Coaches

KEVIN KNUDSON- Head Coach

Nineteenth Season at Northglenn

University of Northern Colorado, 2003

Head coach Kevin Knudson is entering his seventeenth year at the helm of the Northglenn Norse. Coach Knudson returned to his alma mater in 2005 in which he recorded his first win in his first game back. In his first year, Coach Knudson led the Norse (12-11) back to the State Playoffs where they lost a close game to Columbine. Since he has become the All-Time Leader in Coaching Wins(135), making the playoffs seven times. Coach Knudson hopes that his determination and loyalty to the school will pay off with a league title and a trip to the elite eight. No one bleeds red and gold as much as Coach Knudson.

Knudson had a very successful career as a player when he played for the Norse back in ’95-’98 decorating the record books with his name and leaving behind the last conference title won by the Norse. He left as the all-time leading scorer and the three point king. He was selected to three All-Conference teams and selected to an All-State team following his senior year.

Knudson continued his basketball career playing for the Bears of Northern Colorado where he worked his way into the record books again. Leaving the University of Northern Colorado as the career leader #1 All-Time in Three Pointers Made, # 5 in steals, # 8 in games played and #10 in scoring. Not only did he have a solid career in Greeley, he also met his wife Julie who also played basketball for the Bears.

Coach Knudson, 45, has another athlete in the family Trey Knudson who is currently a Freshman at Northglenn High School. He is a hockey stud but hopefully his son will also continue a basketball tradition here at Northglenn next year.

Knudson’s Coaching Career

2005-06 Northglenn High 12-11
2006-07 Northglenn High 11-12
2007-08 Northglenn High 5-17
2008-09 Northglenn High 12-12
2009-10 Northglenn High 4-19
2010-11 Northglenn High 9-14
2011-12 Norhtglenn High 12-12
2012-13 Northglenn High 10-13
2013-14 Northglenn High 17-7
2014-15 Northglenn High 19-6
2015-16 Northglenn High 2-8
2016-17 Northglenn High Medical Leave
2017--18 Northglenn High 10-13
2018-19 Northglenn High 5-8
2019-20 Northglenn High 7-16
2020-21 Northglenn High COVID
2021-22 Northglenn High 10-12
2022-23 Northglenn High LEAVE
2023-24 Northglenn High 9-14

Total 154-194

Alejandro Jimenez- Assistant Coach

Fourth Season at Northglenn

Metro State College, 2016

Assistant coach Alejandro Jimenez is entering his third season. He is very familiar with the Norse Basketball Program. Alejandro played for the Norse from 2009-2012. He was a great point guard for the the Norse for 3 varsity seasons. Coach Jimenez is excited to bring his knowledge back to the school that he loved to play for. He wants to get the Norse back to a championship contender.

Nathan Carlson- Assistant Coach

Eleventh Season at Northglenn

Colorado State, 2001

Assistant coach Nathan Carlson is entering his eleventh season here at Northglenn. Coach Carlson coached is first 10 years here from 2005-2015 with Coach Knudson. He returned this season to take on the assistant coach role. He took a break from coaching to watch his three boys play through the Monarch High program. Two of his boys are currently playing college basketball in Michigan at Hope College and Calvin University.

Zach Morton- Assistant Coach

Third Season at Northglenn

Front Range Community College, 2021

Assistant coach Zach Morton is entering his third season. He is very familiar with the Norse Basketball Program. Zach played for the Norse from 2016-2020. He played varsity for 3 years and led the team in in blocks and rebounding his senior year as a center. He knows the culture here at Northglenn and is excited to help grow that culture.

Colin Morton- Assistant Coach

Third Season at Northglenn

Front Range Community College, 2021

Assistant coach Colin Morton is entering his third season. He is very familiar with the Norse Basketball Program. Colin played for the Norse from 2016-2020. He played varsity for 3 years and led the team in scoring his senior year as a center. He knows the culture here at Northglenn and is excited to help grow that culture.