Coach Jeff Campbell - Varsity Coach
Coach Jeff Campbell is beginning his second season as varsity basketball coach after spending the previous 14 seasons as the JV coach for the Lincoln East Spartan Basketball program. Coach Campbell is a graduate of Wheaton North High School in Wheaton, Illinois. Campbell earned his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (Social Sciences and Coaching Endorsement) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May of 2000 and completed his Masters degree (Historical Studies) from Nebraska Wesleyan University in May 2008. Campbell also served as the Spartan Freshman Football coach from 2006-2012. Currently, Campbell teaches AP Psychology and Economics at East High. If you have any questions regarding the Spartan Basketball program contact Coach Campbell at [email protected] or (402)436-1302.
Coach Matt Wrenholt - Junior Varsity Coach
Coach Matt Wrenholt is currently in his sixth year as a member of the Lincoln East boy’s basketball program. After spending his first four years as the head freshmen coach, Wrenholt will begin his 2nd season as the head JV coaching position. Coach Wrenholt earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education (Natural Sciences and Coaching Endorsement) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2009 and is nearing completion of a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. In addition to coaching basketball, Wrenholt is a Biology teacher at Lincoln North Star High School. Contact Coach Wrenholt at [email protected]
Coach Jesse Bouwens - Reserve Coach
Coach Jesse Bouwens is beginning his second season as the reserve coach. For the previous 3 seasons he had been a volunteer assistant at the varsity level for Lincoln East. He has also volunteered his time to help with Lincoln East summer teams, as well as Lincoln East’s 9th grade Bison Team. Bouwens is a graduate of Lincoln East, where he was a member of the 2001 State Championship team. Bouwens has a strong Spartan blood line as his wife, parents, and all of his aunts and uncles are Lincoln East graduates, including his uncle, Derek Sailors, who played on the 1978 State Championship team and was a basketball All-American. Bouwens went on to play at Morningside College (Sioux City, IA) for 3 years. He is currently finishing his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Special Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and will graduate in December 2014. Bouwens and his wife, Erin, have one Daughter, Teagan. Contact Coach Bouwens at [email protected]
Coach Mike Fox - Freshman Coach
Coach Mike Fox is entering his second year with the East coaching staff. Fox graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2013 with a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education. While at UNL, Fox also competed on the Men’s Husker Basketball team. His experience while with the Huskers took him all over the country, as he was a part of the Big 12 and Big 10 conferences. Fox is originally from Beatrice, Nebraska where he won two Nebrasaka Class "B" State Basketball Championships and one State Runner-Up. In addition to coaching, Fox is also a math teacher at Irving Middle School. Contact Coach Fox at [email protected]