coaches
December 9, 2024
Sprinkle of success
Formerly of Utah State, Husky basketball coach Danny Sprinkle brings a winning record (and memories of Montlake) to the UW.
March 4, 2021
A dream come true
Jimmy Lake took a long and winding road through colleges and the NFL before becoming head coach of Husky football.
September 16, 2020
Familiar face
Fans of Husky women’s soccer may do a double take this season if they look at the sideline and see one of the best players in school history working as an assistant coach.
November 24, 2019
Gallimore’s goodbye
UW women’s soccer coach Lesle Gallimore is retiring after 26 years, the longest run for a coach in the Pac-12.
March 1, 2007
‘Fil’ Leanderson, 1931-2006
Matthew Fillip “Fil” Leanderson, '53, had a dedicated work ethic and an innate sense of leadership that carried him to a stellar career as rower and coach for the UW crew team.
September 1, 2002
On the ball
They called him a classic underdog, but Lorenzo Romar's career as a basketball player—and coach—proves that nice guys finish first.
March 1, 2001
Howie Odell, 1910-2000
Howie Odell who coached the Husky football program from 1948-1952.
March 1, 1999
Sudden change
Husky football sees surprise coaching turnover as Colorado coach Rick Neuheisel replaces Jim Lambright.
September 1, 1998
Shooting star
After six straight losing seasons, men's basketball coach Bob Bender turned a foundering UW program into an NCAA contender.
September 1, 1994
Good sports
Two UW psychologists are teaching players and coaches how to play the game, no matter who wins or loses.