Here at RHS, our coaches have some diverse backgrounds. Did you know that Dr.

Wolfe has coached 6 sports at Reservoir? Or that Mr. Rogers won 11 North Carolina state championships in track? Everything from notable athletic histories to new beginnings are represented through these staff members, who take on the responsibility of leading our students to battle against other county schools on the field (or court!). Take a look at our coaches unique profiles: Coach Ferrante, Volleyball coach for 18 years, at RHS for 6: How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? My first coaching job was coaching the 7th and 8th grade Lacrosse team at Cortland Jr/Sr High. I was student teaching at that school and I became very involved in the athletic programs there. The following fall I coached my first Volleyball team! Where else have you coached? I coached At Cortland Jr/Sr High, Groton Jr/Sr High, Wingate High School and multiple club teams including Maryland Juniors. When did you start playing your sport(s)? I began playing volleyball when I was 12 years old and I have loved it ever since! Did you play in college or professionally? That is my life regret! If I could go back and do it over again, I would have definitely played college volleyball! If that opportunity is there, I highly recommend that any athlete take it! How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? When I was hired, Dr. Kaufman and I discussed my coaching experience and she told me that the Volleyball position was opening up the next year. Of course I jumped on the opportunity! How long have you been coaching at Reservoir (and how long you've been teaching here)? I have been teaching here since 2004 and I began coaching in 2005. What was your favorite thing about playing volleyball)? I love competition. I am a very competitive person and there is nothing better than being in a good battle with your team. What is your favorite thing about coaching? My favorite thing about coaching is watching my girls develop into better players. I am always amazed by how much they grow in just 4 short years. I also enjoy sharing my passion for my sport with them. It helps build great bonds with students I probably wouldn't have relationships with otherwise. Do you hold any records? If so, where and what is the record?

I am not sure if the record still holds, but I did hold the record for the most aces and service points in a season at my high school. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? This has been such an amazing experience, but winning the school's first state championships was probably one of the best experiences of my life. It was such an honor to be a part of something so special! Coach Linkins, Boys soccer coach past 4 years at RHS: How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? In college, I was a counselor at camps. Then I started coaching at Lansdowne High School. Where else have you coached? Lansdowne High School, Soccer Association of Columbia (SAC), and Severna Park High School. When did you start playing your sport(s)? I started playing soccer at age 4. Did you play in college or professionally? Just lacrosse for a year at Towson University. How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? Working with Dr. Croft (previous head coach) as his assistant. How long have you been coaching at Reservoir? This is my third year as head coach of the team, 4th overall (assistant coach my first year). This is my 5th year at the school as a counselor. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? Winning the State Championship last year and beating River Hill for the first time in school history. Coach Rogers; Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track for 12 years, 8 at RHS: How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? As a college student when I coached the ROTC running teams. Where else have you coached? Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Blacksburg Middle School, and Howard County Striders. When did you start running? 8th Grade.

Did you run in college or professionally? Yes, at Virginia Tech. How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? It was between River Hill and Reservoir. I was offered a job as a teacher and a coach at Reservoir. At River Hill I would have only been able to volunteer as a coach. What was your favorite thing about playing your sport(s)? Team camaraderie, and the personal belief that the harder you work, the more you get in return. What is your favorite thing about coaching? The fun of giving back to my sport and giving back to the kids! Do you hold any records (high school/college/professional)? If so, where and what is the record? Yes, I was a part of 11 North Carolina state championships (3 in Cross Country, 4 in indoor track and 4 in Outdoor Track). I was also part of the of the record holding 4 x 1600m relay team. We ran a 17:28, thats an average of 4:24 per mile for each person. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? I have so many its hard. I could say my first state championship or my first regional championship. But I think it was the first time, I realized my kids trusted me and believed what I told them would make them successful. It was like an overwhelming feeling that they trusted me to the nth degree. As a coach, you couldn't ask for more than that. Coach Wolfe, coachedalmost everything, since 1975 (thats 36 years): How long have you been coaching your sport(s)? Allied soccer is in its first year but I have also coached JV/Varsity Field Hockey, JV/Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Softball, 9th grade Volleyball and currently Varsity Tennis (4 years now). How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? My first coaching position was at Delaware Technical and Community College in 7Stanton, Delaware coaching their very first Volleyball team. We finished as Region XIX Champs from 1975, 1976 and 1977. I also coached Basketball and Softball there. My first high school position was Field Hockey coach for Phil-Mont Christian Academy in the Philadelphia suburbs. That was in the 1980's - 1990's Where else have you coached? I also coached Volleyball at Cedar Springs Public High School in Cedar Springs, Michigan for 3 years from 1992 to 1996.

