2009_COACHES_2010

Meet the Coaches

Varsity Head Coach – Erik Jacobsen

A former goalie, Coach Jacobsen is in his 7th year with the Ice Hockey program, and his 2nd year as Varsity Head Coach.  He is a 1997 graduate of Thomas Worthington High School in Worthington, Ohio and a 2001 graduate of Ohio University with a B.A. in History.  Coach Jacobsen is in his fourth year teaching American History and Contemporary World Issues at WMCHS.  His past professional experience includes serving as a Policy Writer to two New Jersey Governors and various recreational programs, holding positions such as instructor, coach, and referee/umpire in Ohio.  Coach Jacobsen is married with two sons and also coaches baseball at WMCHS.

Varsity Assistant Coach – Mark Miller

Coach Miller is currently serving as the Varsity Ice Hockey Assistant Coach.  He served as Junior Varsity Ice Hockey Assistant Coach in 2007-2008.  Mark has played ice hockey for 16 years, and works at WMC in the Technology Department.  He also played soccer for Gettysburg College in 1995 and 1996.

Junior Varsity Head Coach – Ryan Paxton

Coach Paxton is in his 2nd year as Junior Varsity Head Coach.  He grew up in Long Valley and is a 2000 graduate of WMC.  Coach Paxton played soccer and baseball at WMC.  He attended Long Island University on a Division I scholarship for baseball.  Coach Paxton left LIU and went to Ramapo College of New Jersey and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in History.  Other sports related positions include:  Assistant American Legion Baseball Coach, Head Coach WMC JV Baseball, Hitting Coach for Ramapo College, and Camp Director of All Star Baseball Camp.