Directory

• Amanda Biser is a proud Oak Hills alumna and a dedicated leader within the Highlander athletic community. A 1997 graduate of Oak Hills High School, Amanda was a Matscot and Oakette during her time as a student—roles that helped shape her passion for student leadership and team spirit. That passion has come full circle over the years, as she now enters her 16th year coaching the Oak Hills Matscots, continuing a long-standing family legacy deeply rooted in the district.

  Amanda’s coaching journey spans more than 20 years, with additional experience coaching the Wrestlerettes at Colerain High School for six years and serving as a Statisticians coach at Harrison High School for two. Her leadership and dedication have helped shape one of the most respected spirit programs in the region. Under her guidance, the Oak Hills Matscots have been named the SWOWCA Outstanding Wrestlerette Squad of the Year an impressive ten times—a clear reflection of her commitment to excellence and pride in her program.

  Her ties to Oak Hills run deep. Amanda's father, the late Dick Roche, served as the head wrestling coach at Oak Hills for 26 years. Her mother, Pat Roche, was her Matscot coach for three years. Even her brother, Matthew, left his mark on Oak Hills athletics as the first freshman wrestler in school history to qualify for the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament. Amanda also grew up in the Oak Hills community, attending both C.O. Harrison Elementary and Delhi Middle School. Her parents served in the district for over three decades, making the Biser family's contributions to Oak Hills both longstanding and significant.

  Beyond the gym, Amanda is an accomplished educator. She holds a B.A. in English Secondary Education from Eastern Kentucky University, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and danced with the university’s Dancing Colonels. She later earned her M.A. in Literacy from the University of Cincinnati and is currently pursuing her +30 certification through the Ohio Writing Project at Miami University.

  Amanda lives in Harrison, Ohio, with her husband Dan, and their two daughters, Madison (12) and Brooklyn (almost 8). She is not only a coach and educator but also a former youth cheerleading coach, further reflecting her passion for building confidence and character in young people. Her deep roots, infectious energy, and unwavering commitment continue to elevate Oak Hills Athletics year after year.

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 Coach Bridges is currently in his 11th year of coaching. He began his coaching career at Colerain High School, and currently in his 6th season as the Highlanders Head Coach. During his time at Oak Hills the team has made 2 state appearances, and captured 2 GMC conference titles, among that he has had several 1st and 2nd team GMC bowlers, was named the 2024 GMC and Cincinnati Coach of the Year, and a 2024 Sectionals title.

Nick Continenza graduated from the University of Akron in 2007 with a bachelor's degree qualifying him to teach high school science.  While at the University of Akron, he competed on the track and field team as a decathlete, where he earned All-Mid American Conference honors four times.  Nick began his track and field coaching career in 2006 and his cross country coaching career in 2010. Before arriving at Oak Hills, he coached at Chardon High School and Cleveland Heights High School.  Nick joined the Highlanders in 2015. He is currently the head boys track & field coach. On the track and field staff, Nick currently coaches the sprint, hurdle, relay and jump athletes.  Nick’s favorite track event is the 4x400m relay and his favorite field event is pole vault.

Jackie has been teaching and coaching varsity softball since 2006. On top of a D1 collegiate career, she competed professionally in the states, as well as abroad. Prior to coming to Oak Hills, she taught in Three Rivers Local School District and coached at Mount Notre Dame High School.

Throughout her coaching career she has been named Coach of the year multiple times (GMC/GGCL) as well as Southwest Coach of the Year, Reds High School Softball Coach of the Year and Enquirer Coach of the Year. In the spring of 2024, Jackie surpassed her 300th career win. 

Jackie currently owns D1 Catching Academy where she trains catchers from around the Tri-state. She graduated from Cleveland State University in 2005 with a Bachelor's of Arts, and has a Master's Degree (+30) from the University of New England.

Jackie is a 2012 Oak Hills Hall of Fame Inductee and is a 2001 graduate of Oak Hills High School, where she was a three sport varsity letter winner. Jackie has two children, Kameron and Kennedy who are both active in the community. Jackie and her family reside in Bridgetown.

