2020 Blue Springs Coaching Staff
Varsity Staff
David White - Head Coach
Position Group: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Years on Staff: 0
Position Group: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Years on Staff: 0
Coach White is entering his 1st season as the head coach of Blue Springs High School as well as serving as its Assistant Athletic Director. Prior to coming to Blue Springs, he spent 1 year as the head coach at Ridgeland High School in Mississippi and led them to a playoff appearance with an 8-4 record. Coach White also led Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 2003-2007 with a record of 30-12 with five All-Americans and 38 players who went on to Division I-III teams in the NCAA.
After growing up in Seattle, Washington, Coach White played collegiate football for the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and spent a season in both the European Federation of American Football League and the Arena League. Coach White’s experience also includes coaching at the collegiate level at the University of Nevada and the University of Oklahoma, along with serving as the Director of Player Development for the Army/FBU/Adidas All-America Bowl. He has also been hired by college football programs across the country as a motivational speaker.
Coach White and his wife Brooke, who is from Oklahoma, have been married for 5 years. They have a 4-year-old son, (Breckston) and twin 1-year-old girls, (Rumor & Sutton).
Coach White says of this opportunity, “I know that Blue Springs High School is a place that not only cares about football, but more importantly, the coaching staff, administration, and community care about students. I am ready to embrace this challenge, and I am honored to lead such a storied program.”
After growing up in Seattle, Washington, Coach White played collegiate football for the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and spent a season in both the European Federation of American Football League and the Arena League. Coach White’s experience also includes coaching at the collegiate level at the University of Nevada and the University of Oklahoma, along with serving as the Director of Player Development for the Army/FBU/Adidas All-America Bowl. He has also been hired by college football programs across the country as a motivational speaker.
Coach White and his wife Brooke, who is from Oklahoma, have been married for 5 years. They have a 4-year-old son, (Breckston) and twin 1-year-old girls, (Rumor & Sutton).
Coach White says of this opportunity, “I know that Blue Springs High School is a place that not only cares about football, but more importantly, the coaching staff, administration, and community care about students. I am ready to embrace this challenge, and I am honored to lead such a storied program.”
Jed Paulsen - Associate Head Coach
Position Group: Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Years on Staff: 4
Position Group: Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Years on Staff: 4
Jed Paulsen is entering his 5th year at Blue Springs and his 15th season overall. Coach Paulsen works with the offensive line. He currently teaches industrial technology education at Blue Spring High School.
Coach Paulsen graduated from David H. Hickman High School in Columbia, MO. He was a 3-time 1st Team All-State selection as an offensive linemen, a heavyweight wrestling runner-up as a junior and a state champion as a senior and a 2-time football and 3-time wrestling team captain. He went on to be a 3-year starter at center for North Carolina State University, where he was a 3-time 1st Team Academic All-ACC selection and a team captain his senior year before becoming a Graduate Assistant for one year.
Coach Paulsen continued his coaching career at the University of Central Missouri as the TE/strength & conditioning coach for the Mules. After earning his Masters in Secondary Administration from UCM, he spent the next 6 years as the OL coach/Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for Truman State University.
Jed’s wife, Anna, currently teaches kindergarten in the Blue Springs School District. They have 3 children; Jackson (age 11), Carter (age 8), and Brynley (age 6). The family has enjoys being a part of the community in Blue Springs.
Coach Paulsen graduated from David H. Hickman High School in Columbia, MO. He was a 3-time 1st Team All-State selection as an offensive linemen, a heavyweight wrestling runner-up as a junior and a state champion as a senior and a 2-time football and 3-time wrestling team captain. He went on to be a 3-year starter at center for North Carolina State University, where he was a 3-time 1st Team Academic All-ACC selection and a team captain his senior year before becoming a Graduate Assistant for one year.
Coach Paulsen continued his coaching career at the University of Central Missouri as the TE/strength & conditioning coach for the Mules. After earning his Masters in Secondary Administration from UCM, he spent the next 6 years as the OL coach/Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for Truman State University.
Jed’s wife, Anna, currently teaches kindergarten in the Blue Springs School District. They have 3 children; Jackson (age 11), Carter (age 8), and Brynley (age 6). The family has enjoys being a part of the community in Blue Springs.
