Education:
Master's Degree, Education, Heritage University,Toppenish, WA
Bachelor's Degree, Arts, Heritage University,Toppenish, WA
Associate's Degree, Yakama Valley College, Yakama, WA
Certified Education Administration, State of Washington
Certified Teaching Endorsement, State of Washington
Experience:
Yakima Valley College ¦ Women’s Basketball ¦ Yakima, WA ¦ 2016-2021
2016-17 NWAC Coach of the Year
2017 - Player scored 45 points, a YVC single game scoring record
Qualified for NWAC Playoffs 2016-17 & 2019-20
Yakama Nation Tribal School ¦Boy’s Varsity Basketball ¦ Toppenish, WA ¦ 2013-2016
2015-16 Placed 5th in the WIAA 1B State Tournament, 1st State appearance in school's history for Boy's Basketball
Hermiston High School ¦ Boy’s Varsity Basketball ¦ Hermiston, OR ¦ 2011-2013
2012-13 Columbia River Conference (CRC) League Champions
2012-13 CRC Coach of the Year
Wapato High School ¦ Boy’s Varsity Basketball ¦ Wapato, WA ¦ 2005-2011
2007 & 09 - CWAC 2A Coach of the Year/CWAC League Champions
2009 & 2011 CWAC District Champions
2007, 09, 10, 11 - 2A State Qualifiers
White Swan High School ¦ Girl’s Varsity Basketball ¦ 2000-2005
2002 & 2005 - SCAC 1A Coach of the Year
2005 - League Champions
2005 - WIAA State 1A Girl's 4th Place
Professional Philosophy:
As the Head WBB Coach at Haskell, the intent of deriving to a coaching philosophy becomes more than just basketball. First, the philosophy must align with HINU's mission to build leaders based upon academics, cultural awareness, and holistically being impactful to respective Indigenous communities. Along with these important measures, the student-athlete must be physically and mentally prepared to meet the demands of collegiate competition. This requires attention to physical conditioning, strength training, and offering opportunities to engage players mental approach during scheduled workouts. On the court, I would like for my athletes to be more active than reactive. Throughout the game, I would like for the Fightin' Indians to be the aggressor. Defensively we will look to apply full court man-to-man pressure and this will be accompanied by a fast-paced transition offense. In the event we have to play half court, I look for a disciplined approach and work to capitalize on the opponents mistakes.
Fun Fact:
Mother: Phyllis Strom, Yakama
Father: Late Ted Strom, Quinault Successful HS Basketball Coach for 30 years
Four Brothers & Three Sisters
Wife: Relyn Strom, School Administrator, Topeka School District, Topeka KS
Sons: (Twins) Bryce & Bryan Strom, Isiah Strom, Quinault Indian Nation Members. All played collegiate basketball. Current students at Haskell Indian Nations University.
