Brown Deer Youth Football: Coaches' Profiles
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I'm a believer
Matt Schimenz - 6th Grade Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator
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During the 20 years, Matt has had the opportunity to coach a multitude of sports at varying levels.
He has always found coaching youth sports to be the most rewarding because of its purity. He believes that youth sports should be instructional, fundamental, and fun. In addition, all kids should have the opportunity to play & that winning should NOT be the main focus.
Matt decided to coach because he enjoys working with kids. It is a way he can give back to the wonderful community of Brown Deer, and it gives him more time to spend with his own children. 2007 is Matt's 7th season with BDYF.
Kevin Becker - 6th Grade Defensive Coordinator
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Growing up in Illinois, he started playing football in 3rd grade. Moving to Wisconsin in 8th grade, he then played 4 years of football at Oak Creek High School.
He has been a Coach for Brown Deer Junior Baseball, and 2007 will be his 8th year as a Brown Deer Youth Football Coach.
Kevin feels it is important to be involved in the community, and youth sports is a good way to do that. He enjoys watching the kids progress throughout the year, getting better along the way.
Chet Youngbeck
Chet coached 8th grade for many years and then took a year off. He has returned to the program coaching at the 6th grade level. Chet brings many years of coaching experience to 6th grade and we are glad to have him back. A picture will be coming shortly.
Gary Coleman - 6th Grade Assistant Coach
I have lived in Brown Deer for 13 years. 2 years coaching in BD youth football, 8 years in BD junior baseball.
I was asked to help coach and found the interaction with the young men of Brown Deer very rewarding. Hopefully the kids learn as much from me as I learn from them.
Shawn Shurilla - 6th Grade Receivers/D-Backs Coach
Shawn has been a resident of Brown Deer for 7 years.
He was a Head Coach for Flag football for 5 years. He's also been an Assistant Track Coach for 7 years at Brown Deer High School.
He got into Coaching to be involved in his son's activities and contribute to the community. 2009 is his Fifth year Coaching for BDYF.
Mike (Rhino) Weeden - 7th Grade Head Coach
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Mike is a Supervisor at Maysteel. He has lived in Brown Deer for 8 years.
Mike enjoys working with children and seeing their development in sports. He likes to observe a fundamentally sound team in operation.
Mike played running back and linebacker at West Bend East many years ago. "Hopefully, I still remember the game."
He is looking forward to a fun season!
Jon Misko - 7th Grade Defensive Coordinator
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He's played football 7 years in the municipal leagues.
He coached one year at Whitnall before following Marty Ball to join the Brown Deer program. 2006 is Jon's 8th year coaching, 7th year with Brown Deer Youth Football.
Jon is best known for being the smallest guy with the biggest mouth on the sidelines...
Don Johnston - 7th Grade Special Teams Coordinator
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This is Don's second year with BDYF. Don has coached 11 seasons of soccer. Don enjoys coaching and wants to give back to the community and youth program. Don currently has one of his three sons in the program.
Don has played football for 14 years in many different positions from linebacker to kicker.
Don's philosophy is "Train hard, somebody is training harder. Run hard, somebody is running harder. Work hard, somebody is working harder. Be Somebody!! Work hard and play hard".
Off the field Don is a Regional Sales Director for Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals. He has lived in Brown Deer since 1995.
Wayne Okray - 7th Grade Line Coach
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Marty Ball - 8th Grade Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
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He played football for Forest Park High School in Upper Michigan from 1973 until 1976. He started on two State Championship teams (1975 and 1976), earning All-Conference and All-U.P. honors at Defensive Back his Senior year.
2008 is his 13th season in the AAYFL as a coach. He spent four seasons coaching at Whitnall. This is his 9th season at Brown Deer. When asked "How long have you been coaching?", he replies "Too Long! :) This will be lucky 13..as in years... "
When asked "How he got started and why he keeps coming back?" he replies "started coaching because my youngest son played for a program where the previous year had seen a complete turnover of the coaching staffs, and they needed help...I enjoy watching the kids grow during the season...the unique challenges each year brings, whether it's proving people wrong with a team no one thinks will do much, or meeting the expectations of a team that everyone thinks will do well. Helping that "weakest" player on the team show value...or taking that "best" player on the team to the next level of leadership....my objective is to send players to the high school that are better than they were when they reached the 8th grade team, that know the meaning of TEAM, and that have the confidence to succeed at the next level... "
Dale Cybela - 8th Grade Defensive Coordinator
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Dale enjoys seeing the kids grow in ability, responsibility and maturity. Getting someone to take pride on and off the field is something to be expereinced. Dale's motto for defense is "Quick Hands, Quick Feet, Quick Mind".
Mat Bobholz - 8th Grade Runningbacks/Cornerbacks Coach
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Mat decided to coach for BDYF to continue teaching other young athletes that love football, just as he does!
Mat was a member of the 2004 and 2005 conference champion Brown Deer Falcons, starting at cornerback in 16 games and earning All-Conference honorable mention in 2005!
His objective is to make sure the kids have lots of fun playing, and to help the kids gain experience in this game he believes is so much fun!
Jordie Haizel - 8th Grade Special Teams Coordinator - Defensive/Offensive Line Coach
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Jami Wild - Cheerleader Advisor
This is her fourth year with the cheerleading program. She has been a resident of Brown Deer since 1986.
She decided to get involved with the program because she believes it's important to support the Brown Deer cheerleading program. It's a great opportunity for girls, and she thinks the players and parents enjoy the enthusiasm they bring to the football program.
Her previous coaching experience includes being a BDYF football coaching widow for six years. She's a proud member of the Tina Bobholz BD cheer squad, and she's a pretty darn good cowbell ringer!
She has spent over 35 years perfecting jumping up and down on bleachers, maximizing her lung capacity, and adapting to rapidly changing weather conditions.
She is a pround Falcon fan. Her motto? GO WILD!
Tracy Miller - Head Cheerleader Coach
I have been a resident in Brown Deer since I moved here in 6th grade in 1982. I was a youth/HS cheerleader in Brown Deer, and graduated in 1988. I have 3 sons, Derek-who graduated last year 2008, Zach is in 8th grade and Tony is in 5th grade. They both attend BDMS and play youth football. My husband Jerry also has lived in Brown Deer his whole life and graduated in 1986.
I work full-time as a Clinical Data Registrar for Aurora Health Care. This is my second year as Head Coach of the Youth Cheerleading program. It has very rewarding to see the program grow and watch the progress of the girls throughout the season. I believe that cheerleading is much more than looking cute in a skirt. It is alot of hard work, and now incorporates, tumbling, dance, and stunting. Like football, it promotes a sense of teamwork and accomplishing a goal by working together. There is commitment, and responsibility beyond yourself in order to have success. I believe that on and off the field, respect for yourself, your squad and those who volunteer, is of the upmost importance. And, having fun through activity and making new friends is a bonus!
I hope to have the youth program be a "feeder" to what now is a very competitive and successful High School Program. Having the youth program be successful promotes a sense of pride and accomplishment for everyone involved. I have gained a new respect for those who take their time to volunteer and ensure that our youth have programs to be involved with in our community, Thanks to everyone who helps me out, I surely could not do this alone. Also, thanks to all the fans who come out and cheer on the Falcons with us!
