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Bruce Berkinshaw – 8th Grade Maroon
A 1988 graduate of Jenks High School, Bruce Berkinshaw is beginning his 8th year in the Jenks Trojan Basketball
family. During his time at Jenks, Coach Berkinshaw played basketball for four years earning two varsity letters. Coach
Berkinshaw then went to Oklahoma State University earning a degree in Finance in 1992. His career path since
graduation has been in the communications industry working for companies that include Fanch Communications and
Charter Communications. He is currently the Director of Product Management for Cox Communications. Coach
Berkinshaw has a made an immediate impact in the Jenks program as five of his six teams have competed in the
conference championship game, winning two! Coach Berkinshaw is married to the former Amy Kenny. Amy is a
counselor at Jenks Southeast Elementary. The couple has two daughters: Reagan (14), and Hailey (12)
Coach Martin on Coach Berkinshaw: “It’s very beneficial to our program to have a former Trojan leading one of our
teams. Bruce has done a fantastic job in implementing all of our basic schemes and philosophies to our 8th graders.
He continues to put winners on the floor and demands that his players develop in all areas of basketball.” Coach
Berkinshaw can be reached at bberkinshaw@cox.net
A 1988 graduate of Jenks High School, Bruce Berkinshaw is beginning his 8th year in the Jenks Trojan Basketball
family. During his time at Jenks, Coach Berkinshaw played basketball for four years earning two varsity letters. Coach
Berkinshaw then went to Oklahoma State University earning a degree in Finance in 1992. His career path since
graduation has been in the communications industry working for companies that include Fanch Communications and
Charter Communications. He is currently the Director of Product Management for Cox Communications. Coach
Berkinshaw has a made an immediate impact in the Jenks program as five of his six teams have competed in the
conference championship game, winning two! Coach Berkinshaw is married to the former Amy Kenny. Amy is a
counselor at Jenks Southeast Elementary. The couple has two daughters: Reagan (14), and Hailey (12)
Coach Martin on Coach Berkinshaw: “It’s very beneficial to our program to have a former Trojan leading one of our
teams. Bruce has done a fantastic job in implementing all of our basic schemes and philosophies to our 8th graders.
He continues to put winners on the floor and demands that his players develop in all areas of basketball.” Coach
Berkinshaw can be reached at bberkinshaw@cox.net
| Clay Martin - Head Coach- Varsity Kalin Dahl - Varsity Asst Mike Haesloop - Varsity Asst Greg Calabrese - Head JV Josh Engle - Head Soph Shawn Schenk - 9th Maroon Mark Rubey - 9th White Bruce Berkinshaw - 8th Maroon Glen Adamsom - 8th White Brett Patrick - 8th Grade |
TROJAN BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF
2012-2013
2012-2013
LADY TROJANS BASKETBALL COACHING
STAFF 2012-2013
STAFF 2012-2013
2012–2013 Jenks Trojans Coaching Bios
2012–2013 Jenks Lady Trojans Coaching Bios
Mandy Nightingale - Head Coach - Varsity
Travis Washington - Varsity Asst
David McBride - Head JV
Jordan Hines - Head Soph
Kimberly Catterson - 9th Maroon
William Parham - 9th White
Amanda Taylor - 8th Maroon
Travis Washington - Varsity Asst
David McBride - Head JV
Jordan Hines - Head Soph
Kimberly Catterson - 9th Maroon
William Parham - 9th White
Amanda Taylor - 8th Maroon
Clay Martin – Head Coach
Beginning his tenth season as head coach of the Trojans is Clay Martin. A native of
Tulsa, Coach Martin graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1993 where he
was an All Sate football and basketball player. Coach Martin then went to the
University of Tulsa where he played receiver on the Golden Hurricane football team.
