Bruce has been a teacher and coach for 34 years at Cochrane High School where he just recently retired. During that time he has been the co-head coach of the football team and as co-head coach has won 12 Provincial Championships (10 in Tier III and 2 in Tier II) over four decades, 23 Rockyview League Championships and coached over 300 games. Since 1999, the Cobras have not lost a game to a Tier III team that did not go on to win the provincial championship in that season. Equally impressive is Bruce’s record as a Track & Field coach, winning eight provincial 3A banners as head coach, and another six as assistant coach.
Bruce has been Football Alberta’s Tier II coach of the year once, Tier III Coach of the year twice and has won the Norm Kimball Award, which is Football Alberta’s highest recognition, in 2002. In addition to the above accolades and accomplishments, Bruce’s philosophy and approach to coaching is one that is revered not only in Cochrane but also around the province. ‘Although extremely competitive, Bruce is absolutely and consistently focused on doing things the right way. More than winning, he preaches commitment and hard work as the foundational values of athletics.’ ~ Jim Forrest, Cochrane High
‘To many of us that have been Bruce’s colleagues over some part of his thirty four years, it is his ongoing and relentless service to the students at CHS in promoting an opportunity for participation in an athletic program and a high standard of excellence in those programs, that will be his legacy at the high school and in the community.’ ~ Chris Lees, Cochrane High ~
‘He has committed to continue to bring his passion and love of high school sport back to CHS next season. This a must for our program and school community. Bruce is one of the most respected and liked coaches by players and parents in the province.’ ~ Robbie McNab, Cochrane High ~
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