2026 marks Jeremiah Behrendsen's 23rd season at Dakota Ridge and his 3rd as Head Coach. Prior to assuming the reins of the program, Coach B served 14 years as the Eagle’s Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterback Coach.  In 2025 he led the Eagles to a 14-0 undefeated season and the 4A State Championship.  Additionally in 2025 he was selected as the 4A Coach of the Year and the Denver Broncos Coach of the Year.  Coach B has led some very explosive offenses in his time at Dakota Ridge which is evident when recognizing that the team is averaging over 35 points per game over the past decade.  He coaches a no huddle, up-tempo spread offense which focuses on both a strong run game and an effective pass game.  Coach Behrendsen has been named the Assistant Coach of the Year for Dakota Ridge High School 5 times and in 2014 was named the Jeffco Public Schools Male Assistant Coach of the Year.  Coach Behrendsen was also named the Dakota Ridge High School Head Coach of the Year and the South Metro League Coach of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year.  

Coach Behrendsen began his football coaching career in 2004, serving as the Offensive Coordinator for the Dakota Ridge Freshman Team helping them reach an 8-2 record.  In 2005, he was promoted to Varsity Running Backs Coach and Head JV Coach where they went 42-8 over a 5 year period, including a perfect 10-0 season in 2006.  As the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator he posted a record of 104-51.  Behrendsen graduated from Akron High School where he earned multiple All-Conference and All-State honors across 4 sports/activities for the Rams.

Coach B is very active in the Dakota Ridge community. In addition to a role on the Board of Directors of the Dakota Ridge Sports Association, he coaches his youngest son’s baseball team in the spring and summer. He received a BS in Math from the University of Northern Colorado and has a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Phoenix. He also holds a teaching license in physical education which is what he’s currently teaching at Dakota Ridge after having taught math at DRHS for 21 years.  Jeremiah and his amazing wife Shannon have two boys - Kellen (DRHS Eagles class of 2026) and Kasen (8th Grade).

The Eagles' Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Line Coach, Sheehy enters his eleventh season on staff.  He has been recognized as the 2024 All-Conference Assistant Coach, the 2019 Dakota Ridge Assistant Coach of the Year, and the 2021 Eagle Who Dares Award winner.  An attorney, Sheehy is the founder and president of ProStar Sports Agency, which represents players in the NFL and coaches in both the NFL and NCAA, with more than 30 years of experience with the NFL and NFL player contracts.  His firm also represents college football student-athletes in transfer portal, Revenue Share and NIL negotiations and management.  Coach Sheehy is the chair of the Colorado Bar Association Sports and Entertainment Law section, and is also an adjunct professor of law at the University of Colorado Law School, teaching Sports Law.

Coach Sheehy received an MBA prior to earning his law degree, and also attended the prestigious Harvard Negotiating Institute at Harvard Law School. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Springfield College in Massachusetts where he played football for all four years. Sheehy and his wife Sheila have two grown sons, and dogs, Hannah and Jax.

Coach Duran is the second longest tenured coach on the Eagles staff, with over twenty seasons of experience under the headset, originally starting in 2003.  2026 marks his second season guiding the Eagles defense as Defensive Coordinator, following up on a 2025 season which saw the defense rack up 18 interceptions, 33 sacks, and a state-leading 8 defensive TDs, while allowing just 12 points per game en route to a state title.   “Coach T” as he is affectionately called, was named the 2024 Colorado High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Outstanding Assistant Coach.  Over the years, he has coached linebackers and defensive backs at the varsity level for Dakota Ridge while also serving as the Head JV Coach for a number of years.  He was an All-State football and baseball player at Pueblo Centennial High School and attended Colorado School of Mines before transferring to The University of Northern Colorado and earning his BS in Math and a Masters degree in Administration.  When not coaching, Coach T enjoys going to Rockies games, is an avid music fan, and loves hanging out with his bulldog, Dalton.  Coach T teaches math at Dakota Ridge High School.

2026 marks Coach Jared Schulz’ 22nd season at Dakota Ridge - his eighth year as the Eagles Running Backs Coach, after spending 2 years as an offensive line coach, and his third year as the Head JV Coach and Varsity Special Teams Coordinator. Prior to being promoted to the varsity staff, Schulz served as an Assistant and then Head Freshman Coach. In 2008 he led his freshman squad to a 9-1 record. 

Coach Schulz graduated from Highlands Ranch HS and received a BS in Math from CU Boulder before completing a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University. Schulz teaches Math at Dakota Ridge and is the Math Department Manager. He has three children - Carth, Kabe and Syla.

