The Oregon Athletics Coaches Association (OACA) has awarded a local a prestigious award for the 2015-2016 season.

Longtime Roseburg High assistant track coach Mike Bober has been announced Assistant Coach of the Year by the OACA.

"He continues to do an excellent job for us year after year," said Roseburg High Athletic Director Russ Bolin.

The award will be presented during the 2016 OACA Banquet.

According to its Mission Statement, the OACA is committed to serve its members by promoting:

• • Education through athletics and coaching which will enhance a positive experience for coaches and athletes.
• • Coaching Profession certification.
• • Enhancement and support of the Coaching Profession.
• • Current and pertinent information regarding the Coaching Profession.
• • Affordable liability insurance to coaches
• • Recognition of outstanding individuals in coaching and athletics
• • Representation of Oregon coaches at the local, state and national levels.

(Photo courtesy Mike Bober: Bober, left, with Dick Fosbury at the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland)

(posted 4/28/16)