For nearly 50 years, Ron-known to so many as “Coach” has been a constant in people’s lives. A mentor. A teacher. A steady voice. The kind of man who shows up, no matter what.

At Edina, at Holy Family and everywhere in between, Coach didn’t just teach he invested in people. He pushed kids to be better, believed in them when they didn’t believe in themselves and quietly helped however he could.

That’s who he is.

Now, he needs that same support.

Over the past decade, Coach has faced recurring, serious health challenges, including life-threatening infections that have required hospitalization.

While he’s currently home, but these issues haven’t gone away—they’re unpredictable, ongoing and costly.

The Reality Right Now

Coach is living on a fixed income without the financial cushion needed to handle:

• Unexpected medical costs

• Consistent in-home support and assistance

• Home adjustments

• Future planning for higher-level care

• Other personal expenses

Each month requires careful planning and there’s little room to prepare for what may come next.

Why This Matters

This isn’t about one hospital stay.

It’s about making sure Coach has stability and support moving forward, so when challenges arise, he isn’t facing them unprepared.

How You Can Help

If Coach ever impacted your life even in a small way this is a moment to give back.

And even if you don’t know him personally, this is about supporting someone who has spent a lifetime showing up for others.

Every contribution—no matter the size—makes a real difference.

Coach has spent decades lifting others up.

Now it’s our turn to lift him.

Please consider donating and sharing this with anyone who may know him—former students, players, colleagues, friends and community members.

On behalf of Coach’s support team—Thank you for rallying around him the way he’s spent decades rallying around others.

As Coach would say,

“Thanks a million.”