Eastlake Wolves 2009/10 Coaching Staff

 

Born: July 10, 1979 in Walnut Creek, CA.  Wife: Cheryl (7 years). 
Children: Eli (3 ½), Abby (6 months).

Graduated from Issaquah High School in 1998, Pepperdine University in 2001 with a BS in Sports Medicine, and UW in 2004 with a Masters in Teaching.  Currently teaches 9th grade science, Health and PE at Inglewood Junior High.  Coaching experience:  6th year with Eastlake basketball, plus Eastlake cross country and IJH track, volleyball, and badminton.  Favorites:  Professional team:  SeattleSonics.  Athlete: Joe Montana.  Food:  Papa Murphy’s Cowboy Pizza with a coupon, anything free.  Movie: Rounders, Good Will Hunting.  CD:  Bob Dylan “Desire,” Dave Matthews Band “Live at Red Rocks,” Jack Johnson “In Between Dreams.”  TV:  The Office.  Book:  “Blue Like Jazz” by Donald Miller.  Hobbies: Quoting movies, parenting, home improvement.  Hero:  My little brother.  One word that best describes you:  Versatile.  Person who has had the greatest influence on you:  Jesus Christ.  Favorite quotation: “You can give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day, but teach him to fish and he’ll eat forever.”  If I had to give up all my possessions but one, I’d keep:  Bible.  Coaching has taught me:  Kids are capable of more than they think they are.  Personal goal:  Help kids realize their potential.