Bob Owens (American football, born 1946) facts for kids
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Chapman |
| Conference | SCIAC |
| Record | 106–63 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | c. 1946 (age 78–79) |
| Alma mater | University of La Verne |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1980 | Oregon (assistant) |
| ? | Utah State (assistant) |
| ? | Fresno (assistant) |
| 1992 | Sacramento Surge (RB/WR) |
| 1993 | Chico State (assistant) |
| 1995 | Nevada (WR) |
| 1996–2002 | Whittier |
| 2003–2005 | Humboldt State (OC) |
| 2006–present | Chapman |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 126–106 |
| Tournaments | 1–4 (NCAA D-III playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 6 SCIAC (1997–1998, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2023) 2 SCIAC Surf Division (2023, 2024) |
|
| Awards | |
| 4× SCIAC Coach of the Year (1997, 2014, 2017, 2023) | |
Bob Owens (born around 1946) is a well-known American football coach. He is currently the head football coach for Chapman University. He has held this important position since 2006. Before joining Chapman, Owens was the head football coach at Whittier College in Whittier, California, from 1996 to 2002. He also worked as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Surge. This team was part of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in 1992. That year, his team even won the World Bowl '92 championship!
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Bob Owens' Coaching Journey
Bob Owens has had a long and successful career in football coaching. He has worked with many different teams and helped players improve their skills. His journey shows how much he loves the sport.
Starting Out as an Assistant Coach
Bob Owens began his coaching career as an assistant. He worked with several college teams. These included the Oregon Ducks in 1980. He also coached for the Utah State Aggies and Fresno Bulldogs.
In 1992, he joined the Sacramento Surge. This was a professional football team. He coached running backs and wide receivers. The Surge won the World Bowl that year, which was a big achievement. After that, he continued coaching at colleges like Chico State and Nevada.
Leading the Whittier Poets
In 1996, Bob Owens became the head coach for the Whittier Poets. This was his first time leading a college team. During his time there, from 1996 to 2002, the team had some great seasons. They even won the SCIAC championship twice. These wins happened in 1997 and 1998.
Coaching the Chapman Panthers
Since 2006, Bob Owens has been the head coach for the Chapman Panthers. He has led the team to many victories. Under his guidance, the Panthers have become a very strong team in their conference.
Championships and Awards at Chapman
Coach Owens has helped the Chapman Panthers win many championships. They have won the SCIAC championship four times. These wins were in 2014, 2017, 2019, and 2023. They also won the SCIAC Surf Division in 2023 and 2024.
His success has earned him special recognition. He has been named the SCIAC Coach of the Year four times. This award shows how much other coaches and teams respect his leadership. He received this honor in 1997 (at Whittier), 2014, 2017, and 2023.
Overall Coaching Success
Throughout his career as a head coach, Bob Owens has a strong record. He has won 126 games and lost 106. This includes his time at both Whittier and Chapman. His teams have also made it to the NCAA Division III playoffs several times.
