| Coaching Staff |
Clay Martin – Head Coach
Beginning his seventh season as head coach of the Trojans is Clay Martin. A native of Tulsa, Coach Martin graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1993 where he was an
All Sate football and basketball player. Coach Martin then went to the University of Tulsa where he played receiver on the Golden Hurricane football team. Coach transferred to
Oklahoma Baptist University in 1995 where he was a four-year starter at point guard for the Bison. During his time at OBU, the Bison went 121-28 and made it the NAIA National
Tournament three times including a national runner-up finish in 1997. Martin was an all conference player for four years and was selected as a NAIA All American in 1999.
Martin embarked on his head-coaching career at Tecumseh High School (2001-2002) and also served as head coach of the Muskogee Roughers (2002-2003) where in his
only season, doubled the win total of the previous year. Since his arrival at Jenks, Coach Martin has led the Trojans to four consecutive twenty win seasons and four consecutive
trips to the state tournament, both firsts in school history. Under Martin, the Trojans have advanced to two quarterfinals, one semifinal, and in 2009 a trip to the state
championship game. In 2009, the Trojans broke five school records on their way to a 27-2 finish, the best record in school history. Martin’s record at Jenks is 116-42. The
Trojans have also been put in the record books with the prestigious Tournament of Champions. After winning the TOC in 2005, the Trojans became only the third team in the
history of the tournament to win consecutive TOC titles (2006) as well capturing the title again in 2008. In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Martin teaches physical
education and is a NCAA Division 1 football official for conferences including: Conference USA, Mountain West, and the WAC. Coach Martin has been married to his high
school sweet heart, the former Shannon Smith for 11 years. The couple has two children: McKenzie (9) and Chase (6) both who attend Jenks West Elementary School.
Kalin Dahl – Assistant Coach
Kalin Dahl is beginning his 15th year as a Jenks Trojan. A native of Rushford, Minnesota Coach Dahl came to Tulsa to play basketball at ORU. Coach Dahl is the only walk-on
in the history of the program to letter four years. After graduating from ORU in1983, Coach Dahl stayed two more years at ORU serving as a graduate assistant then as a
restricted earnings assistant coach for the Titans. Kalin then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he was head coach at Christian Life Academy for four years. Coach Dahl
then began his first stint at Jenks (1990-1996) coaching junior high and high school basketball. Dahl then returned to Baton Rouge as an assistant coach at perennial power
Parkview High School winning two state championships in 1997 and 1998 en route to a 73-10 record. Kalin returned to the sooner state in 2000 as an assistant coach at Metro
Christian Academy assuming head coaching duties early in the season and leading the Patriots into area consolation championship game. Coach Dahl then returned to Jenks
in 2001 as an assistant coach. In addition to his on the court duties, Kalin has a big role in the successful Jenks summer basketball camps. Coach Dahl teaches physical
education at Jenks Middle School and is also involved with the Jenks High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Married three years to the former Beth Bakkeby, Kalin now
has three stepdaughters: Alex (16), Victoria (15), and Gabby (11).
Coach Martin on Coach Dahl: “Kalin represents in every way what we want our program to be based on. Sacrifice, commitment, determination, toughness, and having a
servants heart. He has tremendous knowledge of the game and greatly helps me in making adjustments during a game”
Mike Haesloop – Assistant Coach
Although in just his fourth year of coaching and his third on the varsity staff at Jenks High School, Coach Haesloop is no stranger to coaching. Coach Haesloop has coached in
the Tulsa area for twenty eight years including Skelly Junior High and Whitney Middle School where he coached Head Coach, Clay Martin. Since his arrival at Jenks, coach
Sloop’s teams have thrived each year including leading the junior varsity to an undefeated season (12-0) in 2008-2009. In addition, Coach Sloop has coached Tulsa Dawgs
AAU basketball team competing nationally for twenty years. Throughout his career, Coach Haesloop has coached numerous Oklahoma All State and college bound basketball
players. In his spare time, Coach Haesloop has his own accounting business, Michael H. Haesloop, LLC. Mike and his wife Sandy have been married for twenty years and
have two daughters, Kaitlin, a sophomore at Oklahoma State University and Becca, a senior at Jenks High School.
Coach Martin on Coach Haesloop: “Coach Sloop has tremendous rapport with our athletes. He is proven winner and does a fantastic job in bringing out the best in our
program in all areas.”
