How a High School Coach’s Vision for Greatness Can Stick With You

Go!

Legendary high school track and football coach Wayne Steffenhagen challenged young men. Photomontage: M.M. O’Keefe.

My tightly laced Nikes toed the starting line on our high school's indoor track as I readied myself to run 600 yards. “GO,” the coach shouted in a commanding voice that scared and motivated me at the same time.

Like so many high school coaches who endure long hours and low pay to inspire kids, Wayne Steffenhagen had a…