JV Coach - Jim Betker

Jim is in his 5th year of coaching at Racine Park. He graduated from Park High
School in 1988. He played on the boys' basketball team at Park. Jim received
his bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse in 1992 and his
masters degree from National Louis University in 1997. Jim teaches most of the
defensive sets in practice.

Sophomore Coach - Joe Golden

Joe is in his 7th year of coaching at Racine Park. Joe grew up in New York City.
He was very active in coaching youth basketball in Racine before coming to
Park High School. He takes a very active role in breaking down video tape
when scouting for a varsity opponent and is known for some very unique motivational
strategies.

Sophomore Coach - Jeff Fidler

Jeff is in his 7th year of coaching at Racine Park. Jeff graduated from Park High
School in 1973. He has taken two different age groups of players through the elementary
and middle school traveling tournament scene. Jeff coached most of the class of
1996 Racine Park players in AAU tournaments and most of the class of 1999 Racine
Park players throughout the same routine. Jeff's daughter Allyson played at Park
and graduated in 1996 and his other daughter Mandy is at player at Park in the
class of 1999.

Freshman Coach - Rich Peasley

Rich is in his 4th year of coaching at Racine Park. Rich graduated from Park High
School in 1972. He was very active in coaching youth basketball before coming
to Racine Park. Rich has had two daughters play varsity basketball at Park High
School as well. Nikki graduated from Park in 1997 and Jackie will graduate in 1999

Freshman Coach - Erick Peasley

Erick is in his 3rd year of coaching at Racine Park. Erick graduated from Park High
School in 1996. In addition to coaching the freshman team with his father - Rich, Erick
helps out when the varsity team needs to practice against a dominating post player. In
addition to coaching, Erick handles many of the equipment needs for all of the teams.

Freshman Coach - Sara Tajnai

Sara will be starting her first year as a coach at Racine Park. She is currently
a student at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside. Sara just completed her first
season as an assistant volleyball coach at Park. She graduated from Racine Park
in 1997 and played varsity basketball and volleyball in high school.