When did you start playing your sport(s)? High school, college and recreationally, many eons ago. Did you play in college or professionally? If so, where? Played Field Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball at the University of Delaware. How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? Started teaching in the county and came to RHS when we opened. How long have you been coaching at Reservoir (and how long you've been teaching here)? I coached 3 sports and supervised the Yearbook when we opened the school. What is your favorite thing about coaching? Seeing players learn new skills, make friends, meet and respond to challenges, and grow in confidence in all areas of their lives as a result of sports participation. Do you hold any records (high school/college/professional)? None - except maybe being the most diverse coach here. I've now coached 6 different sports. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? The times the teams hung out together and enjoyed my chocolate chip pancakes or the time we won our first ever Varsity Basketball game and the girls dyed my hair blonde, green, blue, purple, and orange. Or perhaps the time we won 5 softball games in a row and I had to wear a dress to school. Faculty members didn't even recognize me because they thought I was a new sub! Coach Frisvold, Softball coach at RHS for 7 years: How long have you been coaching your sport(s)? This will be my 6th season as the RHS Softball Coach. How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? I first started coaching while I was a student teacher in Montgomery County. When I came to Reservoir, I coached JV volleyball for 1 season. Then a few softball players asked me to help coach the softball team. After one season as a volunteer, I ended up taking over the varsity program. Where else have you coached? Einstein High School in Montgomery County When did you start playing your sport(s)? I started playing t-ball when I was 4 years old. I switched to softball when I was 7 years old.

Did you play in college or professionally? I played college softball at UMBC. How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? A few softball players found out that I was a former college player and asked me to help out with the program. Coach Wolfe decided to step down and I was asked to take over the program. How long have you been coaching at Reservoir (and how long you've been teaching here)? I have been at teacher at Reservoir for 8 years and I have been a coach at Reservoir for 7. What was your favorite thing about playing your sport(s)? I love the offensive side of the game. I loved stepping into the batter's box and finding a way to make it on base. I also loved running the bases. What is your favorite thing about coaching? I love working with the team and watching them be successful on the field. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? Beating Glenelg 5-3 during the 2009 season. We were the heavy underdogs going into the game, but the team stepped up and just did everything right. It was so much fun to watch and coach. Coach Leader, Coached Boys Soccer and Baseball for 14 years, 10 at RHS: How long have you been coaching your sport(s)? I have been coach Baseball for 14 years (this will be my 10th at Reservoir). I am the only coach to coach Varsity Baseball in Reservoir history. Soccer In my 2nd season. How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? After I injured my shoulder while playing in college I became an assistant coach my senior year (Grad Assistant), Soccer: At Reservoir, Coach Linkins asked me to work with the goalies. When did you start playing your sport? Baseball - I think I was 5 years old when I started playing baseball. I played in high school and college. Soccer - Also very young, and I also played in high school and college. Did you play in college or professionally? I played in college, both baseball and soccer.

How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? Baseball: When I heard there was a new school opening up in the county I wanted the opportunity to start and develop my own program, so I applied and got the job. Soccer: I wanted to help Coach Linkins. How long have you been coaching at Reservoir (and how long you've been teaching here)? Coaching - 10 years (since we opened), teaching - This is my 8th year. What was your favorite thing about playing your sport(s)? Sports have always been part of my life. I love competition and trying to get better everyday. Also, I gained a lot of good friends while playing, many that I still stay in touch with to this day. What is your favorite thing about coaching? I love teaching the games that I love. I enjoy teaching the pros and cons from my career and trying to get the most out of anyone I work with. Do you hold any records (high school/college/professional)? None for baseball. Soccer - most consecutive shutouts as a goalie (7) in high school. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? Baseball - Last year, going 20-0 in the regular season (winning the County and District Championships). Soccer - Winning the State Championship last year. Coach Frye, Field Hockey coach, past 7 years: How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? In 2004, I coached as an asst. JV field hockey coach at Holton Arms (private school in Bethesda), 2005, I was an asst. at Salisbury University (mainly with the goalies) while I got my masters (they also won the National Championship that year). Then I started coaching here at Reservoir in 2007. In 2007 and 2008 I was the JV coach and since fall 2009, I have been the Varsity field hockey coach. When did you start playing your sport(s)? I started in 8th grade. Did you play in college or professionally? I played at Salisbury University 2000-2003. How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? I teach here. How long have you been coaching at Reservoir (and how long you've been teaching here)?

