Robert Cowan (‘70 M.S.), Carmel, Ind. :: says he got his start in gymnastics at North Texas, which led him to a lifelong career in coaching, ultimately at the Olympic level. In December, he was inducted into the Birdville ISD’s Athletic Hall of Honor. Coaching gymnastics in the district from 1968 to 1985, he had a dual meet record of 300-18 and won 22 state championships and three national championships. He left to serve full-time as men’s program director for the U.S. Gymnastics Federation, where he coordinated coaches’ education, competitions, judge certification and team development. His international work as a coach, judge and official includes serving as the U.S. men’s team leader for the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games.