In 1961, Coach Loren Hemphill was offered his first job as a teacher/coach in Plainville, Kansas.  The initial intent was for it to be a short stay, but he and his family found a place that they have called home for over 60 years.  Though coaching was key part of his career, he also wore many other hats in the support of education that continued on into retirement.  The result being a positive impact on generations of young people.

Coach Gary Heide grew up in Minnesota with a love of athletics and the goal of being a teacher/coach.  Even though it took him longer than expected to realize his dream, he appreciates his meandering path and the people who influenced him along the way.  Though he can point to plenty of wins and two football state championships in Bayfield, Colorado, he chooses to judge himself by the family that gives him purpose and the athletes that he feels privileged to have coached.  

Coach Todd Hernandez has always appreciated the opportunities that he was provided while growing up in Eaton, Colorado. Upon returning to his hometown as a teacher/coach, he has given back to the community and its youth. Though incredible success as a girls' basketball coach and baseball coach can easily be shown, it is some of the results away from the scoreboard that he looks to as his true measuring stick.