Marv Ainsworth

1990

Taught 30 years in the Central Valley School. He began his career at Greenacres Junior High coaching basketball and baseball, winning 80% of the contests in both sports. When University High School opened its doors in 1962, Marv was appointed Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director. Marv coached from 1962-82 and during his 20 years of coaching his career record was 302-154. Winning one City League Championship in 1967-68, seven out of eight Border League Championships, and one Greater Spokane League Championship. Besides winning games and championships, Marv’s other great contributions to Titan athletics has been his great moral leadership. Marv has always held his own Standards very high and tried to get these ideas across to his students. In 30 years, Coach Ainsworth has never been assessed a technical foul.