2021 BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE
COACHING STAFF Head Coach - Ken Shaw Coach Shaw begins his 46th season as a head coach and his 14th year at Regis Jesuit. He guided the Raiders to back-to-back-to-back 5A State hoops championships in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The Raiders have won the Continental League title eight out of the last 13 seasons with a record of 113 -19 (85.6%). He also won single state championships with Yuma and Sterling. Coach Shaw is a former star Colorado prep player at Merino where he was the leading scorer in state history at the time of his graduation. He has amassed over 770 wins becoming just the third coach in state history to achieve this milestone. Before coaching at Regis Jesuit, Coach Shaw coached at Smoky Hill, in addition to Rocky Mountain, Yuma and Sterling. Coach Shaw has been married to Susan for 33 years and has two children: son, Kelly and daughter Setera. I coach because….. because I love the game and enjoy working with kids that want to become better players and better people. Favorite memory from coaching: Meeting with Joel Tribelhorn after the trip home after losing in the District finals to go to State in 1983 and sharing a hug with Joey Ptasinski immediately after winning the State Championship in 2009.
My coaching philosophy: I try to put my heart and soul in the game and always try to do it the right way. Favorite motivational quote: “Your Attitude and Hard Work are your only guarantees.” Inspirational coaching figure: Coach Pat Riley Favorite pre-game ritual: Remind myself that I’m very thankful for the opportunity to coach and still be involved in the game of basketball.
Coach Steve Solita
Coach Craig Leikam
Coach Solita has been at Regis Jesuit since 2007. Coach Solita is a native of Colorado and earned a degree from the University of Colorado and an MBA from Regis University. Steve is married to JoEllen and has three children: Brad, Taylor and Chelsea.
Coach Craig is married to Allison, a teacher and they have three children.
Coach for: Varsity team I coach because… I enjoy the game and the challenge of teaching and coaching the sport. Favorite memory from coaching at RJ: First State Championship My coaching philosophy: Play hard, play smart, play to win. Favorite motivational quote: “Where there’s a will there’s a way.” Inspirational figure: Abraham Lincoln Favorite tv show: Blue Bloods Favorite music / band: Beatles Favorite professional team: New York Knicks Favorite professional player: Bill Walton Favorite food: Pizza Favorite dessert: Brown Cow What is your pre-game ritual: Pray - Focus - Play
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Coaching for: Sophomore team I coach because ... I love the game of basketball. I love the influence that I can have on kids through basketball. My coaching philosophy: I just want to teach kids how to play the game. Doing the right things and playing the game the right way are what’s most important. Favorite memory from coaching at RJ: All of the great laughter that happens in the coaches office. Mostly making fun of ME!! Favorite motivational quote: Brick Walls by Randy Pausch. Inspirational figure: My parents Favorite tv show: (Almost) any college basketball game. Favorite music / band: Country music. Favorite professional team: Broncos/Rockies/Av’s/Nuggets Favorite professional player: Drew Brees Favorite food: Enchiladas Favorite dessert: Any dessert. What is your pre-game ritual? Fill out the game book the night before. Pray in locker room before every game. Pre-game Diet Mountain Dew.