Greg Calabrese – Assistant Coach / Junior Varsity
Greg Calabrese is beginning his fifth year as a Trojan and his third on the varsity basketball staff. After graduating from Jenks in 1992, Coach Calabrese went to the University
of Kansas where he played JV basketball under former Jenks coach Joe Holliday. After earning his degree in Business Administration, Coach Cal decided to move to Los
Angeles where he could further his modeling and acting career. Prior to coming back to Jenks, Coach Calabrese had an active role on the Emmy award winning soap opera,
The Young and the Restless. In just his first year as a head basketball coach (2005-2006), Coach Cal led the Jenks Freshman White team to an undefeated regular season
and Frontier Valley Championship. Coach Cal has coached every level in the program and this year will guide the junior varsity team. In addition to coaching basketball, Coach
Calabrese is a member on the varsity football staff where he coaches wide receivers. Coach also teaches Algebra at the Jenks Freshman Academy. Greg is married to the
former Kristin Burke. The couple has one son, Colton (6), a student at Jenks West Elementary
Coach Martin on Coach Calabrese: “Greg brings endless energy and enthusiasm to our program on a daily basis and our guys benefit greatly. He has a great passion for
making our athletes max out on the abilities they have and won’t let them settle for anything less”
Josh Engle – Assistant Coach / Sophomores
Beginning his fourth year at Jenks and his first on the varsity staff, Josh Engle comes to Jenks after graduating from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in 2006. In just his
second season with the Trojans, Coach Engle led his freshman team to the Frontier Valley Championship. Coach Engle attended Cookson Hills High School where he was a
three-year letterman on the basketball team. Coach Engle was also valedictorian of his graduating class. Coach Engle was named to the Oklahoma Christian Schools Athletic
Association All State Team his junior and senior year. Coach Engle teaches math at Jenks High School and is actively involved with Young Life.
Coach Martin on Coach Engle: “We are excited about having Josh in our program. He is very hungry to grow as a coach and we are looking forward to helping that process as
he works with our young men.”
Rodney Cline – 9th Grade White
Entering his twelfth year in teaching and coaching and his tenth year at Jenks is Rodney Cline. After graduating from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Coach Cline
began his career as head basketball coach at Butler High School. Rodney then moved to Weatherford High School where in addition to coaching basketball, he was head
tennis coach. Under Coach Cline’s leadership, Weatherford had two appearances in the state tennis tournament including 5th and 3rd place finishes. Since coming to Jenks,
Coach Cline led his 2002 freshman team to the Bixby Tournament championship. In addition to his coaching and teaching duties, Coach Cline teaches Sunday School at River
Oaks Christian Church and enjoys watching college football and basketball and owns a successful lawn business. Coach Cline is married to the former Lacy Legnon, a 1995
Jenks graduate. The couple has one dog; a Jack Russell Terrier named Candy. Coach Cline teaches Social Studies at Jenks Middle School and also is an assistant baseball
coach.
Coach Martin on Coach Cline: “We are thrilled to have Rodney working with us again. He is a great leader for our youngsters and has a great intensity on the court which his
players feed off of”
Brandon Queen
Beginning his first year on the Trojan basketball staff is Brandon Queen. A native of Bowie, Maryland, Brandon moved to Tulsa at the age of fourteen and attended Union High
School for one year before graduating from Holland Hall in 2000. While attending Holland Hall, Brandon lettered in both football and basketball. Coach Queen enjoyed a senior
year full of accomplishments both for the team and for him self. Coach Queen was an integral part in leading the Dutch to the 2000 Southwest Prepatory Conference title. As a
result, Brandon was named to the All North Zone Team as well as 1st team All conference. In addition, he named the Tulsa World Player of the Week. Upon graduation, Coach
Queen began his collegiate career at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M where he played two years for Lonnie Spencer. Coach Queen was elected team captain his sophomore
year. Coach Queen finished his collegiate career at the University of San Francisco under Phil Matthews. Brandon began his coaching career at the YMCA and has since
coached the Tulsa Impact. Brandon is the proud father of his 17 month old son, Kannon.
Coach Martin on Coach Queen: “We are thrilled to welcome Brandon to the Trojan family. He has had a tremendous career as a player and were are excited about his future in
coaching.”