Aaron is a former Dakota Ridge football player who excelled on the defensive line before continuing his football career at the collegiate level. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Fort Lewis College, graduating in 2020. Since then, Aaron has built his career as a strength and conditioning coach, working with youth, high school, and collegiate athletes across a variety of sports. He has helped numerous athletes advance to the next level, with many competing at Division I programs such as Temple University, the University of New Mexico, Air Force, Washington State, Colorado State, South Dakota, Drake University, and others. Aaron’s mission is to prepare athletes both physically and mentally, equipping them with the tools to succeed in their sport and beyond.

2026 marks Coach Chris Flynt's 17th season as the Eagles' Wide Receivers Coach, also serving as the JV Offensive Coordinator. In 2025, his receiving corps helped Eagles QB Kellen Behrendsen to an 80.2% completion percentage, tops in Colorado and #2 in the nation overall.  His influence has helped former Eagles Wide Receivers Derek VanderVelde, Dante Capolungo, and Nate Rodriguez earn All-State honors, and his players have earned All-Conference recognition 7 times. In addition to coaching sure-handed receivers, Coach Flynt’s WR group is considered a premier position group in perimeter blocking, opening up the run game for numerous All-Conference and All-State running backs.  Coach Flynt is also in charge of video technology and Hudl.  A 1998 Dakota Ridge graduate, Flynt attended Metropolitan State University and is a Lieutenant in the Denver Fire Department.  Coach Flynt and his wife Jenna have one son, Landry who is active in all youth sports. 

2026 marks Coach Kyle Scofield's fifth season with Dakota Ridge and his first as a DB assistant/JV Defensive Coordinator.  An Eagle Football alumni and 2018 DRHS grad, Coach Sco served previously as Defensive Coordinator for the freshman team, before taking the helm for the team in 2024.  Scofield played cornerback at the University of Colorado for two years before graduating with a BA in Astronomy. 

Coach Armstrong is starting his first season as assistant strength and conditioning coach. Coach Armstrong is a certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, Nike SPARQ Certified trainer, certified nutrition specialist, and earned a scholarship to run division 1 track and field at the University of Montana where he studied exercise physiology and business finance.  Coach Armstrong has 10 years experience coaching youth football and was the defensive coordinator and conditioning coach for the Summit Ridge Eagles for the 2024 season. Coach Armstrong's core values are hard work, dedication, discipline, teamwork and integrity and is excited for the opportunity to bring his elite knowledge and experience to the Dakota Ridge program both in the weight room and on the field.

Coach Cavallaro enters his tenth season with the Eagles, following a decade as a youth football coach and mentor.  Coach Cav is an Assistant Wide Receivers and Special Teams Coach, and serves a vital role on game days as the on-field Special Teams Coach for all special teams units. He received his BA in Journalism/Public Relations from the University of Northern Colorado in 1988.  A recent retiree, Coach Cav enjoys travel, especially to Italy, golf, rarely misses an Avalanche game and also spends time working for Jeffco Schools at district stadiums.  He and his wife Stephanie are the parents of three Dakota Ridge graduates - Jack, Joey and Addie.

Inside Linebackers Coach Kyle DeRosier enters his sixth season on the Dakota Ridge sidelines, first joining the staff in 2021. In 2025, Coach Derosier was part of two Dakota Ridge State Championships, as assistant coach for the Eagles Lacrosse team and as an assistant coach for our State Champion Football program.   Since arriving at Dakota Ridge, he has coached 9 All-Conference Linebackers, including two-time conference and state MVP, Landon Kalsbeck.  A Wisconsin native, Coach DeRosier was a standout linebacker and wrestler in high school before serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.  When not coaching, Coach Derosier is an avid outdoorsman, and enjoys spending time fishing, hunting and on the golf course.  Coach DeRosier works in the construction industry as a project engineer for a company outside of Denver.

Coach Lenhardt joined the Eagles coaching staff in 2024 as the Offensive line assistant to Varsity and JV line coach.  Brad has coached at the high school level for 8 years and the youth level for another 8 years. 

He holds a BS is Biblical Studies/ Family Ministry with an emphasis in counseling from Manhattan Christian College.  Serving as a pastor for over 20 years, and a substitute teacher in Jeffco schools.  

Brad has been married for over 21 years to his wife Jessica. His son Deacon is a freshman at Greenville University playing football, and daughter Brielle is a sophomore at Dakota competing in varsity cheer and soccer. He has two other daughters Carli 11 and Amari 7. 

