INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
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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