Colleges
Morningside College, Sioux City, IA 
Bachelor's Degree in English Education
Minor in Mass Communications

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Currently working Towards Master's Degree in Educational Leadership
Expected Graduation:  May 2010


Honors/Achievements:
Mesa Public Schools Educator of the Month - April 06
B.S. from Morningside College in English Education
Published Writer, 2003

Captain of College 2003-04 Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship Team
600 point club, Morninside College
All-Tournament Team Selection, College of the O'Zarks Christmas Classic, 2004

2 time Iowa High School All-State Basketball Player 1998-1999.
2-Time All-Northwest Iowa Selection, 1998-99
2-Time All-Conference Selection, 1998-99

Siouxland Sports Radio Station "Athlete of the Year" scholarship winner, 1999
BCI All-American Team Selection, 1998
All-time leader in Assists and Steals, Sioux City East High School, IA
MVP, Sioux City East High School Basketball Team, 1999

Coaching and Playing Experience/Honors
Skyline H.S.  2004-present
Co-Founder of Skyline Hoops League

3D Hoops Institute Tournament Director

Assistant Coach: Sioux City East High School, Sioux City, IA

    Class 4A State Tournament 3^rd Place Team, 2004

3 Years Collegiate Basketball Playing Experience at NCAA DII Level

2 Years Collegiate Basketball Playing Experience at NAIA DII Level

Teaching Experience
Skyline H.S. (English)  2004-present
Substitute Teacher  East High School, Sioux City, IA  2004
AIMS Writing Tutor, 2004 - present

Professional Organizations
Board Member of Arizona Basketball Coaches Association, 2006-present
Assistant Executive Director of Arizona Basketball Coaches Association, 2008-present
Member of Arizona Coaches Association, 2005-present
Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, 2004

Certification/Highly Qualified Status
7-12 English
Writing Endorsement
S.E.I. Endorsement
C.P.R Certified
Athletic Coaching Endorsement

Other Information

Married to Gretchen, proud father of daughters Cali-Grace & Caroline Rose