Coach DeLotell is in his third season as Head Coach of the Highlanders Girls Basketball Program. DeLotell is in his 7th year teaching World History and Sociology at Oak Hills High School. He is a 2012 graduate of Mason High School, where he played basketball all four years. After high school, Coach DeLotell attended and graduated from Northern Kentucky University, where he served as a Manager for the Men's Basketball Team and received a degree in Social Studies Education. Prior to coming to Oak Hills, DeLotell was at Anderson High School for 3 years, where he was the Boys Freshmen Coach. Once becoming a Highlander, DeLotell coached with the Boys Program for 5 years, as a Varsity Assistant, and JV Coach. He made the switch before the 2022-23 season and became the Varsity Assistant for the Girls Program for one season. He also coached one season of Freshmen Football. Coach DeLotell currently lives in Fairfield Township with his wife Brittany, and their 2 sons, JP and Beckett. 

Head Coach DJ Dunn is in his 4th year as head of the boys' lacrosse program.  He is a former Highlander who graduated in 2015.  He started playing lacrosse in 2011 with the Westside Wildcats and was part of the inaugural season as a freshman at OH in 2012 when the Highlanders started the boys' lacrosse program.  Coach Dunn played lacrosse for all four years of his high school career and was an all region attackman his senior year. He was also assistant on staff for Highlander lacrosse for 2 years prior to taking over as head coach. Coach Dunn spends his summer’s coaching with the travel program Velocity Lacrosse.

Teri Egbers is the Girls' Varsity Golf Coach.  She has been the head varsity coach since 2016.   She was the Oak Hills Middle School Girls' golf coach for 4 years & the Bridgetown Middle School Boys' golf coach prior to moving to varsity. The goal of Oak Hills Girls Golf is to inspire young ladies to learn and enjoy the sport of golf and its diverse athletic and emotional challenges and successes. Building comradery & self-esteem is foremost, while improving golf skills. Teri is an Oak Hills Alum who lives, works & coaches in Oak Hills. She is the counselor at Bridgetown Middle School and has been in education since 1995.  She and her husband, Dan, have 4 children who share their love of Oak Hills, academic success and sports.

Shellie Hageman has been the Head Girls Cross Country Coach since 2000. In addition to coaching Cross Country, she has been the Head Girls Track and Field coach for the past 3 years and was an assistant Track coach for 8 years.  During those years, Shellie has coached a two time individual state champion, had a team place 6th at state, and has won 2 league and district titles and one Regional title.  Along with her husband, they founded the OHYA track and field program in the Oak Hills district that provides opportunities for athletes to compete in track and field in grades K-6. 

Coach Hageman is an Oak Hills High School alumni and was inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. Collegiately, she competed for the University of Cincinnati in both Track and Field and Cross Country.

Coach Hageman teaches at Springmyer Elementary as a Physical Education teacher. She was a Special Education teacher for 14 years. She lives in the Oak Hills district with her husband Ben and and their three daughters, Julia (19), Annabelle (17), and Josie Bea (11).

Shellie Hageman has been the Head Girls Cross Country Coach since 2000. In addition to coaching Cross Country, she has been the Head Girls Track and Field coach for the past 3 years and was an assistant Track coach for 8 years.  During those years, Shellie has coached a two time individual state champion, had a team place 6th at state, and has won 2 league and district titles and one Regional title.  Along with her husband, they founded the OHYA track and field program in the Oak Hills district that provides opportunities for athletes to compete in track and field in grades K-6. 

Coach Hageman is an Oak Hills High School alumni and was inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. Collegiately, she competed for the University of Cincinnati in both Track and Field and Cross Country.

Coach Hageman teaches at Springmyer Elementary as a Physical Education teacher. She was a Special Education teacher for 14 years. She lives in the Oak Hills district with her husband Ben and and their three daughters, Julia (19), Annabelle (17), and Josie Bea (11).

My name is Robin Hoernschmeyer, and I’ve proudly served as the Head Girls Bowling Coach at Oak Hills High School since 2012. I’m a 2005 Oak Hills graduate and went on to earn my degree in Middle Childhood Education from the University of Cincinnati.

After spending six years as a substitute teacher in the Oak Hills Local School District, I transitioned into the nonprofit world. I currently work as the Development Office Manager at Ohio Valley Voices, a school in Loveland where children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen and speak.

Bowling has always been a big part of my life—I’ve been bowling for as long as I can remember. One of my proudest moments was rolling my first perfect 300 game in 2021 at Western Bowl. As a student at Oak Hills, I was a member of the Girls Varsity Bowling Team from 2003–2005. During the 2004–2005 season, my team placed 5th at the state tournament, and I placed 2nd overall as an individual.

I grew up in Delhi and still live there with my family and our five pets. Coaching has been a deeply rewarding experience. Over the years, I’ve led four teams to first-place finishes in the GMC, received the GMC Coach of the Year award four times, and coached numerous athletes who earned 1st and 2nd Team All-Conference honors. I’ve also had one bowler qualify for the State Tournament as an individual.

