THE LATE JERRY ORBAN HONOURED WITH STF ARBOS AWARD
As respected as he was for his accomplishments in his chosen love of education , arguably the more farreaching influence was as a longtime member of the Rams who were ostensibly his second family after having played and coached with the organization for more than 30 years .
It wasn ’ t just a matter of the considerable success he garnered , but more that he taught his players the importance of teamwork , integrity and to be a man of character . A number of his players have evolved in roles as teachers , coaches and community leaders . provided guidance , support and encouragement . He was an architect of young men and character . He was more than a great coach . He made a difference ,” Bryce suggested . Aside from being part of eight national championships during his time with the Rams , he also helped mentor numerous players who went on to play at the professional level .
Orban is survived by his wife Cindy , son Chris and two daughters , Ali and Joanne . �
Reprinted with permission from the STF Bulletin
Jerry Orban served as field placement manager in the Faculty of Education until his retirement in September 2018 .
Jerry Orban was awarded the Arbos Award for Distinguished Support of Education and the Teaching Profession posthumously , after he passed away earlier this year at the age of 68 .
While Orban dedicated his life to education , spanning 45 years , to most people he was doubtlessly best known for a highly decorated career as player and later coach of the Regina Rams junior and university football programs .
Orban was born in Lestock Saskatchewan , and his family moved to Regina when he was three years old . He lived in Regina for most of his life with the exception of one year in Vancouver when he attended and played university football at Simon Fraser University . He graduated from Martin Collegiate in Regina before pursuing his passion for education and sports .
Current Rams head coach Steve Bryce summed it up upon learning of his passing when he characterized Orban as a “ coach , teacher , mentor and friend .
“ Jerry was a second father to hundreds of football players . He earned the respect and admiration of not only his position players , but also other position players and even opponents ,” said Bryce , who was coached by Orban from 1987 to 1991 . “ He modelled and conveyed the importance of dignity , class and integrity . He was a teacher who
One of many internship seminars over the 15 years Jerry worked with the Faculty of Education .
For the past 15 years , Orban had served as the Faculty of Education , field placement manager at the University of Regina , prior to his retirement in September 2018 .
( Left to right ) Murray Wall , Jason Almond , Cindy Kuster Orban and Ali Kuster Orban , wife and daughter of Jerry Orban . Photo courtesy of the STF Bulletin
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