Iowa Association of Track Coaches Hall of Fame

2022 Inductee We have all heard the terms “Servant Leader” or “Servant Leadership”. While traditional leadership is focused on helping an organization thrive, servant leaders put the needs of those around them first. They focus on developing individuals to perform their best. Some examples of servant leaders are Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and…

Mike Kautz was born and raised in Muscatine, Iowa and graduated from Muscatine High School in 1954. He went on to Coe College, graduating in 1958 with a BA in Biology and a minor in Physical Education and coaching. After a brief stint in the army, he taught science and coached girls’ basketball at Nichols…

When the Drake Relays begin the last full weekend of April 2020, it will mark NINE consecutive decades, not years, DECADES, that Bill Keck has competed in or officiated at, a Track and Field meet in Drake Stadium. He ran a leg on the Hubbell Elementary School Shuttle Relay at the 1949 and 1950 Drake…

When he was growing up in Eastern Iowa and attending North Cedar High School, all Ryan Kedley wanted to do was play basketball, and he was pretty good at it, earning first team All State honors as a senior. But his father, Pat, a Hall of Fame basketball coach, would have none of it. Pat…

Stan Kirchhoff graduated from Oelwein High School in 1956 and Iowa State Teachers College in 1960 where he majored in Physical Education and was a four year letter winner in track and field. He went on to earn his Master’s Degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1965. Stan taught Physical Education at Newton…

A graduate of Cleghorn High School and Buena Vista College, he has coached at Hempstead High School in Dubuque. His best years were at Woodbine where his basketball teams were champions in 1968, 3rd in 1969, and 3rd in 1974. His track teams were state indoor champs in 1975-76 and outdoor champions in 1973-74-75. He…

Evan Knapp grew up on a farm outside of LeMars, Iowa. He attended LeMars Central High school and starred in track and field. He ran college track at Westmar College and he received his bachelor degree from Westmar in 1957. Evan moved to Cherokee, Iowa in 1957 and began a highly successful teaching and coaching…

Graduated from City High in Iowa City in 1972 and the University of Iowa in 1977. During High School he went undefeated in the High Jump event but once at the State outdoor meet. He placed second though. His highest height was 6’7″ which earned him All-State recognition. Bill took his High Jumping talent to…

Dave graduated from Avoca High School. In 1959 he earned a BA in Mathematics form UNI were he also played 4 years of football for the Panthers. In 1963 Dave graduated from Northern Colorado with a Masters in Mathematics. Dave taught in several Iowa high schools and coached football and track from 1959 to 1969….

Inducted to the IATC Hall of Fame in 1974 and the IATO Hall of Fame in 2000 Accomplishments: • Taught and coached several sports over a period of 46 years. Was an Athletic Director for 41 years. • Coached Football for 24 years having 161 wins, 44 losses and 3 ties, teams were Conference Champions…

Gerald was born and raised on a farm north of Pella. He attended a one-room country school until 5th grade then through 12th grade at Pella Community Schools. His senior year found him captain of the football team and he quarterbacked his team to an undefeated conference title. Gerald was also captain of the basketball…

Les Lammers, a native of Winthrop, in northeast Iowa, Les is a 1960 graduate of Westmar College. After college, he entered the Army National Guard and served as a Medic during the time of active duty and during his reserve years. His first coaching and teaching job was at Ledyard where he started the girls’…

Doug Lane was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. He participated in many activities in high school. He lettered in football, basketball, and track. It was Track and Field where he excelled. He won three indoor and three outdoor state titles in the Shot Put. He was…

The public eagerly watched as Iowa High School Girl’s athletics came into their own in the 1970’s, especially in track and field. Fans and the media responded by attending meets and becoming very interested in the achievements of these fine athletes; many of which are still among the leaders on our All Time lists. One…

Sydney was born at the KI Sawyer Air Force Base in Marquette, Michigan to Sid and Diana Pounds on January 19, 1975. She attended Gilbert High School in Gilbert, Iowa. She ran for coaches Deb Anderson and Joel Kruckenberg, whom she gives credit for her high school success. Sydney’s high school career was outstanding and…

Attended Lake City Community High School and the University of Northern Iowa. He competed in Track & field as a sprinter. Bob coached at Garnavillo from 1971 to 1980, where his Cross Country teams won three State Championships, once State runners-up and four third place finishes. Robert’s team was runner-up in the State Mile Team…

It was the love for athletics he developed during his years as a student at Anita High School that has led Bud Legg to a Hall of Fame career as a teacher, coach, official and an administrator both at the high school level and with the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Bud was a good…

