Myia Ruzek G 5'9" SO Altura, MN

WOMEN'S COACHING STAFF

Jason Bonde

HEAD COACH JASON BONDE enters his second year as head coach after serving 12 years an assistant under the men’s basketball head coach Brian LaPlante. Prior to coming to RCTC, Bonde was on staff at Southwest Baptist University, in Bolivar, MO for two years where he also earned his master’s degree in education. The Bearcats were 38-20 in that time and won a conference championship in 2007-08 (14-4) in the tough MIAA. Bonde started his coaching experience after finishing his playing career at Bemidji State University (MN) as a student assistant that saw the Beavers reach a 20-10 mark and their first-ever 20-win season. Bemidji State was 14-2 in conference play that season, earning a berth to the NCAA Division II tournament and leading the nation in 3-pointers per game, with 11.7. He also earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education. Bonde has also coached two years at the high school levels, one year at Pine Island, MN and Century High School in Rochester, MN. Jason also serves as the Director of RCTC’s TRIO program. He and his wife Sara have three girls Faith (14), Nora (9), and Alexandra (5).

MEN'S COACHING STAFF

Brian LaPlante Matt Narveson

HEAD COACH BRIAN LAPLANTE enters his 26th season as the Head Coach of the Yellowjackets. His overall record at RCTC is 490-216 (70% winning percentage). He has coached 62 All-Division, 44 All-State, and 20 All-Region players in his tenure. 64 Yellowjackets have went on and competed at various 4-year institutions in his 25 seasons as Head Coach. Coach LaPlante was named District 4 Coach of the Year in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2020. His teams have been to the NJCAA National Tournament 7 times (2006-5th place, 2010-National 2nd place, 2011-National 2nd place, 2013 8th place, 2015 3rd place, 2016 National 2nd place, 2020 National Tournament semi-finalists). The Yellowjackets have won the MCAC State title in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2020 under LaPlante.

LaPlante has coached baseball, football, and golf at RCTC and was an Assistant Coach at Winona State University for the basketball and baseball teams prior to coming to RCTC. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Winona State University and a Master’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. He and his wife Kristin have two children Sean (21) and Kendall (18).

ASSISTANT COACH MATT NARVESON enters his 3rd season as an Assistant Coach for the Yellowjackets. Narveson joins the staff after 6 years of experience in college basketball. He spent 6 years at Marquette University working for the women’s basketball program, 4 as a student manager, and 2 as a graduate assistant. While at Marquette, Narveson helped in operations, recruiting, and video work. In 2013 he was an Intern Assistant Coach for the Yellowjackets under Coach LaPlante. Narveson earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and a Graduate degree in Sports Leadership from Marquette University.