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.

Coach Eric Woods brings over a decade of coaching and teaching experience to the Round Rock High School girls basketball program. He has served in a variety of leadership roles, including three years as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Bastrop High School, three years as the Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at Marshall High School, and three years as an Assistant Coach at Hillsboro High School. His diverse background across both boys’ and girls’ programs has helped him develop a well-rounded perspective on player development and team building.

As a former collegiate athlete, Coach Woods competed at both Louisiana Tech University and Northwestern State University, experiences that instilled in him a deep respect for the game and the discipline it requires. He now passes on those lessons to his players, guiding them with a coaching philosophy rooted in servant leadership, teamwork, and trust. His daily emphasis on the core values of sacrifice, accountability, unity, commitment, and energy helps prepare athletes not only for success on the court but also for challenges beyond it.

Outside of basketball, Coach Woods has been dedicated to serving students as a special education teacher for the past 10 years. He is passionate about shaping the next generation both in the classroom and on the court, always striving to lead with purpose and compassion.

Coach Woods and his wife, Antse, have been married for seven years and are proud parents to three children: Kailyn (21), Emmanuel (5), and Azana (toddler). In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, traveling, and listening to a wide variety of podcasts.