Profile ID: RD-01
The Architect
The Architect
Bob Frey
Founder. Race Director. Head Coach. The force behind the South Sound Classic and the architect of the Emerald Ridge dynasty.
/// CAREER STATISTICS
102
Points Scored
State record performance at the 2024 Women's State Championships.
2x
State Titles
Back-to-Back Women's State Championships (4A).
09
Champions
Mentored 9 State Champions specifically in hurdle events.
10+
Years Lead
Decade of Head Coaching leadership at Emerald Ridge HS.
Service Record
Bob Frey doesn’t just coach; he builds dynasties. A master of his craft, Frey holds high-level certifications that make him an expert across nearly every discipline of the sport. From his roots as a hurdler at Washington State University to securing Emerald Ridge's first-ever SPSL and WCD titles, his career is defined by "The Frey Effect"—a culture of belief and elite performance.
Certifications & Roles
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USATF Level 2 Coach Specialized in Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, and Multi-Events.
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USTFCCCA Jumps Specialist Level 2 certified specialist in jumping events.
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Collegiate Roots Former student-athlete (Hurdles) and Volunteer Assistant at WSU.
Commendations
2x NFHS Section 8 Coach of the Year
Regional Honor (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY)
2x WA State Coach of the Year
Washington State Coaches Association
2x NFHS WA Girls Coach of the Year
Track & Field Excellence
/// PERSONAL HISTORY
Hometown
Spanaway, WA
Alma Mater
WSU (Hurdles)
Education
Teacher (Sports/Weights)
"Coach Frey is a great coach because he always makes sure to put the team's needs in front of his, and he believes that we can do more than we think we can. He has inspired me to push myself 100 percent toward reaching goals that I never could have imagined."