Meet Coach Ballmer!
Sport(s) Coaching: Junior High and High School Cheer
Playing Experience (in any sport at any level): I cheered throughout junior high and high school, and continued cheering at the collegiate level. In addition to cheer, I have 14 years of dance experience.
Coaching Experience (in any sport at any level): This is my second year coaching at Veritas. Last year, I served as the junior high cheer coach.
Years with Veritas (in any capacity, not just as a coach):
I’m a proud Veritas alumni, having graduated in 2012. I returned as a Veritas parent in 2021.
Your favorite part about coaching: My favorite part of coaching is watching athletes master new skills. Whether it’s sticking a stunt or nailing a new dance routine, it’s so rewarding to see their hard work pay off and their confidence grow.
What do you hope athletes learn from playing your sport? I hope athletes gain confidence in performing in front of a crowd and learn the importance of trust and teamwork, especially when it comes to executing stunts and routines. I also hope they walk away with a stronger sense of school spirit and community.
What is your favorite part about the sport you are coaching? My favorite part about cheer is the energy and excitement it brings to game days. Cheerleaders play a vital role in boosting school spirit and getting the crowd involved, which creates a fun and memorable experience for everyone.
Why should someone who has never played your sport try it this year? If you’ve never tried cheer before, this is the perfect year to start! It’s my first year as head coach, and I have lots of fun, new ideas that I’m excited to bring to the program. We’re building something special, and this is a great opportunity to be part of shaping the team and having fun while doing it.
Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
#coaches #profiles #cheer #athletics #soareagles
Meet Coach Christesen!
Sport(s) Coaching: Junior High Football
Playing Experience (in any sport at any level): High school football, basketball, track, and power lifting
Coaching Experience (in any sport at any level): 2022 and 2023 Assistant High School Football Coach at Veritas
Years with Veritas (in any capacity, not just as a coach): We came to Veritas at the semester break in 2021.
Your favorite part about coaching: Helping teach and mentor the kids.
What do you hope athletes learn from playing your sport? I hope that they grow as young men and learn to work through adversity.
What is your favorite part about the sport you are coaching? It is a team sport where you have to do your job correctly for the entire team to benefit, but it can also be an individual sport where you can have personal goals.
Why should someone who has never played your sport try it this year? We are bringing back football after being gone last year. Being a part of this team will help set the foundation and future of Veritas Football.
Favorite Bible verse: I have too many favorite verses, but one which stands out is Colossians 3:23-24: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
Meet Coach Greer!
Sport(s) Coaching: Junior High Boys Basketball / Athletic Director
Playing Experience (in any sport at any level): High School Basketball
Coaching Experience (in any sport at any level): 7 Years coaching high school/junior high basketball
Years with Veritas (in any capacity, not just as a coach): My daughter started KQuest and I started coaching for Veritas in 2024.
Your favorite part about coaching: I love the relationships I build with the boys I coach. Getting to get to know them and see them grow is what I love most about coaching.
What do you hope athletes learn from playing your sport? I hope they learn how to play as a team. That they learn that what I do affects my teammate next to me, so I am going to do everything I can to help them out or make them a better player.
What is your favorite part about the sport you are coaching? Basketball is a game that relies purely on your teammates. One person cannot win a game, and each person has their role to play. Some are big, some are small, but they are all equally important if you want to truly be a successful team.
Why should someone who has never played your sport try it this year? I feel that my ultimate purpose is to help the boys become young men for Christ. So, by playing basketball, not only can you learn how to be a great teammate, but by the end of the year, hopefully you have made strides in your walk as a Christian.
Favorite Bible verse: 2 Timothy 4:7: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
#coaches #profiles #basketball #athletics #soareagles
Time to mark your calendars! Barn Party is Friday, November 7th and we want you there! More information & tickets will be announced soon but until then save the date!
May was marked by many things including our 8th graders celebrating their completion of junior high and Soaring Up to high school!
We’re thrilled to share that several of our amazing staff members have been nominated for Best of Lawrence! This is such a great honor and a reflection of the love, dedication, and Christ-centered excellence they bring to our school community every day.
Let’s rally together and show our support—go vote for them today!
You can vote daily through Saturday!
https://www2.ljworld.com/bestoflawrence#//
Today's the day! Enjoy a delicious Roast Beef sandwich and help support Veritas Athletics at the same time! Stop by for lunch or dinner and make sure to mention Veritas with your order!! Can't wait to see all of you there! #athletics #soareagles #dineout
Congratulations to the class of 2025!
Join us on May 27th for another Dine Out Night for Veritas Athletics!
20% of all the proceeds will go towards Eagles Athletics. So make sure to stop by for lunch or dinner and don't forget to mention you are there for Veritas! (And remember to grab extra Arby's Sauce!!) #athletics #dineout #soareagles
Great day on the track at the KASC State Track Meet in Olathe, held at Olathe East on Saturday!
