Head Coach: Shane Sieben
Coach Sieben will begin his 10th season at The Rock in 2025. A graduate of Manhattan High School, Shane Sieben was a member of the 1998 state championship team at MHS before attending Cloud County Community College to continue his playing career. After graduating from Cloud, Coach Sieben returned to Manhattan in 2001 attending Kansas State University and serving as a student assistant on Mike Clark’s Kansas State University baseball team. Sieben has coached at the high school level as an assistant at Manhattan High School under Don Hess, Rock Creek High School under Scott Harshbarger, and Junction City High School under Dave Martinez.
In ten years as the head coach of the Mustangs, Coach Sieben has lead The Rock to a 185-29 record and been named the ABCA/ATEC Division III National Coach of the Year Award in 2021, the KABC Coach of the Year Award for 4A DII in 2015 and 2017 , the 3A Coach of the Year in 2021, and the 4A Coach of the Year in 2024. In 2015 the Mustangs won the school's first state championship as they defeated Concordia 2-0 and were crowned the 4A DII State Champions with a school record 22 wins and only 2 losses. In 2017 the Mustangs completed the schools first undefeated regular season before finishing 3rd at state with a final record of 21-1. In 2019 the Mustangs won their 6th straight Regional Championship defeating Riley County 9-5 and went on to take 2nd place in the 3A State Tournament. In 2021 the Mustangs captured their 2nd state title under Sieben as they defeated Anderson County 19-0 for the 3A State Championship. In 2024 the Mustangs set a school and state record for wins in a season with 28 wins. The Mustangs finished the year capturing their 3rd state title in school history and first 4A State Title with a 7-3 win over Pratt to complete a 28-1 season. In Sieben's nine years at the helm, the Mustangs have won three state titles, a state runner-up, a 3rd place finish at state, five Mid East League Titles, and eight Regional Championships.
Along with his KSU and high school experiences, Coach Sieben has also served as an assistant coach and later head coach with the Junction City Generals and Junction City Brigade (summer collegiate baseball) leading the Junction City Brigade to the 2014 Mid Plains League Championship. In 2006 and 2007 Sieben traveled internationally serving as an assistant on USAAI baseball teams traveling to Italy and Curacao.
Coach Sieben is in his 21st year as an educator as he currently teaches World History at Rock Creek where he also serves as the Mustangs head coach in football. His wife Tori is a Special Education teacher at Rock Creek High School and the couple have a 17 year old son named Cooper that is a senior at Rock Creek and recently signed with Hutchinson Community College to continue his baseball career.
Assistant Coach: Patrick Bramhall
Coach Bramhall will begin his 9th year as assistant coach for the Rock Creek Baseball team this spring. Patrick Bramhall is a graduate of Centralia High School, where even though his school did not have a high school baseball team, he was able to earn a scholarship to Peru State College as a corner infielder/pitcher. While at Peru State, Bramhall was member of the baseball team that won the school’s first conference championship in 2012 and set a record for most consecutive wins with 13 in 2013. After graduating from Peru State College with a Business Administration degree, Coach Bramhall accepted a job at Atchison County Community High School before moving to The Rock in 2016 as the High School Business Technology teacher and assistant baseball coach.
Coach Bramhall has served as the outfield and hitting coach for the Mustangs since 2017. He has had the opportunity to work with and coach multiple All-State Outfielders including 2021 - 3A Player of the Year OF Brooks Whaley. In 2023, Coach Bramhall was awarded the 4A-1A KABC Assistant Coach of the Year Award. While coaching at Rock Creek, Coach Bramhall has been a part of 2 State Championships in 2021 and 2024, a 2nd place finish in 2019, and a 3rd place finish in 2017.
Bramhall is entering his 11th year as a Business Technology teacher and his 9th year at Rock Creek. His wife Chelsea is a Nurse and Clinical Coordinator at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan and his stepson Jackson Weston is a senior at Beloit High School and will be attending Fort Hays State University in the Fall. You may also see Bramhall at neighboring high schools officiating varsity basketball during the winter sports season.