Bruce Berkinshaw – 8th Grade Maroon
A 1988 graduate of Jenks High School, Bruce Berkinshaw is beginning his sixth year in the Jenks Trojan Basketball family. During his time at Jenks, Coach Berkinshaw played
basketball for four years earning two varsity letters. Coach Berkinshaw then went to Oklahoma State University earning a degree in Finance in 1992. His career path since
graduation has been in the communications industry working for companies that include Fanch Communications and Charter Communications. He is currently the Director of
Product Management for Cox Communications. Coach Berkinshaw has a made an immediate impact in the Jenks program as all five of his teams have competed in the
conference championship game, winning two! Coach Berkinshaw is married to the former Amy Kenny. Amy teaches fourth grade at Jenks Southeast Elementary. The couple
has two daughters: Reagan (11), and Hailey (9)
Coach Martin on Coach Berkinshaw: “It’s very beneficial to our program to have a former Trojan leading one of our teams. Bruce continues to put winners on the floor and
demands that his players develop in all areas of basketball.”
Mark Rubey – 8th Grade White
Beginning his second season on the Trojan basketball staff is Mark Rubey. Coach Rubey is a Jenks lifer and graduate of the class of 2001. After graduation, Coach Rubey
went to Oklahoma State University where he lettered in “A” league Intramurals for three years and graduated from OSU in 2006. Mark then returned to Jenks as para
professional before taking his first teaching assignment in 2008-2009 teaching 7th grade Pre-Algebra at Jenks Middle School. He was an assistant with the 8th grade maroon
team and coach Bruce Berkinshaw last season where helped guide the Trojans to an appearance in the Frontier Valley Championship game. Coach Rubey is currently
pursuing his Masters Degree in Counseling. Coach Rubey credits his decision to be an educator to his mother Kathy Rubey who has taught in the Jenks system for over 40
years.
Coach Martin on Coach Rubey: “We are excited to welcome Mark intro the Trojan Basketball family. He has a true passion for kids and we are eager to watch him grow as a
coach.”
Beginning his seventh season as head coach of the Trojans is Clay Martin. A native of Tulsa, Coach Martin graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1993 where he was an
All Sate football and basketball player. Coach Martin then went to the University of Tulsa where he played receiver on the Golden Hurricane football team. Coach transferred to
Oklahoma Baptist University in 1995 where he was a four-year starter at point guard for the Bison. During his time at OBU, the Bison went 121-28 and made it the NAIA National
Tournament three times including a national runner-up finish in 1997. Martin was an all conference player for four years and was selected as a NAIA All American in 1999.
Martin embarked on his head-coaching career at Tecumseh High School (2001-2002) and also served as head coach of the Muskogee Roughers (2002-2003) where in his
only season, doubled the win total of the previous year. Since his arrival at Jenks, Coach Martin has led the Trojans to four consecutive twenty win seasons and four consecutive
trips to the state tournament, both firsts in school history. Under Martin, the Trojans have advanced to two quarterfinals, one semifinal, and in 2009 a trip to the state
championship game. In 2009, the Trojans broke five school records on their way to a 27-2 finish, the best record in school history. Martin’s record at Jenks is 116-42. The
Trojans have also been put in the record books with the prestigious Tournament of Champions. After winning the TOC in 2005, the Trojans became only the third team in the
history of the tournament to win consecutive TOC titles (2006) as well capturing the title again in 2008. In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Martin teaches physical
education and is a NCAA Division 1 football official for conferences including: Conference USA, Mountain West, and the WAC. Coach Martin has been married to his high
school sweet heart, the former Shannon Smith for 11 years. The couple has two children: McKenzie (9) and Chase (6) both who attend Jenks West Elementary School.
Kalin Dahl – Assistant Coach
Kalin Dahl is beginning his 15th year as a Jenks Trojan. A native of Rushford, Minnesota Coach Dahl came to Tulsa to play basketball at ORU. Coach Dahl is the only walk-on
in the history of the program to letter four years. After graduating from ORU in1983, Coach Dahl stayed two more years at ORU serving as a graduate assistant then as a
restricted earnings assistant coach for the Titans. Kalin then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he was head coach at Christian Life Academy for four years. Coach Dahl
then began his first stint at Jenks (1990-1996) coaching junior high and high school basketball. Dahl then returned to Baton Rouge as an assistant coach at perennial power
Parkview High School winning two state championships in 1997 and 1998 en route to a 73-10 record. Kalin returned to the sooner state in 2000 as an assistant coach at Metro
Christian Academy assuming head coaching duties early in the season and leading the Patriots into area consolation championship game. Coach Dahl then returned to Jenks
in 2001 as an assistant coach. In addition to his on the court duties, Kalin has a big role in the successful Jenks summer basketball camps. Coach Dahl teaches physical
education at Jenks Middle School and is also involved with the Jenks High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Married three years to the former Beth Bakkeby, Kalin now
has three stepdaughters: Alex (16), Victoria (15), and Gabby (11).
