Fall Coaches

Cross Country - Boys

Sean O’Connor

Cross Country - Boy’s, Head Coach

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 8 years

Coaching for 9 years

Bachelors - Secondary Education with Math Emphasis, University of Missouri, Columbia

Masters - Athletic Administration, William Woods University

I enjoy running and racing.

Matt Warren

Cross Country - Boy’s, Assistant Coach

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 12 years

Coaching for 16 years

B.S. - Education, Certified Social Studies and Physical Education, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Masters - Education, Southwest Baptist University

I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Being a Lancer and teaching and coaching are passions of mine. Hobbies include running, playing hockey and watching sports. I also enjoy doing home rehab projects and spending time with my wife and three kids.

Cross Country - Girls

Scott Brandon

Cross Country - Girl’s

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 27 years

Coaching for 27 years

History, Southwest Missouri State University

I enjoy running & cycling.

Mary Anne Moosmann

Cross Country - Girl’s, Assistant Coach

Currently a teacher at LaSalle Springs Middle School, 6^th grade Science

Teaching for 19 years

Coaching for 7 years

Associate Degree - Accounting, East Central junior College

Education Degree - UMSL

Masters in Education - SBU

Field Hockey

Melissa Lantz

Field Hockey - Varsity

Currently a teacher at Bowles Elementary

Teaching for 3 years

Coaching for 6 years

Bachelor of Science in Education, Missouri State University

I enjoy golf and running.

Mark McAllister

Field Hockey - Assistant Coach

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 12 years

Coaching for 10 years

B.A. - Social Sciences, Missouri Baptist University

M.A. - Educational Administration, Missouri Baptist University

I enjoy playing the guitar, sports and reading.

Football - Freshman

Marty Taylor

Football

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 23 years

Coaching for 6 years

Industrial Technology Education, Northeast Missouri State

I enjoy hunting, fishing and spending time with my family.

Stephen Polster

Football - Freshman, Head Coach

Currently a teacher at Crestview Middle School

Teaching for 9 years

Coaching for 8 years

Elementary Education - Southeast Missouri State University

I enjoy sports, movies, camping and hiking.

 

Football - Junior Varsity

Ed Miles

Substitute teacher for Rockwood

Teaching for 8 years

Coaching for 8 years

BA - Business Administration, Oklahoma State and Lindenwood University

I like riding my Harley, and spending time with my six, wonderful grandkids.

 

 

Jonathan Sumner

Football - Varsity and Junior Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 3 years

Coaching for 5 years

BA - History with secondary teaching certification in Social Studies, Lindenwood University

I enjoy weightlifting and hanging at the lake, as well as spending time with my son’s; Riley and Ryker, and my lovely wife Jessica.

 

 

Tom Beckmeyer

Football - Freshman offense and defense of line, and specialties

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 7 years

Coaching for 7 years

Undergrad-Math Education, Millikin University

MA-Administration, Lindenwood University

I enjoy hunting and fishing as well as spending time with family and friends.

Football - Varsity

Boyd Manne

Football - Varsity, Head Coach

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 21 years

Coaching for 21 years

BS - Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Master in Education, Southwest Baptist University

I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching, hiking and hunting.

 Steve Miller

Football - Assistant Coach

Retired Lafayette HS Activities Director (2007)

Retired Head Baseball Coach at Lafayette (2009)

Coaching for 40 years

BSE - Arkansas State University

MSE - Arkansas State University

Craig Raymond

Football - Varsity

Coaching for 10 years

BS - United States Military Academy, West Point

I enjoy spending time with family, coaching football, golf and investment management

I have loved my time at Lafayette HS and have made many good friends.

Roger Fischer

Football - Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 39 years

Coaching for 39 years

BS - Chemistry, minor Biology, Southwest MO State (Now Missouri State University)

Mathematics (Computer Science), Webster UMAT

I enjoy fishing and coaching. J

I was Head Track Coach 1974-1982, and Assistant Track Coach 2001-2011.

 

Rick Voss

Football - Varsity, Assistant Coach

Currently a Physical Education teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 23 years

Coaching for 23 years

BA - Physical Education and Health, Northeast Missouri State (now Truman)

Masters - Secondary Education, Southwest Baptist University

I am married and have two daughters.

  Todd Gabel

Swimming - Boy’s, Varsity

Coaching 9 years at LHS

I have been coaching in Rockwood at the Rockwood Swim Club for 24 years.

Degree in Recreation-Therapeutic, Southwest Missouri State University

Associate Degree – Accounting, Sanford Brown College

I like to camp and fish. I am a big Blue’s and Cardinal fan.

  Vicki Palmer

Diving - Varsity

Diving - Junior Varsity

Coaching for 9 years

Art Major - University of Missouri, Columbia

I enjoy art, gardening, crocheting and sewing.

Tennis - Girls

Donna Stauffer

Bio coming soon.................

Scott Stauffer

Bio coming soon..............

  Nick Jury

Tennis - Girl’s

Currently a Teacher Assistant at the Individualized Learning Center

Teaching for 1 year

Coaching for 4 years

Secondary Education-Social Studies, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Work as a part-time tennis instructor at Woodsmill Tennis Club and St. Alban’s Country Club.  Certified as a tennis instructor, play other sports in my spare time (sand volleyball, roller hockey)

Looking for a full time job as a teacher!

Tennis - JV

Nick Jury

Tennis - Girl’s, Junior Varsity

Currently a Teacher Assistant at the Individualized Learning Center

Teaching for 1 year

Coaching for 4 years

Secondary Education-Social Studies, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Work as a part-time tennis instructor at Woodsmill Tennis Club and St. Alban’s Country Club.  Certified as a tennis instructor, play other sports in my spare time (sand volleyball, roller hockey)

Looking for a full time job as a teacher!

Tennis - Prep Squad

David Hoffman

Bio coming soon........

Volleyball - Girls - Freshman

  Kim Aschoff

Volleyball -  Freshman Girl’s

Currently a teacher at Wildwood Middle School

Teaching for 15 years

Coaching for 17 years

BS-Secondary Education and Social Studies, University of Missouri, Columbia

MA-Counseling, Missouri Baptist University

Volleyball - Girls - JV

Steve Burkard

Bio coming soon.......

Volleyball - Girls - Varsity

 Zach Young

          Volleyball – Varsity

Currently a teacher at Wildwood Middle School

Teaching for 10 years

Coaching for 15 years

Majored in Education/ Physical Education and Health K-12, Lindenwood University

I enjoy playing sports, watching movies and spending time with my wife, friends and family.

Lafayette is a great place to coach. I feel very blessed to work with such a great group of kids and fellow coaches.

Sue Tillery

Bio coming soon.......

Spring Coaches

Baseball - Freshman

 Donald Kreienkamp

Baseball - Freshman

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching 6 years

Coaching 6 years

BS - Education, Missouri State University, currently attending Southwest Baptist University

I enjoy golf, woodworking, weight training, slow-pitch softball and roller hockey.

Scott Holtmann

Baseball - Freshman

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teach 2 years

Coaching 2 years

BS - Education and Minor in Biology, University of Missouri, Columbia

I enjoy science, along with baseball and sports of any kind.

I played Club Baseball at Mizzou, Member 2006 Vianney Griffin State Championship Baseball Team.

Baseball - JV

David Choate

Bio coming soon......

Baseball - Varsity

  Scott DeNoyer                                

Baseball - Varsity, Head Coach

Currently a teacher at Selvidge Middle School

Teaching for 16 years

Coaching for 16 years

Jefferson Community College, Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, University of Missouri  - St. Louis, Missouri Baptist and Southwest Baptist University

I enjoy fishing and hunting.

  Boyd Manne

Baseball - Varsity, Assistant Coach   

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 21 years

Coaching for 21 years

BS - Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Master in Education, Southwest Baptist University

I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching, hiking and hunting.

Golf - Boys

  Gaylen Laster

Golf - Boy’s, Varsity

Retired teacher

Taught for 32 years

Coaching for 28 years

B.S. - Behavioral Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

M. Ed. - Counseling & Personnel Service, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

I enjoy golf, travel, and classical rock.

Brian Reed

Golf - Boy’s, Junior Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 14 years

Coaching for 12 years

Secondary Education, Spanish and Educational Technology, University of Missouri, St. Louis

I enjoy golf, traveling, technology, watching TV, home improvement.

 Lacrosse Girls

Carrie Guenzler-Heaney

Bio coming soon.......

Soccer - Girls - Freshman 

  Joshua Shimkus

Soccer - Freshman

Currently a teacher at Lasalle Springs Middle School

Teaching for 2 years

Coaching for 1 year

Middle School Education with certification in Math and Science, Southeast Missouri State University

I enjoy sports, riddles, puzzles, camping and hiking.

Soccer - Girls - JV 

Frank Tusinski

Soccer - Girl’s, Junior Varsity

Retired Physical Education teacher (Ritenour School District)

Coaching for 39 years

Attended Florissant Valley Junior College

BS - Physical Education and Health, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Masters - Administration, Northwest Missouri State

Earned All-American awards in soccer and baseball at UMSL

Member of Soccer Hall of Fame, the Baseball Hall of Fame and UMSL’s Hall of Fame

Won Four National Soccer Championships in five years

I also enjoy playing golf.

Soccer - Girls - Varsity

Tim Walters                               

Soccer - Girl’s, Varsity

Currently a teacher at Rockwood Valley Middle School

Teaching for 22 years

Coaching for 20 years

Health and Physical Education, Indiana University

I love to sit on the beach.

I’ve had the privilege of losing in 2 national finals.

Kelly Carmody

Soccer - Boy’s & Girl’s, Varsity, Assistant Coach

Currently a teacher at Rockwood Valley Middle School

Teaching for 23 years

Coaching for 10 years

Missouri Baptist College -Physical Education and Health

I enjoy cooking, gardening, nature and the outdoors.

 

 Tennis - Boys

Mark McAllister

Tennis - Boy’s, Head Coach

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 12 years

Coaching for 10 years

B.A. - Social Sciences, Missouri Baptist University

M.A. - Educational Administration, Missouri Baptist University

I enjoy playing the guitar, sports and reading.

Track - Girls

Rick Voss

Track and Field - Girl’s, Head Coach

Currently a Physical Education teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 23 years

Coaching for 23 years

BA - Physical Education and Health, Northeast Missouri State (now Truman)

Masters - Secondary Education, Southwest Baptist University

I am married and have two daughters.

Scott Brandon

Track - Girls

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 27 years

Coaching for 27 years

History, Southwest Missouri State University

I enjoy running & cycling.

Brandon Lococo

Track & Field - (pole vault)

Wrestling - Varsity

Currently a teacher at Crestview Middle and Ellisville Elementary Schools

Teaching for 2 years

Coaching for 5 years

Studied Physical Education at Lindenwood University

I like fixing up classic cars and being in the outdoors.

Adam Hicks

Football - Varsity

Track and Field - Ladies

Wrestling - Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching 2 years

Coaching 5 years

Major in Education, McKendree University

 

Jodie Shead

Track and Field – Lady Lancer’s

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 3 years

Coaching for 3 years

I attended Missouri State University, where I played softball and studied History Education.

I attended Lafayette High School from 2003-2006, where I played softball and ran track.

I love being with my family and friends. 

Track and Field - Boys

Matt Warren

Track and Field - Boy’s, Head Coach

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 12 years

Coaching for 16 years

B.S. - Education, Certified Social Studies and Physical Education, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Masters - Education, Southwest Baptist University

I enjoy spending time with friends and family.  Being a Lancer and teaching and coaching are passions of mine.  Hobbies include running, playing hockey and watching sports.  I also enjoy doing home rehab projects and spending time with my wife and three kids.

Sean O’Connor

Cross Country - Boy’s, Head Coach

Track - Boy’s, Assistant Coach

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 8 years

Coaching for 9 years

Bachelors - Secondary Education with Math Emphasis, University of Missouri, Columbia

Masters - Athletic Administration, William Woods University

I enjoy running and racing.

Brandon Lococo

Track & Field - (pole vault)

Currently a teacher at Crestview Middle and Ellisville Elementary Schools

Teaching for 2 years

Coaching for 5 years

Studied Physical Education at Lindenwood University

I like fixing up classic cars and being in the outdoors.

Tom Beckmeyer

Track & Field - Throws

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 7 years

Coaching for 7 years

Undergrad-Math Education, Millikin University

MA-Administration, Lindenwood University

I enjoy hunting and fishing as well as spending time with family and friends.

Volleyball - Boys

Doug Ell

Volleyball - Boy’s, Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 15 years

Coaching for 13 years

BS - Psychology, Lindenwood University

Master’s in Education, Lindenwood University

Sue Tillery

 Bio coming soon......

Volleyball - Boys - Freshman

Whitney Ralph

Volleyball - Boy’s, Freshman

Coaching for 6 years

Recreation Administration - Central Methodist University

Physical Education and Health – UMSL

I very much enjoy volleyball.

I am the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Coach at Brentwood High School.

I am a graduate and former volleyball player of LHS. I played four years of volleyball at CMU and graduated with a degree in Recreation Administration. I also graduated from UMSL with a teaching degree in PE/Health. I have coached girls’ volleyball for select clubs and at Barat Academy. Currently, I am the head coach for the Brentwood High School girls’ volleyball program and the LHS Freshman boys’ volleyball team. I obviously love volleyball but also love to travel, read and be with my family and friends.

Water Polo

Jamie Waeckerle

Water Polo - Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teacher for 23 years

Coaching for 23 years

B.S. - Secondary Education / Social Studies, University of Dayton

Masters - School and Professional Counseling, Missouri Baptist University

I enjoy spending time with my family as well as coaching, watching and playing sports.

Stuart Morse

Bio coming soon.......

Winter Coaches

 Basketball - Boys - Freshman

Allyn Workman

Basketball - Boy’s,  Freshman

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 36 years

Coaching for 36 years

B.S. - Physical Education, Health Education, Social Studies, Driver Education, Coaching, Moorhead State University (MN)

M.S. - Secondary Administration, Tri-College University/North Dakota State University

Ed. S. - Education Administration Specialist, Tri College University/North Dakota State University

I enjoy doing handyman projects, yard work and traveling.

My wife, Karen, is the Activities Director’s secretary at Rockwood Summit High School.  We have four children: Matthew, Jennifer, Bryce and Brett.

  Donald Kreienkamp

Basketball - Freshman

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching 6 years

Coaching 6 years

BS - Education, Missouri State University, currently attending Southwest Baptist University

I enjoy golf, woodworking, weight training, slow-pitch softball and roller hockey.

 

Basketball - Boys - JV

Corey Choate

Basketball - Boy’s, Junior Varsity

Currently a teacher at LaSalle Springs Middle School

Teaching for 4 years

Coaching for 6 years

Exercise Science and Sports Management - Millikin University

Master’s in Education, Missouri Baptist University

I enjoy golf and spending time with my family. I also coach golf at Rockwood Summit HS.

Basketball - Boys - Varsity

Scott Allen

Basketball  - Varsity Boy’s

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 11 years

Head Coach for 5 years

BA-History, Lindenwood University

MA-Education Administration, Lindenwood University

I enjoy spending time with my family and golfing.

Matt Landwehr

Basketball - Boy’s, Varsity, Assistant Coach

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 5 years

Coaching for 6 years

Bachelor of Science in Education Studies, University of Missouri, Columbia

Master of Science in Education, Southwest Baptist University

I enjoy all sports.

Basketball - Girls - Freshman

To be announced .......

Basketball - Girls - JV

Ashley Lewis 

Basketball - Girl’s, Junior Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 6 years

Coaching for 6 years

I have a degree in Health and Physical Education, University of Tennessee at Martin

I love spending time with my family, playing and coaching sports, exercising, shopping, traveling and going to the movies.

I have a beautiful toddler son named Chase. J

Basketball - Girls - Varsity

Mike McAteer

Bio coming soon .......

Swimming/Diving - Girls

Todd Gabel

Swimming - Girl’s, Varsity

Coaching 9 years at LHS

I have been coaching in Rockwood at the Rockwood Swim Club for 24 years.

Degree in Recreation-Therapeutic, Southwest Missouri State University

Associate Degree – Accounting, Sanford Brown College

I like to camp and fish. I am a big Blue’s and Cardinal fan.

Vicki Palmer

Bio coming soon .......

Wrestling

Jonathan Sumner

Wrestling - Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching for 3 years

Coaching for 5 years

BA - History with secondary teaching certification in Social Studies, Lindenwood University

I enjoy weightlifting and hanging at the lake, as well as spending time with my son’s;   Riley and Ryker, and my lovely wife Jessica.

Adam Hicks

Wrestling - Varsity

Currently a teacher at Lafayette

Teaching 2 years

Coaching 5 years

Major in Education, McKendree University

 

Justin Bottorff

Wrestling - Freshman

Currently a teacher at Rockwood Valley Middle School

Teaching for 6 years

Coaching for 5 years

Health Studies, Eastern Illinois University

Brandon Lococo

Wrestling - Varsity

Currently a teacher at Crestview Middle and Ellisville Elementary Schools

Teaching for 2 years

Coaching for 5 years

Studied Physical Education at Lindenwood University

I like fixing up classic cars and being in the outdoors.

Jason Mirikitani

Wrestling - Junior Varsity

Wrestling - Freshman

Coaching for 1 year

BSBA -Business Marketing, Washington University

Masters - Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary

I love our school’s wrestling program and wrestlers.

I am a family man.  I have an awesome wife and three super kids!