Harry (Bill) Holsclaw

Born and raised in Estherville, Harry (Bill) Holsclaw lettered in many sports and placed in three events at the State meet. He attended Morningside College where he lettered in football, basketball, track, baseball, and golf. His first job was at Clinton High School.Coaching Varsity Diving, backfield Football coach, Head Sophomore football coach, Head Sophomore and Varsity Track coach, and Head Cross Country Coach. During his coaching career his cross country teams won 267 meets and his spring track teams won 168 meets. Some of his accomplishments are: 2 State Championships in track plus 4 District titles; 7 State Championships – 3 runner-up titles and 11 conference championships in cross country where he has had 2 individual state champs and 2 runner-up participants. As an individual he has been selected State Coach of the Year in cross country six times – District coach in cross country six times – Conference coach 10 times – Drake Relays official as high school referee – and has been a prominent speaker at many clinics as well as being nominated for National Honors as coach in cross country and track. Harry and his lovely wife of 31 years, Rose, have 2 children. A daughter Ann and a son, Dave, who played football for the Hawkeye’s.