Nolan Hochgrebe
Position Group: Running Backs
Years on Staff: 13
Position Group: Running Backs
Years on Staff: 13
Coach Nolan Hochgrebe is beginning his 14th year coaching football at BSHS and his 19th year overall. His previous experiences include time as an assistant at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis and at Sunny Vale (now Paul Kinder) Middle School in Blue Springs before joining the BSHS staff.
Coach Hochgrebe grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated from Lutheran High South. He earned his teaching degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in ‘03 and his master’s degree through the MU Teaching Fellowship program in ‘04. He has spent his entire teaching career in the Blue Springs School District, splitting time between Sunny Vale (Paul Kinder) Middle School ('04-'08) and the Freshman Center ('03-'04, '08-'15) before joining the social studies department at Blue Springs High School in '15.
Coach Hochgrebe and his wife, Carrie, were married in May ‘03. Carrie, also a St. Louis native and Lutheran South/Mizzou graduate, serves as the Blue Springs School District's Instructional Coach for technology. Coach Hochgrebe and his wife have 2 daughters; Taya (age 10) and Nora (age 6).
This season, Coach Hochgrebe’s responsibilities include working with the running backs as well as helping with the technology aspects of the football program.
Coach Hochgrebe grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated from Lutheran High South. He earned his teaching degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in ‘03 and his master’s degree through the MU Teaching Fellowship program in ‘04. He has spent his entire teaching career in the Blue Springs School District, splitting time between Sunny Vale (Paul Kinder) Middle School ('04-'08) and the Freshman Center ('03-'04, '08-'15) before joining the social studies department at Blue Springs High School in '15.
Coach Hochgrebe and his wife, Carrie, were married in May ‘03. Carrie, also a St. Louis native and Lutheran South/Mizzou graduate, serves as the Blue Springs School District's Instructional Coach for technology. Coach Hochgrebe and his wife have 2 daughters; Taya (age 10) and Nora (age 6).
This season, Coach Hochgrebe’s responsibilities include working with the running backs as well as helping with the technology aspects of the football program.
Ryan Luethje - Defensive Coordinator
Position Group: Inside Linebackers
Years on Staff: 12
Position Group: Inside Linebackers
Years on Staff: 12
“Coach Ryan Luethje is in his 12th year of teaching math at Blue Springs High School, his 13th year on the Blue Springs football staff and beginning his 1st season as the Wildcat's defensive coordinator. Coach Luethje graduated from Blue Springs South High School in 2005 and from Northwest Missouri State University in 2009 with a degree in Mathematics Education. He then earned his Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri in the spring of 2010 and his Specialist in Secondary Administration in the spring of 2013. Coach Luethje is also the head JV baseball coach.
Coach Luethje married his beautiful wife, Johanna, March 2014 in Hermann, Missouri. Johanna is also an educator and is in her 11th year of teaching. She teaches English at the Blue Springs Freshman Campus. On New Year’s Day 2018, Ryan and Johanna welcomed their first child. Bennett is eager to watch the ‘football boys’ and run on the field with the rest of his Wildcat coaching family. The Luethjes’ are looking forward to another exciting football season and year together!”
Coach Luethje married his beautiful wife, Johanna, March 2014 in Hermann, Missouri. Johanna is also an educator and is in her 11th year of teaching. She teaches English at the Blue Springs Freshman Campus. On New Year’s Day 2018, Ryan and Johanna welcomed their first child. Bennett is eager to watch the ‘football boys’ and run on the field with the rest of his Wildcat coaching family. The Luethjes’ are looking forward to another exciting football season and year together!”
Joel Page
Position Group: Defensive Line
Years on Staff: 5
Position Group: Defensive Line
Years on Staff: 5
Joel Page is entering his 6th year at Blue Springs and his 15th season overall. Coach Page currently works with the defensive line, after previously working with the freshmen team and the offensive line before that.
Coach Page played football for and graduated from William Jewel College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education. Before arriving at Blue Springs in 2015, Coach Page was on the football staff at Richmond High School. He has also coached at Van Horn High School.