Coach transferred to Oklahoma Baptist University in 1995 where he was a four-year
starter at point guard for the Bison. Martin was an all conference player for four years
and was selected as a NAIA All American in 1999. In 2011, Coach Martin was
inducted into the OBU Athletics Hall of Fame. Martin began his coaching career as
an assistant coach at the University of Texas-Pan American for two years (1999-
2001) before embarking on his head-coaching career at Tecumseh High School
(2001-2002). He also served as head coach of the Muskogee Roughers (2002-
2003) where in his only season, won more games than the previous two seasons
combined. Since his arrival at Jenks, Coach Martin has led the Trojans to five twenty
win seasons (2006-2009, 2012) and six trips to the state tournament (2006-2011),
both firsts in school history. Martin has led the Trojans to more appearances in the
state tournament than any Jenks coach. The last seven seasons have produced
more wins (141) than any seven year stretch in Jenks basketball history on their way
to a record of 141-45 (.758). Under Martin and his staff, the Trojans have advanced
to three quarterfinals, two semifinals, and in 2009 a trip to the state championship
game. In 2009, the Trojans broke five school records on their way to a 27-2 finish,
the best record in school history. Martin’s overall record at Jenks is 166-71 (.700)
Martin currently has the highest winning percentage of any Jenks coach. Martin’s
166 wins currently rank third behind Joe Holladay (199) and Scott Padek (172). In
addition to his coaching duties, Coach Martin serves as an Administrative Intern at
JHS, and is a NCAA Division 1 football official for Conference USA. Coach Martin
has been married to the former Shannon Smith for 14 years. The couple has two
children: McKenzie (12) and Chase (9). Coach Martin can be reached at clay.
martin@jenksps.org or at x 2394
Beginning his tenth season as head coach of the Trojans is Clay Martin. A native of
Tulsa, Coach Martin graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1993 where he
was an All Sate football and basketball player. Coach Martin then went to the
University of Tulsa where he played receiver on the Golden Hurricane football team.
Coach transferred to Oklahoma Baptist University in 1995 where he was a four-year
starter at point guard for the Bison. Martin was an all conference player for four years
and was selected as a NAIA All American in 1999. In 2011, Coach Martin was
inducted into the OBU Athletics Hall of Fame. Martin began his coaching career as
an assistant coach at the University of Texas-Pan American for two years (1999-
2001) before embarking on his head-coaching career at Tecumseh High School
(2001-2002). He also served as head coach of the Muskogee Roughers (2002-
2003) where in his only season, won more games than the previous two seasons
combined. Since his arrival at Jenks, Coach Martin has led the Trojans to five twenty
win seasons (2006-2009, 2012) and six trips to the state tournament (2006-2011),
both firsts in school history. Martin has led the Trojans to more appearances in the
state tournament than any Jenks coach. The last seven seasons have produced
more wins (141) than any seven year stretch in Jenks basketball history on their way
to a record of 141-45 (.758). Under Martin and his staff, the Trojans have advanced
to three quarterfinals, two semifinals, and in 2009 a trip to the state championship
game. In 2009, the Trojans broke five school records on their way to a 27-2 finish,
the best record in school history. Martin’s overall record at Jenks is 166-71 (.700)
Martin currently has the highest winning percentage of any Jenks coach. Martin’s
166 wins currently rank third behind Joe Holladay (199) and Scott Padek (172). In
addition to his coaching duties, Coach Martin serves as an Administrative Intern at
JHS, and is a NCAA Division 1 football official for Conference USA. Coach Martin
has been married to the former Shannon Smith for 14 years. The couple has two
children: McKenzie (12) and Chase (9). Coach Martin can be reached at clay.
martin@jenksps.org or at x 2394
Mike Haesloop – Assistant Coach
Entering his seventh year of coaching at Jenks and his sixth on the varsity staff is Mike Haesloop. Coach Haesloop has
coached in the Tulsa area for thirty years including Skelly Junior High and Whitney Middle School where he coached Head
Coach, Clay Martin. Since his arrival at Jenks, coach Sloop’s teams have thrived each year including leading the junior varsity
to an undefeated season (12-0) in 2008-2009. For the past four years, Coach Haesloop has been in charge of all of the
Trojan inbound plays as well. In addition, Coach Sloop coached the Tulsa Dawgs AAU basketball team competing nationally
for twenty years. Throughout his career, Coach Haesloop has coached numerous Oklahoma All State and college bound
basketball players. In his spare time, Coach Haesloop has his own accounting business, Michael H. Haesloop, LLC. Mike
and his wife Sandy have been married for twenty two years and have two daughters, Kaitlin and Becca, both Jenks graduates
who currently attend Oklahoma State University.
Coach Martin on Coach Haesloop: “Coach Sloop has tremendous rapport with our athletes. He has a great basketball mind
and does a great job of communicating with me about how to keep improving our program.” Coach Sloop can be reached at
a59aggie@aol.com
Entering his seventh year of coaching at Jenks and his sixth on the varsity staff is Mike Haesloop. Coach Haesloop has
coached in the Tulsa area for thirty years including Skelly Junior High and Whitney Middle School where he coached Head
Coach, Clay Martin. Since his arrival at Jenks, coach Sloop’s teams have thrived each year including leading the junior varsity
to an undefeated season (12-0) in 2008-2009. For the past four years, Coach Haesloop has been in charge of all of the
Trojan inbound plays as well. In addition, Coach Sloop coached the Tulsa Dawgs AAU basketball team competing nationally
for twenty years. Throughout his career, Coach Haesloop has coached numerous Oklahoma All State and college bound
basketball players. In his spare time, Coach Haesloop has his own accounting business, Michael H. Haesloop, LLC. Mike
and his wife Sandy have been married for twenty two years and have two daughters, Kaitlin and Becca, both Jenks graduates
who currently attend Oklahoma State University.
Coach Martin on Coach Haesloop: “Coach Sloop has tremendous rapport with our athletes. He has a great basketball mind
and does a great job of communicating with me about how to keep improving our program.” Coach Sloop can be reached at
a59aggie@aol.com
Kalin Dahl – Assistant Coach
Kalin Dahl is beginning his 18th year as a Jenks Trojan. A native of Rushford, Minnesota, Coach Dahl came to Tulsa to play basketball at ORU. Coach Dahl is the only walk-on in
the history of the program to letter four years. After graduating from ORU in1983, Coach Dahl stayed two more years at ORU serving as a graduate assistant then as a restricted
earnings assistant coach for the Titans. Kalin then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he was head coach at Christian Life Academy for four years. Coach Dahl then began
his first stint at Jenks (1990-1996) coaching junior high and high school basketball. Dahl then returned to Baton Rouge as an assistant coach at perennial power Parkview High
School winning two state championships in 1997 and 1998 en route to a 73-10 record. Kalin returned to the sooner state in 2000 as an assistant coach at Metro Christian
Academy under Brooks Thompson assuming head coaching duties early in the season and leading the Patriots into the area consolation championship game. Coach Dahl then
returned to Jenks in 2001 as an assistant coach. Coach Dahl is very involved in all facets of the program, and is also responsible for helping Coach Martin with defensive
adjustments. In addition to his on the court duties, Kalin has a big role in the successful Jenks summer basketball camps. Coach Dahl teaches physical education at Jenks
Middle School and is also involved with the Jenks High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Married six years to the former Beth Bakkeby, Kalin now has three stepdaughters:
Alex (19), Victoria (18), and Gabby (14).
Coach Martin on Coach Dahl: “Kalin represents in every way what we want our program to be based on. Sacrifice, commitment, determination, toughness, and having a servants
heart. He has tremendous knowledge of the game and greatly helps me in making adjustments during a game.” Coach Dahl can be reached at kalin.dahl@jenksps.org or at x
5380
Kalin Dahl is beginning his 18th year as a Jenks Trojan. A native of Rushford, Minnesota, Coach Dahl came to Tulsa to play basketball at ORU. Coach Dahl is the only walk-on in
the history of the program to letter four years. After graduating from ORU in1983, Coach Dahl stayed two more years at ORU serving as a graduate assistant then as a restricted
earnings assistant coach for the Titans. Kalin then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he was head coach at Christian Life Academy for four years. Coach Dahl then began
his first stint at Jenks (1990-1996) coaching junior high and high school basketball. Dahl then returned to Baton Rouge as an assistant coach at perennial power Parkview High
School winning two state championships in 1997 and 1998 en route to a 73-10 record. Kalin returned to the sooner state in 2000 as an assistant coach at Metro Christian
Academy under Brooks Thompson assuming head coaching duties early in the season and leading the Patriots into the area consolation championship game. Coach Dahl then
returned to Jenks in 2001 as an assistant coach. Coach Dahl is very involved in all facets of the program, and is also responsible for helping Coach Martin with defensive
adjustments. In addition to his on the court duties, Kalin has a big role in the successful Jenks summer basketball camps. Coach Dahl teaches physical education at Jenks
Middle School and is also involved with the Jenks High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Married six years to the former Beth Bakkeby, Kalin now has three stepdaughters:
Alex (19), Victoria (18), and Gabby (14).
Coach Martin on Coach Dahl: “Kalin represents in every way what we want our program to be based on. Sacrifice, commitment, determination, toughness, and having a servants
heart. He has tremendous knowledge of the game and greatly helps me in making adjustments during a game.” Coach Dahl can be reached at kalin.dahl@jenksps.org or at x
5380
Greg Calabrese – Assistant Coach / Junior Varsity
Beginning his 8th season in the Jenks Basketball program and his fourth as head junior varsity coach is Greg Calabrese.
