Concordia University Wisconsin Basketball Camps

Coaching Staff

Stacey Brunner-Jones
Women's Head Basketball Coach

Stacey Brunner-Jones, the winningest coach in women's basketball program history, completed her 18th season at the helm of the Concordia Wisconsin's Women's Basketball program in 2021-22. She has led the Falcons to seven conference titles, two appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament and has been named conference Coach of the Year four times (2016-17, 2015-16, 2007-08, 2006-07).

Brunner-Jones has coached 55 all-conference players, including Brianna Wagner (four-time All-NACC honoree, 2014-15 NACC Freshman of the Year, the only player in the NCAA-era to have at least 1,000 points, 650 rebounds, 150 assists, 125 blocks and 100 steals), Audrey Scharmer (two-time All-NACC honoree and one of four players in program history to have at least 900 points and 800 rebounds), Katie Luethe (2013-14 NACC Player of the Year and D3Hoops.com All-Central Region Second Team and 2010-11 Freshman of the Year), Krista Mayyou (four-time all-conference honoree, D3Hoops.com All-Central Region Second Team, 2005-06 LMC Rookie of the Year, CUW Athletics Hall of Fame inductee) and Stacey Rusch (CUW Athletic Hall of Fame inductee).

Brunner-Jones’ Falcons reached the NACC Tournament once again in 2023 with a conference record of 14-4 and an overall record of 16-11. In the NACC Quarterfinals, the Falcons took down the Lakeland Muskies and advanced to the NACC Semifinals. In that season, Emily Hafemann earned CSC Academic All-America Second Team and CSC Academic All-District along with an All-NACC first-team selection.

Coach led the Falcons to the NACC Tournament again in the 2021-22 season with a 13-9 record and an 11-5 mark in the NACC.

The shortened 2020-21 season saw the Falcons post a 9-6 record and a third-place finish in the NACC North Division at 6-4. She captured her 300th career victory with a 57-45 victory over MSOE on Jan. 16. The Falcons advanced to the NACC Tournament for the 15th-straight season and landed two All-NACC selections.

Concordia Wisconsin's 2019-20 season advanced to the NACC Tournament for the 14th-consecutive season and won 13 of 17 games from December 10 to February 15. They had the fifth-most potent offense in program history, scoring 67.2 points per game and set game records for points (102), 3-pointers made (16) and assists (30) during a 102-39 victory at Rockford. The season was also highlighted by a trip to Hawaii.

The Falcons 2018-19 team advanced to the NACC Tournament Championship game for the second year in a row and the seventh time under the direction of Brunner-Jones. They set the program record for 3-point field goals made (204) and 3-point field goal percentage (38.3) and at one point during the season led the nation in 3-point percentage. They also set the program record for free throw percentage (73.6) and second-most points (1,959) and assists (416) of any team in program history. Concordia Wisconsin topped the 90-point plateau four times.

Concordia Wisconsin's 2017-18 squad was second in the NACC with a 16-4 record and advanced to the NACC Tournament Championship game for the sixth time in program history. They boasted eight-game and seven-game winning streaks during the season, to go along with an 8-3 record at home. The Falcons led the NACC in the fewest turnovers per game (12.9) and were second in points allowed per game (56.0) while ranking third in 3-point field goal percentage (33.5).

The 2016-17 Falcons captured their second-straight NACC championship and advanced to the NACC Tournament Championship game. The Falcons again prided themselves on playing great team defense, allowing 54.2 points per game, leading the NACC. CUW also was efficient on the offensive end, leading the conference in field goal percentage (42.2), while also committing the fewest turnovers per contest (14.0).

The 2015-16 season saw the Falcons capture the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference regular-season title with a 17-3 record and the No. 1 seed in the NACC Tournament. They were 9-3 at home and won 20 games for the ninth time in program history and the fifth time in the Brunner-Jones era. The Falcons led the NACC in league-only games in free throws made per game (15.1), defensive rebounds per game (28.5), rebounding margin (8.5) and point allowed per game (53.8). CUW also set the program's single-season record for defensive field goal percentage (36.7).

