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RMYS Organization
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Board of Advisors
- Bruce Dick, Director of Basketball Programs
- Phil Johnson, Advisor
- Shannon Lopez, Founder, Program Director & Board Member
- Todd Matkin, Assistant Director of Basketball & Board Member
- Aretha Olivarez, Non-profit Advisor
- Dorsi Smith, Founder, Excecutive Director & Board Member
- Rob Stumbaugh, Advisor
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Pool of Coaches
Alphabetical (by last name) List of Coaches - Bruce Dick
- Dustin Duncan
- Todd Earl
- Shaun Gutting
- Steve Gutting
- Jake Jakel
- Todd Matkin
- Jacque Morgan (Johnson)
- Geoff Pampush
- Darin Reese
- Pete Scheck
- Dani Schroeder
- Todd Williams
- Brandon Valdez
Business Team
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.Bruce Dick, Director of Basketball Programs and Summer 2010 HS Boys Coach
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
- 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 sophomore basketball player with experience in two club programs
- Volunteer Chair for Business Women's Network of Fort Collins
Todd Matkin, Advisor & Summer 2009 HS Girls Coach
Read Coach Matkin's profile.
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
- Founder of Rocky Mountain Youth Sports
- RMYS President, Tresaurer 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
- Recreation soccer coach for 10 seasons for daughter & son
- Parent of middle school basketball player
- 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
Possible Coaches
These various coaches in our community have coached or are interested in coaching for RMYS as their schedules allow.
Dustin Duncan
- 2010 Fever Coach Boys 14 Black; 2009 Fever Coach Boys 17 Black
- 2007-present. Head varsity boys coach for Windsor High School Boys in Windsor Colorado
- 2008, 2009: Nominated for “Coach of the Year” 4A Northern Conference
- 2007-present: Assistant football coach for Windsor High School
- 2009-present: Track Coach, Eaton School District
- 2007-present: Teaches middle school PE at Eaton
- working on my master’s degree in educational administration
- Other Experience
- 2006-07: JV Coach, Windsor High School Boys’ Basketball
- 2004-06: Assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Northern Colorado
- Two years of experience of coaching girls’ basketball in Wyoming
- Six years assistant Football Coach, Cheyenne, WY
- Graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a teaching degree in Physical Education and Health
- Team Accomplishments
- 2009: “Great 8” Finalist, Windsor High School Boys’ Basketball
- Varsity Record (2007-present) 43-11
- 2008: “Final Four” Finalist, Windsor High School Football
Shaun Gutting
Shaun Gutting is a former high school and college player.- Current student assistant with the CSU Men's Basketball
- 2010 Fever Coach Boys 16 Orange; 2009 Fever Coach Boys 14 Orange team
- Worked the University of Kansas summer basketball camps in 2008 (When KU won the national championship)
- Played high school basketball at Rocky Mountain High School in 2006
Steve Gutting
Steve Gutting is a teacher at Cache La Poudre. For many years, Steve has coached and managed the Junior Lobos boys basketball program.- 2010 Fever Coach Boys 15 Orange; 2009 Fever Coach Boys 14 Orange Assistant
- Assistant coach for boys at Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins CO
- Certified referree.
Jake Jakel
Coaching Experience- 2010 Fever Coach Boys 12U; 2009 Fever Coach Boys 11U
- Started 1996 as volunteer coach in Fort Collins city leagues
- 2 years with Jr Impalas
- 4 years with Jr Lambkins
- 2 years with Jr Lobos
- Attended various coaching clinics - including one by an assistant with Doug Moe on footwork and ball handling
- Varsity starting point guard for Aurora Central High School
- Played high school ball for 3 years. Injured senior year.
- Attended CSU
Geoff Pampush
Geoff grew up in Rocky River, Ohio a small suburb outside of Cleveland. He attended University of Colorado at Boulder receiving degrees in History and Education in 2007. Geoff has been playing basketball from kindergarden through high school on teams (club and school) and as a hobby/activity since. Along with basketball Geoff was involved with football and baseball through high school - playing whichever sport was in session.- All-Conference player for football his senior high school season at defensive end
- High School graduate of the National Honors Society
- 2009-present Assistant Coach for Mead High school in Mead CO
- 2009 Fever Coach Boys 13 U
- 2008 Assistant Coach for Mountain View High school in Loveland CO
- Fall 2008, Coach for RMYS 8th Grade boys team
- Has teaching license and is subsitute teaching in the Poudre and Thompson School Districts
- Broomfield Heights Middle School - assisted with the 8th grade football team
- Working with kids during the fall, winter and summer teaching kids how to play football, basketball and baseball.
Darin Reese
Coaching Experience- 2010 Fever Coach Boys 15 Black; 2009 Fever Coach Boys 14 Black
- 2009-present, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Mead High School, Longmont CO
- 2008 4A Northern Conference Coach of the Year
- 10 years overall – 2000-2001 - Thompson Valley HS Freshman Girls Coach
- 2004 – Present - Mountain View High School Head Varsity Boys Coach
- 2001-2004 - Mountain View High School Junior Varsity Boys Coach
- Physical Education Teacher at St. John the Evangelist (K-8)
- 2008 – 4A Northern Conference Tournament Champions – 4A Great 8 Appearance – 21-5
- 2007 – 4A Northern Conference Champions – 19-6
- 2005 – 4A Sweet 16 Appearance
Dani Schroeder
Dani currently attends University of Northern Colorado after graduating in 2008 from Northridge High School. She has been playing basketball since the age of 6 being on the Varisty Team at all levels! She has 4 years of experience working with youth. Dani coached our RMYS 7th grade boys Fall 2008.Todd Williams
- 2010 Fever Coach Boys 14 Orange; 2009 Fever Coach Girls 17 Orange team
- Currently Assistant Coach in the Rocky Mountain High School boys program
- coached junior high basketball at Cache la Poudre junior high
- Coached Junior Lobos
Brandon Valdez
Coaching Experience:- 2010 Fever Coach, Boys 16 Black, 2009 Fever Coach, Boys 15 Black
- 2010-present Assistant Boys High School Coach, Resurrection Christian Schoo, Fort Collins CO
- Summer 2009, coach of Fever boys 15 Black team
- 2005-2010: Rocky Mountain High School, Assistant Coach/C-Team Coach, Boy’s Basketball
- 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
Business Team
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