Joel and his wife, Nicole, have been married for 9 years. Nicole is a 2nd grade teacher in the Liberty School District. They have 2 children; Reid (age 8) and Hattie Ann (age 4).
Coach Page played football for and graduated from William Jewel College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education. Before arriving at Blue Springs in 2015, Coach Page was on the football staff at Richmond High School. He has also coached at Van Horn High School.
Joel and his wife, Nicole, have been married for 9 years. Nicole is a 2nd grade teacher in the Liberty School District. They have 2 children; Reid (age 8) and Hattie Ann (age 4).
Ty Butler
Position Group: Defensive Secondary
Years on Staff: 3
Position Group: Defensive Secondary
Years on Staff: 3
Coach Butler is beginning his 4th year on staff at Blue Springs High School and his 1st season working with the Defensive Secondary.
Coach Butler graduated from Blue Springs in 2010 and was a member of the Wildcat’s 2009 State runner-up football team. He went on to graduate from Missouri State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Coach Butler started his career as paraprofessional at Blue Springs High School in 2016-17 while coaching freshman football and baseball. The following year, he took a position at Guadalupe Centers Middle School before returning to Blue Spring in 2018 to become the Physical Education teacher at Brittany Hill Middle School.
Ty and his wife, Lauren, have been married for 6 years. Lauren sells insurance with Farmers Insurance. They have 2 children; Bo (age 4) and Maelee (age 2).
Coach Butler graduated from Blue Springs in 2010 and was a member of the Wildcat’s 2009 State runner-up football team. He went on to graduate from Missouri State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Coach Butler started his career as paraprofessional at Blue Springs High School in 2016-17 while coaching freshman football and baseball. The following year, he took a position at Guadalupe Centers Middle School before returning to Blue Spring in 2018 to become the Physical Education teacher at Brittany Hill Middle School.
Ty and his wife, Lauren, have been married for 6 years. Lauren sells insurance with Farmers Insurance. They have 2 children; Bo (age 4) and Maelee (age 2).
Donte Watkins
Position Group: Defensive Secondary
Years on Staff: 2
Position Group: Defensive Secondary
Years on Staff: 2
This will be coach Watkins 3rd year on staff coaching the Defensive Secondary. He is currently a paraprofessional at the High School.
Coach Watkins attended Blue Springs High School where he played football, basketball, baseball, and also ran track. He graduated from Blue Springs in 2013 and continued his education at Missouri Western State University and was a member of the Griffons football team from 2013-2017. Coach Watkins earned his degree in Psychology with a minor in Wellness from MWSU in 2018.
After graduating, Coach Watkins had the opportunity to participate in the 2018 Kansas City Chiefs rookie mini camp and pursue a professional career. He has since decided to return to Blue Springs and join the coaching staff at his alma mater.
He and his wife, Carlie, were married in December of 2019. They recently just had a newborn son in March 2020. They now have a total of 3 boys: Adrian (4), Kayden (1), and Desmond!
Coach Watkins attended Blue Springs High School where he played football, basketball, baseball, and also ran track. He graduated from Blue Springs in 2013 and continued his education at Missouri Western State University and was a member of the Griffons football team from 2013-2017. Coach Watkins earned his degree in Psychology with a minor in Wellness from MWSU in 2018.
After graduating, Coach Watkins had the opportunity to participate in the 2018 Kansas City Chiefs rookie mini camp and pursue a professional career. He has since decided to return to Blue Springs and join the coaching staff at his alma mater.
He and his wife, Carlie, were married in December of 2019. They recently just had a newborn son in March 2020. They now have a total of 3 boys: Adrian (4), Kayden (1), and Desmond!
Brian Banker
Position Group: Outside Linebackers
Years on Staff: 1
Position Group: Outside Linebackers
Years on Staff: 1
Brian Banker is entering his 2nd year coaching at Blue Springs High School and will be working with the outside linebackers as well as teaching P.E. and health.