This is my 6th year teaching and 5th year coaching. What was your favorite thing about playing your sport? I love the feeling of accomplishment you get when you succeed on the field. I was a goalie, so when I came up with a big save or shut out it made all the hard work at practice and outside of practice worth it. I was fortunate to play at a college where all my teammates took being part of a team extremely serious. We looked out for and supported one another on and off the field. We were able to accomplish a lot of our goals because of that commitment, connection and effort. What is your favorite thing about coaching? I love giving my girls that opportunity to feel a sense of accomplishment. It is so rewarding to see someone work harder than they ever thought that they could and gain a sense of pride of what they did. Do you hold any records (high school/college/professional)? If so, where and what is the record? I'm in the Howard High School Athletic Hall of Fame. In college, I am 2nd with shut outs in a single season. We also won the National Championship my senior year in 2003. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? I have a top 5. 5.Winning the Paint Branch Tournament 2010. 4. The countless team dinners and team bonding such as the ropes course and restaurant nights. 3. Winning against Howard in 2009 in triple overtime (strokes). 2.Knowing 2 players that I coached are currently playing in college. 1. Beating Glenelg 2-0 with the 2008 JV team (those girls did everything I asked of them and more. That game was the last game of the season and they played like a welloiled machine. It was a team that truly made huge strides in improvement and it was an awesome way to end our season). Coach McIntyre; JV Football, Wrestling, JV Lacrosse coach, past 5 years: How long have you been coaching your sport(s)? JV Football In my 3rd season, JV Lacrosse - 2 seasons, Varsity Wrestling - 2nd season (3 as JV coach). How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? I started coaching wrestling 5 years ago at Reservoir. When did you start playing your sport(s)? Football - 9th grade, Wrestling - 10 years old, Lacrosse - 10 years old.

Did you play in college or professionally? I did not play in college or professionally, in college I focused mostly on academics. How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? I had always wanted to get involved in coaching when I became a teacher, and since wrestling was one of my favorite sports that I had played, I sought out the wrestling coach and offered to lend a hand. What was your favorite thing about playing your sport(s)? In football, I liked being part of a team and the camaraderie, same for lacrosse. For wrestling, I liked knowing that my success or failure was solely based on my effort. I didn't have anyone else to blame if I made a mistake. What is your favorite thing about coaching? I like sharing the knowledge I received from my coaches and role models with the next generation of kids and athletes. Also, I feel that you build a strong relationship with your players and can set a good example for them. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? My favorite memory is pretty much the entire run to the 2010 state wrestling championship. Coach Sullivan, Girls Soccer and Baseball coach, past 10 years: How long have you been coaching your sport(s)? 4 years (soccer) 10 years (baseball) 6 years (basketball). How, when, and where did you get your start coaching? I played baseball at the time for Elon University and they needed a JV coach and asked if I could do it because I was hurt at the time. In 2001, I started coaching at Western Alamance High School, as a JV Baseball Coach. Where else have you coached? Western Alamance High School - Elon, NC When did you start playing your sport(s)? All three sports when I was 4 and 5. How did you end up coaching at Reservoir? All 3 really have different stories, but basically I asked the head coaches if they had any spots or positions available, and started as a volunteer coach and worked my way up to the positions that I currently have. Soccer was a little different because I did not start as a volunteer or JV. I just was asked if I was interested in the Varsity position and I just took it and ran with it.

How long have you been coaching at Reservoir (and how long you've been teaching here)? 8 years for both. What was your favorite thing about playing your sport(s)? Soccer was my weakest sport, but I probably loved playing it the most. I think the kind of discipline it takes to never let down over the course of 80/90 minutes is something that is unique about it. One goal can be the difference and if you let down for a second you can lose. I think its the only sport you can dominate a game for 90% of the time and still come out with a loss. Most of the other sports, the talent can win out for you, but with soccer thats not always the case. What is your favorite thing about coaching? Building relationships with the student athletes. One of the things that I love is staying in touch with students as they move on. I want them to take something from whatever it is that I am doing. Whether or not its my philosophy, discipline, teamwork, or the importance of success and competition. Persevering through all the tough times. Its a proud moment of mine when I have my former players come back and wish us good luck and I see them succeed in whatever it is that they are doing. What is your favorite memory from coaching here at Reservoir? The last two years coaching soccer. All of it is a great memory. Of course the obvious answer is winning states, but I was just as proud as the team that laid the groundwork to get there. Breaking down the mental barriers to get there is just as hard as the game itself. Its not easy going two years in a row to a state final, so I think the last 2 years have been unbelievable. By Zack Gallagher