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Coaches for Boys 2011 Teams
Be sure to click on their name to see their profile (when available).
- 2011 Boys 17 Black - Bruce Dick
- 2011 Boys 17 Orange - Tory Hanson, Assistant Tyler Horky
- 2011 Boys 16 Black - Darin Reese
- 2011 Boys 16 Orange - Steve Gutting
- 2011 Boys 15 Black - Brandon Valdez
- 2011 Boys 15 Orange - Chad Salz
- 2011 Boys 14 U - Pete Scheck
Coaches for Girls 2011 Teams
Be sure to click on their name to see their profile (when available).
Confirmed for 2010
- 2011 Girls 17 Black - Todd Matkin
- 2011 Girls 17 Orange - Jen Anderson
- 2011 Girls 15Black - Steven Latuda
- 2011 Girls 14U - Dave Giusti
List of Coaches (by Last Name)
Jen Anderson
Coaching Experience
Team Accomplishments
Bruce Dick, Director of Basketball Operations
- Fever Coach - 2011 Boys 17 Black; 2010 Boys 17 Black; 2009 Boys 16 Black
- January 31, 2012 - collected his 500th win!! in 30 and a half years of coaching, with a composite total of 500-182. Rez is his third stop, with Green Mountain and Rocky Mountain also on his resume.
- 2010-present Teacher and Boys High School Coach, Resurrection Christian School, Fort Collins CO
- 2005-2010 Physical Educator & Business Instructor, Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins CO
- 2005-2010 Boys High School Head Coach, Rocky Mountain High School
- Previous to 2005: Physical Educator for Jefferson County Public School (at Green Mountain High School, Dunstan Middle School, and Alameda Junior High)
- 1982-2005 Boys High School Head Coach, Green Mountain High School
- Other Positions: Business Education instructor, Dean of Student s at Green Mountain High School, and PE Department Chair at Dunstan Middle School
- Coaching Honors:
- Coach of the Year - Front Range League: 2006
- Tom Sutak Award Presented by Colorado High School Coaches Association (2004)
- At Green Mountain, posted a record of 282-106 (.727); 8 state tournament appearances and 1992 State 5A Champions.
- Coach of the Year - Jefferson County: 1988-89, 1990-91, 1991-92, and 1998-99
- Colorado Coach of the Year: Colorado High School Coaches Association (1993)
- Colorado Coach of the Year, 5A, (1990-91) (1991-92)
- Jefferson County Coach of the Year honors on four occasions
- President of the Colorado Basketball Coaches 2000, 2001
- 1975 graduate of University of Northern Colorado. Earned a masters degree from UNC in 1981.
- Learm more details about Bruce's coaching experience in our Coaches Section.
Dave Giusti
Dave was a junior varsity high school coach in California.
He has recently moved here to Fort Collins.
Coaching Experience
Team Accomplishments
Steve Gutting
Steve Gutting is a teacher at Cache La Poudre. He is an assistant coach for boys at Rocky Mountain High School.
Steve is a certified referree as well. For many years, Steve has coached and managed the
Junior Lobos boys basketball program.
Coaching Experience
- Fever Coach: 2010 Boys 15 Orange, 2009 Boys 14 Orange
- 2005-Present, Varsity Assistant coach at Rocky Mountain High School
- 1999-2010 Rocky Mountain High School - "D" coach, "C" coach, JV coach
- 1993-1999 Junior Lobos coach
- 1983-1991 Gettysburg College, Gettysburg PA. Assistant Coach
- 1979-1982 Biglerville HS, PA. Head Coach
Tory Hansen
Coaching Experience
- 2011, hired as head boys coach at Greeley West
Team Accomplishments
Tyler Horky
Coaching Experience
- Kearney High School Assistant for 9th grade boys; Kearney Nebraska
- 2008/2009 - 2009/2010 - GNAC Conference Champions, 9th grade boys
Personal Experience
- I grew up around basketball as my dad coached varsity basketball for 19 years
- My hobbies are centered around sports both playing and watching.
- My family recently moved to Fort Collins as my dad is the pincipal at Bacon Elementary.
Steven Latuda
Coaching Experience
- 2009-present, Rocky Mountain Women's JV coach. 12-7 in first year; previous year was 5 wins.
Won the CSU Round Ball Summer Tourney JV bracket
- 2009-10 JV team won the 2009 Northern Colorado Challenge in the J.V. division
- 2008-09 Highland High School Women's Head Coach. Won 5 games - which equaled all wins in the previous 3 years combined.
- 2005-09 Highland High School Assistant Football Coach. Back to back undefeated seasons
- 2007 James Irwin Charter School Women's Varsity Assistant Coach
Personal Experience
- Married to Patricia with a toddler Cole.
- I love anything that has to do with sports, and I get the greatest pleasure out of coaching and seeing your adults accomplish their goals.
Todd Matkin
- Fever Coach: 2010 Girls 17 Black; 2009 Girls 17 Black
- 2009-present Head Girls basketball coach at Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins
- Fall 2008-Spring 2011. Assistant Director of Basketball Operations for RMYS
- Fall 2008-Fall 2010. RMYS Secretary and on the Board of Directors
- 2006-Present. C-Team Girls Basketball Coach for Fort Collins High School. 37-1 record in just two seasons.
- 2004-Present. Head Football Coach for Highland High School.
- 2002-2005 Girls Head Coach at Highland High School. Took over a program that had 1 win the previous 3 seasons. Nominated for "Coach of the Year" in just his 2nd season in the Patriot League.
- 2002-2003 Girls Head Assistant Coach for Northern Colorado Rebels club team. Players included Sara Hunter-Colorado State, Ari Curtis-Drake University/track, Alana Curtis-University of Idaho,
Jocelyn Zarling-Mesa State, Jaime Dirkes-Mesa State, Navada Haendler-Metro State.
- Chadron State (NCAA Division II). Opportunity to play basketball.
- Rocky Mountain High School. Three year varsity player. Top 8 team in Senior Season.
Darin Reese
Coaching Experience
- 2009 to present, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Mead High School
- 2010 to present, Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director at Mead High School
- 2008 4A Northern Conference Coach of the Year
- 2004–2009 Mountain View High School Head Varsity Boys Coach
- 2001-2004 Mountain View High School Junior Varsity Boys Coach
- 2000-2001 Thompson Valley HS Freshman Girls Coach
Team Accomplishments
- 2008 – 4A Northern Conference Tournament Champions – 4A Great 8 Appearance – 21-5
- 2007 – 4A Northern Conference Champions – 19-6
- 2005 – 4A Sweet 16 Appearance
Chad Salz
Coaching Experience
Team Accomplishments
Pete Scheck
- Physical Education and Health teacher at Berthoud High School
- 2007-Present – Head Coach Berthoud High School
- 2003-2007—Head Coach Highlands Ranch High School
- 2000-2003—Head Coach Colorado Academy
- 1995-2000—Junior Varsity and Varsity Assistant Coach Lakewood High School
- 1994-1995—Freshmen Chinle High School (Chinle, Arizona)
- Played at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Brandon Valdez
Coaching Experience:
- Fever Coach: 2010 Boys 16 Black (record 22-12), 2009 Boys 15 Black (record 17-13)
- 2010-present Assistant Boys High School Coach, Resurrection Christian School, Fort Collins CO; Record 2010-11 of 18-4
- 2005-2010: Rocky Mountain High School, Assistant Coach/C-Team Coach, Boy’s Basketball; Record 2005-2010 of 90-35
- 2007 Colorado Jam Premiere: Head Coach 16’s, Boy’s Basketball
- 2004 Colorado State University, Student Coach/Aid, Women’s Basketball
- 2002 Northern Colorado Rebels, Head Coach/Program Director, Women’s Basketball.
