Coach Bob Darrah never wrestled in high school or college, but in coaching over 30 years of high school wrestling his teams won 95 percent of their matches. Coach Darrah’s teams compiled a dual meet record of 340-17-2. That career winning percentage is the best for Iowa high school wrestling coaches. Few coaches in any sport can claim this level of success over three decades and at three different high schools.
 
After coaching at Morning Sun, Urbandale, and Dowling high schools, Darrah was recruited to the collegiate level by the administration and boosters of Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. At Simpson, he coached men’s wrestling, and took on women’s golf.
 
Coach spent two years putting down his own thoughts on his life and career after being inspired by the wrestling history recorded in books written by Dan McCool. Dan agreed to help put together a book when Coach called for his help. Over two years later Coach’s family and friends stepped in to give the extra push to get the book to the publisher. Included in this book are interviews and essays from some who were motivated by Coach’s belief in them. Coach’s gifts include the ability to focus on the unique talents of individuals and to foster the individual’s desire to elevate that talent.
He had the ability to help individuals find the things inside themselves that would make them not only champions in their chosen sport, but also in life.
 
Coach Darrah’s book will be available at a book signing from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018. The event, to be held at Windsor Manor Assisted Living, located at 608 S 15^th Street in Indianola, Iowa is open to the public. Coach will be available to sign his book and meet, greet and reminisce with all those who have been touched by his talents and zest for life and wrestling.