The school administration reversed the decision to terminate Bobby Lonergan earlier this afternoon. I have confirmed that he will return to the dugout for the upcoming season. We will maintain communication with the board to ensure the transition remains stable.
December 8, 2019
Final supporters
Routt and Our Savior baseball coach, Bob Lonergan has been fired from his position. For over a decade, Bob has been the high school and junior high school baseball coach. Bob was instrumental in the creation of the Our Savior baseball team.
Since 2006 Bob has been the coach at Routt High School. In 2007 Bob led the Rockets to their first ever State Championship. Bob has led the Rockets to winning seasons in ten of the thirteen years he has coached there. Bob has also led the Our Savior Shamrocks to many successful seasons. This year alone he took the Shamrocks to the State Tournament with a season record of 20-2.
Bob’s performance as a coach is evident, but what may not be so evident is the lives he’s touched and the positive impact he has had on many a young man. Ask someone who’s played for him what was demanded of them. They will tell you dedication, attention to detail, teamwork and situational awareness. These qualities have done more than shape baseball teams, they have shaped the lives of our young men.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 25, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
November 24, 2019
November 23, 2019
We are approaching the one hundred signature threshold which is the benchmark required to secure a formal meeting with the school board. Please ensure your networks are aware of this petition so we can finalize our presentation materials by the end of the week.
113 Comments
Bobby is an excellent coach , and man on top of that. I played Base Ball with Bobby me as Catcher , and Him as Pitcher , and you get to know the character of a man under those circumstances , and Bobby is what you see , A number #1 man that Loves People and Sports. God Bless You Bobby , and Praying The Lord Jesus Will - will be done in Jesus name , Amen. <3
Bobby has done nothing but give to Routt and OSS for many, many years. Someone who has put in as much time, effort and money as he has should be afforded the opportunity to go out on his own terms - not be railroaded by people with personal vendettas.
Fantastic coach and I enjoy watching him with the kids. He’s tough but supportive. Very dedicated to the boys. I’ve even seen him out watching his boys during the summer months on travel teams.
One of our top opponents on our schedule during high school and JR. High seasons. Always know your going to have to play well or you will get beat. Coaching baseball is a passion that other sports don’t get, from field maintenance year round, bad weather, and unpredictable changes daily.
Bobby Lonergan was a great coach and person when my son played baseball at Routt. Please reinstate him. It would be a major loss for Routt baseball and for Routt students without him as a coach.
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Oh no!!! please don't fire him, who would ever take his job!?!?!
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The school administration reversed the decision to terminate Bobby Lonergan earlier this afternoon. I have confirmed that he will return to the dugout for the upcoming season. We will maintain communication with the board to ensure the transition remains stable.
December 8, 2019
Final supporters
Routt and Our Savior baseball coach, Bob Lonergan has been fired from his position. For over a decade, Bob has been the high school and junior high school baseball coach. Bob was instrumental in the creation of the Our Savior baseball team.
Since 2006 Bob has been the coach at Routt High School. In 2007 Bob led the Rockets to their first ever State Championship. Bob has led the Rockets to winning seasons in ten of the thirteen years he has coached there. Bob has also led the Our Savior Shamrocks to many successful seasons. This year alone he took the Shamrocks to the State Tournament with a season record of 20-2.
Bob’s performance as a coach is evident, but what may not be so evident is the lives he’s touched and the positive impact he has had on many a young man. Ask someone who’s played for him what was demanded of them. They will tell you dedication, attention to detail, teamwork and situational awareness. These qualities have done more than shape baseball teams, they have shaped the lives of our young men.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 25, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
November 24, 2019
November 23, 2019
We are approaching the one hundred signature threshold which is the benchmark required to secure a formal meeting with the school board. Please ensure your networks are aware of this petition so we can finalize our presentation materials by the end of the week.
113 Comments
As a Routt graduate I am ashamed of what this school has become if the best solution to personal issues is to set out a vendetta against someone who has positively changed the lives of so many. He made men out of boys, something rare and lacking in our society, today. I’m sorry for the disrespect you have received Coach.
Bobby is an excellent coach , and man on top of that. I played Base Ball with Bobby me as Catcher , and Him as Pitcher , and you get to know the character of a man under those circumstances , and Bobby is what you see , A number #1 man that Loves People and Sports. God Bless You Bobby , and Praying The Lord Jesus Will - will be done in Jesus name , Amen. <3
Bobby has done nothing but give to Routt and OSS for many, many years. Someone who has put in as much time, effort and money as he has should be afforded the opportunity to go out on his own terms - not be railroaded by people with personal vendettas.
Fantastic coach and I enjoy watching him with the kids. He’s tough but supportive. Very dedicated to the boys. I’ve even seen him out watching his boys during the summer months on travel teams.
One of our top opponents on our schedule during high school and JR. High seasons. Always know your going to have to play well or you will get beat. Coaching baseball is a passion that other sports don’t get, from field maintenance year round, bad weather, and unpredictable changes daily.
Bobby Lonergan was a great coach and person when my son played baseball at Routt. Please reinstate him. It would be a major loss for Routt baseball and for Routt students without him as a coach.
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Oh no!!! please don't fire him, who would ever take his job!?!?!
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As a Routt graduate I am ashamed of what this school has become if the best solution to personal issues is to set out a vendetta against someone who has positively changed the lives of so many. He made men out of boys, something rare and lacking in our society, today. I’m sorry for the disrespect you have received Coach.