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Steve Smiley Mens Basketball Head Coach & Athletics Director Steve just completed his 1st year as head coach at national-powerhouse Sheridan Junior College (Sheridan, WY). During his 1st season, the Generals went 26-7, winning the most games in Region 9, while also winning the North Sub-Region, and the Wyoming Conference. Prior to Sheridan, Steve spent two seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Northern State University (Aberdeen, SD) under the winningest coach in NCAA History, Don Meyer. During his time, the Wolves went 50-12. Prior to his return at NSU, Steve was the head assistant coach at Black Hills State University. During his first year, the Yellow Jackets finished in 2nd place in the Dakota Athletic Conference and lost in the conference championship by one point, just missing out on the NAIA national tournament. Steve finished his senior season at Northern State University (Aberdeen, SD) in the spring of 2004. Steve was a starter since his sophomore season. During his career, Steve led the Northern Sun league in assists for three consecutive seasons. Steve finished second all-time at NSU in career assists with 537, and was only the second player in school history to surpass the 500-assist mark. Steve was the starting point guard for NSU teams that won the conference title during his sophomore and junior seasons. As a senior, Steve won the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year award, and the Wolves posted a final record of 24-7, won the conference tournament for the first time, and played in the NCAA D2 national tournament. Steve was named to the All-Tournament Team, and was also named as the NSIC Tournament MVP. Prior to NSU, Steve played at Pomona High School in Arvada, CO, becoming the first ever four-year starter at PHS while leading the state of Colorado in assists during his junior year, being named All-State during his junior and senior season, and tying or breaking 10 school records, including career assists.

Ryan Davis Head Assistant Coach Ryan is entering his first year as the Assistant Coach at Sheridan College. Before Sheridan, Ryan was a Manager for the University of Kansas Men’s Basketball team under Head Coach Bill Self. While at Kansas, the Jayhawks won 5 Big 12 regular season conference championships, 4 Big 12 tournament championships, a National Championship in 2008 and went 175-27 in 5 years. Ryan received his Undergraduate degree in Sports Management with a Business Minor in the spring of 2010 at KU. Ryan is originally from Overland Park, Kansas, located 25 minutes southwest of Kansas City and went to Bishop Miege High School in Roleand Park, KS. Coach Smiley had this to say about Ryan: “We’re extremely thrilled to get a young coach of Ryan’s caliber. Ryan worked his way up the ladder at the University of Kansas and held many, many responsibilities during his time in Lawrence. He was highly recommended by not only the staff at the University of Kansas, but also from several other top-notch programs across the nation, and he did an unbelievable job with the interview process. He is exactly what our program needs to continue to move forward and compete at the highest level in the NJCAA!”

Frank McCarthy Womens Basketball Head Coach Head Coach Frank McCarthy is beginning his ninth season at Sheridan College. The Lady Generals are coming off one of the best seasons in the history of Sheridan College, winning the NJCAA North Sub-Region and the Region 9 Championship to advance to the National Tournament in Salina, KS. The Generals finished with an overall record of 29-7, and they are 56-12 over the last two years for an 82% winning percentage, which is one of the top in Region 9. The Generals were ranked as high as 13th in the nation, as they led the country in Free Throw % at 72.8% and 3-point % at 48.0%. Before his move to Sheridan College, McCarthy had an extremely successful venture at Montana State University, a Division I institution in Bozeman, MT. In his final year at MSU Bozeman, Coach McCarthy’s team finished second in the Big Sky Conference. The Bobcats gained their best win-loss record in seven years, with an 18-9 standing. Prior to his experience at Bozeman, Coach McCarthy served for 10 years as head coach for the Montana State University – Billings Yellowjackets a Division two school, where he posted an incredible 190-90 record, becoming the All Time Winningest Coach. Under Coach McCarthy’s direction the Yellowjackets advanced to the NCAA Division II National Championship in 1999, and a Pacific West Conference crown. His work was rewarded as he was named the Pacific West Coach of the Year, the Region VIII Coach of the Year, and was a finalist for National Coach of the Year honors. Seven of Coach McCarthy’s Yellowjackets were named All-Americans, while three were honored with Pacific West Conference Players of the Year. Frequently his teams were polled in the top twenty lists for Division II institutions, while appearing in five consecutive NCAA tournaments, and four straight Pacific West titles. In 2004, he was inducted into the Montana State – Billings Hall of Fame. Junior College basketball is nothing new to McCarthy. Before taking the position at MSU – Billings, McCarthy led the Eastern Wyoming Lady Lancers to a 19-11 record, setting a new mark for school record victories. His time at EWC earned him the honor of the Wyoming Conference Coach of the Year. He was also named Wyoming Conference Coach of the Year for the 1987-88, 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2007-08 seasons. Previous to his collegiate endeavors, Coach McCarthy was named Wyoming High School Coach of the Year four times, and the winningest High School coach in Powell, Wyoming. He posted an 86-50 record, winning five regional championships and four conference titles, and in his final year of high school coaching, his team advanced to the State Championship game. McCarthy began his coaching career at the Sidney Boy’s Club in Australia, returning to the U.S. to head both the boy’s and girl’s basketball programs at St. Labre High School in Ashland, MT. Student athlete is the term used to describe Coach McCarthy’s recruits and team members. While at MSU Billings, the Yellowjackets were selected eighth overall for WBCA Academic Honor Roll, and had a graduation rate of 97.6%. In 1997-98 all five senior starters were named First Team All-Academic. McCarthy earned his Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Eastern Montana College in 1979 and received a Master’s Degree in Sports Science from the United States Sports Academy in 1988. During the off season Coach McCarthy serves as the head coach for the Wyoming – Montana All Star Classic, a series featuring the ten best players from each state. He has compiled a 526-274 record in 31 years of coaching. Frank and his wife, Amy, have 3 children, sons Jake and McKye, and daughter, Taylor.

