Get to know the Varisty Coaches
HEAD COACH
Coach Ryan Evans
Years at WHS: 2
Graduate from: Dakota Wesleyan University
Coaching Responsibilities: Head Coach
Coaching Background: 1st year as Head Coach for the Warriors. Coaching for 18 years with 11 years as head coach. Evan's was SD Coach of the year finalist in 2011 and State Region's 6 coach of the year in 2014
Family: wife Kelly, daughter Elin and twin boys Kale and London
Assistant Varsity Coaches
Coach Jeff Fitzgerald
Years at WHS: 7
Graduated from: University of Sioux Falls
Coaching Responsibilities:
Defensive Coordinator
Coaching Background: 18th year coaching with stops at Lincoln HS and the University of Sioux Falls
Favorite Part of Coaching:
The relationships you are able to build with the players as well as the other coaches
Family: Married.......with children!
Coach Jason Stahlberg
Years at WHS: 12 years
Coach Michel Freriches
Years at WHS: 6
Graduated from: University of Sioux Falls
Coaching Responsibilities: Varsity Defensive Backs and Head Coach of Junior Varsity
Coaching Background:
Volunteer coach for one year at University of Sioux Falls
Favorite Part of Coaching: Helping the athletes become better people on and off the field. I enjoy seeing the players become successful.
Family: Parents Michael and Sandy Frericks; Brother Brian 19; Sister: Hayley 17; Girl Friend Natalie Blazier (dating for 6 years)
Coach Tommy Hofer
Years at WHS: 5
Graduated from: Dakota State University
Coaching Responsibities: Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers
Coaching Background: Started coaching atheletes in '07 with the Air Attack Accademy
Favorite Part of Coaching: I get to be part of the amazing progam at WHS and also help atheletes reach their highest potentional
Family: I am the favorite uncle to 9 nieces and nephews
Coach Ryan Schlieman
Years at WHS: 3rd
Graduated from: South Dakota State University
Coaching Responsibilites: Defensive Line Coach
Coaching Background: 10 years of experiece from 7th grade to Varsity levels at 4 schools
Favorite Part of Coaching: The family environment with players and coaches from all types of backgrounds. Watching kids realize that hard work pays off
Family: Married to Ashley, daughter Madilynn ad son Jack
Coach Lance Siebenahler
Years at WHS: 6
Graduated from: Augustana College, Pipestone, MN (HS)
Coaching Responsibilities: Varsity Wide Receivers & JV Offensive Coordinator
Coaching Background: 6 years at WHD, 2 years at Augustana College (Football, TE's), 10 years at Edison Middle School (various sports)
Favoirte Part of Coaching: Seeing the growth of not only every individual but also the team. Being able to be apart of so many lives and hopefully being able to make a positive impact
Coach Seddie Aware
Years at WHS: 1
Graduated from: South Dakota State Univerity and Washington High School, played football for both
Coaching Responsibilities: Varsity Defensive Backs
Coaching Background: First year Volunteer Coach
Favoirte Part of Coaching: I have a strong passion for the game and want to help kids succeed and meet their goals on becoming a better player
Family: wife Jordan and daughtr Aliya
Coach James Johnikin
Years at WHS: 1
Graduated from: University of Sioux Falls and University of South Dakota; SIoux City West HS
Coaching responsibilites: Varsity Wide Receivers and JV
Favorite part of Coaching: Connecting with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Learning how to get to the best from seeing them progress, meet their goals, and having fun
Family: Wife Kate and children: Alex , Liliana , Cierra and MIchael