Meet Our Coaches!!
Coach Shantz spent 19 years coaching Men’s basketball at Colorado Mesa University. Five as a Head Coach and 14 as Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Shantz helped the Mavericks win two RMAC Championships, four NCAA National Tournament bids and seven RMAC West Division Championships and one Rocky Division Championship. In his tenure at CMU he helped recruit 15 First Team All-RMAC selections and a total of 44 All-Conference players, 30 Academic All-Conference Players and 3 RMAC Players of the Year.
A graduate of Colorado Mesa University, Shantz played two years for the Mavericks, including the 1994-95 season in which Mesa State finished 20-9 and were RMAC Champions and earned a berth to the NCAA National Tournament. He sat out the 1995-96 season to recover from knee surgery. In 1996-97, his senior year, he started all 28 games when the Mavericks went 21-7 and won the West Division Championship. He ranks eighth all-time in 3-point field goals made (74).
Coach Castro has been coaching basketball since 2020. With a background in law and criminal justice education, she brings a unique perspective to the court. Her coaching journey has included both the freshman and JV teams, and this year, she'll be serving as the dedicated freshman coach. Coach Castro emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and attention to detail, ensuring that players not only improve their skills but also grow as individuals. When she’s not on the basketball court, you will find her coaching softball and sharing her knowledge in the classroom.