If anyone is emblematic of Seattle Pacific athletics, it is Ken Foreman.
The recognized patriarch of the Falcon family, Foreman has devoted most of his adult life to furthering the cause of athletics on campus. Serving at athletic director, coach of basketball, cross country, track and field, and, at times, contractor, Foreman literally built the program and its primary facility, Royal Brougham Pavilion.
Beyond infrastructure, Foreman also instilled the belief in his athletes that great things are possible for those who dare to dream and do the work. A keen judge of talent and teacher of technique, his track athletes won 26 men’s and women’s collegiate championships. And during his 37 years as head coach, he produced 159 All-America athletes and 13 top-10 teams.
Not surprisingly, four of the other five Falcon Legends being inducted as charter members competed for him.
Foreman has traveled the world and served as national team coach as the most prestigious of all competitions. Yet, he always returned to his favorite post at Seattle Pacific. Like its rich athletic tradition, SPU’s Hall of Fame will be built around him.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (1950-77)
• Patriarch of Falcon athletics and builder of Brougham Pavilion.
• Coach of 13 women's teams that finished in nation's top 10.
• Mentor to 26 national champions, 159 All-America athletes and hundreds of others.
• U.S. head coach for 1980 Olympics, 1983 World Championships, 1986 Goodwill Games.
• National Coach of the Year in 2000.
