It was only fitting that Tempe Corona del Sol wrestling coach Dave Vibber exited the coaching ranks in February as coach of the state champion Aztecs. Vibber, however, has been a champion in my book long before that.
A tireless coach, who for many seasons mentored year round (football assistant, varsity wrestling and varsity track), Vibber always exhibited the character any parent would want their son or daughther’s coach to display. Great work ethic, tough, fair and an outstanding person who cares about kids. Easy to deal with in all respects and highly dedicated to his profession. Three decades of coaching. Those kind of people I f igure will be fewer in the future given the demands of the profession.
Congratulations on your retirement, Dave. If other young coaches or athletes want a role model, they need only look to you.
