Coached 4 State Championship Teams: 1971 Boys Track & Field, 1977 Boys Cross Country, 1978 Boys Cross Country, and 1990 Girls Cross Country

Member of the Michigan High School Coaches' Hall of Fame

Member of the Michigan High School Track Coaches' Hall of Fame

Two-time National Track & Field Coach of the Year

Duane coached at Holly for 38 years in track and field and cross country. Along with numerous league championships in track & field and in cross country, Duane led four different teams to state championships. Those state championships went to his 1971 boys’ track & field team, his 1977 and 78 boys’ cross country teams (back to back state titles) and to his 1990 girls’ cross country team. Duane is a member of the Michigan High School Coaches’ Hall of Fame, a member of the Michigan High School Track Coaches’ Hall of Fame, and a two time National Coach of the Year.