IRONMEN COACHES

Varsity Head Coach: Chris Wilke

Coach Wilke was first introduced to lacrosse his freshman year at Klein High School, Coach Wilke was a four-year varsity defensemen from 1992-1995. Chris went on to play lacrosse at Stephen F. Austin State, then with men's league teams Metro and Tony's. Chris coached for Klein, Klein Oak and the Ironmen.

Coaching philosophy/goals: Master fundamentals and execute as fast as possible. Play hard, fast, disciplined lacrosse.

   
Assistant Coach: John Mitchell

 

Coach Mitchell was introduced to the game when a team formed his freshmen year at Tomball High School.  After that team dissolved, John joined the Ironmen. In 2006, his senior year, the Ironmen won the South District DII Championship and advanced to the state championship game. He was awarded the teams MVP award that same year.

After graduation John played [and still plays] for a local men's club team, and is currently attending the University of Houston.

Coaching background/experience: Ironmen JV coach for 2006-2007, Head Coach, Iron Eagles in 2007-2008.

Coaching philosophy/goals: "Promote the game of lacrosse and keep the ironmen's tradition of winning alive."

   
Assistant Coach:   Jacob Sherrod

 

Coach Sherrod began playing lacrosse in 8th grade for the Iron Eagles. He spent all 4 years as an Ironman under Coach Wilke, becoming a member of the Ironmen 100 point Club and 250 Ground Ball Club.  Jacob was the Best Midfielder - JV in 2006 and part of the state champion team of 2007 and runner up in 2006 and 2008.

 

Coach Sherrod began coaching by helping with the Iron Lions, where his younger brothers played in 2008-2009. He continues to assist with both the Lions and Eagles.

 

Jacob is a state certified Firefighter and nationally certified EMT.  He is currently serving as a volunteer firefighter with Cy-Fair Fire Department while attending classes and working on the application process for the Houston Fire Department.

 

Coaching Philosophy/goals: To coach every player to the best of his abilities and to instill hard work and motivation in each player.

 

 

 

Former Head Coaches:

     2008 - 2009 -   Tim Glass

     2005 - 2008  -  Chris Wilke

     2002 - 2005  -  Shaun Eicholz

     2000 - 2002  -  Dan Boobar

     1996 - 1999  -  Mike Marquart

     1992 - 1995  -  Cliff Netterville - 'Father of Cy-Fair Lacrosse'

     1990 - 1992  -  Russ Beers - Founder of Cy-Fair lacrosse

         

Former Assistant Coaches:

      2005 - 2008  -  George McKay

      2002 - 2008  -  Robert Tabb

      2006 - 2007  -  John Mitchell

      2006 - 2007  -  Colin Gittings

      1999 - 2000  -  Joe Beraducci

      1996 - 1998  -  Jayme Netterville

      1997 - 1998  -  Ryan Hess

      1997 - 1998  -  Cliff Netterville

      1997 - 1999  -  Tom Hess

 

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