Mike Mayerske
Michael Richard Mayerske (born September 24, 1942) is a former American football coach. He was the 11th head football coach at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, serving as interim head coach in 1984, and compiling a record of 5–4. Early years A native of Pennsylvania, Mayerske played high school football for Redstone High School from 1957 to 1960. After graduating, he received a scholarship in track and football from Coffeyville Junior College in Kansas. In September 1962, Mayerske ranked fifth in the nation for junior colleges in rushing. He transferred to Kansas State University of Pittsburg in 1963, and was an all-conference running back with the team. Coaching career After graduating, Mayerske accepted a coaching position at St. Joseph High School as track coach and assistant football coach. He left for Marian High School in 1970, and was named head football coach at Concord High School in 1972. When he joined Concord, the school was in a 23-game losing streak. He coached them for five years, and led them to a winning record in each season. At Concord, he was also assistant dean of students, a physical education teacher, track coach, and supervisor of the intramural program. He was