Charlie Rippey ’25

HEAD COACH - KEN SHAW

Coach Shaw begins his 48th season as a head coach and his 16th 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 nine out of the last 14 seasons with a record of 120 -20 (85.7%). 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 800 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 part of eight State Championship teams in his career and has a remarkable winning percentage of 74.2 over his 47 years of coaching. He has been married to Susan for 35 years and has two children: son, Kelly and daughter Setera .

I coach because….. because I love the game and all that it has given me in my life. I feel honored to coach at Regis Jesuit with such outstanding young men that we have in our program each and every year. I also feel blessed to work with the terrific coaches and men that I have on my staff.

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 CRAIG LEIKAM

Coach Craig is married to Allison, a teacher and they have three children .

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 .

COACH TIM ANDREE

This is Coach Andree's first year coaching at Regis Jesuit . He grew up in New Jersey and played high school basketball for Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ. Following high school, he played basketball at the University of Notre Dame where he majored in Business Management (Consulting) and minored in Theology. After graduating from Notre Dame, he attended and graduated from New York University School of Law. Tim is a practicing lawyer with a focus on transactions. He is married to Julie and has three children, Grace, Rosalind and Hayes . Coach for: Freshmen team I coach because… I love having the opportunity to build relationships with our players and teach a game that can bring you on amazing adventures in life. Coaching provides the opportunity to create a positive impact on players' lives, even if the lessons aren't always about executing x's and o's . Favorite memory from coaching at RJ: First State Championship My coaching philosophy: You have to play with intensity and purpose . Favorite motivational quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard . " Inspirational figure: My parents Favorite tv show: The Sopranos Favorite music / band: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Favorite professional team: New York Yankees Favorite professional player: Paul O'Neill Favorite food: Lobster Favorite dessert: Brown Cow What is your pre-game ritual: I generally watch some film, listen to some music and then just try to clear my head before I head over to the gym .