Coaching Staff
Amanda Cram (Varsity)
Amanda Cram is currently entering her fifth year as the head coach after four exciting and successful seasons. Prior to joining the Glacier Girls Basketball program in 2015 as a sophomore and then freshman coach, Coach Cram coached girls basketball for three years at Broadwater High School in Townsend, Montana. Inspired by the life-changing athletic experiences she had as a high school and collegiate athlete, Coach Cram maintains a constant motivation to develop not only basketball skills, but confidence, integrity, and teamwork. Coach Cram teaches English at GHS and can often be found cheering on Wolfpack activities while always working to be present in the lives of her student-athletes.
Kirstyn Cummings (JV)
Coach Kirstyn Cummings was born and raised in the Flathead Valley and an esteemed Glacier High School alum where she participated in multiple sports for the Wolfpack. After graduation, Coach Cummings went to attend Montana State University (Go Cats!) where she acquired her degree in Health Enhancement with a minor in coaching. After graduation, Coach Cummings accepted a position as a Health Enhancement teacher at Kalispell Middle School and more recently joined the staff at GHS. Thrilled to be back where she graduated from and knowing the core values of the Wolfpack, Coach Cummings is now entering her fifth year as the JV coach. Coach Cummings is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring knowledge and experience to help our young athletes grow. Outside of the basketball court, you can find her coaching middle school tennis, spending time with her dogs and husband, and enjoying local hikes and the beautiful lakes around Kalispell.
Mark Kessler (Sophomore)
Coach Mark Kessler brings the heart, will, and fire of a natural competitor, while prioritizing a positive and energetic environment to develop athletes for success. Coach Kess brings a wealth of experience from coaching basketball, boys football, and is currently the head Girls Flag Football coach.
Elle Burland (Freshen)
Coach Elle Burland has extensive experience as both a player and coach. After a dynamite multi-sport high school career in Spokane, Coach B played collegiate basketball at Holy Names University and earned many accolades. Upon graduating with a B.A. in kinesiology and psychology, Coach B pursued collegiate coaching opportunities in Kansas and California. Most recently, Elle has been developing youth as a private basketball trainer and AAU coach.
Bill Sullivan (Varsity Assistant)
Coach Bill Sullivan brings immense knowledge of coaching and basketball IQ to the Wolfpack for the second year in a row. Prior to returning, Coach Sullivan led the Girls Basketball Program as the head coach (2016-2018) and cultivated multiple successful seasons while also developing Coach Cram for her current role. Prior to working as a teacher and administrator, Coach Sullivan learned how to be a champion at Anaconda High School and then played collegiate basketball at Montana Tech.
John Stene (Program Assistant)
Coach John Stene is excited to return to supporting the Wolfpack this season! John is currently taking care of his young kids at home while working remotely as an educational coach of curriculum and instruction. Prior to returning home to Montana, John was a teacher, coach and an athletic director in Colorado. His coaching experience includes being an assistant women's basketball coach at NCAA D2 Seattle Pacific University, NAIA/NCAA D3 Johnson & Wales University, and both a middle school and high school boys coach. John is grateful to give his support, both on and off the court, to the Glacier Wolfpack.