Winona State University Athletics

Bob Keister left his mark throughout the Winona State athletics program, coaching four sports in his time at Winona State including head coaching duties in three of the sports. Keister was a fixture on the football coaching staff from 1961 to 1975, taking over the head coaching duties in 1971 where he would post back-to-back winning seasons in 1974 and 1975. He also served stints as the track and field coach between 1961 through 1990, coached wrestling in 1961 and 1962 and also spent time as an assistant basketball coach. Most, however, attribute Keister's legacy to his role as a mentor, helping guide numerous Warrior athletes to be just as strong academically and in life as they were athletically, as many Winona State alumni attribute their success in life after college to his guidance as a coach and mentor.