Glen Percy

William Glenn Percy (December 10, 1928 – June 23, 2014)^[1] was the 24th head college football coach for the Ottawa University Braves located in Ottawa, Kansas and he held that position for five seasons, from 1984 until 1988. His career coaching record at Ottawa was 21 wins, 29 losses, and 0 ties. This ranks him seventh at Ottawa in total wins and 18th at Ottawa in winning percentage (0.429).^[2] He was the head football coach at Hutchinson High School from 1968-1971.

After working in Ottawa for five seasons, Glen was hired by Hutchinson Community College of the KJCCC. During his three seasons at 'Hutch' he recorded a 5-22-0 record, and thus returning to the sidelines of SM East High School in Prairie Village where he was asked by Dr. Newcomer to revive a struggling Lancer Football Program. During Coach Percy's time away from SM East, three different Head Coaches followed in his suit, yet only one of those Head Coaches achieved the successes of reaching the state playoffs during the 85 and 88 seasons.

Glen Percy also coached the SM East Lancer Football team of Prairie Village, KS. He is the All-Time leader in wins with 68, and 78 losses in 146 games coached. In his time as Lancer Head Coach, he completed two stints with his second and final at the conclusion of the 99-00 season.

Glen Percy's history at SM East has been colored blue in two different decades of Lancer blue, black and white. His first stint ran from 1971–79, and his second and final stint began in 1992-1999.

He was preceded by Arch Unruh from 1969-70 after being hired by retired Illustrious Athletic Director Dr. Art Newcomer, and succeeded the first time by current Lee's Summitt North Broncos Coach Harold Wambsgans. In his second stint as Lancer Head Coach, he was preceded by Bill Stiegemeier, and succeeded by Todd Dain of the Olathe Northwest Ravens. His overall Record is 68-78-0, 146 GC, .465 Win % (2nd All-Time).

He died at his home in Iola, Kansas on June 23, 2014 at the age of 85.^[1]

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