Coach Cal is a 1992 graduate of Jenks High School and was a three year letter winner in football. After high school, Coach
went to the University of Kansas and earned a degree in Business Administration while also playing junior varsity basketball
under former Jenks coach, Joe Holladay. After graduation, Greg moved to Los Angeles to further his career in modeling and
acting. Before returning to Jenks, Coach Cal had an active role in the Emmy award winning soap opera, The Young and the
Restless. In just his first year as a head basketball coach (2005-2006), Coach Cal led the freshman white team to an
undefeated regular season and Frontier Valley championship. Coach Calabrese is responsible for post play and rebounding
for the Trojans. In addition to coaching basketball, Coach Calabrese is a member of the varsity football staff where he coaches
wide receivers where he has tutored many division one players. Greg is a teacher in the math department at the Jenks
Freshman Academy. Coach Calabrese is married to the former Kristin Burke. The couple has one son, Colton (9) who
attends Jenks West Elementary. Coach Calabrese can be reached at greg.calabrese@jenksps.org
Coach Martin on Coach Calabrese – “Greg’s energy is something our kids feed off of. He demands their best, and the kids
respond. He is big reason we have rebounded the ball so well over the last six years.”
Beginning his 8th season in the Jenks Basketball program and his fourth as head junior varsity coach is Greg Calabrese.
Coach Cal is a 1992 graduate of Jenks High School and was a three year letter winner in football. After high school, Coach
went to the University of Kansas and earned a degree in Business Administration while also playing junior varsity basketball
under former Jenks coach, Joe Holladay. After graduation, Greg moved to Los Angeles to further his career in modeling and
acting. Before returning to Jenks, Coach Cal had an active role in the Emmy award winning soap opera, The Young and the
Restless. In just his first year as a head basketball coach (2005-2006), Coach Cal led the freshman white team to an
undefeated regular season and Frontier Valley championship. Coach Calabrese is responsible for post play and rebounding
for the Trojans. In addition to coaching basketball, Coach Calabrese is a member of the varsity football staff where he coaches
wide receivers where he has tutored many division one players. Greg is a teacher in the math department at the Jenks
Freshman Academy. Coach Calabrese is married to the former Kristin Burke. The couple has one son, Colton (9) who
attends Jenks West Elementary. Coach Calabrese can be reached at greg.calabrese@jenksps.org
Coach Martin on Coach Calabrese – “Greg’s energy is something our kids feed off of. He demands their best, and the kids
respond. He is big reason we have rebounded the ball so well over the last six years.”
Brett Patrick – 8th Grade Maroon
Amanda Taylor- Director/Coach 8th Grade Lady Trojans
This is Coach Taylor's third year coaching at Jenks, but her seventh year coaching girls’ basketball. Coach
Taylor is currently teaching computers at Jenks Middle School. She is a graduate (and die-hard fan) of
Oklahoma State University. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her dog, Camden, and being
outdoors.
Taylor is currently teaching computers at Jenks Middle School. She is a graduate (and die-hard fan) of
Oklahoma State University. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her dog, Camden, and being
outdoors.
Will Parham - Lady Trojan Varsity Assistant/Freshaman Head Coach
Josh Engle – Assistant Coach / Sophomores
Beginning his seventh year at Jenks and his fourth on the varsity staff is Josh Engle. Coach Engle comes to Jenks after graduating from Northeastern Oklahoma State University
in 2006. Engle has coached now on both the freshman and high school levels. In just his second season with the Trojans, Coach Engle led his freshman team to the Frontier
Valley Championship. Engle has done a tremendous job in developing the younger athletes in preparing them to perform as varsity players. Engle is involved in all aspects of the
program and is responsible for rebounding. Coach Engle attended Cookson Hills High School where he was a three-year letterman on the basketball team. Coach Engle was
also valedictorian of his graduating class. Coach Engle was named to the Oklahoma Christian Schools Athletic Association All State Team his junior and senior year. In addition
to his basketball duties, Coach Engle also coaches freshman volleyball. Coach Engle teaches math at Jenks High School and is actively involved with Young Life.