Players Included: Sara Hunter (CSU), Alana Curtis (Idaho), Ari Curtis (Drake-Track)
Jocelyn Zarling (Mesa State), Navada Haendler (Metro State)
- 2002-2004 Rocky Mountain High School, Assistant Coach/JV Coach, Girl’s Basketball
- 1999-2002 Junior Lobos Coach
Team Accomplishments
- Rocky Mountain High School Boys - Conference Titles in 2006 & 2008
- RMHS Boys - Elite 8 Finish in 2008. Varsity Record: 57-18. C-Team Record: 45-10
- RMYS Girls - Conference Title in 2003; Elite 8 finish in 2003; JV Record: 32-6
List of Coaches (by Last Name)
Jen Anderson
Coaching Experience
Bruce Dick, Director of Basketball Operations
- Fever Coach - 2011 Boys 17 Black; 2010 Boys 17 Black; 2009 Boys 16 Black
- January 31, 2012 - collected his 500th win!! in 30 and a half years of coaching, with a composite total of 500-182. Rez is his third stop, with Green Mountain and Rocky Mountain also on his resume.
- 2010-present Teacher and Boys High School Coach, Resurrection Christian School, Fort Collins CO
- 2005-2010 Physical Educator & Business Instructor, Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins CO
- 2005-2010 Boys High School Head Coach, Rocky Mountain High School
- Previous to 2005: Physical Educator for Jefferson County Public School (at Green Mountain High School, Dunstan Middle School, and Alameda Junior High)
- 1982-2005 Boys High School Head Coach, Green Mountain High School
- Other Positions: Business Education instructor, Dean of Student s at Green Mountain High School, and PE Department Chair at Dunstan Middle School
- Coaching Honors:
- Coach of the Year - Front Range League: 2006
- Tom Sutak Award Presented by Colorado High School Coaches Association (2004)
- At Green Mountain, posted a record of 282-106 (.727); 8 state tournament appearances and 1992 State 5A Champions.
- Coach of the Year - Jefferson County: 1988-89, 1990-91, 1991-92, and 1998-99
- Colorado Coach of the Year: Colorado High School Coaches Association (1993)
- Colorado Coach of the Year, 5A, (1990-91) (1991-92)
- Jefferson County Coach of the Year honors on four occasions
- President of the Colorado Basketball Coaches 2000, 2001
- 1975 graduate of University of Northern Colorado. Earned a masters degree from UNC in 1981.
- Learm more details about Bruce's coaching experience in our Coaches Section.
Dave Giusti
Dave was a junior varsity high school coach in California. He has recently moved here to Fort Collins. Coaching ExperienceSteve Gutting
Steve Gutting is a teacher at Cache La Poudre. He is an assistant coach for boys at Rocky Mountain High School.
Steve is a certified referree as well. For many years, Steve has coached and managed the
Junior Lobos boys basketball program.
Coaching Experience
- Fever Coach: 2010 Boys 15 Orange, 2009 Boys 14 Orange
- 2005-Present, Varsity Assistant coach at Rocky Mountain High School
- 1999-2010 Rocky Mountain High School - "D" coach, "C" coach, JV coach
- 1993-1999 Junior Lobos coach
- 1983-1991 Gettysburg College, Gettysburg PA. Assistant Coach
- 1979-1982 Biglerville HS, PA. Head Coach
Tory Hansen
Coaching Experience- 2011, hired as head boys coach at Greeley West
Tyler Horky
Coaching Experience- Kearney High School Assistant for 9th grade boys; Kearney Nebraska
- 2008/2009 - 2009/2010 - GNAC Conference Champions, 9th grade boys
- I grew up around basketball as my dad coached varsity basketball for 19 years
- My hobbies are centered around sports both playing and watching.
- My family recently moved to Fort Collins as my dad is the pincipal at Bacon Elementary.
Steven Latuda
Coaching Experience- 2009-present, Rocky Mountain Women's JV coach. 12-7 in first year; previous year was 5 wins. Won the CSU Round Ball Summer Tourney JV bracket
- 2009-10 JV team won the 2009 Northern Colorado Challenge in the J.V. division
- 2008-09 Highland High School Women's Head Coach. Won 5 games - which equaled all wins in the previous 3 years combined.
- 2005-09 Highland High School Assistant Football Coach. Back to back undefeated seasons
- 2007 James Irwin Charter School Women's Varsity Assistant Coach
- Married to Patricia with a toddler Cole.
- I love anything that has to do with sports, and I get the greatest pleasure out of coaching and seeing your adults accomplish their goals.
Todd Matkin
- Fever Coach: 2010 Girls 17 Black; 2009 Girls 17 Black
- 2009-present Head Girls basketball coach at Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins
- Fall 2008-Spring 2011. Assistant Director of Basketball Operations for RMYS
- Fall 2008-Fall 2010. RMYS Secretary and on the Board of Directors
- 2006-Present. C-Team Girls Basketball Coach for Fort Collins High School. 37-1 record in just two seasons.
- 2004-Present. Head Football Coach for Highland High School.
- 2002-2005 Girls Head Coach at Highland High School. Took over a program that had 1 win the previous 3 seasons. Nominated for "Coach of the Year" in just his 2nd season in the Patriot League.
- 2002-2003 Girls Head Assistant Coach for Northern Colorado Rebels club team. Players included Sara Hunter-Colorado State, Ari Curtis-Drake University/track, Alana Curtis-University of Idaho, Jocelyn Zarling-Mesa State, Jaime Dirkes-Mesa State, Navada Haendler-Metro State.
- Chadron State (NCAA Division II). Opportunity to play basketball.
- Rocky Mountain High School. Three year varsity player. Top 8 team in Senior Season.
Darin Reese
Coaching Experience
- 2009 to present, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Mead High School
- 2010 to present, Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director at Mead High School
- 2008 4A Northern Conference Coach of the Year
- 2004–2009 Mountain View High School Head Varsity Boys Coach
- 2001-2004 Mountain View High School Junior Varsity Boys Coach
- 2000-2001 Thompson Valley HS Freshman Girls Coach
- 2008 – 4A Northern Conference Tournament Champions – 4A Great 8 Appearance – 21-5
- 2007 – 4A Northern Conference Champions – 19-6
- 2005 – 4A Sweet 16 Appearance
Chad Salz
Coaching ExperiencePete Scheck
- Physical Education and Health teacher at Berthoud High School
- 2007-Present – Head Coach Berthoud High School
- 2003-2007—Head Coach Highlands Ranch High School
- 2000-2003—Head Coach Colorado Academy
- 1995-2000—Junior Varsity and Varsity Assistant Coach Lakewood High School
- 1994-1995—Freshmen Chinle High School (Chinle, Arizona)
- Played at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Brandon Valdez
Coaching Experience:- Fever Coach: 2010 Boys 16 Black (record 22-12), 2009 Boys 15 Black (record 17-13)
- 2010-present Assistant Boys High School Coach, Resurrection Christian School, Fort Collins CO; Record 2010-11 of 18-4
- 2005-2010: Rocky Mountain High School, Assistant Coach/C-Team Coach, Boy’s Basketball; Record 2005-2010 of 90-35
- 2007 Colorado Jam Premiere: Head Coach 16’s, Boy’s Basketball
- 2004 Colorado State University, Student Coach/Aid, Women’s Basketball
- 2002 Northern Colorado Rebels, Head Coach/Program Director, Women’s Basketball. Players Included: Sara Hunter (CSU), Alana Curtis (Idaho), Ari Curtis (Drake-Track) Jocelyn Zarling (Mesa State), Navada Haendler (Metro State)
- 2002-2004 Rocky Mountain High School, Assistant Coach/JV Coach, Girl’s Basketball
- 1999-2002 Junior Lobos Coach
- Rocky Mountain High School Boys - Conference Titles in 2006 & 2008
- RMHS Boys - Elite 8 Finish in 2008. Varsity Record: 57-18. C-Team Record: 45-10
- RMYS Girls - Conference Title in 2003; Elite 8 finish in 2003; JV Record: 32-6