Individual contributions to the success of the players are very important, but it is the organization and coaching that makes the most out of the talent available.

In 2002, Goldpanners Field Manager Ed Cheff enjoyed what must be the most successful season ever for a collegiate coach.  He was named the Coach of the Year in the NAIA Conference, the Alaska Baseball League, and the NBC Tournament.   In addition, Coach Cheff won two national championships (NAIA, NBC). 

In 2007, the Goldpanners will be enjoying the leadership of 1978 Goldpanner infielder Tim Gloyd. 

Gloyd succeeds Ed Cheff of Lewis-Clark College, who was preparing to enter his sixth season at the helm of the Panners when he decided to step aside in mid-March for personal reasons.  Cheff led the Fairbanks club to a national championship and three Alaska League titles in his five years.

The new field manager will bring along Yuba assistant coach Clarence Griego to serve as assistant in Fairbanks while Panner pitching coach Gus Knickrehm will return for his fourth season with the club.

The coaching staff will be rounded out with a couple of player/coaches in assistant pitching coach Andy Torres and assistant coach Matt Vogel.  Vogel was the Panners' shortstop in 2005 and was named Alaska League Player of the Year.