100%
Academic Eligibility
Lifelong basketball coach and player development specialist with a proven track record developing student-athletes from youth through collegiate level.
Coaching Experience
Head Coach, High School Basketball
East Ridge High School | 2018-2020
- Directed freshman team to 17-2 record, avenging both regular season losses in home playoff victories
- Implemented player development system focusing on fundamentals, basketball IQ, and leadership skills
- Maintained 100% academic eligibility for all student-athletes throughout tenure
- Developed practice plans and game strategies emphasizing teamwork, effort, and positive attitude
AAU Head Coach
Minnesota Heat, D1 Minnesota, Grassroots Sizzle | 2014-2023
- Led 17u team with multiple players advancing to collegiate basketball, including full scholarship recipient at University of Jamestown
- Coached teams in premier tournaments across Kansas City, Chicago, and Minneapolis metro areas
- Developed comprehensive recruiting strategies connecting players with collegiate opportunities
- Built strong relationships with college coaches, scouts, and basketball community throughout Midwest
- Mentored student-athletes through college recruitment process, emphasizing academic and athletic balance
Youth Head Coach & Program Director
East Ridge Athletic Association | 2013-2021
- Coached A, B, and C travel teams, achieving 2nd place state finish (6B) and 3rd place state finish (7A)
- Served as Basketball Board President, overseeing program operations for 200+ participating families
- Developed player evaluation systems, practice curricula, and competitive strategies
- Managed coaching staff hiring, development, and evaluation across multiple age groups
- Created positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, effort, and continuous improvement
Athletic Background
Multi-Sport Student-Athlete
Nickerson High School, Kansas | 1988-1991
- Basketball: Four-year varsity player, state champion (freshman), 3rd place (sophomore), 4th place (junior)
- Football: Starting quarterback leading team to first state playoff appearance in 50 years
- Baseball: Four-year starter contributing to two state championships and multiple top-four finishes
- Heart of America Basketball Camp All-Star selection
- Received collegiate scholarship offers in all three sports
- Elected Senior Class President
Coaching Philosophy
Player-Led Teams
Developing leaders who compete for each other, not just themselves.
Energy, Effort, Attitude
The controllables that separate good players from great ones.
Academic Excellence
Student first, athlete second. 100% eligibility is the standard.
Long-Term Development
Building the operating system, not just chasing outcomes.
Education & Certifications
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications — Kansas State University
Student Ambassador, Sports Editor, Basketball Correspondent for Associated Press, KC Star, Wichita Eagle
Coaching Certifications
- Trusted Coaches Certification (background check, concussion protocol, youth safety)
- Fundamentals of Coaching — Kansas State University