Coach

NAME: Rick Rhoades

SCHOOL: Shawnee Mission East

TEAMS: Varsity, Junior Varsity, sophomore, Freshman A and B

SCHOOL PHONE: 913-993-6656

About The Coach

I am in my 5th year as the SME girl’s varsity basketball coach.  I came to 
East from Blue Valley High were I served as the head coach for 4 years.  
Prior to that I was the varsity coach at Notre Dame de Sion for 5 years. I 
also served as the boys JV coach a Bishop Hogan and Hyman Brand Hebrew 
Academy.  I received my undergraduate degree at Emporia State University and 
my masters in administrative degree at Baker University.  I am currently the 
Physical Education teacher at East.  I also have a daughter, Alex, that recently graduated from East.

Goals of the Program

We will compete in every game at the top of our ability.  When the game is 
over we will show great sportsmanship to the opposing team.