Coach Martin on Coach Engle: “Josh has done a fantastic job over the last four years doing everything we have asked of him. He is a relentless worker and does a fantastic job in
preparing our young student athletes.” Coach Engle can be reached at josh.engle@jenksps.org
Beginning his seventh year at Jenks and his fourth on the varsity staff is Josh Engle. Coach Engle comes to Jenks after graduating from Northeastern Oklahoma State University
in 2006. Engle has coached now on both the freshman and high school levels. In just his second season with the Trojans, Coach Engle led his freshman team to the Frontier
Valley Championship. Engle has done a tremendous job in developing the younger athletes in preparing them to perform as varsity players. Engle is involved in all aspects of the
program and is responsible for rebounding. Coach Engle attended Cookson Hills High School where he was a three-year letterman on the basketball team. Coach Engle was
also valedictorian of his graduating class. Coach Engle was named to the Oklahoma Christian Schools Athletic Association All State Team his junior and senior year. In addition
to his basketball duties, Coach Engle also coaches freshman volleyball. Coach Engle teaches math at Jenks High School and is actively involved with Young Life.
Coach Martin on Coach Engle: “Josh has done a fantastic job over the last four years doing everything we have asked of him. He is a relentless worker and does a fantastic job in
preparing our young student athletes.” Coach Engle can be reached at josh.engle@jenksps.org
Mark Rubey – 9th Grade White
Beginning his fifth season on the Trojan basketball staff is Mark Rubey. Coach Rubey is a Jenks lifer and graduate of the
class of 2001. After graduation, Coach Rubey went to Oklahoma State University where he lettered in “A” league
Intramurals for three years and graduated from OSU in 2006. Mark then returned to Jenks as para professional before
taking his first teaching assignment in 2008-2009 teaching 7th grade Pre-Algebra at Jenks Middle School. He is starting
his 3rd year as 9th grade coach. He was an assistant with the 8th grade maroon team and to coach Bruce Berkinshaw
during the 2009-2010 season where helped guide the Trojans to an appearance in the Frontier Valley Championship
game. Coach Rubey is recently completed his Masters Degree in Counseling from Northeastern State. Coach Rubey
credits his decision to be an educator to his mother Kathy Rubey who has taught in the Jenks system for over 40 years.
Coach Rubey and his wife, the former Ashley Buxton, were married on March 10, 2012.Starting my fifth season coaching at
Jenks.
Coach Martin on Coach Rubey: “We are excited to welcome Mark intro the Trojan Basketball family. He has a true passion
for kids and we are eager to watch him grow as a coach.” Coach Rubey can be reached at mark.rubey@jenksps.org
Beginning his fifth season on the Trojan basketball staff is Mark Rubey. Coach Rubey is a Jenks lifer and graduate of the
class of 2001. After graduation, Coach Rubey went to Oklahoma State University where he lettered in “A” league
Intramurals for three years and graduated from OSU in 2006. Mark then returned to Jenks as para professional before
taking his first teaching assignment in 2008-2009 teaching 7th grade Pre-Algebra at Jenks Middle School. He is starting
his 3rd year as 9th grade coach. He was an assistant with the 8th grade maroon team and to coach Bruce Berkinshaw
during the 2009-2010 season where helped guide the Trojans to an appearance in the Frontier Valley Championship
game. Coach Rubey is recently completed his Masters Degree in Counseling from Northeastern State. Coach Rubey
credits his decision to be an educator to his mother Kathy Rubey who has taught in the Jenks system for over 40 years.
Coach Rubey and his wife, the former Ashley Buxton, were married on March 10, 2012.Starting my fifth season coaching at
Jenks.
Coach Martin on Coach Rubey: “We are excited to welcome Mark intro the Trojan Basketball family. He has a true passion
for kids and we are eager to watch him grow as a coach.” Coach Rubey can be reached at mark.rubey@jenksps.org
Shawn Schenk – 9th Grade Maroon
Entering his 15th year in teaching and coaching and his first year at Jenks is Shawn Schenk. Coach Schenk comes to
Jenks after spending the last six years at Edmond Santa Fe High School where led the Wolves to an overall record of
115-46, including five consecutive trips to the state tournament, including four appearances in the semi-finals. Prior to
coaching at Edmond Santa Fe, Coach Schenk guided the Enid Plainsmen from 2002-2006. Under Schenk, the
Plainsmen experienced success not seen since the days of the Price brothers in early and mid 1980s. Coach Schenk
led his team to a remarkable turn-a-round from five (5) wins in his first season to twenty (20) wins in his last season and
a trip to the state tournament. Coach Schenk also spent a season as an assistant coach in the USBL under Kareem
Abdul-Jabaar. Coach Schenk is a 1997 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University where he was a four year basketball
player and teammate of Head Coach, Clay Martin. Coach Schenk has been married to his wife Jill for ten years. The
couple has two sons: Calvin (4), Clark (2), and a newborn daughter, Faith. Coach Schenk can be reached at shawn.
schenk@jenksps.org
Coach Martin on Coach Schenk – “We hit one out of the park in landing Shawn at Jenks. His success as a head coach
will be invaluable to our entire program. Shawn is one of the most respected coaches in the state and we are lucky to
have him.”
