Bonner is a former student-athlete at Lewis-Clark State College where he competed in the high jump, sprints and combined events from 2012-17. After competing for the Warriors, he began as the high jump coach amongst other duties.
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In 2018, Bonner helped coach Tyler Blakely to an Indoor National Championship in the high jump. He went on to coach Lewiston native Jennah Carpenter to a sweep of the indoor and outdoor high jump titles in 2023.
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Prior to returning to LC State in 2021, Bonner spent two years as a graduate assistant at Concordia University, Nebraska. He spent 2019-2021 focusing primarily on high jump and the combined events. While at Concordia, Bonner mentored 12 national qualifiers, six All-Americans, and contributed points towards two third-place and one second-place women’s team finishes.
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Returning to his alma mater in 2021, Bonner is excited to contribute his newfound knowledge in the high jump and combined events.
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Bonner holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology from Lewis-Clark State College. He is currently working towards his Masters of School Counseling through Concordia University, Nebraska. Bonner is a native of Lewiston, Idaho. His hobbies include hiking, biking, frisbee golf, puzzles, spelunking, and bird watching.