After graduating from Central Dallas High School in Minburn, Charles “Chuck” Liston moved on to Ellsworth Junior College, then Drake University, where he received his degree in Elementary Education. Then it was off to the Army and a 2 year stint in Viet Nam. Chuck, who was destined to be a leader, was honored with…

Attended Ankeny high School graduating in 1986. Kevin participated in Track & Field in elementary school because everyone else did also. He was a late develpoer, not finding success until his seanior year. He was a two time State Champion in the 200 in meet record time of :21.5. He also won the 100 title…

By the time Chuck Locke graduated from Davis County High School in 1977, he had made his mark as one of the top all around athletes in the state. Locke earned 16 varsity letters for the Mustangs and was an all conference pitcher in baseball, all state in basketball, was selected to play in the…

A group of track coaches got together in 1969 to discuss the possibility of creating an Iowa track coaches association. Hall of fame members Bill Bergen and Fred Shadle were joined that day by one of today’s Hall of Fame inductees Dave Long, and the IATC was born. Dave followed Bergen and Shadle as heads…

Not all outstanding athletes make outstanding coaches or officials when their days of competing are over. Fran Long, is one who is an exception to the rule. While at Irwin High School Fran qualified to the state track meet in 11 events, was a three time state champion and set the Class C meet record…

John Lowry served as a registered official with the ISHAA for 33 years, beginning back in the year of 1971. His long list of achievements include: 15 appearances in the State Football Playoffs, including 5 title games 5 appearances in the State Basketball Tournament – being chosen for one title game and 4 consolation games…

Mike Mahon has an extensive background in track and field on all levels. It is not only for his national and worldwide accomplishments that we honor him today, but also for the love and compassion he has for our great sports of track and cross country and the Iowans who compete in them. He is…

Ron Maxson was an outstanding athlete at Fayette High School, graduating in 1962. He participated in football, baseball and was a three-time state meet qualifier in track and field. It seems athletics, particularly track and field have always been a part of Ron’s life. Ron graduated from Upper Iowa in 1967, was in the Army…

Our next athlete inductee to the Hall of Fame, LeRoy McCuen, is from Corning, IA. He graduated in 1977 from Corning High School. Here are some of his high school accomplishments. LeRoy won eight state individual titles in his high school career. His team won three straight championships from 1975 to 1977. He won his…

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Was the Boy’s State Track Meet Referee for 15 years. Was assistant starter at the Girl’s State Track Meet 2 years. Was the High School Referee at Drake Relays several times. Was on the Drake Relay High School Jury and Selection Committee for 20 years. Coached Track for 25 years Coached two State Championship…

He was raised on a dairy and row crop farm near Durant, graduating from high school in 1959 with thoughts of moving back to Cedar County and taking over the operation. Although he never made it back home to take over the daily milking and farming of the home place after graduating from Iowa State…

Born and raised in Milford, Iowa. While in High School he received All-Conference honors in Football and Basketball. He was also named All Northwest Iowa in Football. Graduated from Buena Vista College. Track & Field coaching accomplishments – State Championship in 1973. State Runners-up in 1972. Many individual and relay champions and conference crowns. He…

2023 Inductee Good coaches not only win games, meets and matches, they nurture young people to become good athletes and better people, and often have such a positive effect that some of those young people want to become coaches when they grow up. That’s how it went for Pat Meehan. He had the opportunity to…

Bob Mudd was born in Ames, Iowa to Barbara and the late Robert Mudd. He was raised in Ames and graduated from Ames High School, where he competed in cross country and track. He continued his education at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He ran cross country and track in college. Upon his graduation from…

Unity Christian/University of Northern Iowa 2021 IATC Hall of Fame As we all know the state of Iowa has produced countless track and field athletes over the years who competed, with a great deal of success at a very high level. From sprinters to hurdlers. From middle distance runners to distance runners. From throwers to…

Atlantic, Athlete IATC Hall of Fame, 2025 Attack the hurdle.  Don’t be afraid.  Those are things commonly said by hurdle coaches to young hurdlers. If the younger version of Jordan Mullen was given those instructions, he took them to heart, because NO ONE attacked the hurdle like the older model.  Absolutely no fear. His high…

IATC | IATO Inductee 2023 His coaching accomplishments are impressive enough to stand alone when it comes to handing out awards. His dedication, support and service to track and field and cross country are equally worthy.After graduating from Cedar Rapids Jefferson in 1968, Bill moved on to Upper Iowa University and earned degrees in American…

*NEW 2022 Inductee Often times it is said that diversification of one’s talents and abilities will help lead to more opportunities and hopefully more success. Our final IATO inductee is obviously diversified in her talents and abilities and opportunities and success have certainly come her way. Cindy Nelson of Clive, is a Drake University graduate…