Entering his 15th year in teaching and coaching and his first year at Jenks is Shawn Schenk. Coach Schenk comes to
Jenks after spending the last six years at Edmond Santa Fe High School where led the Wolves to an overall record of
115-46, including five consecutive trips to the state tournament, including four appearances in the semi-finals. Prior to
coaching at Edmond Santa Fe, Coach Schenk guided the Enid Plainsmen from 2002-2006. Under Schenk, the
Plainsmen experienced success not seen since the days of the Price brothers in early and mid 1980s. Coach Schenk
led his team to a remarkable turn-a-round from five (5) wins in his first season to twenty (20) wins in his last season and
a trip to the state tournament. Coach Schenk also spent a season as an assistant coach in the USBL under Kareem
Abdul-Jabaar. Coach Schenk is a 1997 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University where he was a four year basketball
player and teammate of Head Coach, Clay Martin. Coach Schenk has been married to his wife Jill for ten years. The
couple has two sons: Calvin (4), Clark (2), and a newborn daughter, Faith. Coach Schenk can be reached at shawn.
schenk@jenksps.org
Coach Martin on Coach Schenk – “We hit one out of the park in landing Shawn at Jenks. His success as a head coach
will be invaluable to our entire program. Shawn is one of the most respected coaches in the state and we are lucky to
have him.”
Glen Adamson – 8th Grade White
Beginning his third year on the Trojan basketball staff is Glen Adamson. Coach Adamson is a 1994 graduate of Oklahoma Christian Schools in Edmond where he played and
lettered in basketball for Coach George Wagner. Glen began his collegiate career at Southern Nazarene University on a partial basketball scholarship. After getting married,
Coach Adamson transferred to the University of Central Oklahoma where he earned a degree in Special Education. Upon graduation, Coach Adamson ran a sports memorabilia
business from his house which allowed him to be at home with his two sons. This is Glen’s fourth year at Jenks overall. Coach Adamson is excited about coaching basketball, a
sport that he grew up playing and has great passion for. Coach Adamson has been married to his wife Shayla for 10 years. The couple has two sons, Caden (10) and Carson
(7). Coach Adamson can be reached at glen.adamson@jenksps.org
Coach Martin on Coach Adamson: “We are excited about welcoming Glen in to the basketball family. He has a great background in basketball and has demonstrated great
rapport with students.”
Beginning his third year on the Trojan basketball staff is Glen Adamson. Coach Adamson is a 1994 graduate of Oklahoma Christian Schools in Edmond where he played and
lettered in basketball for Coach George Wagner. Glen began his collegiate career at Southern Nazarene University on a partial basketball scholarship. After getting married,
Coach Adamson transferred to the University of Central Oklahoma where he earned a degree in Special Education. Upon graduation, Coach Adamson ran a sports memorabilia
business from his house which allowed him to be at home with his two sons. This is Glen’s fourth year at Jenks overall. Coach Adamson is excited about coaching basketball, a
sport that he grew up playing and has great passion for. Coach Adamson has been married to his wife Shayla for 10 years. The couple has two sons, Caden (10) and Carson
(7). Coach Adamson can be reached at glen.adamson@jenksps.org
Coach Martin on Coach Adamson: “We are excited about welcoming Glen in to the basketball family. He has a great background in basketball and has demonstrated great
rapport with students.”
This is Coach Palesano's 4th year of coaching but first year at Jenks. Coach
Palesana was previously a varsity assistant boys basketball coach at Hydro-Eakly.
He earned his degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. His hobbies
include playing competitive basketball and softball, hunting and fishing with his wife
of 2 years, watching the OKC Thunder, and taking their year old Whippet to the
dog park. Coach Palesano is looking forward to starting his career at Jenks.
Palesana was previously a varsity assistant boys basketball coach at Hydro-Eakly.
He earned his degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. His hobbies
include playing competitive basketball and softball, hunting and fishing with his wife
of 2 years, watching the OKC Thunder, and taking their year old Whippet to the
dog park. Coach Palesano is looking forward to starting his career at Jenks.
Steven Palesano - Coach 8th Grade Lady Trojans