Coaches

Mike Ellis

Year Inducted: 2024

Category: Coaches

Schools / Organizations:
Evanston High School
(Peoria) Richwoods High School

Biography:

At the time of his induction, Mike had accumulated a 467-172 record in 21 years as a boys’ head coach at (Peoria) Richwoods and Evanston high schools. His seven-year Richwoods record of 156-55 was highlighted by IHSA second-place state tournament finishes in 2006 and 2010.

The son of a coach, Mike became the head coach at Evanston in the 2010-11 season and built a 311-117 record with the Wildkits. His 2018 team placed third in the IHSA state tournament and his 2019 squad finished second.