INCOMING COACHES
CHS welcomes its newest athletic coaches for the 2020-2021 school year. shane lagesse and ella cuneo EDITOR IN CHIEF & SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR
COACH
SODEMANN Sodemann has coached with the Greyhounds for the past two seasons of Boys’ Basketball as the Head Junior Varsity and Assistant Varsity Coaches.
Sodeman steps up to the line with twelve years of coaching, a bachelor degree in Physical Education from Westminster College and a Master’s degree in Sport Management from Illinois State University. “#GBOE ; Greyhound Blue Over Everything” is Sodeman’s mantra for his upcoming season. He wants students to take pride in being Greyhounds and take pride in their school. “The player-coach dynamic is an amazing opportunity to develop skills both on and off the floor,” said Sodeman. Sodeman, in addition to growing Clayton’s spirit, wants to build relationships with his players and allow for them to achieve their goals.
COACH WILSON
Willis has been coaching basketball for seven years from middle school all the way to collegiate level teams.
“All great achievements require time,” said famous author Maya Angelou. Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach Brittney Willis hopes to encourage this mindset throughout the upcoming season. Willis not only wants to create a “new competitive environment” but she also wants to build strong relationships with her players and get to know the CHS environment. Willis graduated from McKendree University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Willis holds an important record as the 14th member in school history to score 1000 points. She also attended Parkway South High School where she achieved two District titles, scored over 1000 points and was First Team All Suburban West. As it’s her first season at CHS, Willis hopes to, “inspire student athletes to strive for greatness.”
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