During the 2014-15 season, CUW led the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference in defensive 3-point field goal percentage (28.0) and averaged the second most blocks (3.4 per game). In 2013-14 she guided the Falcons to the program's eighth 20-plus win season, including the fourth in her tenure. Brunner-Jones also coached Katie Luethe, the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Player of the year. During the 2012-13 campaign, she guided CUW to a Northern Athletics Conference North Division crown after posting a 14-4 conference record. CUW went 19-9 overall and advanced to the NAC Championship game.

The 2008-2009 season was one of the best ever for CUW as it went 23-6 under the guidance of Brunner-Jones. The Falcons defeated Wisconsin Lutheran College, 69-65, in the NAC Championship game and advanced to their second NCAA Tournament during her tenure.

Brunner-Jones' record at CUW is 203-97 including an impressive 19-9 turnaround in her second season and an unprecedented 23-4 mark with a NAC championship in 2006-07. That was followed by three more 20-plus winning seasons and three more NAC crowns.

A 1995 graduate of Mt. Horeb (Wis.) High School, she was a member of the Vikings state runner-up team and a three-time all-conference performer. Following her prep career, she competed at Winona State University and was a two-year starter for the Warriors.

Brunner-Jones' previous coaching positions included three years as the women's assistant at Loras College (Iowa) and two as the head assistant at Winona State (Minn.).

Stacey has two children, son Braylon and daughter, Hadley Rose.

Shawn Cassidy
Men's Head Basketball Coach

Shawn Cassidy completed his 16th season in 2022-23 as the head coach of Concordia Wisconsin's Men's Basketball program. He is the program's all-time winningest coach with a 249-162 overall record, which includes a 193-94 record in conference play. During his tenure, the Falcons have posted an impressive 117-51 (.696) record inside the R. John Buuck Field House.

Cassidy has coached his team to the NCAA Division III Tournament three times (2019-20, 2014-15, 2010-11), two Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament Championships (2019-20, 2014-15), three NACC North Division titles (2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10) and two seasons with over 20 victories. He has also guided his team to four Concordia Invitational Tournament titles (2019, 2013, 2010, 2008).

During his tenure, he has coached 36 All-NACC honorees, including 2017-18 Freshman of the Year and 2021-22 Player of the Year Jordan Johnson, 2012-13 Player of the Year Luke Doedens, and 2013-14 Defensive Player of the Year Steve Zielinski. Cassidy was named the 2010-11 NACC Coach of the Year after guiding the Falcons to a 23-5 overall record.

In 2023, Cassidy coached a program record two CSC Academic All-District members in Grant Karsten and Jared Jurss.

The Blue and White took the NACC crown in the 2021-22 season with an 11-6 record. Jordan Johnson was named an NABC All-American and CoSIDA Academic All-American, he was also the NACC Player of the Year and earned All-Region honor from the NABC and D3Hoops.com.

The Falcons posted a 7-5 record in the COVID-19-shortened 2020-21 season.

Concordia Wisconsin advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the fourth time in program history and third under the direction of Cassidy. The Falcons earned the No. 3 seed in the NACC Tournament and won the title in an overtime victory at home after outscoring MSOE 10-5 in overtime. During the season, Jordan Johnson set the program record for points in a game with 45 (February 27) and Jared Jurss set the program's single-season record for assists with 197. The season was also highlighted by a trip to Florida and a 14-5 combined record in the months of January and February. The Falcons also set the record for field goals made (883).

The Falcons 2018-19 team earned a share of the NACC regular-season title with a 16-4 conference record, which included four different winning streaks of four games. They led the NACC in steals per game (8.7) and ranked second in field goal percentage (48.5), assists per game (15.8), and opponent three-point percentage (32.1). Concordia Wisconsin set the program record for field goal percentage (48.5) in a season.

Concordia Wisconsin's 2017-18 squad led the NACC in field goal percentage (47.4), 3-point percentage (78.7), defensive rebounds per game (29.6), and opponents' 3-point field goal percentage (30.5). Three times during the season they won four games in a row and advanced to the Concordia Invitational Tournament title game.

The 2016-17 squad finished third in the NACC with a 14-6 record and advanced to the NACC Tournament Championship game for the second time in program history. They finished in the top-3 statistical in NACC-only games for 12 statistical categories. The Falcons averaged nearly 90 points (89.3) per game at home. Eric Kittel guided the program and finished as the program's all-time leader in points (1,541) and 3-point field goals made (263).

