Barnard was the head football coach for the Kalamazoo Hornets located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He held that position for 17 seasons, from 1925 until 1941. His coaching record at Kalamazoo was 63 wins, 54 losses and 17 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #1 at Kalamazoo in total wins and #6 at the school in winning percentage (). He left Kalamazoo in 1942 to join the Navy. He committed suicide 1952 from drowning in the Gasconade River.