Marc Gilkerson Rodeo Head Coach Sheridan College is pleased to announce its new head rodeo coach and student recruiter, Marc Gilkerson. “I’m definitely excited to be here in Sheridan,” Gilkerson said. “I am excited about this year’s team. We have some talent returning as well as some new student athletes that will be fun to watch.” Gilkerson who was raised and graduated from Hobson, MT, comes to Sheridan College from Cave Creek, Arizona, where he was operating his own business building bits, spurs, and jewelry. Gilkerson was one of over 20 applicants who a committee at Sheridan College reviewed. “The main item that really made Marc stand out was his commitment to the sport as well as his commitment to education,” Steve Smiley, SC’s Athletic Director said. “We feel like he can really get people in the community excited about our rodeo team and he will also be a great recruiter for the Enrollment Services Office.” “The other piece we are excited about is Marc’s ability as a horseman. He has trained and shown several national award-winning working cow horses,” Smiley added. “This experience will add some additional energy to Marc’s coaching. His priorities and his values will fit right in at SC. He has the knowledge to make him a good coach and his values will keep the students going in the right direction. Academics first, rodeo second.” “I believe that getting a degree is important,” Gilkerson said. “I look forward to helping our young cowgirls and cowboys to reach their potential in the arena, in the classroom, and in life. Sheridan College rodeo has a history of strong teams, I hope we see both our Men’s Team and our Women’s Team at the CNFR in 2010.” Gilkerson holds a bachelor’s of science degree from Chadron State College. His goals for the Sheridan College Rodeo team include helping the students learn the importance of setting goals, hard work and commitment to themselves, their school and their team. The Sheridan College Pat Hamilton Rodeo will be at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds September 25-27.

Jonea Rima Volleyball Head Coach Jonea Rima, starts her second season as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Sheridan College. Rima also serves as the Director of the Fitness Center and Adjunct Professor in the Recreation, Outdoor Education, Health & Wellness Department at SC. Under the guidance of Rima, this season 1 athlete received Academic All-American, 3 athletes received Academic All-Region, 3 athletes received Academic All-Conference, 2 athletes received WCCAC Conference Honors and 2 athletes finished Nationally Ranked in individual statistics. Rima was previously the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Clarendon College, Director of Softball Operations, Program Coordinator of Physical Education, and Instructor in the Physical Education Department for the past three season. While at Clarendon the Bulldogs were recognized at the National Level through various weekly polls throughout the last two seasons. Under the guidance of Rima, 10 athletes received WJCAC Conference Recognition , 4 All Region Selections, 1 Region V All Tournament Team, and 16 athletes have finished Nationally Ranked in individual statistics. Rima also served as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach, and USAV Tournament Director/Coach for MOVAL Men’s Volleyball Club Team at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri. Missouri Valley College competed at the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) and a member of the Heart of America Conference (HAAC). While at Valley the Volleyball Program was recognized as a consistent Region V, top ten team throughout the season. Under the guidance of Coach Rima 5 athletes earned HAAC Conference Recognition and 2 athletes earned MAMVIC Conference Recognition. Rima also served an Instructor in the Physical Education and Education Department at Missouri Valley College. Rima also has experience as an Assistant Volleyball Coach at The University of Louisiana at Monroe for two years. The Lady Indians competed in the Southland Conference as a member of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Program. As a player Rima spent four seasons at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas competing in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference where she played two sports. In volleyball Rima finished among the leaders in blocks and was part of a nationally ranked basketball team. She was also actively involved as a coach in the Conway Volleyball Club for three years. Rima received her Bachelor’s of Art Degree with a K-12 teaching certificate in Physical Education from Hendrix College in 2001. She received her Master’s of Science Degree in Exercise Science from The University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2002.