Snohomish County's Top Coaches

<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Merrilie Howard       Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 19. Merrilie Howard, Everett High (various sports) Sport: Track/volleyball/softball Local connection: Everett High, coach Best known as: Pioneer for women's sports Era: 1967 through 1997 Coaching bio When it comes to female sports at Everett High, Howard is the matriarch. One of the original female coaches in this area, Howard led various teams to 10 conference titles. In 1973, her EHS track team won a state title, while she led the volleyball team to a second-place finish at state. As a volleyball coach, she won more than 180 matches over 22 seasons. Howard also coached softball and spent her final three years, from 1995 through 1997, as the Seagulls' assistant tennis coach. She was inducted into the Everett Coaches Hall of Fame last year. • 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 • 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 • 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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