 In addition to coaching the Lady Highlanders, I continue to stay involved with the OHYA bowling program, which had over 170 youth bowlers last season! Last year marked the largest turnout ever for the girls bowling program at Oak Hills, and we already have more than 20 athletes signed up for the 2025-2026 season! I’m excited for another incredible season ahead with our team and to see where it takes us!

Coach Klosterman is in his 21st year in education, 20 of those years within the Oak Hills Local School District.  He has worked at four different schools within the district (Bridgetown Middle School, Oakdale Elementary, J.F. Dulles Elementary, and Oak Hills High School) as a teacher or administrator and is an assistant football coach in addition to being the head coach of the Academic Quiz Team.

Coach Klosterman participated in football in high school and college, helping the College of Mount St. Joseph to a top 25 national ranking (Division III) in his senior year.  He received a Bachelor's Degree in History from MSJ in 2005 and would go on to earn a Master Degree in Educational Administration from Xavier University in 2007 and a Gifted Endorsement from the University of Cincinnati in 2011.

In 2012, Coach Klosterman was recognized by the Hamilton County Education Foundation as the Celebrate Excellence Award Winner from the Oak Hills Local School District.

 Coach Klosterman lives in the Oak Hills District with his wife Jadyn, a teacher at Bridgetown Middle School, and their four children - Avery (9th grader at OHHS), Amelia (8th grade at Rapid Run), Alice (6th grade at Rapid Run), and Abram (4th grade at J.F. Dulles).

Coach McCarthy is a 2016 graduate of Oak Hills High School, where she was a key part of the Highlanders volleyball team. She played all four years on varsity and earned First Team All-GMC honors as both a junior and senior.

This is her fourth year coaching at Oak Hills, and in 2024, she was named GMC Coach of the Year — a big honor that reflects all the hard work she’s put into the program.

Outside of Oak Hills, Coach McCarthy is also the Assistant Director at CYVBC Surge, where she’s coached for the past seven years. She’s worked with teams at both the National and Open levels and brings a ton of experience from the club scene.

Coach McCarthy is all about bringing energy, passion, and pride to everything she does. She truly loves the game and the Highlander community. 

Coach Pearson is a 2016 Graduate of Oak Hills, where he was a 4-year varsity player.  He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in business.  In addition to coaching tennis, Coach Pearson is an instructor at Western Athletic Club. 

Boys Golf Varsity Head Coach 2016- Present

Head Coach 7th grade Basketball Rapid Run Middle 2015-2019

Head Coach 7th grade Basketball Delhi Middle 2011-2013

Wilmington College

Oak Hills HS (85)

Family Nicole, Alex (Oak Hills 24), Natalie (Oak Hills 25)

 Dan Scholz is in his second stint as Head Football coach. His first stint was from 2012-2014 football seasons with a 12-18 overall record leading the Highlanders.  Coach Scholz has 30 years coaching experience, with 8 of those 30 as a Head Coach. Besides the 3 years at OH, he was also Head Coach at New Richmond High School. His overall head coaching record is 49-32. At New Richmond, Coach Scholz led the Lions to the playoffs for only the 4th time in school history, as well as had back to back SBAAC league championships in 2010 and 2011 where he was voted Coach of the year. Coach Scholz has spent time as an assistant coach at Dublin Scioto 1995-1999, Colerain 2000-2007, Winton Woods 2016-2020, and most recently at Princeton 2021-2024, where he helped the Vikings get back to back GMC Championships. Coach Scholz has stated he is very thankful for this opportunity to be back with the Highlanders, and will work tirelessly to make Oak Hills football relevant in the GMC. 

Coach Sowders brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Oak Hills. Coach Sowders
has been a head coach for 15 years, accumulating 248 wins. He guided his teams to six
League Titles, three Sectional Titles, and two District Title.  In 2025 he guided the
Highlanders to a 17-11 record and won the District Title for the first time at Oak Hills in 29
years. He was named the Cincinnati Coach of the Year in 2015 as well as the Conference
Coach of the Year seven times.  He has helped 131 players advance to play collegiate
baseball.
Coach Sowders is also the founder and director of Cincinnati Future Stars. Through that
program, he has coached 250 players who have advanced to play collegiate baseball, as
well as nine drafted into Major League Baseball.
Coach Sowders received his undergraduate degree from Hanover College and his Masters
from Miami University.

