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MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION Central Michigan University Bovee University Center - Terrace Room Sunday, September 18, 2016 2016 MHSCA Induction Banquet Central Michigan University Table of Contents Program, 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee List. Page 1 MHSCA Executive Board and Sport Representatives. Page 2 Distinguished Service Award, Gina Mazziloni. Page 3 Inductee Biography, Steve Barbeau and Kevin Behmer. Page 4 Inductee Biography, Rick Guild and Don Kimble. Page 5 Inductee Biography, Thomas Kudwa and Rob Lutz. Page 6 Inductee Biography, John Maciak and Jodi Manore. Page 7 Inductee Biography, Robert Morrill and James Nelson. Page 8 Inductee Biography, Coe Roberts and Al Schrauben. Page 9 Inductee Biography, Samuel Vicchy and Paul Walter. Page 10 Inductee Biography, Joe Zomerlei. Page 11 NHSACA Hall of Fame, Jim Bennett and Jerry Lasceski. Page 11 NHSACA National Coach of the Year, John Cunningham and Jodi Manore. Page 12 NHSACA Coach of the Year Finalist, Mike Garvey, Dan Griesbaum, Jim DeBruyn, Dave King, Asa Kelly, Jim Bennett, Cheri Ritz, Greg Phill, Judy Hehs, Richard Baur, and Brandon Day. Page 12 MHSCA Hall of Fame, Alphabetical List. Page 13 - 17 2015 MHSCA Coach of the Year Photo/List. Back Cover MHSCA Hall of Fame The Michigan High School Coaches Association was founded on the campus of Central Michigan University in 1954. CMU has graciously provided housing for the hall, since 1971. The Hall of Fame is Now Literally a Hall! It has been relocated to the hallway that is the north entrance to the Student Activities Center (SAC), just south of Rose Area. The entrance is just north of the stone sign for the MHSCA Hall of Fame. It features a 60’ long mural, showcases, and an electric kiosk, featuring all of the 695 inductees, dating back to 1958. The process of uploading previous in- ductees is ongoing, but the hall is very impressive. Stop by and visit, if you can. Qualifications for nomination are as follows: 1) one must have served a minimum of twenty-five (25) years in high school coaching and/or athletic administration; 2) receive two letters of recommendation from administrators and/or fellow coaches; 3) have exemplified service to his/her community, state and affiliated organization; 4) demonstrat- ed coaching excellence. Hall of Fame Rings Reminder, Hall of Fame rings are available through Jostens of Michigan. They are available in men’s and women’s sizes. Any Hall of Fame member or inductee interested in purchasing a ring, or a school group wishing to purchase a ring for an inductee or member, should contact Thomas Alward, Jostens School Product Group, work phone (810) 658-1700. MHSCA Past Presidents Paul Smarks Bob James Ed Werner Bob Hayes Steve Sluka Ed Graybiel Jack Streidl Barry Anderson Dick Oulette Bill Bupp Jack Johnson Earl McKee Charles Jones Jo Lake Dan McShannock Tiger Teusink Rich Tompkins Mike Jolly Norm Johnson Mill Miilu Jack Shriver Sue Barthold Kim Spalsbury John Cunningham Mike Torrey Jim Okler Dave Larking Al Cuthrell Greg Kirchen Nancy Brisette Sue Miller Rick Zoulek Marti Covert Von Metzger Jenna Ruddell Mike Rado Mike McGinnis Sue Miller 2016 MHSCA Induction Banquet Bovee University Center - Terrace Room Program: Welcome: Mark F. Holdren, Executive Secretary Master of Ceremonies: Mark F. Holdren, President Greetings from CMU: Stan Shingles, Asst. V.P. Recreation, Events, and Conferences-CMU Invocation: Steve Porter -1st Vice-President Meal: Carved Grilled Sirloin, Boursin Chicken, Garden Salad Buffet, Fresh Asparagus, Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Assorted Classic Desserts Association Update: Jim Okler, Executive Director Distinguished Service Award: Steve Porter, 1st Vice-President Hall of Fame Presentations: Mark Holdren, President Steve Porter, 1st Vice-President Larry Merx, 2nd Vice-President Patti Glenn, 3rd Vice-President 2016 Hall of Fame Honorees: Steve Barbeau Millington High School Kevin Behmer Ann Arbor Huron High School Rick A. Guild Johannesburg-Lewiston High School Don Kimble Byron Center High School Thomas Kudwa Ludington High School Rob Lutz White Pigeon High School John Maciak Flint and Grand Rapids Jodi Manore Temperance Bedford High School Robert Morrill Hazel Park High School James Nelson Pontiac High School Coe Roberts Bridgeport High School Al Schrauben Portland St. Patrick’s High School Samuel Vicchy Belleville High School Paul Walter Hillsdale High School Joe Zomerlei Caledonia High School 1 2016 MHSCA Induction Banquet Central Michigan University Michigan High School Coaches Association 2016-2017 Board of Directors Executive Officers Mark Holdren - President Steve Porter - 1st Vice-President Larry Merx - 2nd Vice-President Patti Glenn - 3rd Vice-President Sue Miller - Past President Jim Okler - Executive Director Mark Holdren - Executive Secretary Jack Johnson - Executive Director Emeritus Members At-Large Mike Jolly - Warren Kim Spalsbury - Grand Ledge Tiger Teusink - Holland Executive Committees Service Award Chair: Mike Jolly Rich Tompkins Multi-Sport Award Chair: Larry Merx 2016-2017 MHSCA Sports