter (2019-present); Colleen LaHood (2015-18); Aaron Munyan (2014); Corey Kline (2004-13); Scott Chrislip (1998-2003); Cynthia (Lilly) Berry (1989-97); Al Young (1988); Ken Morgan (1982-85); Larry Petroff (1981); no coach in picture (1979-80); no yearbooks (1976-78); no pictures (1972-75); no yearbooks (1969-71); no picture (1969); no yearbooks (1967-68); Bruce Campbell (1965-66)
Brookside Brad Barhorst (2022-present); Eric Ruble (2016-21); Claire DeChant (2011-15); Scott Graham (2005-08, ’10); Miranda Ketcham (2009); Dan Cairns (2003-2004); Dan Hubbard (1997-2002); Jeani Kirsch (1995-96); Bob Klinar (1993-94); Patrick Keenan (1992); Pam Kryc (1991); Mark Netzel (1989); Bill Robb (1988); Jim Kubuske (1985-87); no yearbooks (1983-84); Brenda Friend (1982); Ray Beese (1980-81); Tom McSheffery (1979?); Jean Smith (1978); no yearbook (1977); Bill Wenger (1976); no yearbooks (1971-74); John Peaspanen (1969-70); Bonnie Kirk (1968); unknown (1963-67); Muriel Goddard (1962)
Clearview Scott Sloboda (2008-present); Tom McCardle (2006-07); Dave Leonard (2005); Len Nickoloff (1984-2004); Marv Hougland (1979-83); Patricia Hershey (1973-78)
Firelands Steve Lias (2016-present); Greg Northeim (2001-15); Doug Slagle (2000); Northeim (1997-99); Sue Pete (1980-96); Karen Deremiah (1970-79); Ruth Gurtis (1968-69); Patricia Yuill (1965-67); Margaret Parker (1963-64); Cora Greene (1962); Vern Ripley (1961); Clemence Linder (1957-60).
Keystone Jeff Holzhauer (2005-present); Rob Hersman (2000-04); Heather Tegtmaier (1999); Keri Jones (1997-98); Ed Goff (1996); Greg Morgan (1992-95); Ms. Hooker (1990-91); Gayle Gatzke (1981-89)
Vermilion Kristy Edmison (2001-present); Sam Yohe (2000); Roger Bevins (1999); Mike Ziemke (1998); Jim Foley (30th year in 1997)
Division III
Columbia Adam Bailey (2017-present); no team (2014-16); Andrew Custar (2009-13); Ross Madak (2003-08); Patricia Hershey (1990-2002); Jim Waldecker (1983-89); Patricia Hershey (1979-82); Ms. Boggs (1978); no yearbook (1977); Joan Sikela (1975-76); Jane Fry (1973-74); no yearbook (1972); no team pictures in yearbook (1970-71); Norman Willbond (1969??); Ms. Morgan (1968); Jane Kegg (1966-67); Ms. Hanna (1965); Ms. Moser (1963-64); James Nagle (1962); Sally Kornick (1961)
Elyria Catholic Matt Barber (2017-present); Amy O’Brien (2011-16); Tim Kuhman (2003-10); Jeremiah Wagner (2002); John Boylan (1995-2001); Chuck Lynch (1990-94); Thom Leisicki (1988-89); Mike Gallagher (1979-87); Jim Rattay (1977-78); Mike Noonan (1976); Dick Elsasser (1967-75); Wayne Diederick (1966); Joe Vajentic (1962-65); Dick Moribito (1961); Duane Gordon (1959-60); Joe Paul (1958)
Lake Ridge Andy Wright (2017-present); Keeon Gregory (2014-16); Bill Crowell (1986-(2006-2014); Keeon Gregory (2005); Danielle Parrish (2000-05)
Oberlin Rodney Hook (2021-present); Christina Madison (2019-20); Robert Madison (2018); Jason Hudson (2017); Garrett Mack (2016); Michael Law (2015); David Hathaway (2011, ‘13-14); Ernest Downing Jr. (2012); Anthony Brown (2008-10); Tabatha Brown (2007); Sanchen Gibbs (2006); Doug Lewis (2003-05); Rob Clarico (2001-02); Tim Johnson (1997-2000); Miguel Curl (1996); Joe Harris (1974-95)
