Fall Sports

📅 Important Fall Sports Information

2025-26 Season Fall Sports Meeting: Monday, August 1, 2025 at 6 PM in the Gym
Sports Fee: TBD
Registration: Required via RegisterMyAthlete.com
Physical Exam: All athletes must complete a physical exam annually

Football | Fall Sport

HEAD COACH • Justin Barlow

Justin and his team has brought our Football team to new heights this year with a 5 game win streak and 7-1 season. Justin Barlow has been named as the new Head Football Coach (March 2025) at Sierra Lutheran High School, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student-athletes. Coach Barlow has coached for nine seasons at Carson High School, where he spent the last 2 seasons as the defensive coordinator. In 2024 the Senators went 7-5 and advanced to the North semi-finals led by an aggressive and record setting defense that had three shutout victories. Coach Barlow played college football at the University of Nevada, College of San Mateo, and finished his career at Fayetteville State in North Carolina. As a player at Carson High School he was a 2-way first team All-State Offensive and Defensive Lineman, leading the Senators to a Sierra League Championship in 2009. Coach Barlow has also coached numerous championship wrestling teams. Outside of football he is a school counselor, helping students navigate their academic and personal challenges. Justin and his wife Kelsey live in Carson City and have a daughter, Rowan. Coach Barlow is excited to bring his experience, leadership, and passion to the Falcon Football team.

Assistant Coaches:

Trevor Goodale (Offensive Coordinator)

Peyton Hedwall (Offensive and Defensive Line Coach)

Billy McHenry (Quarterbacks & Defensive Backs Coach)

Cross Country | Fall Sport

HEAD COACH • Robin Williams

Coach Williams has been a pillar of SLHS athletics for over a decade, bringing passion and dedication to distance running. She is committed to helping every athlete reach their full potential, creating a training environment focused on endurance, discipline, and team spirit. Beyond coaching, Coach Williams goes the extra mile by connecting students with summer opportunities for specialized training in pole vault and other track and field events, ensuring her athletes have every chance to grow and excel year-round.

Assistant Coach: Hannah Krenz

Email: hkrenz@slhs.com

Coach Krenz supports the cross-country program with enthusiasm and dedication, helping athletes develop their skills and reach their goals.

Girls Volleyball | Fall Sport

HEAD COACH • Dawn Hammer

Coach Hammer has lived and breathed volleyball since her youth, playing at the higher college level before bringing her passion to coaching. She has been a highly successful coach at SLHS, and in 2022 she was awarded the NIAA Volleyball Coach of the Year award. She is dedicated to building a strong, competitive team that fully understands the game of volleyball and is ready to compete physically. Her coaching style combines skill development with leadership training, creating athletes who excel in both the game, team impact and in life.

Assistant Coach: Sylvia Antonucci

JV Coaches: Erika Basak, Kallie Carpenter

Girls Golf | Fall Sport

HEAD COACH • Charlie Berger

Coach Berger’s experience spans many years and multiple sports, but his deep commitment to coaching golf is evident in the growth of the athletes under his guidance. Known for his consistency and dependability, he focuses on making micro adjustments that lower his golfers’ scores over time. He emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, and personal bests, teaching his athletes that they are AmeriCAN, not AmeriCANTS—instilling confidence and determination to help his golfers succeed on and off the course.

Assistant Coach: Matthew Wahlers

Cheer Team | Fall / Winter Sport

HEAD COACH • TBD

Sierra Lutheran High School is currently recruiting a Head Cheer Coach to join a program built on accountability, school spirit, and genuine love for Falcon athletics. If you’re passionate about mentoring young athletes athletically, spiritually, and in character, we’d love to hear from you!

Assistant Coach: