Keith Gorby, a YSU Athletics Hall of Fame member (2007), returns for his second stint and fifth year overall as an assistant track and field coach.
Gorby, who previously coached from 1994-95, competed for the YSU cross country and track and field programs from 1989 through 1994. He had success on the conference, state and national level throughout his career.
In 1991, he finished with a time of 25:25 to place fourth at the Mid-Continent Championships and earn first team all conference honors.
In 1993, he finished second with a time of 25:15 to again earn first team all conference accolades. As a squad, the Penguins finished in fourth place.
He won two Mid-Con individual distance running championships. His first came in the 5,000 meters (15:02.60) at the 1991-92 Indoor Track and Field Championship. He won the 10,000 meters (31:45.80) at the 1992 Outdoor Track and Field Championship.
As a freshman, had a successful year as one of the top two distance runners in the nation. For his efforts competed on the US Junior National team in Bulgaria running the 20,000 meters.
Gorby earned a bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from YSU and later earned his master's in Education from YSU as well. Following his career he spent two years as an assistant coach for the Penguins.
At Boardman High School he was an all state performer in the two mile run, qualified for state all four years in cross country, was a two time All Steel Valley Conference selection in track and field and cross country as his school won four conference championships.
Keith resides in Boardman with his two children, Julia and Brennan.