For the past ten years, I have dedicated myself to coaching high school football across Denver Public Schools, including Kennedy, Denver West, and Lincoln High School. Throughout my career, I have served in key leadership roles such as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, helping build competitive programs and develop athletes on and off the field. This season, I will also be working closely with the offensive line at both the JV and varsity levels, focusing on technique, discipline, and building a tough, unified front.

My commitment to youth sports extends beyond high school football. I spent five years as the Football Director for the Southwest Soldiers, where I helped shape youth development, support families, and strengthen community involvement through the game.

Football is a family passion for us. My oldest son, Josiah, played for the Dakota Ridge football team and will graduate in 2026. My younger son, Xavier, is an eighth grader fan of the sport but his passion is in drawing and music. My wife, Sara, is the rock of our family. Her support and belief in my mission allow me to pour my heart into coaching and serving our community.

I coach because I believe football changes lives. My purpose is to mentor young athletes, build leaders, and create a positive impact that lasts long after the final whistle.

Mark Leon has been a member of the DRHS staff for over 10 years and is now assisting with Wide Receivers.  He is a graduate of Dakota Ridge High School, Mark was a manager and inspirational leader for both the football and basketball programs.  Mark brings fire and attitude to the Dakota Ridge staff, and players respond well to his attention to detail. Mark has Down Syndrome and is an inspiration to all the members of the Dakota Ridge football F.A.M.I.L.Y., school and community. In 2014, he was awarded the Jeffco My Hero Award and scholarship. Mark graduated from Arapahoe Community College in 2022 and is currently working in the Athletic Department at Metropolitan State University.

Offensive Line Coach Izaak McWilliams joined the Dakota Ridge staff in 2022. A former standout player for the Eagles, McWilliams was a team captain and a Second Team All-State lineman for the 2019 Semi-Finals team. After two years of academics and football at Bethel University in Minnesota, McWilliams made the decision to return home to begin coaching while pursuing a career in emergency paramedicine and firefighting.

Coach Smith had several years of experience coaching at the Junior’s level as an assistant OL/DL and Special teams coach before coming to Dakota Ridge. 2026 will mark his third year at the Freshman level and first year as the Freshman Head coach.  He will once again be the Offensive coordinator, along with coaching Special teams, QB’s and Running Backs.  Coach Smith played two years at Western State College of Colorado before graduating with a BA in Business Administration.  With his wife Wendy, they have a blended family with five children.  We also have a son-in-law, soon to be daughter-in law, our first Grandbaby, and two dogs, Gunner and Jade.  In his free time, he loves to go camping and fishing with his family and riding his motorcycle through the mountains of Colorado.

Coach Pryor is a fundamentals-first football coach entering his first year as the Freshmen Assistant Defensive Coordinator at Dakota Ridge. He brings a structured, disciplined approach to the game, focused on developing players who understand their responsibilities, trust the system, and execute with consistency. Pryor believes defense starts with effort, alignment, and accountability, and he works to build athletes who play fast, physical, and under control. He firmly believes football plays a key role in shaping the character of young men, preparing them to handle real-life challenges and responsibilities. His background in Cyber Security reinforces his attention to detail and preparation, influencing how he teaches, studies film, and builds systems that support both coaches and players.

Off the field, Coach Pryor is grounded in family and purpose. He and his wife, Kearah, are raising six kids together, which drives his perspective as both a coach and a mentor. He views coaching as more than football; it’s about providing structure, setting standards, and being a steady example for young men who need guidance. His philosophy is simple: focus on the process, hold the line on expectations, and show up every day ready to work. When those pieces are in place, everything else takes care of itself.

Coach Dak Riecke has been part of Dakota Ridge athletics since 2020 and joined the Eagles football staff in 2021, where he coaches the freshman offensive and defensive lines. In addition to football, he serves as the Head Coach for Dakota Ridge Men’s Lacrosse, a program he has transformed into one of the top in Colorado.

Riecke played football collegiately at the University of Northern Colorado (2007–2010) and has since built a reputation as a proven program builder. Under his leadership, the Eagles lacrosse team has earned three league championships, a 2023/25 CHSAA State Final Four appearance, and the 2025 4A State Championship.

His efforts have been recognized with multiple honors, including Dakota Ridge Male Head Coach of the Year (2021), Conference Coach of the Year (2021/25), and Jeffco All-Male Sports Coach of the Year (2025).