The 48th enshrinement into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame will take place in Madison, at the Marriott West on Saturday, April 10, 2027.

The WFCA will induct 11 new members into the Hall of Fame. They will also recognize two National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductees from Wisconsin, along with this year’s recipient of the Dave McClain Distinguished Service Award and the Margie and Dick Rundle Positive Influence of Coaching Award. 

Former Lomira High School Head Football Coach Randy Hatlin is part of the class. Coach Hatlin also coached at Cassville. Former Arrowhead High School Head Football Coach Fritz Rauch will also be inducted. Coach Rauch also coached at Homestead High School. Former Dodgeland High School Head Football Coach Mike Schmitt is part of the class. Coach Schmitt also coached for Ripon College, Waupun and Randolph. Robert Vitale coached at Menomonee Falls High School, Catholic Memorial and New Berlin Eisenhower.

   

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOC. HALL OF FAME

• Kip Cramer, Grafton High School

• Steve Jorgensen, Bay Port/Kimberly High Schools

DAVE MCCLAIN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

• Paul Nievinski, Mosinee HS

MARGE AND DICK RUNDLE POSITIVE INFLUENCE OF COACHING AWARD

• Jason Gorst, Spencer/Columbus Catholic High School