Michael Bauer
Regis High School
Impact Statement
Bauer has led Regis to twelve state titles between Cross Country and Track & Field over his impressive career.
Biography
“Michael Bauer’s consistent commitment to his athletes and the sport of cross country is an example for young coaches,” said NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro. “The NHSCA is proud to recognize Michael Bauer as the National High School Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year.”
Bauer has compiled an amazing cross country coaching pedigree across the past 27 years, including 25 district titles and nine state championships won by his girls’ teams as of 2003. Bauer has won numerous coach of the year awards at different levels of competition, including seven times being named Oregon Cross Country Coach of the Year.
Since 2003 Bauer has continued to build his legacy. In 2016 Bauer led Regis to their third Team State Championship with other titles won in 1979 and 2006, respectively. It is the 12th state title Bauer’s claimed between his track and field and cross country career over the last 42 years.
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