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BILL TRUMBO
Chapman College, 1957-61 BA Physical Education
1962 CA Secondary Teaching Credential
1966 MA Secondary Education


Graduate of San Juan High School, Fair Oaks, CA

At Chapman, Played for Coach Don Perkins and Coach Dick Theibert

Four-year letterman in Basketball and Baseball
Participated on four Men’s Basketball NCAA College Division Playoff teams, two of which advanced to the national tournament and was a member of the NCAA National runner up team in 1958.

A four-year starter in baseball as a catcher. Set a school record for seasonal batting average as a freshman, led nation in total extra base hits in senior season and was team captain two times, Jr. and Sr. year.

Was named Chapman College Outstanding Senior Athlete. 1960-61 (Along with Nash)

At Chapman was the Associated Men’s Student President (1959-60) and Associated Student Body President (1960-61) and a member of the Lambda Service Club.

Served as Assistant Varsity and Head JV Basketball Coach (1961-62) and Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach (1962)

Professional Experience following Chapman
The last 45 years has been devoted to a career in teaching, coaching, administration and program development at the youth, high school, Jr. College and 4 yr college levels.

Highlights:

  •  4 Years Garden Grove High School, Two CIF Playoffs, Conference Championships and two-time League Coach of the Year and Orange County Coach of the Year. (Basketball)
     
  • 4 Years Director of Athletics Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO, Coach of Basketball and Baseball. One NAIA National Tournament (Basketball) and one NAIA National Tournament (Baseball) also coached cross country and assistant football coach.
     
  • 4 Years Director of Athletics, Sonoma State University, two years Head Men’s Basketball Coach, 2 Time Conference Champion, NCAA Division II tournament. Conference coach of the year. Northern California College Coach of the Year.
     
  • 9 years Men’s Basketball Coach, Santa Rosa Jr. College. Seven conference championships. 9 appearances in the State of California championships. Seven time conference coach of the year. Named California Community Coach of the Year in 1980.
     
  • Was the Named the Head Basketball Coach at the University of Idaho, Moscow, ID in March of 1983, NCAA Division I member of the Big Sky Conference.
     
  • Athletic Administration experience. Director of Athletics University of Hawaii, Hilo ten years. Moved from NAIA to highly competitive NCAA II program. Enhanced fundraising, increased sports sponsorship and built facilities.
     
  • Director of Athletics, CSU Monterey Bay. six years. Developed new program at one of California’s newest state universities. Grew into a full NCAA Division II 13 sport program. Created new revenue streams and raised funds for scholarships. Built new soccer facilities, aquatic center and baseball and softball complex. Served as men’s basketball the last three years. Retire Dec. 31, 2006
     
  • Currently Principal Consultant, with Pyramid Power, devoted to building positive foundations for youth through sports. I am involved with youth sports events, tournaments, clinics and travel opportunities for young people.

Honors and accomplishments.

Sonoma State University, Athletic Hall of Fame, 2007
Santa Rosa Jr. College, Hall of Fame, 1999
California Community College Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, 2005
Sonoma County Sportsman of the Decade. 1975-85
California Community College Coach of the Year, 1980
National Coach of the Kenyan Men’s Basketball Team in preparation for the All African Games, 1987, Nairobi, Kenya (Bronze medal winner)
Written books and professional articles
Recipient National Association of Basketball Coaches Award of Merit 1986
Received the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honor Award 2004-05 (Achieving 500 career wins)

Personal

Married to Laurene “Lori” Trumbo (11 years)
Between us we have 5 daughters and 5 grandchildren.
Daughter Tracey was a 1991 Chapman University graduate.
Member of the Board of Elders of the Christian Church of Pacific Grove
Member of the CSUMB Otter Backers
A proud Alumni of Chapman University.

                  

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