The National Coach of the Year honor was one of neatest experiences of my life. It looked like fun, so I gave it a try and fell in love with the game, Featherstone recalled. Her cremation will take place at The Witness Crematory located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home. With so much time spent together, players become a family unit, with Featherstone playing the role of father. He was very superstitious. Contact Us P.O. Featherstone believes Coryell never received the recognition he deserved, though he went on to become the head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers. Despite the many hours Featherstone devoted to football and teaching he always found time to enjoy his youthful passion for the beach. Because of the great workout of running in the sand, Ive never had problems with my lower extremities or joints.. He was inducted into the El Camino College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. The reason we coach is for our football players. But one year in the Bay area was enough for the Southern California native. I send letters home to parents with tips on feeding their kids, like I do my players. Then in 1985, he returned to the South Bay, taking over at El Camino. He was inducted into the Mira Costa Hall of Fame in 2012. Sometimes during the baseball season, I would leave between innings and go over to the track to run in a relay event or compete in the long jump, then return to the diamond.. (The game was at Redondo because a new El Camino football stadium is under construction.) (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer). Beloved life-long friend John J. Gorecki. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. 3 seed in Division 2, Redondo boys lacrosse No. Featherstone grew up on 21st Street in Manhattan Beach, across from Live Oak Park. Coach Feather, in memoriam: Legendary El Camino football coach John Featherstone left a legacy on and off the field, Feather is a great alumnus of Mira Costa, Morrow said. Countless former students were All-American athletes and transferred to universities to continue their education and play football. In 1985, he returned to the South Bay, replacing future NFL assistant coach Jack Reilly as El Caminos head coach. Even though the girls fall volleyball season coincides with football, Featherstone attended as many of his daughters athletic events as possible. Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc - These companies are separately owned and operated. Let others know about your loved one's death. I would see it bleeding every day. Featherstones brothers (Jim and Fred), his daughters (Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna) and his widow Diane, all gave emotional tributes during the memorial. Doris was a Paramus Recreation Commissioner and worked for recreation for 12 years. Featherstone earned a masters degree in physical education from SDSU in 1973. De Foe Obituary 1934 - 2023 Traverse City On Thursday, March 8th Karlton 'Karl' A. Keith is the Sea Hawks assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. FEATHERSTONE, Mary Carol., age 69, of Grosse Ile, February 06, 2023. The skinny, little blond kid who embraced every minute of fun in his youth is now 65. I was so excited to return to El Camino, Featherstone said. 1 seed for inaugural CIF-SS playoffs, Small plane crash near Mulholland Drive kills 1 aboard, Why this wildflower plant guide is what every gardener needs, Southern California Marine who volunteered in Ukraine, survived rocket attack: I would do it again, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information.