Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galations 6:9

EDUCATION:
MCAA: Coaching and Athletic Administration, Concordia University, 2021
B.A: Sociology and Leadership, National University, 2018

Kyle will be entering his 23rd year as a basketball coach and 1st year with Crean Lutheran High
School. Kyle has a passion for both sports and has been involved in both in some aspect since
elementary school. The passion of coaching comes from the passion to the sport and also the
importance of being a solid leader to the youth to help them develop and prepare for what
their life brings them both athletically and personally.
Kyle played high school basketball at Murrieta Valley High School where he won 2 coaches
awards and a playoff berth his senior year. He began his coaching career at Murrieta Valley
High School with his coaching mentor Steve Tarabilda. He coached there for 5 years in the boy’s
program before continuing to Murrieta Mesa High School where he coached the boys program
for two years then switching over to the girls program for another 6 years where his team made
the CIF playoffs 5 out of the 6 seasons and setting multiple school records. His last high school
season before coming to Westcliff was at Temecula Valley High School where he turned around
a struggling program to a winning record and a narrow miss of the CIF playoffs. Coach Rouse
also was selected by the WBCA to speak at the Final Four in 2017 as a guest speaker and has
served as a mentor coach for 2 years. In his tenure at Westcliff University he led them to a
National Tournament berth, 3 conference tournaments, and was also selected as Coach of the
Year in 2021.
Kyle understands the value of community within his leadership and believes positive
community involvement is a part of his role as a coach. He has joined with Special Olympics,
American Cancer Society, and other community programs in his years as a coach. He believes
involving his student-athletes in community helps them understand the big picture. He also
serves at his local church and is excited to bring his Christ centered focus and faith to Crean
Lutheran High School.

Kyle has been married to his wonderful wife Katie for 12 years and they have 2 daughters.