About Coach Schaff
Education
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona (2008)
Masters of Education, Educational Administration
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming (2001)
Bachelor of Science in Physical and Health Education Teaching
Certifications
K-12 Principal
Physical Education (K-12)
Health Education Endorsement (K-12)
Head Coach: Soccer, Football, Basketball, Swimming
NSCAA High School Soccer Coach
NSCAA State Goalkeeper Diploma
National Diploma (United Soccer Coaches)
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING—(JUNE 2001-PRESENT)
Lander Valley High School, Lander WY (2010-Present)
Lander Middle School ( 2018-2021)
Starrett Junior High School, Lander WY (2004-2010)
Courses Taught: Weight Training, Physical Education, Swimming, Health, Outdoor Education
Lander Valley High School (2003-2004)
High School Swimming
Wyoming Boys’ School, Worland WY (2001-2003)
Physical Education and Health Teacher
COACHING
Lander Valley High School Head Boys' Coach (2015-2022)
Lander Valley High School Head Girls’ Soccer (2004-2014)
Lander Valley High School Freshman Football (2006-2014)
Lander Valley High School Freshman Basketball (2007-2014)
Strikers U-14 Co-Ed Soccer (2007)
Starrett Junior High Head Football (2003-2005)
Starrett Junior High Assistant Football (2017)
Starrett Junior High Boys’ Head Basketball (2003-2006, 2017-2019)
Starrett Junior High Boys’ Assistant Basketball (2015-2016)
Starrett Junior High Girls’ Head Basketball (2005-2006)
Starrett Junior High Assistant Girls’ Basketball (2004)
Lander Valley High School Assistant Girls’ Soccer (2003)
Worland Middle School 7th (2002-2003)
Lander Valley High School Assistant Swimming (2001, 2003, 2004)
Lander Valley High School Assistant Boys’ Soccer (2001)
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Wyoming Coaches Association President (Elect 19-20, President 21-22, Past President 23-24)
Wyoming Coaches Association Soccer Representative (2010-2018)
National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Soccer Representative (2017-2021)
Lander Strikers Director of Coaching (2018-2021)
Lander Valley High School, Building Leadership Team (2012-2015)
Starrett Junior High, Building Leadership Team (2007-2009)
FCSD#1 Curriculum Mapping Leadership Team
Ad Hock School Technology Director at the Wyoming Boys’ School
Mentor Teacher for Outdoor Recreation Education Opportunities (O.R.E.O)
Chosen for Winter O.R.E.O. Pilot Program
Authored fly-fishing curriculum for Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Successfully co-authored the Wyoming Boys’ School Technology Plan
Successfully helped write a grant for technology Wyoming Boys’ School
Participated in State Department of Education Empowerment Training
Big Horn Basin Regional Technology Consortium Committee Member
AWARDS
2004, 2013 Conference Coach of the Year, Soccer
Wyoming Boys’ School Staff of the Month for October 2002
2014 NSCAA Spring Mountain West Regional COTY
2014 NSCAA Wyoming COTY
20 Year Longevity Award WCA
Nomination for National Coach of the Year 2021
Hobbies:
Fly Fishing
Fantasy Football