Michael Swann
Varsity Head Coach
In 2024-25, Coach Swann begins his 3rd season leading Irondale High School Girls Basketball Program. He has been coaching basketball for 22 years. Sixteen of those years were as the Boys Varsity Assistant at Benilde-St. Margaret’s and four years were with Varsity Girls Basketball at BSM as well. He has also been a football coach for BSM for the past 22 years. He has brought multiple teams to state tournaments during his coaching career and was offered scholarships in football and basketball in high school. He ultimately decided to play basketball in college at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. After that, he played 2 pro years in the CBA for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. "I’m excited about returning for my 3rd season at Irondale. I look forward to the growth and development of these girls on and off the court." When not coaching, he enjoys spending time with his wife Kym, my daughters Makenzie and Morganie and my grandkids Liam and Owen & Mahzy.
Jason Ruis
Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Ruis begins his 3rd season at Irondale. Sports, especially basketball, have been a primary focal point in my life since elementary school. Because of this, I learned at a very young age that hard work, dedication and patience were the keys to success in sports and in life. I played 4 years of varsity high school basketball, 2 years of junior college basketball, and was the captain of both of those teams. For 5 years, I was an assistant coach for boys Varsity at Legacy Christian Academy. I spent another 3 years as the girls JV coach and Assistant Varsity coach at Benilde St. Margaret’s High School. I’ve also coached 3 years of AAU Basketball with 43 Hoops. For the last 2 years, I’ve been assisting with Timberwolves Camps and PGC Camps. For the last 10 years, I have been working as a One-on-One Player Development Coach for basketball players of various ages and skill levels. I’m looking forward to being a part of the Irondale basketball family.
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Carly Mester
Varsity Assistant / JV Head Coach
The 2024-25 season is Coach C's 1st year with the Irondale program as a coach. I played 4 years of high school basketball at Andover and played 2 years of collegiate basketball at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. I’ve also coached 3 years of AAU Basketball with Crossfire. I’m looking forward to continue to give back to the game that gave me so much, and being able to serve the Irondale community.
Brandon Green
Varsity Assistant / B-Squad Head Coach
The 2024-25 season is Coach B's 3rd year with the Irondale program as a coach.
Sam Willis
Freshmen Head Coach
The 2024-25 season is Coach Sam's 1st year with the Irondale program as a coach.
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