Coach Martin on Coach Dahl: “Kalin represents in every way what we want our program to be based on. Sacrifice, commitment, determination, toughness, and having a
servants heart. He has tremendous knowledge of the game and greatly helps me in making adjustments during a game”
Mike Haesloop – Assistant Coach
Although in just his fourth year of coaching and his third on the varsity staff at Jenks High School, Coach Haesloop is no stranger to coaching. Coach Haesloop has coached in
the Tulsa area for twenty eight years including Skelly Junior High and Whitney Middle School where he coached Head Coach, Clay Martin. Since his arrival at Jenks, coach
Sloop’s teams have thrived each year including leading the junior varsity to an undefeated season (12-0) in 2008-2009. In addition, Coach Sloop has coached Tulsa Dawgs
AAU basketball team competing nationally for twenty years. Throughout his career, Coach Haesloop has coached numerous Oklahoma All State and college bound basketball
players. In his spare time, Coach Haesloop has his own accounting business, Michael H. Haesloop, LLC. Mike and his wife Sandy have been married for twenty years and
have two daughters, Kaitlin, a sophomore at Oklahoma State University and Becca, a senior at Jenks High School.
Coach Martin on Coach Haesloop: “Coach Sloop has tremendous rapport with our athletes. He is proven winner and does a fantastic job in bringing out the best in our
program in all areas.”
Greg Calabrese – Assistant Coach / Junior Varsity
Greg Calabrese is beginning his fifth year as a Trojan and his third on the varsity basketball staff. After graduating from Jenks in 1992, Coach Calabrese went to the University
of Kansas where he played JV basketball under former Jenks coach Joe Holliday. After earning his degree in Business Administration, Coach Cal decided to move to Los
Angeles where he could further his modeling and acting career. Prior to coming back to Jenks, Coach Calabrese had an active role on the Emmy award winning soap opera,
The Young and the Restless. In just his first year as a head basketball coach (2005-2006), Coach Cal led the Jenks Freshman White team to an undefeated regular season
and Frontier Valley Championship. Coach Cal has coached every level in the program and this year will guide the junior varsity team. In addition to coaching basketball, Coach
Calabrese is a member on the varsity football staff where he coaches wide receivers. Coach also teaches Algebra at the Jenks Freshman Academy. Greg is married to the
former Kristin Burke. The couple has one son, Colton (6), a student at Jenks West Elementary
Coach Martin on Coach Calabrese: “Greg brings endless energy and enthusiasm to our program on a daily basis and our guys benefit greatly. He has a great passion for
making our athletes max out on the abilities they have and won’t let them settle for anything less”
Josh Engle – Assistant Coach / Sophomores
Beginning his fourth year at Jenks and his first on the varsity staff, Josh Engle comes to Jenks after graduating from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in 2006. In just his
second season with the Trojans, Coach Engle led his freshman team to the Frontier Valley Championship. Coach Engle attended Cookson Hills High School where he was a
three-year letterman on the basketball team. Coach Engle was also valedictorian of his graduating class. Coach Engle was named to the Oklahoma Christian Schools Athletic
Association All State Team his junior and senior year. Coach Engle teaches math at Jenks High School and is actively involved with Young Life.
Coach Martin on Coach Engle: “We are excited about having Josh in our program. He is very hungry to grow as a coach and we are looking forward to helping that process as
he works with our young men.”
Rodney Cline – 9th Grade White
Entering his twelfth year in teaching and coaching and his tenth year at Jenks is Rodney Cline. After graduating from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Coach Cline
began his career as head basketball coach at Butler High School. Rodney then moved to Weatherford High School where in addition to coaching basketball, he was head
tennis coach. Under Coach Cline’s leadership, Weatherford had two appearances in the state tennis tournament including 5th and 3rd place finishes. Since coming to Jenks,
Coach Cline led his 2002 freshman team to the Bixby Tournament championship. In addition to his coaching and teaching duties, Coach Cline teaches Sunday School at River
Oaks Christian Church and enjoys watching college football and basketball and owns a successful lawn business. Coach Cline is married to the former Lacy Legnon, a 1995
Jenks graduate. The couple has one dog; a Jack Russell Terrier named Candy. Coach Cline teaches Social Studies at Jenks Middle School and also is an assistant baseball
coach.
