Snohomish County's Top Coaches

<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Brent Barnes       Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5. Brent Barnes, Lake Stevens wrestling Sport: Wrestling Local connection: Lake Stevens High, coach Best known as: State champion wrestling coach Era: Current Coaching bio Barnes arrived at Lake Stevens as an unknown 20-something hoping to bring respectability to the Vikings' wrestling program. Twenty-two seasons later, Barnes sits at the top of one of the most-respected programs in the entire country. Under Barnes's watch, Lake Stevens has dominated the state and been a major player in national tournaments. In the past 12 years alone, the Vikings have won five state titles (2000, 2001, 2004, 2007 and 2008) and brought home three second-place trophies (in 1996, 1999 and 2005). Barnes has also been named state coach of the year and has been asked to coach at national camps alongside legends like Iowa's Dan Gable. • Terry Ennis: A compassionate champion 8/3/08 • Marv Harshman: A true teacher 8/3/08 • Moving from player to coach 8/2/08 • Everett has reputation for turning out quality coaches 8/1/08 • Coaches followed in their fathers' footsteps 8/1/08 Click names below to read about other top coaches • 12. Mike Price, college football • 20. Keith Gilbertson Sr., Snohomish High (various sports) • 15. Jim Lambright, UW football • 9. Tom Campbell, Edmonds/Edmonds- Woodway XC • 19. Merrilie Howard, Everett High (various sports) • 1. Terry Ennis, Cascade/Archbishop Murphy football • 2. Marv Harshman, college basketball • 14. Dan Parker, Snohomish XC • 25. Snohomish High School's current staff • 24. Joe Strain, Everett Giants manager • 13. Karen Blair, Meadowdale basketball • 17. Harold Pyatte, Everett Merchants baseball • 3. Dennis Erickson, college/NFL football • 11. Jim Ennis, Everett/Cascade football and basketball • 23. Duane Lewis/Ernie Goshorn, Lynnwood track & XC Share Your Memories Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here.

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