Ryan Rogers, Athletic Director

Ryan Rogers comes to Independence High school from Heritage High School where he spent four years in the Athletic Department. In his time at Heritage High School, he helped transform the athletic program from one of complacency to one full of competitive drive and a winning attitude.  The coaches that Mr. Rogers attracted in his short stint at Heritage helped create this winning culture. He also impacted the culture there by working closely with a local graphic design firm to rebrand the school.  This energized the athletes and student body which resulted in wins and well- attended events.  He looks forward to developing the culture at Independence, building winning programs, and establishing partnerships. Before Mr. Rogers was promoted to athletic administration, he was a life-long athlete and coach.  He has played sports all his life, including wrestling, football, baseball, and running cross country in high school.  For nine years, Mr. Rogers was the head varsity wrestling coach at Briar Woods High School, where he opened the school and trained youth in wrestling and life skills for success.  During his tenure as coach, he had two individual back-to-back VHSL state champions.  These experiences, coupled with his passion for athletics and ability to work well with people, motivate them, and help them reach their own potential, will help to establish the foundation of Independence athletics.

Contact Mr. Rogers at ryan.rogers@lcps.org or 571-367-4218.

Mat Shannon, Assistant Athletic Director

Mat Shannon comes to Independence HS after many years of successful coaching in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties.  He has won state championships as a coach and player and most recently lead the Stone Bridge HS Baseball Program to the Region 5C Championship in 2019.

Contact Mr. Shannon at steven.shannon@lcps.org or by phone at 571-367-4218.

ATHLETIC TRAINING

Larry Hess - lawrence.hess@lcps.org

FALL COACHES

Football - RJ Windows - ronald.windows@lcps.org

Field Hockey - Jennifer Darrow - indyfieldhockey@gmail.com

Cheer - Becky Gonzalez - rebecca.gonzalez@lcps.org

Cross Country - Michael Schuster - michael.schuster@lcps.org

Golf - Dave Larson - david.larson@lcps.org

Volleyball - Haley Sutton - halessutton10@gmail.com

WINTER COACHES

Boys Basketball - Brian Nelson - bknelson43@gmail.com

Girls Basketball - Zack Orchant - zachary.orchant@lcps.org

Gymnastics - Lori Barthlow - loribarthlow@hotmail.com

Indoor Track - Katie Davis - coachdavistrack@gmail.com

Swim - Ryan Webb - ryan.webb@lcps.org

Wrestling - Paul Grinups - paul.grinups@lcps.org

SPRING COACHES

Baseball - Joe McDonald - joseph.mcdonald@lcps.org

Softball - Steve Cornett - ecbulletscornett@gmail.com

Boys Soccer - Matt Aubel - raymond.aubel@lcps.org

Girls Soccer - Ann Vierkorn - ann.vierkorn@lcps.org

Boys Lacrosse - Dave Woodring - david.woodring@lcps.org

Girls Lacrosse - Dana Drever - dana.drever@gmail.com

Outdoor Track & Field - Katie Davis - coachdavistrack@gmail.com

Boys Tennis - Josh Pollack - joshua.pollack@lcps.org

Girls Tennis - Lucas Barbe - lucas.barbe@lcps.org