Team Information
Uniforms
- Both boys and girls will be given a school issued top.
- Both boys and girls will need to purchase and provide their own bottoms (examples below).
- All uniforms must match for relay teams.
- Purchasing shorts please follow these guidelines:
- Order your SWEATS & SHORTS NOW - CLICK HERE
- Plain black athletic shorts can also be purchased at your local department or sports store.
- Must be plain black with only one logo (text on waistband is now allowed).
- Please refer to the three pictures below to help when purchasing bottoms.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach / Hurdles Coach: Bob Goeken
Email:
[email protected]
About Coach Goeken:
Coach Goeken is a graduate of Northglenn High School class of 1975 and is in his 14th season coaching at Northglenn.
Coach Goeken has had the opportunity to coach many first and second team all conference athletes as well as many State Qualifying athletes and is especially proud to have coached Katie McConnell who finish 5th in the high jump at state and set the girls high jump record of 5’-6” at Northglenn.
Events Coached:
110M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles, Long-Jump, Triple-Jump, and High Jump
Co-Head Coach / Throws Coach: Ryan Otterson
Email:
[email protected]
About Coach Otterson
Coach Otterson has been teaching social studies and coaching at Northglenn HS since 2014. During his time at NHS he has coached both track and field along with varsity football. He has also coached high school basketball in the district at Horizon HS. During the summer Coach Otterson runs the morning weights and conditioning program for the school as well.
Prior to arriving at Northglenn, Coach Otterson was a four sport athlete at Thornton High School (football, basketball, baseball, and track & field), earned a full-ride scholarship to play football at the University of Wyoming and finally spent two seasons playing for the San Diego Chargers before earning his masters degree to become a teacher.
Events Coached:
Discus, Shot-put, Strength & Conditioning
Distance Coach: Jake Schaner
About Coach Schaner:
Coach Schaner has been coaching at Northglenn since 2017 and is also currently the head cross country coach with the Norse. He successfully ran cross country and track in high school and college and continues to train for distance races as an adult. He hopes to help students develop a lifelong love of running and inspire them to be their best selves in competition and life.
Events Coached:
800M, 1600M, 3200M, 4x800M
Sprints Coach: Matt Dean
About Coach Dean:
Coach Dean returns to the Norse Track and Field team for the Spring 2022 season to coach the boys and girls sprint and relay teams. Coach Dean previously served as our sprints coach for the 2015 & 2016 seasons. His wealth of knowledge in speed development will be a major benefit to the young men and women who will work with him this upcoming season. Coach Dean currently also serves as Northglenn's Head Football Coach and has done so for the past nine years at Northglenn.
Events Coached:
100M, 200M, 400M, 4x100M, 4x200M, and 4x400M
Sprints Coach: Caleigh Ryan
About Coach Ryan:
Coach Ryan began teaching at Northglenn High School as a science teacher in 2019 and will work alongside Coach Dean, Coach Goeken, and Coach Long in their respective events. Her previous background in coaching will be a great benefit to our athletes and help boost our overall staff.
Events Coached:
Sprints / Hurdles / Jumps
Jumps Coach: Stacy Long
About Coach Long:
Coach Long has served as a Norse Track & Field assistant for the past five seasons. Her wealth of knowledge from competing herself in the various field jump events and experience coaching makes for a valuable asset in getting our Norse boys and girls jumpers in a great position to compete. Coach Long is a dedicated Norse coach who also serves as our Head Girls Volleyball Coach in the fall season.
Events Coached:
110M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles, Long-Jump, Triple-Jump, and High Jump
Email:
[email protected]
About Coach Goeken:
Coach Goeken is a graduate of Northglenn High School class of 1975 and is in his 14th season coaching at Northglenn.
Coach Goeken has had the opportunity to coach many first and second team all conference athletes as well as many State Qualifying athletes and is especially proud to have coached Katie McConnell who finish 5th in the high jump at state and set the girls high jump record of 5’-6” at Northglenn.
Events Coached:
110M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles, Long-Jump, Triple-Jump, and High Jump
Co-Head Coach / Throws Coach: Ryan Otterson
Email:
[email protected]
About Coach Otterson
Coach Otterson has been teaching social studies and coaching at Northglenn HS since 2014. During his time at NHS he has coached both track and field along with varsity football. He has also coached high school basketball in the district at Horizon HS. During the summer Coach Otterson runs the morning weights and conditioning program for the school as well.
Prior to arriving at Northglenn, Coach Otterson was a four sport athlete at Thornton High School (football, basketball, baseball, and track & field), earned a full-ride scholarship to play football at the University of Wyoming and finally spent two seasons playing for the San Diego Chargers before earning his masters degree to become a teacher.
Events Coached:
Discus, Shot-put, Strength & Conditioning
Distance Coach: Jake Schaner
About Coach Schaner:
Coach Schaner has been coaching at Northglenn since 2017 and is also currently the head cross country coach with the Norse. He successfully ran cross country and track in high school and college and continues to train for distance races as an adult. He hopes to help students develop a lifelong love of running and inspire them to be their best selves in competition and life.
Events Coached:
800M, 1600M, 3200M, 4x800M
Sprints Coach: Matt Dean
About Coach Dean:
Coach Dean returns to the Norse Track and Field team for the Spring 2022 season to coach the boys and girls sprint and relay teams. Coach Dean previously served as our sprints coach for the 2015 & 2016 seasons. His wealth of knowledge in speed development will be a major benefit to the young men and women who will work with him this upcoming season. Coach Dean currently also serves as Northglenn's Head Football Coach and has done so for the past nine years at Northglenn.
Events Coached:
100M, 200M, 400M, 4x100M, 4x200M, and 4x400M
Sprints Coach: Caleigh Ryan
About Coach Ryan:
Coach Ryan began teaching at Northglenn High School as a science teacher in 2019 and will work alongside Coach Dean, Coach Goeken, and Coach Long in their respective events. Her previous background in coaching will be a great benefit to our athletes and help boost our overall staff.
Events Coached:
Sprints / Hurdles / Jumps
Jumps Coach: Stacy Long
About Coach Long:
Coach Long has served as a Norse Track & Field assistant for the past five seasons. Her wealth of knowledge from competing herself in the various field jump events and experience coaching makes for a valuable asset in getting our Norse boys and girls jumpers in a great position to compete. Coach Long is a dedicated Norse coach who also serves as our Head Girls Volleyball Coach in the fall season.
Events Coached:
110M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles, Long-Jump, Triple-Jump, and High Jump