Mike Bankemper, finalist for National Coach of the Year

[ladiesbballcoach]

http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070321/NEWS0103/703210417

 

Bankemper recently learned he's among eight finalists for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association's wrestling coach of year the award. He'll be recognized at a June awards banquet in Wisconsin, where the winner will be announced - and given a 10-carat ruby ring.

 

"I was a little surprised when I found out, but I'm honored," Bankemper said.

[Pancake]

I would like to see Mike win this award. I wonder if we have any other coaches in the state who has won this award or at least been a finalist?

[kissinger]

I would like to see Mike win this award. I wonder if we have any other coaches in the state who has won this award or at least been a finalist?

Prowling around their web site, looks like Rusty Parks (Woodford County) is a past winner, and two KY Cross Country Coaches (Tony Rowe of Daviess County and Tom Williams of Bardstown) are past winners since 2001. Good company and congratulations to Mike.

[Tough as Nails]

What a great honor for a fine man and coach. Had the pleasure of watching his team win the state in 2003 (I believe). He is turning out good wrestlers and good men.

[theguru]

That link has expired, do we have any further on this one?

[barty32]

what school does he coach for?

[ballerm]

what school does he coach for?

 

Campbell County