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(Boys & Girls 5th-11th) - Fall/Winter Teams
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(Boys & Girls 5th-8th)
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RMYS Organization - Advisors & Pool of Coaches
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Board of Advisors
- Kirsten Batalden, Board Member
- Bruce Dick, Director of Basketball Operations
- Phil Johnson, Advisor
- Shannon Lopez, Founder, Program Director & Board Member
- Aretha Olivarez, Non-profit Advisor
- Dorsi Smith, Founder, Executive Director & Board Member
- Rob Stumbaugh, Advisor
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Pool of Coaches
Alphabetical (by last name) List of Coaches - Marty Bertolette
- Jacque Morgan (Johnson), former CSU Women's basketball player
- Aki Palmer, former CSU Men's basketball player
- Freddie Robinson, former CSU Men's basketball player
- Here's a list of some of our Fever team coaches. The links to exact years provide bios.
- Jen Anderson
- Bruce Dick
- Zach Gelhaus
- Shaun Gutting
- Steve Gutting
- Tyler Horkey
- Terel Hughes
- Jake Jakel
- Matt Johannsen
- Zerek Knight
- Steve Latuda
- Darin Reese
- Chad Salz
- Pete Scheck
- David Springer
- Brandon Valdez
- 2011 Fever Coaches
- 2010 Fever Coaches
- 2009 Fever Coaches
Business Team
These are coaches that support our various programs and have helped with skill sessions, Junior teams and other activities over the years.
Board of Advisors
RMYS started in June 2008 to address the need for connecting coaches and kids for playing basketball in Fort Collins by Shannon Lopez and Dorsi Smith.Kirsten Batalden, Board Member
She has worked in business for over 15 years, primarily managing business operations. She holds a degree in business management and a masters in education allowing her to see how each program can improve the life of the child while understanding the impact each decision has on the organization as a whole. Kirsten has many years background in Human Resources and has served on other non-profit Boards. She brings a non-basketball perspective to the organization.
Bruce Dick, Director of Basketball Operations
Read Coach Dick's profile.
Phil Johnson, Advisor
- From 2005-2008, he was the assistant women's basketball coach at University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.
- Since 2004, Phil has developed programs, ran camps and coached for Great Starts Sports Camps.
- From 2000-2002, Phil was the girls head coach at Doherty where they were 2nd in State as well as nationally ranked both years (a 46-4 record).)
- In 2000-01, he was the 5A Coach of the Year.
- Phil's overall basketball coaching record over 25 years is 271-54.
- Involved in teaching and coaching basketball in Colorado since the 1970s.
- Coached or played a role in the training of over 40 student athletes who received college scholarships, 20 of those student athletes went to Division 1 Colleges.
- A passion for basketball and believes in providing more opportunities for kids to play basketball, especially at younger ages.
- Keep your eyes open, you may see Phil coaching a Skill Session or two!
Shannon Lopez, Program Director & Board Member
- 2011 Volunteer of the Year at Crossroads Safehouse, Fort Collins CO
- 2010 recipient of CWOI Woman of Vision award
- Founder of Rocky Mountain Youth Sports
- RMYS Vice President and on the Board of Directors
- Owned home based business beginning at age 15
- Managed local window tinting business for five years prior to purchasing her own business
- Founder of Ultimate Window Tinting since 1998
- Parent of basketball player with experience in two club programs and high school sports
- Volunteer Chair for Business Women's Network of Fort Collins
Aretha Olivarez, Advisor
- Helped RMYS from the very beginning.
- Experience with over 500 non-profits organizations
- Provides RMYS with an expert in non-profit matters
- Learn why Aretha is such an asset to RMYS at www.multiplyingtalents.com.
Dorsi Smith, Executive Director & Board Member
- 2010 recipient of CWOI Woman of Vision award
- Board Member, Colorado Womens Sports Fund Association since 2010
- Founder of Rocky Mountain Youth Sports
- RMYS President, Treasurer and on the Board of Directors
- Process Engineer at Hewlett-Packard & Agilent for 18 years
- Purchased first business in 1995 - Daisy Laundry Company
- Founder of NEA Company in 2004
- Purdue Univiersity, BS 1984
- Recreation soccer coach for 10 seasons for daughter & son
- Parent of three children with experience in Junior programs, middle and high school sports
- Volunteer Director of Fort Collins Girl Scout Day Camp 2004-2008
Rob Stumbaugh, Advisor
- 2005 to present, First Community Bank Regional President for Colorado (20 branches in Colorado)
- For the past several years, listed in Northern Colorado Business Report (NCBR) list of "Who's Who" in Banking/Finance.
- Graduated Colorado College in 1981 Bachelor degree in Biology - earned 8 letters (4 in football and 4 in baseball) for Division III Tigers
- Campaign Chairperson for Loveland, Berthoud, and Estes Park United Way (UWLBEP) raising approx. $1.2 million
- Odyssey of the Mind coach, advisor to Thompson Soccer Association, volunteer for Loveland Swim Club, MVHS Band Booster, etc.
- Current Member of Colorado Lightning (Professional Indoor Soccer club) Advisory Board
Pool of Coaches
These various coaches in our community have coached or are interested in coaching for RMYS as their schedules allow. These are coaches whose bios are not listed on a Fever coach page.
Aki Palmer
Currently a Broker/Partner with Realtec Commercial Real Estate Services; He is married with a son.
Coaching Experience
- 2010 RMYS High School Skill Sessions
- Fort Collins High School, 1993 – 1996
- Fort Collins High School Game Free Throw Percentage (min. 10 attempts.) 16-16 1/26/96
- Fort Collins High School Career Free Throw Percentage (min. 2yrs.) (235-285) 82% 1993-96
- Eastern Wyoming JUCO ’97-‘98
- 2-Year Starter for Colorado State University ’99-‘01
- Tied CSU Single Game Record for All-Time most 3’s in one game versus Michigan in Ann Arbor (9 out of 10)
- Was 2nd in the country in 3-point percentage
- Led Mountain West Conference in assist to turnover ratio
- Led the Rams to wins over UCLA, Utah, BYU and the last 20 win season in CSU history
- Graduated from Colorado State University in 2001 with a degree from the Business College in Finance and Real Estate
Business Team
We appreciate our partnership with these businesses to provide a full-service basketball club.