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Girls basketball game with girl shooting from free throw line

Estes Park High School offers 15 athletic options for students in grades 9-12 during the school year. The Estes Park School District Athletics Program exists to enhance and elevate the district vision to provide: Excellent Educational Experiences for Every Student, Every Day.

EPHS follows the rules and bylaws of the Colorado State High School Activities Association.

Athletics News

Girls Swimming Qualifies for State

We are pleased to share that our EPHS Girls Swimming team qualified for State in multiple events. There are six swimmers that will represent Estes Park at 3A CHSAA State, which will be held at Veteran's Memorial Aquatic Center (VMAC) in Thornton on Feb. 10 and 11. Qualifiers include the following-

  • 200 Free Relay - Emme Anderson, Lian Applegate, Eva Carosello, Geraldine Gelvez, Mya Brese (A1) and Shaylee Yager (A2)
  • 100 Free - Lian Applegate
  • 50 Free - Lian Applegate

Athletic Director, Nolan Oberg, states, "The team is very well coached by Nani Couwenberg and Jen Maley. We expected this would be a rebuild year, but the girls have already exceeded expectations by qualifying for State and they are representing EP Athletics very well!" 

girls swim team on podium
girl swimmer on podium

 

Sportsmanship Statement

Good Sportsmanship is the attitude and behavior that exemplifies positive support for the interscholastic athletic program, as well as for the individuals who participate in the program. EPSD Athletic Programs participants at all levels are expected to demonstrate qualities that are characterized by fair play, integrity, ethical behavior and respect. Emphasizing and improving the sportsmanship of our student-athletes, coaches, parents and staff is one of our highest priorities. Each coach, student, parent, and staff member has a role and responsibility to model and teach good sportsmanship while keeping in mind that athletic participation is a learning experience for the student and the programs are an extension of the educational system offered within our school district.

Sportsmanship Guidelines-

  • Display pride and respect in your programs at all times.
  • Maintain enthusiasm and composure.
  • Positively support and respect the participants, coaches, and officials.
  • Exercise good judgment in cheering for outstanding performance, not against opponents or to ridicule an error made by those on the field.
  • Follow the cheerleaders in positive cheers to show support for the participants.
  • Respect decisions made by contest officials.
  • Understand that a ticket represents a privilege to observe and positively support amateur athletes.
  • Encourage surrounding fans to display only positive sportsmanlike conduct.
  • Show respect and concern for an injured player, regardless of team.

Teams Directory

Athletics Team

Ronny Burgin

Ronny Burgin

Head Basketball Coach - Boys & Girls
Nani Couwenberg

Nani Couwenberg

Girls Head Swim Coach
Pepijn Dekker

Pepijn Dekker

HS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez

Head Wrestling Coach
Travis Machalek

Travis Machalek

HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
Jennifer Maley

Jennifer Maley

Dive Coach
Nolan Oberg

Nolan Oberg

Athletics & Activities Director
Mark Prichard

Mark Prichard

MS Cross Country and HS Assistant Wrestling Coach
Rachelle Ruiz

Rachelle Ruiz

Athletics Secretary/Attendance

    EPHS Athletics Staff

    Ronny Burgin

    Ronny Burgin

    Head Basketball Coach - Boys & Girls
    Nani Couwenberg

    Nani Couwenberg

    Girls Head Swim Coach
    Christian Curnutt

    Christian Curnutt

    Head Cheerleading & Dance Coach
    Pepijn Dekker

    Pepijn Dekker

    HS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
    Joe Frey

    Joe Frey

    Head Volleyball Coach
    Alexander Harris

    Alexander Harris

    Head Cross Country Coach, Asst Track Coach
    Mario Lopez

    Mario Lopez

    Head Wrestling Coach
    Travis Machalek

    Travis Machalek

    HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
    Jennifer Maley

    Jennifer Maley

    Dive Coach
    Nolan Nickerson

    Nolan Nickerson

    Boys Golf Coach, Asst Boys Basketball Coach
    Mark Prichard

    Mark Prichard

    MS Cross Country and HS Assistant Wrestling Coach
    Timothy Rische

    Timothy Rische

    Golf Coach
    Sarah Shields

    Sarah Shields

    Asst Cross Country Coach