2014
Inductee
About Margaret Klann
1911-2000
Coach, Contributor to the Sport...
Margaret began her Arizona archery career in 1945 as an instructor at ASU, where she taught and coached until 1976. During that time she produced many All Americans and National Champions. She was the founder of the NAA College Division and the driving force behind the formation of the ASAA. Margaret was active as an US Olympic Archery committee member and a NAA Board of Governors member.
Margaret Klann's Achievements
Margaret Klann, known as “the mother of collegiate archery,” was the coach at Arizona State University from 1963 to 1976. In 1966, she was instrumental in creating the first national collegiate archery championship and creating the first All-American Team. Coach Klann died in September 2000 and this annual award is presented in her honor. The award is voted on and presented at each year’s Collegiate Outdoor National Championship event.
Notes of Interest
• Arizona State University Archery Coach ‘45 - ‘76
• Chartered the NAA College Division - Program Director ‘60 - ‘74
• Organized U.S. Intercollegiate Championships ‘67
• Organized selection of NAA All-American Collegiate Teams ‘67
• Founder of the Arizona State Archery Association
• 1st President of the Arizona State Archery Association
