Ogallala, Ne - Brent Bauer, the head football coach at Ogallala High School since 2017, is heading to Alliance to become the new Athletic Director and Assistant High School Principal.
Bauer made the move public on social media Monday. Bauer a Pleasanton native just celebrated his 25th year in coaching. He said, " We can’t wait to get started as the Activities Director and Assistant Principal at Alliance High School! Wendy and I are so excited to get the opportunity to work with the coaches, sponsors, school and community of Alliance! Just as we did at Ogallala, we will give Alliance all we have. Huge thank you to the administration at Alliance along with the coaches, staff and faculty that have taken time to introduce themselves and express their excitement for the future of Alliance High School. Our excitement matches theirs!"
Bauer replaces Alliance Athletic Director Michael Baker. Baker has accepted the same position at Lincoln Lutheran High School. Baker spoke to the POST and said, "Alliance was a great place for me to teach and coach basketball for 22 years and then return to serve as AD for these last two years. My wife and I leave with many memories we will always cherish. But more importantly, Alliance Public Schools provided our three children everything they needed to be prepared for success in college."