General | 3/31/2020 3:13:00 PM
Paul Loos
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
In what city/state did you grow up?
Creston, Iowa
What was the name of the high school you graduated from?
Creston High School
What were your top-3 subjects in elementary school?
Art, Math, Phys. Ed High School? History/Sociology, Phys. Ed, Art
Your favorite childhood memory(ies) is/are what?
Myrtle Street Gang sports (football, baseball, and basketball games)
Favorite TV show(s) as a child?
Wild Kingdom, Happy Days, Wide World of Sports
List any sports and extracurricular activities you participated in during high school.
Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball all 4 years
Where did you attend college/graduate school?
Central College 80-82, University of Northern Iowa. Fall of 82-84
Did you compete in any collegiate athletics? Yes If so, which sports?
Central College- Letters in baseball (2) and football (1): UNI letter in baseball
What degree did you graduate with (undergraduate and graduate)
BA Degree
What do you consider to be your favorite college memory(ies)?
Hanging with my baseball buddies, being the starting pitcher vs Southwest Missouri State
Your favorite type of food?
Lasagna
Your favorite snack?
Ice Cream sandwich
Your favorite sport growing up?
Football and Baseball
Your favorite sports team?
Minnesota Vikings, Boston Celtics
Your top-3 athletes all-time growing up?
Dave Cowens, Larry Bird, Fran "The Man" Tarkenton
How many different professional sports venues have you been to in your lifetime?
6 Wrigley Field, Busch Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, Kauffman Stadium of the KC Royals, Vikings old Metro Dome
How many different states have you traveled to?
23
The place you would most like to visit (anywhere in the world) is where?
Scotland
Your go-to snack is what?
Doritos
Your favorite musical artist is who?
Group Queen
Your favorite actor?
Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt/ Legendary John Wayne Actress? Annabeth Gish – Coached her at NUHS/JH 8th grade girls basketball , 1986 Released movie Desert Bloom
Top-3 favorite movies all-time?
Saving Priate Ryan, Fury, The Dirty Dozen, John Wayne and the Cowboys
List your top-3 restaurants & its location (growing up or present).
Zimmy's Storm Lake, Hamburger
Cattle Company Sac City , Steak
Hungry Hereford BBQ Storm Lake, Brisket sandwich
If you could have one celebrity to serve as an assistant coach with you, who would that person be?
Clint Eastwood
If you were to pick a sport to coach other than the one you currently coach, which sport would that be?
Golf
List any of your favorite hobbies outside of athletics/coaching.
My yard, golfing, sketch and paint art, woodworking, camping with my wife
How many pets do you currently have?
3- 2 House dogs and a shed cat
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In what city/state did you grow up?
Cambridge, NE
What was the name of the high school you graduated from?
Cambridge High School
What were your top-3 subjects in elementary school? High School?
Spelling, English, Recess – same for high school
Your favorite childhood memory(ies) is/are what?
Going to football practice with my dad, Playing golf all summer
Favorite TV show(s) as a child?
Home Improvement, Sportscenter with Stuart Scott
List any sports and extracurricular activities you participated in during high school.
All of them….Football, Basketball, Track, Golf, Baseball, Speech, One-Act Play, Chorus, Band
Where did you attend college/graduate school?
University of Nebraska at Kearney for both
Did you compete in any collegiate athletics? If so, which sports?
I did not.
What degree did you graduate with (undergraduate and graduate)
Undergraduate degree is in World Civilizations and Middle Level Teaching. Masters degree is in Sports Pedagogy
What do you consider to be your favorite college memory(ies)?
Spending time with friends
Your favorite type of food?
Steak & Shrimp kind of person
Your favorite snack?
Reese's Easter Eggs
Your favorite sport growing up?
Football
Your favorite sports team?
Chicago Bears/Kansas City Royals
Your top-3 athletes all-time growing up?
Dominique Wilkins is number 1 by far, George Brett, Walter Payton
How many different professional sports venues have you been to in your lifetime?
Probably 10+
How many different states have you traveled to?
35
The place you would most like to visit (anywhere in the world) is where?
Italy
Your go-to snack is what?
Cracked Pepper Seeds
Your favorite musical artist is who?
Bieber….(don't judge)
Top-3 favorite movies all-time?
Braveheart, Top Gun, The Sandlot
List your top-3 restaurants & its location (growing up or present). What would be your go-to meal to order from each place?
Rocket Inn – Indianola,NE – Large Supreme Pizza and the Hot Sauce.
Mac's Drive Inn- McCook, NE – Double Cheeseburger, Fries, Strawberry Milk Shake.
Amigos – Chicken Soft Taco and extra ranch.
If you could have one celebrity to serve as an assistant coach with you, who would that person be?
Tiger Woods
If you were to pick a sport to coach other than the one you currently coach, which sport would that be?
Track and Field
List any of your favorite hobbies outside of athletics/coaching.
Golf, Watching Sporting Events, Coaching my son
How many pets do you currently have?
1 – Goldendoodle/Labradoodle Mix named Dash
