Mr. Aaron Rios has been named the new Head Girls Basketball Coach at St. Anthony High School. He has previous experience coaching girls basketball in Burlington, Iowa. Aaron is a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan University, where he played basketball and received a degree in Business Administration, Management & Finance. He also earned a MBA in Strategic Leadership from Dakota Wesleyan University. His wife Stacey, along with their three children, have lived in Effingham for 4 years. Aaron is employed at Midland States Bank as Head of Operations.
Quote from Athletic Director Kevin Palmer:
“I look forward to working with Coach Rios in his new role at SAHS and his building on what Bart Wiedman has successfully done over his tenure here. In addition, I wish Bart all the best and will always admire the knowledge of the game of basketball and what he accomplished in his tenure as Girls Head Basketball coach. Coach Rios comes to St. Anthony with both playing and coaching success, as well as a vision for player development and teaching the game.
Quote from Aaron Rios:
“I want to thank Principal Fearday, Athletic Director Kevin Palmer, Father Chuck and the entire SAHS administration for this outstanding opportunity. I feel we have a great group of Student Athletes that are coming back and joining the program for the up and coming season. I can’t wait to get started in the spring and summer. It is truly an honor to be part of Bulldog Nation.”
