Van Dyke to GHS in this way, “From Waverly, Iowa, came a new football coach, C.C. He described Van Dyke as very intelligent and worked to become an expert in many areas. It was not unusual to go into the coach’s office and Van Dyke would be on the phone with a college coach, where Van Dyke would be picking their mind and often the college coach was asking Van Dyke for his thoughts. In June of 1970, the 65 year old CC Van Dyke went out East to study the double wing, spending a week out there. Albright described Van Dyke as probably the strongest, most fit 65 year old that he has ever been around.