Hays, Eric

Hays, Eric

Last Updated: May 26, 2025By Shirley Chesterfield-StantonCategories: 2006, Basketball, Class of, Golf, Missoula Hellgate, School, softball, Sport

Eric Hays

Eric Hays

Class of 2006

Longevity and Service

1977-2003 Missoula Hellgate High School – Head Boys Basketball 25 yrs., Head Girls Softball 18 yrs., Head Golf 4 yrs., Asst. Girls Basketball 11 yrs.
1976-1977: Michigan State University – Asst. Men’s Basketball
1975-1976: Sheridan, Oregon – Head Basketball, JV Football, JV Basketball

Success in Montana

Head Coach

2002 Boys Basketball 4^th State
2001 Boys Basketball 4^th State 1^st Conference
2000 Boys Basketball 2^nd State, 1^st Conference
1999 Boys Basketball 3^rd State
1994 Girls Softball 1^st Conference
1993 Boys Basketball 1^st State, 1^st Conference
1990 Boys Basketball 1^st State
1989 Girls Softball 3^rd State
1988 Girls Softball 3^rd State
1988 Boys Basketball 2^nd State, 1^st Divisional, 1^st Conference
1985 Boys Basketball 1^st State
1982 Boys Basketball 2^nd State, 1^st Divisional, 1^st Conference

Professional Service and Honors

- MCA Coach of the Year Boys Basketball 1990, 1993
- MCA nominated Coach of the Year Boys Basketball 1982. 1988, 2000
- 1988 Electric City Classics Boys Basketball
- 2001 Radisson Classic Boys Basketball
- MCA Clinic Speaker 1986
- Kiwanis Basketball Awards luncheon 1993
- U of M Basketball Hall of Fame
- MHSA Reclassification Committee
- MHSA Basketball Rules Committee
- MCA members 23 years

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