Legendary MICDS Coach, Ron Holtman, dies...

[Graphic Edge Guy]

May he Rest in Peace...

Holtman's accomplishments and recognitions in his 50 years as a coach are unrivaled. He guided Country Day School and MICDS to a combined seven state championships in 10 title game appearances. His last championship came in 2004 when the Rams rallied from a 25-point halftime deficit to stun defending state champion Harrisonville in double overtime.

According to the Missouri State High School Activities Association record book, Holtman finished his career with a record of 382-102-8. It was the second-most wins by a coach at the time, trailing only Jefferson City's Pete Adkins, who finished with 405. Rockhurst coach Tony Severino has since passed Holtman with 396 career coaching victories.

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[blue and white pride]

On the bad end of it, but still one of the best games I ever saw live.

 

[GoCards83]

On the bad end of it, but still one of the best games I ever saw live.

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Great coach, even better man. This game was incredible, no doubt, ranks up there with one of the best state games I've ever seen live. He will be missed.

 

[Eagles_Ball]

On the bad end of it, but still one of the best games I ever saw live.

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Best HS game I've ever seen in person. That game was just batcrap.

 

[oldno24]

Great coach (who was tough as nails when it counted) and later in life, a great friend, who will be missed by many.

 

[oldno24]

Some Holtman quips and quotes shared at his memorial service yesterday...

"This team may be small, but we sure are slow."

"That was a pretty good effort if you are handing out water bottles."

Before timing the 40 - "Ok, put away the stopwatch, get out the sundial."

"Oh, I know that guy. We did work release together."

"We had a name for guys like you in the Marine Corps, 'Young Lady!'"

"You will have a great and short career as a javelin catcher."

To his linebacker, "Feel free to set up your lemonade stand over there."

"I thought we had smart kids at this school. I guess not this year."

In response to someone asking for golf tips, "Sure, have you considered tennis."

"I've known many high school football players over the years, and you're...one of them."

"You are only as good as you dream you are."

RIP Coach Holtman.

 

[blue and white pride]

If you played prior to the 1990s I believe we all had coaches that had a handful of quotes just like these that we all remember and cherish to this day. We can chuckle about them now knowing that even if coach was giving you a hard time that he genuinely cared about you. Sarcasm generally falls on deaf ears with this new generation that get their feeling hurt, and are offended by almost everything. RIP Coach Holtman.

Some Holtman quips and quotes shared at his memorial service yesterday...

"This team may be small, but we sure are slow."

"That was a pretty good effort if you are handing out water bottles."

Before timing the 40 - "Ok, put away the stopwatch, get out the sundial."

"Oh, I know that guy. We did work release together."

"We had a name for guys like you in the Marine Corps, 'Young Lady!'"

"You will have a great and short career as a javelin catcher."

To his linebacker, "Feel free to set up your lemonade stand over there."

"I thought we had smart kids at this school. I guess not this year."

In response to someone asking for golf tips, "Sure, have you considered tennis."

"I've known many high school football players over the years, and you're...one of them."

"You are only as good as you dream you are."

RIP Coach Holtman.