Dick Van Wieren
Beaverton
Years Coached: 24
Record: 105 wins, 96 losses, 2 ties
Schools: Beaverton High School
Current: Retired, 1985
Notable Accomplishments: Two North Eastern Michigan Conference Championships. Finished in Top 10 twice (before playoffs). Two offensive backs named 1st team All State, Mike Loar, 1969 and Dan Grant, 1970. One lineman named All State, tackle Joe Mishler, 1963. All Area Coach of the Year Class C, 1984. VanWieren Trophy initiated in 1990 to recognize football player demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship, on and off the field work ethic, punctuality and leadership. Beaverton High School Hall of Fame.
Coach Van Wieren’s Acceptance Speech