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  Coaching Staff
 
Heath Waters - Athletic Director

Education
Specialist Degree 2009 Education Administration / William Woods University

Master of Education 2007 Athletic and Activity

Administration / William Woods University

Bachelor's Degree 1995 Physical Education / College of the Ozarks


Experience
11th year as an Athletic Director
4rd year in Administration
2nd year HS Principal
16 years HS Baseball Coach
1 year Asst. Baseball Coach at University of Missouri S&T 2011 (NCAA DII. Tourn. Appearance)
6 years Basketball coach
1 year Cross Country Coach
2 years Softball Coach
Owner of the Heath Waters Baseball Academy, Inc. since 2004

Danielle Ball - Volleyball - Assistant Coach

I graduated from Jefferson City High School in 2006. I played both basketball and volleyball. I also played club ball for JCBC, CMVBC, and CAVBC. I attended Missouri University-Columbia from 2006-2008. I graduated from Lincoln University in 2010 with a B.S. in Business Administration. I am currently enrolled to receive my teaching certificate in Middle School and High School Math. My future plans are to be special education teacher and to eventually earn my PhD. I currently reside in Jefferson City, MO. I am a paraprofessional in H.U.G. and the assistant volleyball coach for both High School and Middle School.


Jennifer Bish - Girls Basketball - Assistant Coach - High School Not Pictured

 

 


Trisha Black - Softball - Head Coach

High School
Went to high school at Elsberry R-II, graduated in 2004. Was 4 year Varsity athlete in both softball and basketball.

College
Went to Central Methodist University and was a 3 year Varsity athlete for the CMU Women's Softball Team. Graduated in May of 2009 with a degree in Health and Physical Education.

Teaching/Coaching
This is my third year at RHS. I taught Middle School boys Health/PE the first two years and I am now teaching High School girls Health/PE. Third year coaching softball; second year as head coach.


Lucas Branson - Baseball - Head Coach

I graduated from Linn High School, where I played baseball & basketball and was a 3 year letterman on the baseball team. I attended Missouri State University and Lincoln University earning a B.S. in History.  I have earned grade 6-12 teaching certification in History through the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE).

I am in my 4th season as Head Baseball Coach at Russellville High School where I have a record of 64-35. In my four seasons at Russellville, the baseball team has been Show-Me Conference Co-Champions in 2010 & 2012.  I have been coaching baseball overall for 12 seasons (4 years as Head Baseball Coach at Linn High School which included their first final four appearance in 2009 in school history; 4 years as Assistant Baseball Coach at Linn High School) and have a career record of 107-91.

I enjoy spending time with my wife, Amy, and also spend my free time in the winter as a MSHSAA basketball official. I am also an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan.


Mitch Gier - Softball - Assistant Coach / Golf - Head Coach

I graduated from Russellville High School a four year starter in basketball and baseball.  Played basketball at CMU, then known as CMC, my freshmen year in college and then transferred to Lincoln University where I graduated with a BSED in physical education.  I have coach basketball in New Bloomfield for two years, Linn for four years, Versailles for two and six years at Russellville.  As High school girls basketball coach at Linn I had a record of 37 – 15 at the varsity level, and 37 – 6 at the JV level.  At Russellville I have a record of 104 – 59 varsity record with 2 seasons of 25 – 4 (best ever for girls basketball at Russellville), 2 district titles, 3 Show Me Conference titles, played in the district finals 4 out of 6 years, and was voted MBCA District Coach of the year twice.  I have been the assistant softball coach at Linn and Russellville.  I am currently coaching assistant softball and golf at Russellville while attending William Woods University Graduate program to obtain a Masters in Education in Secondary Administration.


Ashley Karle - Volleyball - Head Coach High School and Middle School

I was born and raised in California, MO. I've been playing volleyball only since 7th grade. Every single year in high school I received most kills, most blocks, and highest hitting percentage and was only 4 digs away from having most digs my senior year. My junior and senior year I made 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-District, and the All-Regional Team. I started playing club ball my sophomore year of high school with CMVBC, and also played with them my junior year. My senior year I played with CAVBC club. I attended Missouri Valley College on volleyball scholarship where there were only four freshmen who made the varsity squad and I was the only one of the four who started. I received HAAC (Heart of America Athletic Conference) player of the week numerous times throughout my college volleyball career. Due to having to medical redshirt (I had to have surgery) my senior year of college, my coach asked if I would take over coaching the jv squad over his graduate assistant, and I happily accepted. Now days, I am still very active with co-ed volleyball leagues in surrounding areas. I play sand, indoor, and all of the tournaments that I possibly can.


Sheri Koestner - MS Track - Head Coach

Graduated high school: Cole R-V, Eugene, MO
Played basketball and softball in high school.

Attended Lincoln U. on softball scholarship
Graduated college: Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health
Minor: Social Studies

Teacher at Cole R-1, Russellville since 2005, Middle School
– Girls' Physical Education/Health, Geography, Reading, RTI

Middle School track coach 2006 to present


Kate Lootens - HS Cheerleading - Head Coach

I graduated from Portageville High School in Southeast Missouri in 2005. I cheered at Portageville for 7 years and was also active in the school’s pep club. I attended Missouri State University in Springfield, MO where I graduated with a BSED in May of 2009.  This is my third year at RHS. I teach 9th and 10th grade Language Arts.. This is my second year coaching cheerleading.


Sean Lovelace - HS Track - Head Coach

Born in Vandalia Missouri.  Graduated Van-Far High School 1993.  Graduated Lincoln University 1998.  Attended Culver-Stockton for two years on a football scholarship.  Graduated William Woods University 2008 Masters in Athletics and Activities Administration.
Teacher at Cole R-1 since 1998.
Head Track Coach since 2000.

I love being a Russellville Indian and everything we represent.  I bleed BLUE & WHITE

Brent Mettlen - HS Boys Basketball Interim Assistant Coach - HS Track Assistant Coach

Education:
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Bachelor of Science in Biology 1997
Master of Science in Counseling 2001

Experience:
LaCrosse High School, LaCrosse, KS: 1998-2001
High School Science/Math Teacher
Assistant Football Coach
Head Track Coach

Fairfield High School, Fairfield, CT: 2001-2011
High School Counselor
Assistant Football Coach

Russellville High School, Russellville, MO: 2011-present
High School Counselor
Assistant Track Coach


Craig Miller - Cross Country - Head Coach - High School and Middle School

Born in Appomattox, Virginia
Graduated Paris High School 1988.
Graduated University of Central Missouri 1992. (cmsu)
Assistant XC and Track Coach at Russellville 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
Head XC Coach MS/HS 2007 to present


Girls Cross Country Back-to-Back State Champions - 2010 and 2011
MSHSAA Class 1 Girls Cross Counrty Coach of the Year - 2011


Amy Schroer - MS Cheerleading - Head Coach

I received my Bachelor and Master degrees from Truman State University.  I taught fifth grade one year at a previous school and coached MS cheer there.  This is my second year at Russellville teaching 1st grade and coaching MS cheer.  I was a cheerleader throughout my high school years and served as captain for two years.  I was a member of a dance squad at Truman during college.  I love being at Russellville and have enjoyed my time here.  Go Indians!


Gayla Spencer - Girls Golf- Head Coach

Gayla Spencer is coaching the first ever Lady Indian Golf Team. Gayla teaches Sixth Grade Reading, this is her third year with our district. She is a graduate of Brookfield High School, and received her Bachelor Degree in Education from Missouri Western University, in St. Joseph Missouri.
Gayla has coached the seventh and eighth grade middle school program for the past two years.  She was the head coach of the Brookfield High School Girls Program for 10 years.

Gayla is married to Scott Spencer, and has two children.  They live at The Lake of the Ozarks.


David Volkart - Girls Basketball - Head Coach - High School and Middle School

I was born and raised in Russellville MO. Played basketball at RHS, was a part of two district championship teams, was a two time all-state selection. Went on to play college basketball at State Fair Community College for two years. Spent one year at William Penn University before returning home and receiving a B.S. in Physical Education at Lincoln University. Entering my 8th season at RHS, was Head Boys Basketball coach for 3 years and this year is my first year of being Head Girls Basketball coach. My family is very important to me, especially my daughters: Jayla and Ella. I also love the game of basketball and everything it represents.


Scott White - Boys Basketball - High School Not Pictured