He coached the local team in 1916 and again from 1919 until 1921.

He coached again for one year in 1980, and finally from 1997 until 2000.

His father coached him until high school, and was especially tough.

In 1992, he retired and coached the team until 1997.

He coached the basketball team until 1939, going 272-98 during those years.

David Kent took over in 1979, and coached until 1996.

Larry Bird took over the team in 1997 and coached until 2000.

While at Marietta, he also coached men's basketball from 1922 until 1927.

He retired as player at the end of that season but coached the club until 1924.

He retired as a player and coached the club until the end of the following season where they finished 7th.