Snohomish County's Top Coaches

<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Joe Strain       Published: Sunday, July 5, 2009 24. Joe Strain, Everett Giants manager Sport: Baseball Local connection: Everett Giants, manager Best known as: Manager of championship team Era: 1984 through 1990 Coaching bio When he left the team in 1990, Strain had more wins (202) than any manager in Northwest League history. He made quite a splash in his first season with the team, winning a league title in 1985. Four of his five teams finished above .500 before Strain resigned to become a scout in the San Francisco Giants' organization. Despite changes in ownership, affiliation and name -- the Class-A team is now known as the AquaSox -- Strain is still considered by many to be the best manager Everett's minor league baseball team has ever had. • 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 • Local coaches influenced some of nation's top players 7/31/08 • Bringing out the best 7/30/08 • Let the countdown -- and discussion -- begin 7/30/08 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 • 5. Brent Barnes, Lake Stevens wrestling • 25. Snohomish High School's current staff • 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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