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Coach Rogahn begins his first year in the program coaching the freshmen team. He has been teaching Special Education at RHS for the last three years. Prior to that he taught and coached in Foley for three years.

He attended St. Cloud State and the University of St. Thomas.

Coach Rogahn is married to wife Amy. They live in Otsego and have two dogs, Joey and Chloe.

Coach Johnson begins his fourth year in the program coaching the sophomore team.

He graduated from Elk River in 1999 where he was a three sport athlete holding captainship in two sports. He went on to Wisconsin-Eau Claire and St. Cloud State where he pursued his passion for teaching and athletics. His coaching experience started early in his college career and he continues his passion for coaching at Rogers.

Currently, Coach Johnson is in his fourth year teaching physical education at Hassan Elementary School. He is married to wife Ericka. They currently reside in Plymouth

Coach Puppe enters his 7th year at Rogers High School as Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.

He has been teaching Math in the school district for the last eleven years. Prior to that he taught and coached in Delano for three years. He attended college at St. Cloud State where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics Education and then went on to receive his Masters in Education from St. Mary’s University.

When not working with the basketball program he spends time with his family and enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

Coach Puppe and his wife of ten years, Tana have two boys Austin (7) and Aaron (4).

Coach Puppe is looking forward to working hard to make the Rogers basketball a first rate program.

Coach Belka enters 2009-10 in his seventh season as head coach. Belka led the Royals to a 18-12 record in 2008-09 and a 5AAA Section Championship. Although the returning line-up includes only one player with starting experience the Royals return players who have tasted success on the lower levels and are expecting to build on last seasons success. Before being named head coach in the spring of 2003, Belka spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Elk River High School.

Originally from Dilworth, Mn and a graduate of Mankato State University. Belka also earned his Master's Degree from St. Mary's University. Belka played basketball at Mankato State University where he was a four-time letter winner, captain, and all-conference. He also had the priviledge of playing one year professionally in England.

Coach Belka is married to wife Rita. They live in Otsego and have two sons, Jordan and Peyton.

Coach Zeman begins his first year in the prgram coaching the freshmen team. He has been teaching English at RHS for the past two years. He also is an assitant coach for the football and track teams at RHS.