Coaching Staff

I was born and raised in the state of Colorado. I grew up on a farm outside the small town of Holyoke, out in the Eastern Plains. Growing up in the small farming community taught me a lot about hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. I had the privilege of playing for one of the best coaches in the state, Coach John Baumgartner. Under his coaching, our team made the state tournament 3 times, reaching the state championship twice, and winning it my senior year. Our team set many state defensive records over the years. I had the opportunity to play college basketball at Doane College, but after a year I choose to focus on academics. After graduation I moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming where I taught for three years and was the assistant head basketball coach for two season under head coach and great friend, Robert Harmon. During my two season with the program we attended the state tournament twice, making it to the championship my final year there. I also spent a summer coaching AAU basketball in Vegas, Anaheim, and Boise. I have spent the past three seasons teaching and coaching at Central Lee.

Goal - Build a successful program based on hard work, dedication, sacrifice, selflessness, and love of the game. I believe that doing the little things, make a big difference. Nothing changes, if nothing changes. #Proud2bCL

I was born in a small rural Iowa town in 1972. I owe everything to my great parents Gerald and Sally Banks. Charles Banks, father of three wonderful children: Chelsey (Donald Archambault), Peyton, and Katarina. I have two grandchildren Orion and Owen Archambault. I have been married for over 23 years to my soulmate, a wonderful woman Stephanie Banks. We are both educators. I have been teaching for 17 years and have coached various sports with over 20 years experience at various levels. Prior to my educational experience I worked in the Industrial sector as a Manager. I graduated from Graceland University in 2004 with a BA in History and Secondary Education. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with two Masters degrees; MA in Secondary Education and an MA in Education Administration. I have recently graduated with my Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. My life has been one of learning. Constantly searching for the truth. I was raised an Episcopalian and have later been baptized within the Protestant faith. I believe in God, and love my country.

Head Coaching Experience: 2 Years Varsity Softball 2 Years Varsity Girls Tennis

Assistant Coaching Experience: Football 16 Seasons, Basketball 13 Seasons, Baseball 3 Seasons, Softball 10 seasons, Track 3 seasons, Soccer 2 Seasons.