Monroe High School Boys Basketball Staff
SCHOOL PHONE:
360-804-4585
Head Coach Nicholas Wold
This is my ninth year coaching and teaching here in the Monroe School
District. My first two years I served as the boys freshmen coach then I moved
up and coached the JV for three years, and finally this will be my 4th year as
the varsity head coach. I have also been a varsity football assistant coach
responsible for quarterbacks and defensive backs. I currently teach Health /
PE at the high school. I have also been the student activities
director as well as the link crew coordinator.
We believe that champions are not born they are made thus our programs
philosophy is “Build Success”. As teachers of the game we must teach
principles that will enhance life long success for our basketball players on
and off the court. Coaches are able to teach in the unique environment of
athletic competition. This provides the opportunity to teach interpersonal
and organizational skills, as well as leadership, and life skills. Students
have the opportunity to enrich their learning with the "real-world"
experiences of being on a team. Seizing these teaching and learning
situations is a priority of all those within the "basketball family".
Our main objectives must revolve around making basketball personally
rewarding for everyone involved. Members of the program must feel as though
they are a part of the "basketball family". The coaching staff must
understand that success is not always defined by winning and help their
teams to set appropriate goals. These goals should remain a constant source
of motivation and must be regularly revisited to move students forward. Our
coaching staff will remain positive and supportive of all our student-
athletes. Positive relationships are critical between the students,
parents, staff, and community. Through this relationship we can build
trust, respect, and an open line of communication in which everyone involved
has a clear picture of each student-athletes' role within the team.
Varsity Assistant Coach Dan Bare
I have been coaching and teaching in the Monroe School District for 14
years. I've coached at a variety of levels including eighth grade boys and
girls basketball at MMS and MJHS for four years, J.V. boys basketball at MHS
for four years, and this will be my 6th year as the boys varsity
assistant at MHS. As a teacher, I taught ninth grade humanities block for
seven years, and have been teaching U.S. history at MHS for the past five
years.
My experience coaching has enabled me to develop and evaluate my coaching
philosophy over the years. First, I believe that coaches have a
responsibility to demonstrate a diligent work ethic, a desire to learn, and
a love for the game. Second, as coaches it is our responsibility to teach
the game of basketball with an emphasis on fundamentals. Furthermore, by
focusing on the teaching process, respecting the game, and doing things the
right way, results will follow. Finally, as teachers and coaches we have a
great opportunity to impact young people and teach life lessons. Sports are
a great medium to teach values such as teamwork, dedication, work ethic, and
dealing with adversity. Thus, my ultimate goal for Monroe basketball is to
help produce not only quality players, but quality people as well.
Assistant Coach Matt Chalfant
This is my 4th year coaching and teaching in the district. I graduated in
2001 from Sehome High School in Bellingham then went on to graduate in 2005
from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in Psychology and Business
Administration. After graduation from SPU, I soon realized that my true
passion was in teaching and coaching, which lead me back to school where I
received another degree in 2008 in Education.
I chose to come to Monroe because of the true feel and sense of community,
as well as the loyal support of parents and fans of both students and
athletes. I thoroughly enjoy making a positive difference in young people’s
lives and strive to demonstrate what it means to be a respectful and
responsible individual towards others in the classroom and on the
court/field. Along with coaching basketball, I coach the defensive line for
Monroe High School’s football team. I also love hanging out with family and
friends and anything that involves sports. Finally, I’m looking forward to a
great year and making a positive difference in the community of Monroe.
Freshmen Coach Nick Fletcher
This will be my 3rd year coaching at Monroe High School. I grew up in
Mukilteo and graduated from Kamiak High School in 1997. I started my
coaching career while in high school coaching at the local Boys and Girls
Club. Over the years I have coached basketball and football at all different
age levels. After graduating high school I attended Western Washington
University and graduated with a degree in psychology and sociology. Today I
work as a commercial real estate broker and live in Lake Stevens with my wife
Caryn, daughter Emery, and two dogs Libby and Lucy. We are excited to
welcome a new baby to our family in February.
I originally got into coaching because I am a sports junkie. As I have
gotten older, I have stayed with coaching because I think so many of life’s
challenges can be overcome with the lessons learned on the athletic field or
court. I know personally I have learned so much through athletics and it is
my goal as a coach to teach our players lessons they can carry with them for
the rest of their lives. Hard work, competiveness, persistence, respect,
pride, leadership and enthusiasm are all traits that will make our basketball
team successful on and off the court. I am looking forward to being a part
of Monroe Basketball and Go Bearcats