Open Door David Eck (2019-present); Gary Christofferson (2006-18); Dave Freeman (2000-05); Grady Campbell (1998-99); Greg Phillips (1997)
Wellington Matt Kimmich (2019-present); John Bowman (2018); Roy Moore (2016-17); Jeff Braden (2015); Steve Diedrick (2013-14); Mike Wismer (2011-12); Jim Rollence (2000-10); Jerry Camp (1997-99); Jim Eibel (1993-96); Dave Coffin (1991-92); Dave Schoonover (1990); Patricia Sendelbach (1989); Thaddeus Sendelbach (1986-88); Frank Horvath (1985); Marcia Coultrip (1984-86); Dave Camp (1983); Dave Crisafi (1980-82); Dave Camp (1977-79); Cynthia Barton (1975-76); Karl Riccilli (1971-75); Herbert Lock (1968-69); Robert Dills (1966-67); William Burke (1965); John Pritchett (1964); Murton Campbell (1951-63); Russell Kepler
Closed or consolidated Lorain County schools
Boys
Admiral King Kelvin Jackson (2008-10); Patricia McGill (2001, 2003-07); Patrick Coleman (2002); no track team 1991-95; Gary Byrom (1985-90, 1996-2000); Houston Love (1975-84); George Cogar (1971-74); Steve Drury (1967-70); Elmer Meyers (1962-66)
Elyria West Kari Foreman (1995-96); Darrell Mayne (1991-94); Jim Hewitt (1983-90); Craig Port (1977-82); Ron Davie (1976); Jerry Tucker (1975).
Lorain Senior no track team 1991-95; Mark Robbins (1984-90); Doug Thompson (1969-70)
Southview Sue Patterson (2007-10); Art Hernandez (2004-06); Brian Joyner (1996-2003); no track team 1991-95; Bill Menz (1970-90)
Girls
Admiral King Karen Pfeiffer (2008-10); Kelvin Jackson (2004-07); Lanny Navarro (1998-2003); no track team 1991-95; Luther Washington (1986-90)
Elyria West Kari Foreman (1995-96); Darrell Mayne (1992-94); Ms. Kline (1991); Kari Foreman (1984-90); Ms. Hood (1982-83); Denise Taub (1980-81); Joe Hodkey (1979); no information (1978); Ms. Bramovich (1977); Ron Davie (1976); Juanita Mertz (1975).
Lorain Senior no track team 1991-95; Mark Robbins (1984-90);
Southview Donovan Wilson (2006-10); Lanny Navarro (2004-05); Donovan Wilson (1996-2003); no track team 1991-95; Bill Menz (1989-90); Craig Port (1988)
Other schools closed or consolidated: Birmingham, Brownhelm, Camden, Eaton, Florence, Grafton, Henrietta, LaGrange, Lorain Senior, Lorain Catholic, North Coast Christian, Penfield, South Amherst plus several others.
Due to the constraints of resources and time, some data that might be available about past coaches was not retrieved at this time.
Collegiate
Men
Oberlin College Ray Appenheimer (2007-present); Jason Hudson (2003-06); Tom Mulligan (1989-2002); Joe Gurtis (1972; 1978-89); Tommie Smith (1973-78); Billy Tidwell (1960-65; 1967-71); Ralph Bibler (1959; 1966); Dan Kinsey (1929-58); A.E. Lumley (1926-28); L.D. McPhee (1923-25); T. Nelson Metcalf (1919-22)
Women
Oberlin College Ray Appenheimer (2005-present); Jason Hudson (2003-06); Tom Mulligan (1989-2002); Joe Gurtis (1972; 1978-89); Mary Culhane (1978-88)