Coach Martin on Coach Cline: “We are thrilled to have Rodney working with us again. He is a great leader for our youngsters and has a great intensity on the court which his
players feed off of”
Brandon Queen
Beginning his first year on the Trojan basketball staff is Brandon Queen. A native of Bowie, Maryland, Brandon moved to Tulsa at the age of fourteen and attended Union High
School for one year before graduating from Holland Hall in 2000. While attending Holland Hall, Brandon lettered in both football and basketball. Coach Queen enjoyed a senior
year full of accomplishments both for the team and for him self. Coach Queen was an integral part in leading the Dutch to the 2000 Southwest Prepatory Conference title. As a
result, Brandon was named to the All North Zone Team as well as 1st team All conference. In addition, he named the Tulsa World Player of the Week. Upon graduation, Coach
Queen began his collegiate career at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M where he played two years for Lonnie Spencer. Coach Queen was elected team captain his sophomore
year. Coach Queen finished his collegiate career at the University of San Francisco under Phil Matthews. Brandon began his coaching career at the YMCA and has since
coached the Tulsa Impact. Brandon is the proud father of his 17 month old son, Kannon.
Coach Martin on Coach Queen: “We are thrilled to welcome Brandon to the Trojan family. He has had a tremendous career as a player and were are excited about his future in
coaching.”
Bruce Berkinshaw – 8th Grade Maroon
A 1988 graduate of Jenks High School, Bruce Berkinshaw is beginning his sixth year in the Jenks Trojan Basketball family. During his time at Jenks, Coach Berkinshaw played
basketball for four years earning two varsity letters. Coach Berkinshaw then went to Oklahoma State University earning a degree in Finance in 1992. His career path since
graduation has been in the communications industry working for companies that include Fanch Communications and Charter Communications. He is currently the Director of
Product Management for Cox Communications. Coach Berkinshaw has a made an immediate impact in the Jenks program as all five of his teams have competed in the
conference championship game, winning two! Coach Berkinshaw is married to the former Amy Kenny. Amy teaches fourth grade at Jenks Southeast Elementary. The couple
has two daughters: Reagan (11), and Hailey (9)
Coach Martin on Coach Berkinshaw: “It’s very beneficial to our program to have a former Trojan leading one of our teams. Bruce continues to put winners on the floor and
demands that his players develop in all areas of basketball.”
Mark Rubey – 8th Grade White
Beginning his second season on the Trojan basketball staff is Mark Rubey. Coach Rubey is a Jenks lifer and graduate of the class of 2001. After graduation, Coach Rubey
went to Oklahoma State University where he lettered in “A” league Intramurals for three years and graduated from OSU in 2006. Mark then returned to Jenks as para
professional before taking his first teaching assignment in 2008-2009 teaching 7th grade Pre-Algebra at Jenks Middle School. He was an assistant with the 8th grade maroon
team and coach Bruce Berkinshaw last season where helped guide the Trojans to an appearance in the Frontier Valley Championship game. Coach Rubey is currently
pursuing his Masters Degree in Counseling. Coach Rubey credits his decision to be an educator to his mother Kathy Rubey who has taught in the Jenks system for over 40
years.
Coach Martin on Coach Rubey: “We are excited to welcome Mark intro the Trojan Basketball family. He has a true passion for kids and we are eager to watch him grow as a
coach.”
| Head Coach Assistant Coach JV Coach Sophomore Coach Freshman Coach Freshman Coach Freshman Coach 8th Grade Coach 8th Grade Coach |
MENS BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF 2009-2010
| Head Coach Assistant Coach JV Coach Freshman Coach Freshman Coach 8th Grade Coach 8th Grade Coach 8th Grade Coach |
WOMANS BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF 2009-2010
| - Clay Martin - Kalin Dahl - Mike Haesloop - Greg Cakabrese - Josh Engle - Rodney Cline - Brandon Queen - Bruce Berkinshaw - Victoria Giron |
| - Rhonda Fields - Mike Acords - Travis Washington - Taneisha Aeschelman - Will Parham - Rashmi Houston - Casey McKnight - Victoria Giron |
2009–2010 Jenks Trojans Coaching Bios
Rhonda Kite Fields - Head Coach - Eastern Oklahoma State College, Lady Mountaineer Basketball 1976-1978
Coach Rhonda Fields just completed 28 years of coaching girl’s basketball in Oklahoma. She has raised a family here and lived in Oklahoma her entire life. Competitive
and recreational sports have been a huge part of the “Kite-Fields” family life-style.
