Bob Barnes begins his first year as a member of the Linfield football staff and will direct the offensive line. He succeeds Will Heck, who coached the line for two seasons. Heck seized an opportunity to return to his hometown of Corvallis, where he joined Oregon State University football staff and new head coach Trent Bray.
Barnes spent the past six years as offensive line coach at American River College in Sacramento. At ARC, Barnes coached numerous all-conference players, leading more than 20 linemen to accept scholarship offers to join Division I programs.
He began his coaching career at Sacramento State University, his alma mater. He spent four seasons as a member of the football staff with responsibilities in several areas, including offensive line, defensive line and strength & conditioning.
As a player, Barnes played two years at Modesto Junior College before moving over to Sacramento State. He went on to earn NCAA Division II All-America honors and was chosen as team captain, two-time most outstanding offensive lineman and co-most valuable player.
He has been selected to the Sacramento State, Modesto JC and Grace Davis High School halls of fame.
He and his wife, Brenda, have been married for 26 years and have two sons: Trevor graduated from San Diego State and Grayson recently completed his football eligibility as a wide receiver at Northern Illinois.