Coach Brian Banker grew up in St. Joseph, MO and graduated from Benton High School in 1992. Brian attended Benedictine College in Atchison, KS from 1992-95 where he graduated with a B.A. in Physical Education and Health and played Linebacker for the Ravens. Coach Banker has also received two Master’s degrees in Education MAED and Administration MASL from Baker University.
Coach Banker has been married to Amy Banker and they are celebrating their 21-year anniversary this summer. Brian and Amy have three awesome kids; Madyson (15), Brock (11) and Ella (7). All 3 kids are very active in sports and are excited about moving into the Blue Springs School District.
Coach Banker is entering his 22nd year in education and is bringing in many years of coaching and Athletic Director experience. Coach Banker has been an Athletic Director for 10 years and has been the Assistant Principal and District Athletic Director for the past 5 years at Lathrop High School. Coach Banker began his coaching career as a head football coach at the age of 22 at Mid-Buchanan High School in Faucett, MO. After that, Coach Banker spent time as the head football coach at Lafayette HS in St. Joseph, MO and has been a defensive coordinator and head track coach at Hickman Mills High School and defensive coordinator at Plattsburg High School. Coach Banker has also been very fortunate to be able to travel to Australia to serve as the head football coach for the Down Under Bowl for 3 years and has been able to build long lasting relationships with his students and players. Coach Banker is excited to be back on the sidelines and in the classroom and is very excited to be a part of the Blue Springs community where he will be coaching Defensive Line.
Coach Brian Banker grew up in St. Joseph, MO and graduated from Benton High School in 1992. Brian attended Benedictine College in Atchison, KS from 1992-95 where he graduated with a B.A. in Physical Education and Health and played Linebacker for the Ravens. Coach Banker has also received two Master’s degrees in Education MAED and Administration MASL from Baker University.
Coach Banker has been married to Amy Banker and they are celebrating their 21-year anniversary this summer. Brian and Amy have three awesome kids; Madyson (15), Brock (11) and Ella (7). All 3 kids are very active in sports and are excited about moving into the Blue Springs School District.
Coach Banker is entering his 22nd year in education and is bringing in many years of coaching and Athletic Director experience. Coach Banker has been an Athletic Director for 10 years and has been the Assistant Principal and District Athletic Director for the past 5 years at Lathrop High School. Coach Banker began his coaching career as a head football coach at the age of 22 at Mid-Buchanan High School in Faucett, MO. After that, Coach Banker spent time as the head football coach at Lafayette HS in St. Joseph, MO and has been a defensive coordinator and head track coach at Hickman Mills High School and defensive coordinator at Plattsburg High School. Coach Banker has also been very fortunate to be able to travel to Australia to serve as the head football coach for the Down Under Bowl for 3 years and has been able to build long lasting relationships with his students and players. Coach Banker is excited to be back on the sidelines and in the classroom and is very excited to be a part of the Blue Springs community where he will be coaching Defensive Line.
Danny Malone
Position Group: Wide Receivers
Years on Staff: 1
Position Group: Wide Receivers
Years on Staff: 1
Coach Danny Malone grew up in Blue Springs, MO and attended the Blue Springs School District throughout his entire education. He graduated from Blue Springs High School in 2004 where he played football and baseball all 4 years. Coach Malone continued his baseball career Northwest Missouri State University for the following 4 years while earning his Bachelor’s of Education in Physical Education. He stayed on at NWMSU as a graduate assistant and earned his Masters in Athletic Administration in 2011. He recently finished his specialist degree in Educational Leadership in August 2019.
Coach Malone has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 4 years. Lisa is a former BSSD student who graduated from Blue Springs South in 2006. They have one child, Hayden (age 3), who keeps them extremely busy!
Coach Malone is entering his 10th year teaching/coaching and second at blue Springs. He started in 2011 teaching at Bridger Middle School in Independence while coaching football at Truman High School for 3 years. In 2014, he took a teaching job in Odessa where he got the opportunity to coach both football and baseball. Coach Malone was an assistant football coach for 4 years and then became the head 8th grade coach in 2018. In baseball, he was the varsity assistant/head JV coach for 4 years before becoming the head varsity coach in 2019. In his 1 year as the head baseball coach in Odessa, his team won the district championship and went 15-8.
Coach Malone is extremely excited for the opportunity to give back to the place that has given him so much! He loves Blue Springs with everything he’s got and has wanted to return as a teacher/coach since he began his career. He feels extremely blessed to be back!
Coach Malone has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 4 years. Lisa is a former BSSD student who graduated from Blue Springs South in 2006. They have one child, Hayden (age 3), who keeps them extremely busy!
Coach Malone is entering his 10th year teaching/coaching and second at blue Springs. He started in 2011 teaching at Bridger Middle School in Independence while coaching football at Truman High School for 3 years. In 2014, he took a teaching job in Odessa where he got the opportunity to coach both football and baseball. Coach Malone was an assistant football coach for 4 years and then became the head 8th grade coach in 2018. In baseball, he was the varsity assistant/head JV coach for 4 years before becoming the head varsity coach in 2019. In his 1 year as the head baseball coach in Odessa, his team won the district championship and went 15-8.
Coach Malone is extremely excited for the opportunity to give back to the place that has given him so much! He loves Blue Springs with everything he’s got and has wanted to return as a teacher/coach since he began his career. He feels extremely blessed to be back!
Matt Hakes
Position Group: Defensive Line
Years on Staff: 1
Position Group: Defensive Line
Years on Staff: 1
Matt Hakes is entering his 2nd year coaching at Blue Springs High School and will be working with the defensive line as well as teaching special education.
Coach Hakes grew up in southwest Missouri and graduated from Webb City High School in 1997. Matt attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA from 1997-2002 where he graduated with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and played Offensive and Defensive Line for the Yellowjackets. Coach Hakes has also received a Master’s degrees in Education (MAED) from the University of Phoenix, a Specialist degree in Educational Administration from The University of Central Missouri and a Doctorate in Educational leadership from William Woods University.
Coach Hakes has been married to Heidee and they are celebrating their 16-year anniversary this summer. Matt and Heidee have three awesome kids; Hadlee (10), Hudson (7) and Crosby (5).
Coach Hakes grew up in southwest Missouri and graduated from Webb City High School in 1997. Matt attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA from 1997-2002 where he graduated with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and played Offensive and Defensive Line for the Yellowjackets. Coach Hakes has also received a Master’s degrees in Education (MAED) from the University of Phoenix, a Specialist degree in Educational Administration from The University of Central Missouri and a Doctorate in Educational leadership from William Woods University.
Coach Hakes has been married to Heidee and they are celebrating their 16-year anniversary this summer. Matt and Heidee have three awesome kids; Hadlee (10), Hudson (7) and Crosby (5).
J.J. Aller
Position Group: Special Teams/Tight Ends
Years on Staff: 0
Position Group: Special Teams/Tight Ends
Years on Staff: 0
Coach Aller is beginning his 1st year coaching at Blue Springs and has over 18 years coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and professional levels. He was Special Teams Coordinator and JV Defensive Coordinator for Lee's Summit West High School from 2018-2019. For Odessa High School he served as Special Teams Coordinator, Tight Ends, and Running Back Coach for 2016-2017. In 2015, he was the Tight Ends and Asst. Special Teams Coach at William Jewell College. From 2011-2014, Coach Aller served as a kicking game consultant at Missouri Valley College. In 2010, he coached the Tight Ends and was the Asst. Special Teams Coach at William Jewell College. In 2009, he was the Tight Ends and Kicking Game Coordinator at Missouri Valley College. From 2007-2008, he was a Special Teams and Strength & Conditioning Intern with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to working for the Jaguars, he was the Asst. Special Teams and Kicking Game Coordinator at the University of Central Missouri in 2006 and the Kicking Game Coordinator at Missouri Valley College from 2002-2005.
Coach Aller has 14 years of experience kicking as a player. He was at Baker University 1992-1994 and played professionally for Arena and Indoor Football Leagues from 1994 until 2006. Besides coaching, he is a football clinic speaker and has a published DVD with Championship Productions for Rugby Punting.
He received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Missouri Valley College in 2004 and his master's in Education Administration from Lindenwood University in 2006. Coach Aller is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Club coach. He is a native of Sedalia, MO, graduating from Smith-Cotton High School. JJ and his wife, Kathy reside in Grain Valley and enjoy spending time with their 3 dogs, hiking, movies, mentoring youth with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and volunteering for dog rescues in the KC area.
Coach Aller has 14 years of experience kicking as a player. He was at Baker University 1992-1994 and played professionally for Arena and Indoor Football Leagues from 1994 until 2006. Besides coaching, he is a football clinic speaker and has a published DVD with Championship Productions for Rugby Punting.
He received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Missouri Valley College in 2004 and his master's in Education Administration from Lindenwood University in 2006. Coach Aller is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Club coach. He is a native of Sedalia, MO, graduating from Smith-Cotton High School. JJ and his wife, Kathy reside in Grain Valley and enjoy spending time with their 3 dogs, hiking, movies, mentoring youth with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and volunteering for dog rescues in the KC area.
Freshmen Staff
Jim Johnson
Freshman Coach
Years on Staff: 3
Freshman Coach
Years on Staff: 3
Coach Johnson is entering his 4th year on the BSHS football staff, however he has been a BSHS track coach for the past 7 years since his retirement in 2013.
Coach Johnson graduated from Raytown South High School, received his BS in Physical Education/Biology from the University of Oklahoma where he received a full ride track scholarship for pole vaulting, and went on to get his master's degree from Lesley College. He has taught/coached 3 years KC Public Schools, 7 years Oak Grove, and 24 years is Blue Springs at various buildings.
Coach Johnson and his wife Brenda have been together since they met in High School. Brenda is currently in her 26th year as a Blue Springs District employee. They have two boys Jimmy (BSHS 1995) and Christopher (BSHS 1999). They also have four grandchildren, two of which attended or currently attand Blue Springs Schools.
Coach Johnson graduated from Raytown South High School, received his BS in Physical Education/Biology from the University of Oklahoma where he received a full ride track scholarship for pole vaulting, and went on to get his master's degree from Lesley College. He has taught/coached 3 years KC Public Schools, 7 years Oak Grove, and 24 years is Blue Springs at various buildings.
Coach Johnson and his wife Brenda have been together since they met in High School. Brenda is currently in her 26th year as a Blue Springs District employee. They have two boys Jimmy (BSHS 1995) and Christopher (BSHS 1999). They also have four grandchildren, two of which attended or currently attand Blue Springs Schools.
Ben Licklider
Freshman Coach
Years on Staff: 0
Freshman Coach
Years on Staff: 0
Ben Licklider is entering his 1st year coaching football at Blue Springs High School and will be coaching on the Freshman staff. For the last 3 years he has taught social studies and has worked as an assistant coach for the Wildcat's track and field team.
Coach Licklider grew up in Jefferson City Missouri and attended Jefferson City High School where he was a two-time All-State Linebacker and Pole Vaulter for the Jays before graduating in 2008. Ben went on to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia and received his bachelor’s degree in middle and high school social studies education in 2012. He also competed for MU's Track and Field team. After earning his degree, he stayed on as a Track & Field coach for 2 years while earning his master’s degree in counseling/sports psychology.
He and his wife Heather met in high school and got married in September of 2017. Heather is also a graduate of the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s in nutrition and fitness and completed her law degree in 2016. She currently works for the FDIC Legal department in Kansas City. She is also an assistant coach for the Blue Springs Girls' Track and Field team and is in charge of the pole vault.
Coach Licklider grew up in Jefferson City Missouri and attended Jefferson City High School where he was a two-time All-State Linebacker and Pole Vaulter for the Jays before graduating in 2008. Ben went on to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia and received his bachelor’s degree in middle and high school social studies education in 2012. He also competed for MU's Track and Field team. After earning his degree, he stayed on as a Track & Field coach for 2 years while earning his master’s degree in counseling/sports psychology.
He and his wife Heather met in high school and got married in September of 2017. Heather is also a graduate of the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s in nutrition and fitness and completed her law degree in 2016. She currently works for the FDIC Legal department in Kansas City. She is also an assistant coach for the Blue Springs Girls' Track and Field team and is in charge of the pole vault.
Nick Solomon
Freshman Coach
Years on Staff: 0
Freshman Coach
Years on Staff: 0
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Nick Solomon is beginning his 1st year coaching football at Blue Springs High School and will be on the Freshman staff. For the last two years he has been a para-professional for the Blue Springs School District, working primarily at Brittany Hill Middle School and also teaching a duel credit Unmanned Aerial Vehicle class for the district’s and the University of Central Missouri’s aviation department. He has coached 8th grade boys basketball and track for Brittany Hill. He has also coached competitive sports since 2003.
Coach Solomon grew up in Grain Valley, Missouri, and attended Grain Valley High School. He participated in football, basketball and track and became an All-State Linebacker before graduating in 1997. He attended Missouri Valley College where he played football. Coach Solomon graduated from UCM with a degree in Business before becoming a Kansas City (MO) police officer.
Coach Solomon and his wife Melissa met in high school and were married in 1998. They have four beautiful daughters; Madison, Hailee, Carlee and Morgan.
Coach Solomon grew up in Grain Valley, Missouri, and attended Grain Valley High School. He participated in football, basketball and track and became an All-State Linebacker before graduating in 1997. He attended Missouri Valley College where he played football. Coach Solomon graduated from UCM with a degree in Business before becoming a Kansas City (MO) police officer.
Coach Solomon and his wife Melissa met in high school and were married in 1998. They have four beautiful daughters; Madison, Hailee, Carlee and Morgan.
Marcus Crosdale
Freshman Coach
Years on Staff: 0
Freshman Coach
Years on Staff: 0
Marcus Crosdale is beginning his 1st year coaching football at Blue Springs High School and will be on the Freshman staff. He has eight years combined experience coaching high school football in the Kansas City & Hickman Mills School District. 2016-2017 Marcus was a Dean of Students at Kauffman Charter School and has worked numerous years mentoring & developing youth programs in the inner city.
Coach Crosdale grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Raytown South High School. He participated in track, wrestling, and football; where he became an All-State Defensive Lineman. After graduating high school Marcus went on to college where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education from Ashford University.
Coach Crosdale and his wife Ashley met in high school and were married in 2008. Mrs. Crosdale also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and worked in the Kansas City School District for numerous years. They are now entrepreneurs owning two restaurants and have two amazing children; Atianna & Khalid.
Coach Crosdale grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Raytown South High School. He participated in track, wrestling, and football; where he became an All-State Defensive Lineman. After graduating high school Marcus went on to college where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education from Ashford University.
Coach Crosdale and his wife Ashley met in high school and were married in 2008. Mrs. Crosdale also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and worked in the Kansas City School District for numerous years. They are now entrepreneurs owning two restaurants and have two amazing children; Atianna & Khalid.
Athletic Trainer
Steve Morrow
Athletic Trainer
Years on Staff: 18
Athletic Trainer
Years on Staff: 18
Steve Morrow is the Athletic Trainer for the Wildcats. He was born and raised in North St. Louis and graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1977 and 1978. Steve has a BA in Education, MS in Athletic Training, is a member of MOATA and a member of the NATA college of Sports Medicine.
Steve spent 24 years in professional baseball working his way through college with the St. Louis Cardinals and then for the Kansas City Royals. He spent the last eight years as the assistant trainer with the Royals. This is Steve's 19th year at BSHS.
Steve's family includes Terri, Stephanie and Christopher. Terri and Stephanie both reside in Blue Springs while Christopher (along with his wife Lindsay) currently lives in Maple Grove [Minneapolis], MN.
In his spare time Steve runs, cuts firewood, does yard work and volunteers at his church.
Steve spent 24 years in professional baseball working his way through college with the St. Louis Cardinals and then for the Kansas City Royals. He spent the last eight years as the assistant trainer with the Royals. This is Steve's 19th year at BSHS.
Steve's family includes Terri, Stephanie and Christopher. Terri and Stephanie both reside in Blue Springs while Christopher (along with his wife Lindsay) currently lives in Maple Grove [Minneapolis], MN.
In his spare time Steve runs, cuts firewood, does yard work and volunteers at his church.