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Columbia 
College 
1600 Maple 
P.O. Box 3010 
Longview 
WA, 98632 
 
360.442.2311 

info@lowercolumbia.edu 



Jim Roffler

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Jim Roffler, Head Coach

Jim Roffler begins his 19th season at the helm of the LCC men's program. He has compiled a record of 406-155 (73%) in his 18 years as head coach. Jim has earned NWAACC Coach of the Year during his back-to-back championship teams in 2004 and 2005. Jimmy's squads have appeared in the NWAACC title game four out of the past six years. He took a #4 seed from the West last season and got them into overtime before dropping a heart wrenching championship game. Roffler has been named the Western Region Coach of the Year 10 times in his 17 seasons, and his teams have won nine division titles. Also, 53 players have moved on to four-year colleges and universities during his tenure. Jim and his wife Liz, a teacher in the Kelso School District, are raising two future Devils in J.J. (18) and Jared (14).

Roosevelt Smith, Jr., Assist.

Roosevelt Smith Junior is in his 9th year as Coach Roffler's right-hand man. "Rose" assists the LCC program in all aspects of coaching, recruiting, scouting and player development. The CEO of the Southwest Washington YMCA, Coach Smith and his wife Mary have three beautiful daughters, Jacki (12), Brandy (10) and Jordyn (5).

Ed Earnest, Assistant

Earnest begins his 10th season as an LCC assistant coach. He also doubles as the athletic trainer which makes him invaluable to the entire program. A former Red Devil player who received the prestigious Art Fiero Award which goes to the top scholar athlete in the NWAACC, Ed is on the team at Longview Physical and Sports Therapy. He and his wife Jenny are proud parents of Caitlin (20), Gray (18), Evan (16) and Eisley (12).