East Helena Football
Coaching Staff
PHOTO CREDITS: NICK BRUNO - LAST CHANCE MEDIA & ASHLEY CARPENTER - ASHLEY CARPENTER PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO CREDITS: NICK BRUNO - LAST CHANCE MEDIA & ASHLEY CARPENTER - ASHLEY CARPENTER PHOTOGRAPHY
2026 will be Coach Murray's 6th year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Murray will serve as the Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator as well as coach the Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs. Coach Murray teaches Weight Lifting and PE at East Helena High School.
Coach Murray was the head football coach at Mission High School in St. Ignatius, MT from 2017-2020 before coming to East Helena in 2021.
Coach Murray graduated from The University of Montana-Western in 2017 with a degree in K-12 Physical Education and Health. While at Western, he played for the Bulldogs as a wide receiver. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 2012.
Email: tmurray@ehps.k12.mt.us
2026 will be Coach Arntson's 8th year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Arntson will serve as the JV Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator and will also coach Wide Receivers and assist with Defensive Backs. Coach Arntson teaches PE at East Valley Middle School. Coach Arntson also coaches Girls Basketball for EHHS.
Coach Arntson graduated from Carroll in 2018 with a degree in K-8 Education and Special Education. While at Carroll, he played for the Fighting Saints as a wide receiver and returned kicks and punts. He is an East Helena native and graduated from Helena High School in 2014.
2026 will be Coach Ferris' 6th year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Ferris will serve as the Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers coach. Coach Ferris teaches Math at East Helena High School. Coach Ferris also coaches Boys Basketball for EHHS.
Coach Ferris coached the Montana-Western Bulldogs as the Offensive Intern and coached the wide receivers in 2020 before joining the Vigilantes in 2021.
Coach Ferris graduated from The University of Montana-Western in 2020 with a degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education. He graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 2015.
2026 will be Coach Boedecker's 5th year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Boedecker will serve as the Quarterbacks coach and Pass Game Coordinator. Drew teaches Social Studies at East Helena High School.
Coach Boedecker graduated from Dickinson State University in 2022 with a degree in Secondary Education Social Science Broadfield. While at DSU, he played for Quarterback for the Blue Hawks.
Coach Boedecker is a Sheridan, WY native and graduated high school in 2017 from Sheridan High School.
2026 will be Coach Reid's 5th year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Reid will serve as the Frosh Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Ends. Coach Reid teaches in the 227 Academy.
Coach Reid graduated from Carroll College in 2021 with a degree in History and received his teaching degree from the University of Montana-Western in 2023. While at Carroll, he played for DL for the Saints.
Coach Reid is a Spokane, WA native and graduated high school in 2016 from Mead High School.
2026 will be Coach Danielson's 4th year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Danielson will serve as the Offensive Line coach and Run Game Coordinator. Coach Danielson works at Peak Physical Therapy where he helps with personal training.
Coach Danielson graduated from The University of Montana-Western in 2022 with a Bachelor's Degree in Health and Human Performance Degree. While at UMW, Coach Danielson played OL for the Dawgs.
Coach Danielson is a Vaughn, MT native and graduated high school in 2016 from CM-Russell High School.
2026 will be Coach Bender's 8th year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Bender will serve as the Interior Defensive Line coach. Coach Bender teaches Social Studies at East Helena High School and is the Head Girls Basketball Coach.
Coach Bender graduated from The University of Montana in 2010 with a BA degree in Political Science/History as well as a Teaching Endorsement in Secondary Comprehensive Social Sciences. While at UM, Coach Bender played DL for the Griz and wore #37.
Coach Bender is a Deer Lodge, MT native and graduated high school in 2006 from Powell County High School.
2026 will be Coach Sebestyen's 2nd year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Sebestyen will serve as the JV Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Defensive Line coach. Coach Ray is a counselor at East Valley Middle School.
Coach Sebestyen graduated from Montana State University in with a BS degree in Sociology and a Masters in Counseling Education . While at MSU, Coach Ray played DL for the Cats.
Coach Sebestyen is a San Diego, CA native and graduated high school in 2000 from Mira Mesa High School.
2026 will be Coach Vallance's 2nd year coaching the Vigilantes. Coach Vallance will serve as the Frosh Offensive Coordinator and Running Backs coach. Coach Vallance is pursuing his degree in Elementary Education online from the University of Montana-Western.
Coach Vallance is a East Helena, MT native and graduated high school in 2022 from Helena High School.