Ralph Sieboldt

A 1963 Bloomington High grad, he won the sectional in the mile; began coaching career at Indian Creek, winning 4 conference titles in cross country and track; took over cross country and track programs at North in 1979 and won 19 sectional titles, 11 regional titles combined for both sports…coached 4 individual state champions in track Stephane Bassett, Amanda Wartah, Sara Fields, Michelle Smith) and one cross country champion (Jennifer Warthan)….coached 3 Mental Attitude Award winners (Jennifer Warthan, 1991; Amanda Warthan, 1993; Sara Fields, 2000); also served as North athletic director (1986-91, 1995-2002)…directed state indoor program and five IHSAA state meets at IU….worked Olympic Trials, 1988 and ’96.inducted into Indiana Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame in 2004….track at North bears his name.