Former Track and Field Coach, Ralph Lindeman, Passes Away
3/7/2022 10:33:00 AM | Cross Country, Track and Field
Lindeman served as the cross country and track and field head coach of Long Beach State for five years from 1985-89.
Former track and field and cross country coach, Ralph Lindeman, has passed away. He served as the track and field head coach from 1985-89 as well as the cross country head coach from 1987-88.
He took over as the LBSU head coach after two years as an Assistant Coach at the University of Arizona to begin his collegiate coaching career.
With the Beach, he was the 1989 Big West Coach of the Year, taking his team to a runner-up finish in the conference. Overall, he led Long Beach State to three top three finishes in his five years in the conference and had 17 individual Big West champions.
Ralph was shaped by his experience at Long Beach State and refined his skills during his 33 years at the Academy. As a result, his experience at Beach translated into unprecedented success at the helm of the Falcons.
Outside of the college ranks, he was a mentor and coach for Olympians and saw two of his athletes win gold and five win silver in 2004. Lindeman is also a member of the Arizona Track Coaches Hall of Fame after 11 years of coaching at the high school and college levels of the sport.
Quote from Director of Track and Field, Andy Sythe:
"Ralph was a mentor and true friend. Since his departure to the Air Force Academy, he has always remained part of this Beach Family. His friendship, guidance and positive influence over the years has been a driving force for me, translating into every accomplishment I have achieved leading this program these past 33 years. Ralph loved his time at Long Beach State and has returned every year with his Academy teams to compete at our university.
Through connections with Ralph, and with his wife Cindy's coxing, I was introduced to my wife Maribeth. The impact he has had in my life is profound. I am so very grateful to him on so many levels and this loss truly hits me in the core of my soul.
Our prayers go out to Ralph's wife Cindy, son Brian, daughter Jennifer, and his grandchildren as they go through this difficult time."
He took over as the LBSU head coach after two years as an Assistant Coach at the University of Arizona to begin his collegiate coaching career.
With the Beach, he was the 1989 Big West Coach of the Year, taking his team to a runner-up finish in the conference. Overall, he led Long Beach State to three top three finishes in his five years in the conference and had 17 individual Big West champions.
Ralph was shaped by his experience at Long Beach State and refined his skills during his 33 years at the Academy. As a result, his experience at Beach translated into unprecedented success at the helm of the Falcons.
Outside of the college ranks, he was a mentor and coach for Olympians and saw two of his athletes win gold and five win silver in 2004. Lindeman is also a member of the Arizona Track Coaches Hall of Fame after 11 years of coaching at the high school and college levels of the sport.
Quote from Director of Track and Field, Andy Sythe:
"Ralph was a mentor and true friend. Since his departure to the Air Force Academy, he has always remained part of this Beach Family. His friendship, guidance and positive influence over the years has been a driving force for me, translating into every accomplishment I have achieved leading this program these past 33 years. Ralph loved his time at Long Beach State and has returned every year with his Academy teams to compete at our university.
Through connections with Ralph, and with his wife Cindy's coxing, I was introduced to my wife Maribeth. The impact he has had in my life is profound. I am so very grateful to him on so many levels and this loss truly hits me in the core of my soul.
Our prayers go out to Ralph's wife Cindy, son Brian, daughter Jennifer, and his grandchildren as they go through this difficult time."
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