Schaake served as the head football coach at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas from 1934 to 1937, compiling a record of 13–19–2.
Schaake played football at the University of Kansas from 1930 to 1932 and was named unanimous All Big–Six Conference.
Schaake was the head football coach at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas for four seasons, from 1934 to 1937, compiling a record of 13–19–2.
The following year, he was promoted to head football coach and also assisted Stan Pavko with track team.
Schaake led the Modesto football team to a record of 5–6 in 1948 before resigning in the spring of 1949.