His 2011-12 season finished 21-6 overall and 14-2 in NACC play to win the North Division title for the third-consecutive season. The Falcons dominated at home, posting an 11-1 record inside the R. John Buuck Field House.

During the 2010-11 season, the Falcons made a major jump in the national scene by climbing as high as No. 21 in the D3Hoops.com poll and to No. 1 in the Midwest regional rankings. As a result of their success, they were chosen to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournament that season. Statistically, CUW ranked in the top-20 in the nation in four categories; win-loss percentage, scoring margin, steals per game and turnover margin. The Falcons completed their conference season undefeated, 16-0, marking the first time in league history a team finished unblemished. Four players earned All-NACC recognition and Cassidy was named Coach of the Year.

The 2009-10 squad won the CIT trophy for the second time in three years with victories over Concordia University Chicago and Concordia University Nebraska in front of the home crowd. The Falcons also gave Cassidy his first NAC North Division championship with a 10-6 record.

In Cassidy's first full season in 2007-08, the Falcons finished 14-11 overall. CUW also won the CIT title for the first time in school history, scoring lopsided wins over Concordia University Nebraska and Concordia University Chicago. Despite the graduation of six of the team's top performers, the 2008-09 Falcons ended up 13-13, including 10-6 in league play.

Prior to becoming head coach, Cassidy served as an assistant to former head coach and mentor Wayne Rasmussen. He was a member of the 1993 Falcon basketball team, which competed in the NAIA National Tournament. Cassidy graduated from CUW with a Bachelor's Degree in Lutheran Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. In 2001, he earned his Master's Degree in School Administration from Azusa Pacific University.

Cassidy taught and coached at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif., for 12 years before returning to CUW. He spent nine seasons as the basketball head coach at OLHS, putting together a 144- 93 record with three league championships and eight playoff appearances.

Cassidy is the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) advisor which follows the mission of CUW in enhancing the total student-athlete experience by creating opportunities to serve, protecting the student-athlete welfare, fostering a positive student-athlete image, and contributing to the overall success of Concordia. SAAC is involved with many service projects in the community such as a Canned Food Drive, Blood Drive, Think Pink events, and many other service projects.

Shawn and his wife, Paula reside in Cedarburg with their children; Patrick, Evelyn, and Avery. They are active members of First Immanuel Lutheran Church and School.

Dan Mueller
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach

Dan Mueller was hired as a full-time assistant coach on July 1, 2013, and completed his 13th season in 2022-23 with the Concordia University Wisconsin men's basketball program. He was also a student assistant and team manager for three seasons before being promoted.

With the Falcons, he leads the academic advising of student-athletes, recruiting of future student-athletes around the Midwest, scouting of opponents and preparing of scouting reports, video coordination, and acting as head coach of the junior varsity program.

Mueller also spent three years working for the Milwaukee Bucks in the statistical analysis and video departments.

Mueller helped lead the Falcons to a trip to the 2020 NCAA Division III Tournament with a NACC Tournament title with victories over Illinois Tech, Wisconsin Lutheran, and MSOE.

The Falcons 2018-19 team earned a share of the NACC regular-season title with a 16-4 conference record, which included four different winning streaks of four games. They led the NACC in steals per game (8.7) and ranked second in field goal percentage (48.5), assists per game (15.8), and opponent 3-point percentage (32.1). Concordia Wisconsin set the program record for field goal percentage (48.5) in a season.

During the 2010-11 season, the Falcons made a major jump in the national scene by climbing as high as No. 21 in the D3Hoops.com poll and to No. 1 in the Midwest regional rankings. As a result of their success, they were chosen to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournament that season. Statistically, CUW ranked in the top 20 in the nation in four categories; win-loss percentage, scoring margin, steals per game, and turnover margin. The Falcons completed their conference season undefeated, 16-0, marking the first time in league history a team finished unblemished. Four players earned All-NACC recognition and Cassidy was named Coach of the Year.

Mueller is married to his wife Amy and they have two kids, Micah and Kendell.

Jon Cain
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach

Jon Cain brought 16 years of high-level experience to the Concordia University Wisconsin Men's Basketball program when he joined the staff in 2007. Cain was an NCAA Division I assistant coach at Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Baylor University; which includes seven NCAA Division I Tournament appearances, three WNIT appearances and over 250 wins.

