Biography

After graduating from UNI in 1971, Bob Lee started his teaching and coaching career in Garnavillo, IA. He became a graduate assistant in HPELS in 1980, earning his MA in 1981. From 1981-2003, he taught physical education and health at Price Laboratory School and coached track and cross country. In 2003 he joined the faculty of HPELS as an instructor. His teaching assignment is split between physical education and personal wellness. Classes he has taught include: Conditioning Theory and Practice, Health and Physical Education for Elementary Teachers, Track and Field Fundamentals, rock climbing, canoeing, and racquetball.

Awards for Teaching and Coaching

• State Championships for Track and/or Cross Country in Iowa - 12
• NFCA State CC Coach of the Year: Nominee for National Coach of the Year - 2003
• NFCA Regional Track Coach of the Year: Nominee for National Coach of the Year 2000
• UNI, College of Education, Excellence in Teaching Award 1999 - 2000
• Drake Relays High School Referee 2000
• IATC Hall of Fame 1996
• IAHPERD Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year 1995
• IATC Track Coach of the Year 6 times
• IATC Boy's State Track Coach of the Year - 6 times
• IATC Boy's State Cross Country Coach of the Year - 2 times
• IATC Honorary Cross Country Coach for Senior All-Star Meet - 2007
• IATC NE Iowa Track or Cross Country Coach of the Year - 20 times