Coach Spraul is a 2007 graduate of Oak Hills High School.  He played club soccer growing up and played at Oak Hills.  Coach Spraul went on to play four years in college at both Urbana University (NAIA) and Thomas More University (D3).  He is a 2011 graduate from Thomas More University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.  Coach Spraul works at Oak Hills High School in the credit recovery program, and is the Executive Director of the Cincinnati West Soccer Club.  

Coach Spraul has been coaching youth soccer for over 10 years and began his successful, winning high school coaching career at Oak Hills.  He started at Oak Hills in 2012 as the JVB Women's Soccer Head Coach.  You can see his high school coaching resume below:

     2012               Oak Hills JVB Women's Soccer  Head Coach (11-1-3)

     2013               Oak Hills JVA Men's Soccer Head Coach (8-6-2)

     2014 - 2015    Walnut Hills Women's Varsity Soccer Head Coach     (22-9-4,  #1 city and state ranked for the 1st time in school history).

     2016-Present       Oak Hills Women's Varsity Soccer Head Coach (66-35-9 record to date, Has led the Highlanders to 2 district finals, 1 GMC Title and has had them state ranked and top in the city).       

Cumulative high school varsity coaching record:  88-44-13.

Coach Spraul currently resides in Delhi Township and holds a USSF "D" national coaching license

Brandon (‘04) has been coaching the sport of diving for 20+ years. He has been with the program through the entirety of his coaching career, spending two years as an assistant and the latter years as the head coach, since graduation from OHHS. Coaching divers of all ages, elementary through Masters, he has managed many different teams throughout his career. Many of his divers have gone on to win conference championships, state championships, national championships and even NCAA Championships, amongst many other incredible personal and team accomplishments. 

Brandon graduated from the University of Cincinnati (GO BEARCATS!) in 2012, with a degree in middle school education. He currently works in the OHLSD at Rapid Run Middle School, working in their EBD unit. He has been working full time at RRMS since early 2018.

When not coaching or teaching, Brandon likes to spend time with his three boys. He likes to volunteer his time coaching his children’s sports; baseball, soccer, football, diving (of course!) and more! They love to spend time exploring amusement parks, national parks, camping and any fun that they can find outdoors. When not off on adventures, Brandon and his boys enjoy a night in, where they enjoy eating pizza and playing games.

Brandon (‘04) has been coaching the sport of diving for 20+ years. He has been with the program through the entirety of his coaching career, spending two years as an assistant and the latter years as the head coach, since graduation from OHHS. Coaching divers of all ages, elementary through Masters, he has managed many different teams throughout his career. Many of his divers have gone on to win conference championships, state championships, national championships and even NCAA Championships, amongst many other incredible personal and team accomplishments. 

Brandon graduated from the University of Cincinnati (GO BEARCATS!) in 2012, with a degree in middle school education. He currently works in the OHLSD at Rapid Run Middle School, working in their EBD unit. He has been working full time at RRMS since early 2018.

When not coaching or teaching, Brandon likes to spend time with his three boys. He likes to volunteer his time coaching his children’s sports; baseball, soccer, football, diving (of course!) and more! They love to spend time exploring amusement parks, national parks, camping and any fun that they can find outdoors. When not off on adventures, Brandon and his boys enjoy a night in, where they enjoy eating pizza and playing games.

Oak Hills High School is proud to announce Rachel Winkler, Class of 2020, to join the girl’s lacrosse program as our next head coach.  With nearly a decade of playing experience and three years of coaching under her belt, she brings a deep passion for the game and an unwavering commitment to developing young athletes both on and off the field.

A former defensive standout at Oak Hills and Mount St. Joseph University, she played NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse for five seasons, serving as a four-year team captain—a rare and notable achievement. Her leadership, competitive spirit, and dedication made her a respected figure among her teammates and coaches alike.

Beyond her collegiate career, she continues to invest in the growth of the sport through coaching roles with the Headlines Lacrosse Club during the summer and fall seasons. Her coaching philosophy centers on collaboration, accountability, and resilience, values she strives to instill in the next generation of Highlander athletes.

A graduate of Mount St. Joseph University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in biology, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in secondary education at Xavier University, with a focus in life sciences. She aspires to become a high school biology teacher and is a vocal advocate for women in STEM, dedicated to supporting young women as they explore careers in science.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and reconnecting with former teammates from both high school and college, continuing to strengthen the bonds that sports have helped her build throughout her life.

Oak Hills is thrilled to welcome back one of its own, whose dedication to student-athlete development, women’s sports, and education will no doubt make a lasting impact on the program and the community.