Bernie Hovan - 1989

Nordonia High School

Bernie Hovan has been a Baseball Coach for 20 years. He coached at Mapleton High School in Ashland, Ohio, for 2 years and coached at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio for the Past 18 years. Bernie is currently coaching, teaching and living in the Nordonia School District. He is married to Jean and they have 2 children: Mike, John, Debbie and David. Bernie has served on the Board for the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association and is presently a representative for the State Baseball Poll. His is also active with the Greater Cleveland Baseball Coaches Association. In 1987 he received the "Man of the Year" award from this association. In his service Bernie has been a member of the National Baseball Coaches Association. Bernie in his 20 years has compiled a record of 309 wins and 217 losses. His teams have made it to the regionals 4 times. His school is a member of the Metro League in the Northeast District.