SHERIDAN — Sheridan native Sandy Michelena started a track and field program in Ten Sleep, game planned for both eight-man and 11-man football, led Tongue River’s volleyball program to 46-straight wins, coached girls basketball at Sheridan Junior High School and most recently served as an assistant coach for Sheridan High School’s golf team. Michelena’s career has criss-crossed the state of Wyoming, racking up eight state championships and numerous regional and conference titles in five sports to become a charter member of the Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame and member of the National High School Coaches Hall of Fame.

Michelena has always expected his athletes to show up to practice on time and call him “Coach Mich” or “Michelena.” He doesn’t tolerate swearing and thinks No. 13 is unlucky. His favorite sport has always been whichever one he was coaching at the time and, for all the changes he’s made while coaching for the past 60 years, his favorite part of the job has remained unchanged.

“It’s the kids,” Michelena said. “It’s the relationship you have with the kids.”

Read more.

About The Sheridan Press
The Sheridan Press has served Sheridan County, Wyoming, since 1887. The award-winning independent newspaper is dedicated to informing and engaging the community by creating, producing and distributing exceptional content and trusted journalism. Online rates start at just $1.50 per week; to subscribe to The Sheridan Press, click here.