Since joining the staff, the Falcons have become one of the best offenses in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference ranking in the top-3 for scoring, field goal percentage and three-point field goals made.

Cain helped the Falcons win the NACC Tournament title in 2020 with victories over Illinois Tech, Wisconsin Lutheran and MSOE.

The Falcons 2018-19 team earned a share of the NACC regular-season title with a 16-4 conference record, which included four different winning streaks of four games. They led the NACC in steals per game (8.7) and ranked second in field goal percentage (48.5), assists per game (15.8) and opponent 3-point percentage (32.1). Concordia Wisconsin set the program record for field goal percentage (48.5) in a season.

Concordia Wisconsin's 2017-18 squad led the NACC in field goal percentage (47.4), 3-point percentage (78.7), defensive rebounds per game (29.6) and opponents' 3-point field goal percentage (30.5). Three times during the season they won four games in a row and advanced to the Concordia Invitational Tournament title game.

He lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, with his wife Kera, and they have two sons, Caleb and Gideon, and a daughter, Corianne.

Bob Maronde
Women's Assistant Basketball Coach

Bob Maronde will be starting his second full season with the Concordia women’s basketball program after joining the program in February of 2020.

Maronde previously was a head high school basketball coach for 25 years at Grafton High School, Cudahy High School and Sheboygan Falls High School. During that time, Bob’s teams won 417 games, seven Conference Championships, 12 Regional Championships, six Sectional Championships, one WIAA State Runner-up and two WIAA State Championships.

Maronde was a Wisconsin Basketball Coaches All-Star Game head coach, 2009 Associated Press High School Girl’s Basketball Coach Of the Year and 2017 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel High School Girl’s Basketball Coach of the Year.

Maronde graduated from U.W. Oshkosh with a BME degree. He has taught instrumental, choral and general music along with performing on guitar, banjo, mandolin, trumpet, digital saxophone and bagpipes.

In 2019 Maronde was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.

Ryan Young
Women's Assistant Basketball Coach

Ryan Young is in his second season as the assistant coach of the CUW women's basketball program.

Young has spent the last three years as the Living Word Girls Varsity basketball coach in Jackson, Wisconsin, where they had double-digit wins in two out of three seasons in the Midwest Classic Conference and advanced to two Regional Championships in three years.

Previously to Living Word, he was the Assistant Varsity Boys coach at Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, where they won two conference championships in three years and finished as the State Runner-up in Class B 2016.

Prior to coaching Young played in the NAC at Concordia University Chicago graduating in 2010. He is currently ranked top-10 in points scored with 1,246 points scored, first in three-pointers made in season with 70, second in three-point percentage in a season at 44%, and second all-time in three-pointers made in a career with 245. He was also named a first team all-conference player in 2008 and 2009 and honorable mention in 2005.

After graduating college he played for three years 2011-2013 in the PBL (Professional Basketball League) in America for the Lake Michigan Admirals. Where he led the team in three-pointers made and in three-point percentage during my three years with the team.

He currently resides in West Bend, Wisconsin with his wife Courtney and two-year-old daughter Stella. He is also currently the Athletic Director and Middle School teacher at St. John’s West Bend.

"I am very excited to work with coach Brunner-Jones and her staff and to impart what I learned both as a player and coach to this team and university!"

Kasey Kleiner
Women's Assistant Basketball Coach

Kasey Kleiner is in her second season as the assistant coach in the 2022-23 season.

Before coming to Concordia, Kleiner was at Knox College as the women’s basketball assistant and a part of the strength and conditioning staff.

She also spent two years as the women’s basketball assistant at Carthage College. Kleiner also held a graduate assistant position for women’s basketball with Carthage for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons.

Kleiner was also an assistant coach and JV coach at Culver Stockton College.

She is a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and USA Weight Lifting Certified.

During her playing days at Carthage, she was named team captain, MVP, and earned the Scholar Award and All-Conference honors. She made appearances in the quarterfinals, second round, and third round of the NCAA Division III Tournament and was also a part of two conference championships.

Kleiner earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in exercise and sport science from Carthage in 2015 and her Master of Education in educational leadership from Carthage in 2017.

She is a graduate of Shoreland Lutheran High School.