Corban University Men's Track

Berney became the first-ever head coach of the cross country programs at Corban University in 2003.  Following success with both the mens and womens cross country teams, Berney started the track & field programs at Corban in 2004. With the Warriors, Berney has experienced loads of success, highlighted by his Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Cross Country Coach of the Year accolade in 2006.  Prior to that award, Berney collected the National Christian Colleges Association of America (NCCAA) Coach of the Year honor in 2003. I believe that everyone can benefit from exercise and athletic participation, Berney stated. No one should be discriminated against because of size, speed or race, and everyone can improve and be an important part of a team. Corban is a place where athletes and students are encouraged to grow spiritually and find Gods plan for their lives. In just his fourth year as the head coach at Corban, Berney led the womens cross country program to its first-ever CCC title as well as a third-place showing at the NAIA Regional Championship in 2006.  At NAIA Nationals that year, the squad finished in 27th overall, while finishing ranked No. 16 in the nation at the end of the campaign.  Furthermore, his track programs at Corban have produced numerous All-Conference and All-American athletes. Starting new cross country programs is nothing new for Berney.  He has been involved in the development of two new cross country programs at the high school level as well, producing a team district championship and two-time individual state champion.  Prior to Corban, Berney was an assistant track & field and cross country coach at Clackamas Community College for eight years.  As the head coach in 1984, Clackamas finished second in the state and fourth in the NWACC Championships. Hes also served as the head wrestling coach at Clackamas Community College, garnering the Oregon Wrestling Coach of the Year award on five different occasions.  He was named the Regional Coach of the Year for Wrestling and the State of Oregon Wrestling Man of the Year plaudit in 1989.  Additionally, Berney was tabbed the National Coach of the Year in 1987, while in 1992 he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. While working as a Leadership Training Instructor for Phi Theta Kappa and as a member of the CCC International Relations Committee over the years, Berney has amassed a wealth of knowledge that eventually landed him on the prestigious Whos Who Among American Teachers list in 2002. Berneys first ever job after college was as the Athletic Director at Ukiah High School, where he coached the cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track & field teams while teaching speech and social sciences. A graduate of Eastern Oregon State University in 1968 with a degree in Social Science, Berney pursued his Masters degree in Guidance Counseling from Portland State University and earned the degree in 1974. Berney and his wife, Nancy, reside in Oregon City, and have two children Marlies who is 30 years old, and Thomas who is 29 years old and a 2007 Corban graduate.

Bates joined the Corban University Cross Country and Track & Field programs in the fall of 2009 as an assistant coach.  He is now the Associate Head Coach for the Track & Field programs. During his time at Corban, he has coached Conference Champions in the mens and womens 400 Meters as well as the High Jump.  Moreover, Bates has been instrumental in sending numerous teams and individuals to Nationals.  In 2010, he helped the womens 4x100 Relay and both 4x400 Relay teams qualify, while in 2014, he guided the mens 4x100 and 4x400 teams to Nationals as well.  Individually, Bates helped the Warriors qualify in the High Jump and the 400 Meters on the womens side, while on the mens side he saw a pair of individuals earn berths to Nationals in the 400 Meters.  Bates also coached the mens 4x100 foursome to Nationals in 2013. Collegiately, Bates competed at George Fox University where he ran races in a number of different events.  He qualified for Nationals in the 4x400 during his sophomore season, helping the squad take 10th at 3:13.50, while he also qualified individually during his junior campaign in the 800 Meters.  Bates registered lifetime personal records of 11.07 seconds in the 100 Meters, 22.32 seconds in the 200 Meters, 49.26 seconds in the 400 Meters, and 1:53.56 seconds in the 800 Meters. Bates graduated from George Fox with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Health teaching in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science of Pre-PE Teaching in 2006 with a minor in coaching.  During his collegiate career, he also acquired his Level One USATF coaching license. Immediately following graduation, Bates became a personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness for three years.  During that time, he coached at Willamette Valley Christian School as the Head Middle School Track Coach. Bates currently works for the Keizer School District in addition to his Corban coaching responsibilities. He resides in Salem with his wife Kelly and newborn baby, Henry.

Seidler joined the Corban track & field coaching staff in 2007, serving as an assistant coach. Brent moved from the hardwood where he assisted former womens basketball head coach Dave Bale for five seasons (2002-07) to the track where he assists Coach Berney with the sprints. Seidler has spent numerous years as a coach working for nearby Willamette University as an assistant softball coach before moving to Salem Academy High School as an assistant and head track coach. Brent brings a wealth of knowledge to the Warriors this season, as he competed collegiately in track & field for Pacific Lutheran University and Willamette University. Along with his track & field back, Brent also competed in soccer for the Bearcats. My goal at Corban is to assist young men and women in achieving their best with God given talent and ability, said Brent. Both physically and spiritually, I have witnessed this first-hand having been the assistant womens basketball coach for five years (2002-2007) under Dr. Dave Bale. Life changing experiences are available at Corban College. A graduate of nearby Willamette University, Brent received his Bachelor of Science in biology in 1976. Besides coaching, Brent works as a PacWest contractor as well as owning and operating Riverswest Fly Fishing and guide company.

Fahsholz returned to Corban University as an Assistant Coach in 2007.  After coaching for three years, he left to pursue other academic interests before returning to the Corban staff in the spring of 2013. During his time as a coach with the Warriors, Fahsholz has worked primarily with the distance runners.  On top of helping Warrior runners become NAIA National Qualifiers on the cross country side, he has helped numerous track & field athletes qualify at the national level as well.  His expertise saw runners qualify for the NAIA Track & Field Championships in the 800, 5k, 10k, Steeple Chase, and the Marathon.  In addition, he coached Corbans first-ever track & field All-American during the 2013 season.  Moreover, because of his guidance on both the track and the cross country courses, he has coached numerous All-Conference performers in distance events for the Warriors. During his time as an undergraduate, Fahsholz competed on the cross country squad all four years, while running for the track & field team for three seasons.  He was also a part of the first-ever cross country and track & field teams at Corban.  During his junior season, Fahsholz placed fifth in the 5k at the CCC track & field championships.  He graduated in 2007 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Psychology and Humanities.  Upon graduating, he received the Student Life Leadership Award. Between coaching stints at Corban, he studied Philosophy at Biola University. Fahsholz currently works full time as an Office Manager for the Dining Department for Aramark at Corban University.  He resides in Salem.

Hatfield joined the Warrior staff as an assistant track and field coach in the fall of 2014. He earned his Bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Corban University in 2014 as well. While attending Corban as an undergraduate student, Hatfield competed for the track and field squad, and he currently holds the school record for decathlon points and the triple jump. During his senior campaign, he received the Mighty Warrior award for mens track and field, garnered co-MVP honors, and compiled the most points at the Cascade College Conference (CCC) Championships. Adding to his collection, Hatfield earned All-Conference accolades in the javelin and the decathlon in 2014. In addition to working at Corban, Hatfield is currently the head strength coach at Dynamic Fitness and Performance in Salem, Ore. He works in the strength and conditioning department and also helps coach at Cascade High School. Hatfield is ACSM CPT certified. Hatfield resides in Salem, Ore., with his wife Jenny. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, shooting, music, and playing the trumpet, drums, guitar, and piano.