Rhonda graduated from Panama High School in Leflore County in 1976. She was an All-Stater and one of the top scorers in the state (33.6 ppg) at that time. She signed
a letter of intent to play at EOSC after graduation and enjoyed two very successful seasons as a Lady Mountaineer. When recruiting began after her sophomore year, she
chose Oklahoma State University from 43 Division I colleges that were offering full scholarships for the first time, due to a new law that had passed in 1973 named, Title IX.
This same law had opened the door for a full scholarship to Eastern two years earlier and now four-year institutions had progressed to equal opportunities. She became the
first full-scholarship female athlete in Oklahoma State University history.
As doors continued to open under Title IX, a women’s professional basketball league was formed called the WBL (Women’s Basketball League). Rhonda Kite became
the first female from OSU to be “drafted” into a women’s professional sport.
Although basketball has always been the primary passion, sports in general have been woven into the fabric of her life. A former softball pitcher, competitive horse rider
and trainer, swimmer, aerobics/pilates instructor, golfer and sports watching mom, there are not many sports she doesn’t enjoy. This healthy life-style is reflected in the
classes she teaches at Jenks High School.
As a basketball coach, she has made seven State Tournament appearances, with a State Runner-Up finish in 1995. She has coached twelve All-Staters and has
received numerous honors and awards, but one of the most memorable was being named the Oklahoma Coaches Association Girl’s Basketball Coach of the Year in 2005.
During that time, her team won back-to-back championships at the SE Expo Girl’s Tournament of Champions in McAlester. She is very active in the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes as a school sponsor, speaker and camp coach. FCA is also deeply rooted within her children.
Coach Fields is married to Wendall Fields (Antlers, Okla.) He played baseball at East Central University and works for Follett Corp. (an educational sales company).
They have raised two sons: Josh Fields-football/baseball player at OSU and now with the Kansas City Royals, and Jace Fields-All-State track (discus) and football player at
Stillwater H.S. and now a senior Marketing major at OSU. Her daughter-in-law Ashleigh Tweed Fields was the starting second baseman for Cowgirl Softball at OSU and
graduated in 2006.
Wendall and Rhonda welcomed their first grandchild on October 17, 2009, Kaden Jace Fields.
Coach Rhonda Fields just completed 28 years of coaching girl’s basketball in Oklahoma. She has raised a family here and lived in Oklahoma her entire life. Competitive
and recreational sports have been a huge part of the “Kite-Fields” family life-style.
Rhonda graduated from Panama High School in Leflore County in 1976. She was an All-Stater and one of the top scorers in the state (33.6 ppg) at that time. She signed
a letter of intent to play at EOSC after graduation and enjoyed two very successful seasons as a Lady Mountaineer. When recruiting began after her sophomore year, she
chose Oklahoma State University from 43 Division I colleges that were offering full scholarships for the first time, due to a new law that had passed in 1973 named, Title IX.
This same law had opened the door for a full scholarship to Eastern two years earlier and now four-year institutions had progressed to equal opportunities. She became the
first full-scholarship female athlete in Oklahoma State University history.
As doors continued to open under Title IX, a women’s professional basketball league was formed called the WBL (Women’s Basketball League). Rhonda Kite became
the first female from OSU to be “drafted” into a women’s professional sport.
Although basketball has always been the primary passion, sports in general have been woven into the fabric of her life. A former softball pitcher, competitive horse rider
and trainer, swimmer, aerobics/pilates instructor, golfer and sports watching mom, there are not many sports she doesn’t enjoy. This healthy life-style is reflected in the
classes she teaches at Jenks High School.
As a basketball coach, she has made seven State Tournament appearances, with a State Runner-Up finish in 1995. She has coached twelve All-Staters and has
received numerous honors and awards, but one of the most memorable was being named the Oklahoma Coaches Association Girl’s Basketball Coach of the Year in 2005.
During that time, her team won back-to-back championships at the SE Expo Girl’s Tournament of Champions in McAlester. She is very active in the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes as a school sponsor, speaker and camp coach. FCA is also deeply rooted within her children.
Coach Fields is married to Wendall Fields (Antlers, Okla.) He played baseball at East Central University and works for Follett Corp. (an educational sales company).
They have raised two sons: Josh Fields-football/baseball player at OSU and now with the Kansas City Royals, and Jace Fields-All-State track (discus) and football player at
Stillwater H.S. and now a senior Marketing major at OSU. Her daughter-in-law Ashleigh Tweed Fields was the starting second baseman for Cowgirl Softball at OSU and
graduated in 2006.
Wendall and Rhonda welcomed their first grandchild on October 17, 2009, Kaden Jace Fields.