Representatives Dave Elliott Baseball Tom Valko Basketball Deb Alexander Bowling Patti Glenn Competitive Cheer Larry Merx Football Debbie Williams Golf John Cunningham Gymnastics Mike Jolly Men’s Lacrosse Mike Staruch Women’s Lacrosse Sue Miller Skiing Paul Marwede Softball Chuck Olson Swimming & Diving Mark Sobieralski Tennis Steve Porter Track & Field/Cross Country Jodi Manore Volleyball Mark Holdren Wrestling 2 Distinguished Service Award Gina Mazziloni Retiring MHSAA assistant director Gina Mazzolini has served Michigan high school student-athletes for more than 30 years in ways that will continue to impact schools and athletes for years to come. In recognition of her efforts, she has been named the 2016 recipient of the Michigan High School Coaches Association Distin- guished Service Award. Mazzolini has served the MHSAA since 1993 and is the administrator for girls vol- leyball, swimming and diving, alpine skiing and tennis. She also handles the sanc- tioning of out-of-state competitions and serves as the MHSAA’s point person on foreign exchange and international student issues. Mazzolini received a Citation from the National Federation of State High School Associations this past summer and was the 2010 recipient of the MHSAA’s Women in Sports Leadership Award. “Gina Mazzolini has contributed to Michigan high school athletics on a variety of levels providing vision, leadership and dedication,” MHSAA Executive Director John E. “Jack” Roberts said. “Gina Mazzolini has shaped rules and policies that have impacted programs not only in our state, but nationally as well.” After standout basketball and volleyball careers at St. Johns High School and Central Michigan Universi- ty, Mazzolini taught and coached multiple sports during the 1979-80 school year at Ovid-Elsie High School. She then spent two years teaching and serving as an assistant volleyball coach at Michigan State University, where she also earned her master’s degree in physical education. “It’s one of those things where I’ve worked in this position because I loved doing it,” Mazzolini said. “I enjoyed working with the adult coaches and adult officials, and then the student-athletes. I’m apprecia- tive and humbled. You do those things because you enjoy them.” In addition to her work at the MHSAA, Mazzolini has provided a long list of contributions at the national level. She has served as the NFHS representative on the board for the Council on Standards for Interna- tional Educational Travel, which identifies, promotes and supports international youth exchange pro- grams, and has sat on several CSIET committees. She’s currently serving on the NFHS Annual Meeting Planning Committee and also has served on NFHS rules committees for soccer, swimming and diving, and volleyball (chairing that sport’s rules committee from 2004-08), and on NFHS advisory committees for athletic directors and sports medicine. She recently was inducted into the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association Hall of Fame and will be inducted into the inaugural St. John's High School Hall of Fame and was inducted into the CMU Athlet- ic Hall of Fame in 1992. This award is presented each year to someone who has done an outstanding job supporting and promoting athletics in general, and has shown consideration and assistance to the high school scene and the Michigan High School Coaches Association. The following are past recipients of the MHSCA Distinguished Service Award. Ron Finch Win Shuler Bob Reynolds Fritz Crisler Biggie Munn George Alderton Jack Heppenstall Buck Reed Don Wattrick Terry McDermott Ray Fisher Francis Staley Bingo Brown Bill Kelly Earl Staley Wally Weber Russell LeCronier Charles Forsythe Dale Kennedy Forster Wilkinson Jim Lewis Harold Sponberg Hal Middlesworth Clayton Kowalk Bill Odykirk George Maskin Sam Madden Brother George Bob Calihan Paul Carey Don Chanham Jim Campbell Morley Fraser Helen Geovanes Vern Norris Russ Thomas Don Lund Walt Bazylewicz Richard Snyder Marykaye Murphy Tom McShannock Warren D. McKenzie Dick Kishpaugh Kermit Ambrose Roy Allen Dick Lowry Robert James Tom Hursey Richard Maher Jack Johnson Jerry Cvengros Suzanne Martin Jack Moss Tiger Teusink Herb Deromedi Don Lessner Lloyd Carr Dan McShannock Mike Jolly Blake Hagman Rich Tompkins Diane Laffey Jim Okler Gina Mazziloni 3 Steve Barbeau 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee Steve Barbeau coached for 28 years at Millington High School. Steve not only coached 3 sports (wrestling, volleyball, and football), but he also worked as an MHSAA official for basketball and football. Additionally, Steve helped his school put in place an athletic eligibility policy to ensure that student-athletes were held to high standards. Steve is most remembered for acting as the as- sistant varsity football coach under Tim Furno. Steve’s teams boast a 170-96 record, 2 district titles, and 2 regional titles. Steve’s role on the coaching staff may have been technically labeled “assistant,” but his impact was just as important as any head coach. “While assistants are often overlooked for recognition, a head coach is only as good as the assistants under him.