GARY CORNELSEN - TRACK AND FIELD COACH OF THE YEAR 1988, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003
Gary Cornelsen - Liberal
Why Honored: Cornelsen was head coach for the Liberal's track program for over 30 years. During that time, Cornelsen led his teams to an astounding 28 State Championships.
From 1991-2004, Cornelsen led the boys track and field teams at Liberal High School to 14 consecutive State Championships, while the girls teams won 10 out of 11 State Championships between 1994-2004.
The stadium, track, practice fields, and weight room at Liberal High School were renamed as the Gary Cornelsen Sports Complex in 2011.
