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Luke Wheeler is in his second season as the Yellowjacket baseball
team's assistant coach in 2007-2008.
Wheeler's primary
responsibilities include coaching the infielders and hitters.
Prior to coming to
MSUB, Luke spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Northeastern
Junior College in Sterling, CO, one season at National American
University in Rapid City, SD, and one season as a graduate
assistant at Oklahoma Christian University. While at OC, he
received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Education.
Wheeler's playing
experiences include two years at Seward County Community College. He
then signed and played one year at the University of Southern
Mississippi. After one year, he
transferred to Oklahoma Christian University and finished his senior
season.
Yellowjacket head coach Chris Brown
says of Wheeler, “He is a Rapid City, SD,
guy that is very familiar with this area and surrounding states. He
was an integral part of the success that the Northeastern Junior
College program has had over the last four years. He has stepped
right in and made an immediate impact.”
Originally from
Rapid City, SD, Luke and his wife Angie, reside in Laurel, MT. |