A few standout moments:
Juliana Yaluk-Schults, won the KASC state championship in the 200-meter dash, shattering her own school record by .2 seconds with a time of 27.26 seconds.
Sawyer Drewry broke his own junior high 3200-meter record by nearly 10 seconds, finishing with an incredible time of 11:42.96.
The high school girls’ team placed fourth overall, a strong showing among all competing schools.
Several other Eagles athletes also set personal records and medaled on what turned out to be a perfect weather day for track. What a great way to end the season! #track #state #athletics #soareagles
Today's the day to EAT MORE CHICKEN!!! Join us from 11-8 to not only have a great meal, but to support VCS Athletics. Make sure to stop by and let them know you are from Veritas!! (Or use code Eagles25 if you are ordering on the app) And if you happen to come between 5-7 you will get to say hello to some of your Veritas teachers!! (And there is a rumor that Eddy the Eagle will be there too for pictures!!) #dineout #athletics #soareagles
It was a perfect morning for our third graders to spend time outside trying their hand at sculpting. After studying the Greeks and learning how they would make statues out of stone, we tried it with a bar of soap. And we learned it was much harder than we thought!
Did you see our new principals around the school? The Ballmer sisters won Principal for a Day at our Barn Party auction in the fall and cashed it in today. They helped Mrs. Biggerstaff with several responsibilities including delivering special treats to our teachers and carline! They did an awesome job.
And we heard Principal for a Day will be up for auction again next year at our Barn Party so make plans now to attend and bid on this for your student!
Our very own Mr. McFarland received the Crystal Apple Teacher of the Month Award for April!
Mr. McFarland is well loved and known by elementary and secondary students alike and was nominated by a Veritas student for helping her to strengthen her faith and a genuine desire for the best for his students.
To read the full article visit https://www.kmaj.com/2025/04/15/john-mcfarland-of-veritas-christian-school-is-aprils-crystal-apple-recipient/
Congratulations Mr. McFarland!
Congratulations to our Middle School Track Athletes who are ranked in the top 25 in the State of Kansas!
Liv Maddox is ranked 2nd in the state for the 3200!
Emmy Mast is ranked 5th in the state for the 800, 1600, and 3200!
Charlie Jones is ranked 5th in the state for Triple Jump and 21st in the 100!
Sawyer Drewry is ranked 19th in the state for the 800!
We are so proud of all of our track athletes! Congratulations on a great season! Special thanks to our awesome group of elite coaches, led by Head Coach Travis Haas! The state competition is on Saturday, May 17 at Olathe East High School. #track #rankings #athletics #soareagles
Congratulations to our Middle School Track Athletes who are ranked in the top 20 in the State of Kansas!
Liv Maddox is ranked 2nd in the state for the 3200!
Emmy Mast is ranked 5th in the state for the 800, 1600, and 3200!
Sawyer Drewry is ranked 19th in the state for the 800!
We are so proud of all of our track athletes! Congratulations on a great season! Special thanks to our awesome group of elite coaches, led by Head Coach Travis Haas! The state competition is on Saturday, May 17 at Olathe East High School. #track #rankings #athletics #soareagles
A beautiful night for a beautiful concert. Our students did an excellent job.
Join us on Thursday, May 15 from 11am-8pm to enjoy Chick-Fil-A! Teachers and staff will be present to meet and greet you from 5-7pm, plus a portion of your purchase will be donated back to Veritas Athletics! Be sure to mention Veritas when you order or use code EAGLES25 in the app!
From 5-6: Mr. & Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. DeFazio, Mrs. Cawthorn, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Tiegreen, & Mrs. Vaughn.
From 6-7: Mrs. Rask, Mrs. Heck, Mrs. Fischer, & Mrs. Unruh
PLUS Eddy the Eagle will be there for some of the time!! #dineout #athletics #soareagles
We had a great second day at the 2025 Homeschool National Track and Field Championships!
Here are some highlights:
• 2nd Overall!
The 14 & Under Girls Team placed 2nd out of 23 teams—against tough competition!
Charlie Jones broke the National Homeschool Track and Field Championships meet record in the triple jump, jumping 35’4”—the meet has been in existence for over 20 years!
• Three School Records Crushed!
• The 800m relay team of Liv Maddox, Amelia Rozzi, Emmy Mast, & Miriam Harrod ran a blazing 10:32.48
• Liv Maddox set a new school record in the 1500m steeplechase with a time of 6:08.41
• The high school 4x200m relay team of Miriam Harrod, Amelia Rozzi, Emmy Mast & Juliana Yaluk-Schults broke the school record with a time of 2:00.4
#track #records #athletics #soareagles
Great First Day at Track Nationals!
The torrential rain and mud didn’t slow us down one bit!
Two school records fell:
• Hannah Stelk shattered her own discus record by nearly 6 feet with a throw of 93’10”.
• Liv Maddox set a new school record in the 3200m with an incredible time of 11:46.61.
Eagles are back in action today! #track #records #athletics #soareagles
