Lake Oswego Track & Field
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The Coaches
Eric Lider, Laura Caldwell and Bob Williams
Eric Lider, Head Coach
Graduate of Issaquah (WA) High School, where he held school record in 100 and 200. Graduated from Pacific Lutheran University where he was captain of the track team. Earned M.A. (Education) from Lewis & Clark. Retired from teaching in Lake Oswego school district in 2005. Began coaching track in 1978. Appointed head coach at LO for T&F and Cross Country in 1982. USATF Level 1 coach.
A native of Eugene, OR (Track Town USA), graduated St. Francis H.S. where he placed 3rd in the State mile competition. Competed for and graduated from the U. of Oregon, where he ran for the legendary Bill Bowerman and earmed All American honors in the Steeplechase. National champion in 1965 and Pac 8 Champ in '67. Over 36 years of coaching experience and Level II USATF certified. Masters degree from U. of O.
Laura Caldwell, Distance Coach
Graduated and also earned M.A. degree from Florida State University, where she held school record in 800. Competed post grad and was Southern road racing Grand Prix champion 4 times. Two-time qualifer for US Olympic Trails marathon and winner of 1992 Seattle Marathon. Placed 8th in 1987 USA Women's Marathon Championships. US National Masters champion at 5,000 meters. Won three Silver Medals (1500, 5,000 and 8K XC) at World Masters Games in 1997. Coached at Florida High and Florida State.
Steve Collett, Jumps Coach
Graduated from University of Utah and earned MBA from Brigham Young University. Coaching experience includes 14 years of youth basketball and is in 7th year at LO Track & Field. USATF Level 1 Certification. Coached son Wes, who holds LO High Jump record and placed 4th and 2nd in State Meet.
Bob Williams, Laura Caldwell, Eric Lider, Christina Hill and Tobie Hatfield
Christina Hill, Hurdles Coach
Graduated from Oregon State University after preping at Nestucca High where she competed for 4 years in Volleyball, Basketball and Track. 4-time District Champ in High and Low Hurdles, 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 Relays. Member of OSU Crew Team. Coaching experience includes Corvallis H.S. Track and Youth Volleyball and Basketball. Assistant for LOXC and is in 3nd year for LO T&F.
Graduated from Oregon State University after preping at Nestucca High where she competed for 4 years in Volleyball, Basketball and Track. 4-time District Champ in High and Low Hurdles, 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 Relays. Member of OSU Crew Team. Coaching experience includes Corvallis H.S. Track and Youth Volleyball and Basketball. Assistant for LOXC and is in 3nd year for LO T&F.
Tobie Hatfield, Pole Vault
Graduated from Abilene Christian University, where he competed in the Pole Vault and earned NCAA All American honors with a 7th place. Competed as a prep at Central Linn HS where he won State in 1978 and cleared 15'2" in '79. As a collegian won Mt. Sac Relays pole vault event. Coaching experience includes vault and decathlon for Taiwanese National Team for 1980 Olympics. At Abilene Christian coached NCAA champ and three Olympic Trails qualifiers. At Wichita State U, coached field events, multis and was head recruiting coordinator. Also coached multi Junior Olympics qualifiers in long jump, sprints and hurdles. Third year as PV coach at LO.
Ford Morishita, Sprints Coach
Graduated from Canby High School, where he was a Varsity Letterman in Football, Basketball, Track, and Baseball. In track he competed in hurdles, sprints, relays and long jump. He earned a B.S. in Biology and M.A.T. from Lewis and Clark College, where he was a four-year letterman in football. He has coached track and field for 31 years, all in the North Clackamas School District, where he was Head Boys Track Coach at both Rex Putnam and Clackamas High Schools.
Lydia Barnes, Thows Coach
Educated at Tigard High School and graduated from Oregon State University (B.S. in Public Health. Received M.A. in Education from Portland State University. Competed in Basketball and Track & Field in high school--sprints, jumps and shot ut. Competed in Body Building. Coaching experience includes Cleveland H.S. Track & Field (1993-2006) and Basketball (6 years). On LO T&F staff since 2006.
Rich Akerman, Throws
Volunteer coach for Shot Put.
Throws coaches Lydia Barnes and Rich Akerman
Steve Collett, Jumps Coach
Graduated from University of Utah and earned MBA from Brigham Young University. Coaching experience includes 14 years of youth basketball and is in 6th year at LO Track & Field. USATF Level 1 Certification. Coached son Wes, who holds LO High Jump record and placed 4th and 2nd in State Meet.
Chelsea Johnson and Steve Collett
Chelsea Johnson, Javelin & Throws
Graduate of Westside Christian High School where she played Basketball, ran Cross Country and Track and Field. Competed in the relays, javelin, jumps, and low hurdles. District champion in the javelin her Senior year and State competitor her Junior and Senior years. Graduated in December 09’ from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Art Education. Competed 4 years throwing the javelin. A Three-time competitor in the Conference Championships and team Captain her senior year. Recently student taught at Lake Oswego High School with the Art Department.
