Coach Darwin Slade was born, lived, and passed away (2009) in Eagar Arizona. Coach Slade served as a radio operator for the U.S. Navy in WWII. He graduated from Arizona State University in 1951. Darwin Slade had short terms with Sunnyslope and McNary, but the major portion of his career of 50+ years was at his beloved Round Valley where he coached the Elks in football as both a head coach and as an assistant. Coach Slade was a key assistant coach in 5 State Championships and 2 Runners-Up during his long tenure.