Assistant Coach: Jordan Floyd
Coach Floyd attended Shawnee Heights High School and was a part of the 2011 undefeated State Championship team. Coach Floyd was a 2 time All-League player, City and League Player of the Year, 5A Pitcher of the year, High School All-American, and 25th rd Draft Pick to the New York Yankees. After high school he attended Kansas State University where he got his Bachelors of Science in Social Science. Coach Floyd finished his collegiate career holding 2 pitching records at Kansas State University and being top 10 in 4 other records including 2nd in Saves. Coach Floyd was received collegiate All-American Honors and was a 10th round draft pick to the Kansas City Royals in 2017.
In 2019 Coach Floyd began his coaching career as he was an Assistant Baseball Coach for Blue Valley Southwest High School. In 2020 Coach Floyd was hired as the Pitching Coach at Baker University where he cut the team era in half and led them to a top 4 pitching staff in the Conference. Coach Floyd received his Masters in Sports Management from Baker University in 2021 and was hired as the Director of Pitching at Mac n Seitz Baseball Academy in Kansas City where he served in that position for 3 years before moving to Manhattan with his wife. Last year was Coach Floyd’s first season with Rock Creek serving as the pitching coach. In his first season at Rock Creek Coach Floyd guided the pitching staff to set a school record with 11 shutouts in the season and guided four pitchers to post season honors with ERA's under 2.00 (minimum of 30 innings pitched).
Coach Floyd currently works at Rock Creek Middle School as a Classroom aide while working on his teaching license to become a full time teacher. Jordan and his wife, Shaelyn welcomed their first child last summer and have a 4 year old dog named Rip.
Assistant Coach: Jackson Goodmiller
Jackson Goodmiller attended Rock Creek High School and was a part of the 1st State title team in 2015. Coach Goodmiller was an All-State 1st Team 3rd Baseman in 2014 and 2015, and broke the all time state record for hits in a single season (54). Coach Goodmiller was also a multi-sport athlete in high school (football, basketball, baseball) and played in 3 state championship games in his high school career (2014 Baseball, 2015 Basketball/Baseball). After high school, he attended McPherson College where he got his Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Management. In college, Coach Goodmiller continued to excel as he was a dual-sport athlete in college, playing football and baseball for all 4 years. He was able to receive 1st team All KCAC as a receiver in 2017 and Honorable mention in 2018. In 2019, Goodmiller received All KCAC honors as a utility player for baseball.
In 2022, Coach Goodmiller began his teaching career at Rock Creek Middle School. This past December, he was able to achieve his Masters in Special Education. Since teaching at Rock Creek, Coach Goodmiller has helped coach middle school football (3 years), middle school basketball (2 years), High School basketball (1 year), and High school baseball (2 years).
Assistant coach: Brian Scott
Coach Scott is a dedicated educator and seasoned coach who brings a wealth of experience in athletics to the Mustangs. As an athlete during his high school years, he earned the distinction of being a three-sport starter, showcasing his versatility and leadership in baseball, football, and basketball. His athletic career was cut short due to a knee injury that cost him his senior year of playing sports. This foundation in competitive sports not only honed his athletic skills, but more importantly ingrained in him the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, which he carries into his professional and personal life today.
Following his high school career, Coach Scott pursued his love for education, graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelors of Science in Education. His commitment to teaching and coaching was influenced by his upbringing. Scott grew up in a family dedicated to education and coaching, where the importance of mentorship and guidance was instilled in him from an early age. This background has shaped his approach in both teaching and coaching with a philosophy that centers on fostering a positive environment where athletes can thrive, learn valuable life lessons, and develop their skills in the sport. Coach Scott believes that sports are not just about competition, but also about building resilience through tough times, confidence through successes, and brotherhood with teammates through their experiences.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Coach Scott is a devoted family man. His wife, Kathy, is a registered nurse at Ascension Via Christi Cardiac Rehab. Together, they are raising two sons, Trey, who is a freshman at Kansas State University, and Jordy, who is a freshman at Rock Creek High School. Scott's commitment to both his family and his professional responsibilities exemplifies his belief in the importance of balance and support in all aspects of life.
Coach Scott is currently teaching PE, Health, and Lifetime Sports at Rock Creek Middle School. He is an assistant coach for the Rock Creek High School Baseball Team, assistant middle school football coach, and assists with the high school football program. He hopes his experiences and influence will help to inspire students and players towards success both on and off the field.