Hired in 1968 to be the Head Football coach and teacher at Grosse Pointe South High School his tenure lasted 32 years. During his 19 years as head coach and 4 years as defensive coordinator with John Rice his record was 143 wins-69 losses and 10 League Championships.
· Detroit Free Press High School Coach of the Year in 1982 & 1983.
· Coached the 1984 Michigan East-West High School All Star Team.
· In 1988 Michigan High School Football Coach’s Hall of Fame.