BOYS BASKETBALL
Faith Christian School has junior and varsity basketball teams. The season begins in November and runs through February with playoffs in March.
2024-25 Varsity Roster
- Case Austin
- Jack DeBoer
- Luke Niedfeldt
- Dylan Johnson
- Lincoln Shereos
- Andy Valadez
- Landon Viss
- Owen McLeod
- Logan Rothfuchs
- Adam Tulloch
- Isaac Bartz
2024-25 junior Varsity Roster
*Indicates Varsity Swing Player
- Gabe Wallace
- Jake Wilson
- Will Bensheimer
- Jacob DeGroot
- Sawyer Denn
- Josh Kempka*
- Chase Reynolds
- Caleb Tartaglia*
- Manuel Valadez
- John Curry
- Liam Curry
- Owen Cutts
- Noah Faz
- Liam Fell
- Seth Thomas
Varsity HEAD Coach – BRIAN POLLARD
Coach Pollard has been the boys head varsity basketball coach since 1996-97 season, compiling a record of 433-211. Coach Pollard looks at developing not only the player but also the person. He incorporates Christ like values in his basketball team feeling the struggles of competition can be translated into every day life.
Varsity Assistant Coach – DAVE KARMAS
Coach Karmas has previously coached 5th through 8th grade basketball. This year he is coaching the high school JV team. He has a total of 8 years coaching experience. Coach Karmas likes that he is able to coach with his faith integrated into the sport. ‘Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.’ 1 Corinthians 9:25
Varsity Assistant Coach – CARSON POLLARD
Carson is assisting varsity for his 4th season assisting Coach Brian Pollard. He looks forward to the season each year.
JV HEAD Coach – SETH OLSON
Coach Seth Olson, ‘22 FCS alum, played under Coach Pollard as a 4-year varsity player. Studied politics, philosophy, and economics at Boyce College and now teaching social studies at FCS. He will be a first year coach of the JV team alongside his brother. Basketball mimics our spiritual life, if we refuse to do the hard work we will never grow. It is his goal to help his players grow not only as players but as Christ followers.
JV ASSISTANT Coach – JOSH OLSON
Coach Josh Olson, ’18 FCS alum, played under Coach Pollard as a 4-year varsity player and captain. He studied government at Grand Canyon University and now works as the Director of Development for Camp Timber-lee. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He will be a first year coach of the JV team alongside his brother. Their love of the game of basketball has been a constant shared passion for them from an early age.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Faith Christian School has one varsity girls basketball team. The season begins in November and runs through February with playoffs in March.
2025-26 Varsity Roster
- Scarlet Curry
- Liz Schmidt
- Brooke Ballard
- Lauren Schmidt
- Whitney Turner
- Talia Lievens
- Laynie Marx
- Lyla Amstutz
- Grace Sierakowski
- Grace Troast
Varsity HEAD Coach – TODD BALLARD
Coach Ballard has dedicated 7 years to coaching basketball, a passion deeply rooted in his upbringing in Kentucky, where the sport is woven into the very fabric of the community. Basketball has been a constant presence in his life, shaping both his personal and professional journey. His guiding principle as a coach is to inspire his players to embrace the values of hard work and discipline, not only on the court but in all areas of life, both spiritually and athletically. While he cherishes the thrill of competition and the pursuit of victory, Coach Ballard’s ultimate goal is to cultivate athletes who honor God, regardless of the outcome.
Varsity ASSISTANT Coach – NILE FINNEY
Coach Finney is a former Division 1 player who as a high school coach won two state championships. He also coached at the collegiate level. He is the Athletic Director at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI. His passion for the game is unmatched and his resume of winning will add much success to our program.
Varsity ASSISTANT Coach – NATE FETTIG
Coach Fettig, ’19 FCS alum, is a defensive minded coach who will be assisting the team how to defend from all angles.