Football
Brian Olthuis
Year of Induction: 2016
Brian Olthuis spent two years teaching at Valleyview Jr. High, nine at John Peterson and twenty-three at Kamloops Secondary. His passion for football which stemmed from his playing days with the Edmonton Junior Wildcats, and later the University of Alberta Golden Bears, was his calling card in a city that was embarking on the golden years of football.
He coached the JP Adanacs to five city junior high titles and took over the head coaching duties of the Kam High Red Devils from the iconic Rick Nykorack. Under Olthuis, Kam High won provincial championships in 1985, 1986 and 1990. It was then the Red Devils accomplishments were written into BC high school football history. Kam High Red Devils still hold the 2nd most provincial titles in BC. When it came to football, Olthuis served on several steering committees in leadership roles; he volunteered his time to the Kamloops Sports Council, Broncos Jr. Football, and the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame.