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Mid-Willamette Family YMCA

 

Youth Sports

                       


This is the Coaches Information Page. We are working to have current Bio's and Photo's of each of the coaches to better acquaint both parents and other coaches with each other. Please note that not all coaches will coach each sport.

Latest News

  • New Coaches Hired
  • Looking for Coaches for upcoming sports

Coaches:

Dave Amperse | Dan Cleary | Kylar Dunn | Frederick Edwards | Victor Gomez | Rob Nelke | Chris Reese | Brenda Risinger | Kayla Vail |

  • Dave Amperse

    • 15 years of coaching experience
    • Experience working with youth includes: Swim instructor for 20+ years, Coaching my own children's teams (Volleyball, Basketball and Softball), Consultant and expedition leader for Verde Valley Boy Scouts (Arizona)
    • I coach because, "I love the sport, love the kids, and 'Love the smell of chlorine in the morning.'"
    • Not one to stick to the status quo, learn to love the water and swimming first, respect it and then compete with joy.
    

  • Dan Cleary

    • Over 20 years of coaching experience.
    • Experience working with youth includes: Many activities.
    • I coach because, "I enjoy it.'"
    

  • Kylar Dunn

    • Recently started coaching (1 season)

    • Experience working with youth includes working at week long children's camps, being a PE teacher at a local Christian school and being the oldest of 6 children
    • I coach because, "I love kids and I love soccer."
  

 

  • Frederick Edwards

    • 1st year of coaching
    • Experience working with youth includes: Being a child care worker and having kids.
    • I coach because, " .'"
    

  • Victor Gomez

    • 1st year of coaching
    • Experience working with youth includes: Being a teacher for 8 years.
    • I coach because, "My son is playing and I want to be with him.'"
    • I've been a registered teacher in the state of Oregon for the last 3 years and prior to that I was a registered teacher in the state of California.
    

  • Rob Nelke

    • 15 years of coaching experience

    • Extensive experience working with youth including: Youth Pastor; Coach for Volleyball and Basketball (K-5th Grade), Varsity Water Polo (West Albany High School), Basketball (High School), Basketball (Middle School)

    • I coach because, "I've enjoyed sports all my life and coaches have given me a lot over the years. I want to give back to others what has been given to me."

    • ASEP Certified High School Level Coach

  

  • Chris Reese

    • 1 year of coaching experience
    • Previous experience working with youth includes: Cub and Boy Scouts, T-Ball (4-5 year olds)
    • I coach because, "I want my kids to get quality coaching with the appropriate mentorship and caring mentality."
    • Your kids are learning more than a sport at the YMCA, they are learning to be better citizens.
    

  • Brenda Risinger

    • About 5 years of coaching experience
    • Previous experience working with youth includes: Coaching high school girls basketball, 2nd grade youth basketball, and 4th grade basketball.
    • I coach because, "I love the game, I love the kids. My daughter wanted me to coach and it is a good challenge and a joy for me to teach these children the game of basketball. As well as what they will take with them as life lessons afterward."
    
     

  • Kayla Vail

    • 1st year of coaching experience
    • Previous experience working with youth includes: Babysitting and being an assistant teacher.
    • I coach because, "I want to be involved in athletics and with kids."
    • I am looking forward to teaching the kids more about basketball and can't wait for a great season.