Bruce Haddow

Bruce loved football, and loved coaching even more. He coached a variety of sports through his 40 year career. He has been recognized in many ways, and won his fair share of games. Bruce was fortunate enough to coach football for many years alongside his older brother Bill.

Richmond Roots Bruce has lived in Richmond his entire life. He graduated from Richmond High in 1977 and played football, baseball, hockey and golf, both through the community and on school teams. Bruce was a teacher in the Richmond School District for 34 years and retired in 2017 after teaching at Hugh Boyd for 28 years.

Did You Know Bruce’s father John was one of the founders of the Richmond Minor Football League.

Barriers Overcome Bruce worked hard to keep football alive in Richmond. At the time of his retirement from Hugh Boyd Secondary in 2017, the Trojans were the one remaining football program in Richmond schools. 2017 was the last season for the Trojans.

Recognition Bruce was twice named National High School Coach of the Year Runner-Up. The Richmond School Sports Athletic Association awarded him an Outstanding Coaching Achievement Award, as well as a 30-year Coaching Service Award. He was also bestowed Honorary Life Membership by the BC High School Football Association.

Championship Bruce won two league championships and seven conference championships with Richmond Minor Football, along with two district girls softball championships and two provincial football championships as a player.

Contribution to Richmond Sport Along with coaching football, Bruce coached baseball, softball, and track and field. Also sponsored golf, basketball and rugby teams as a teacher. He spent 5 years as a Conference Rep and 10 years at the Western Canadian Football Camp.