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Head Coach DJ Dunn is in his 4th year as head of the boys' lacrosse program.  He is a former Highlander who graduated in 2015.  He started playing lacrosse in 2011 with the Westside Wildcats and was part of the inaugural season as a freshman at OH in 2012 when the Highlanders started the boys' lacrosse program.  Coach Dunn played lacrosse for all four years of his high school career and was an all region attackman his senior year. He was also assistant on staff for Highlander lacrosse for 2 years prior to taking over as head coach. Coach Dunn spends his summer’s coaching with the travel program Velocity Lacrosse.

Olivia Lang is a 2020 Oak Hills alum. She was instrumental in bringing girl's lacrosse to Oak Hills School. She was a four-year varsity captain with the program. She is excited to bring her knowledge and love for the sport as she returns as head coach for her second year at OHHS.

Coach Lang attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated in 2023 with Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics - Statistics and Criminal Justice. Coach Lang works as a Compensation Analyst for Cintas and currently resides in Delhi. In her free time, she enjoys spending time around Cincinnati with her family and watching sports games with her friends. She also likes to explore nature with her dog, Poppy and try new foods with her boyfriend, Josh.

Coach Lang is dedicated to building our Oak Hills women into strong athletes, compassionate teammates, and hard workers both on and off the field. Her goal for the program is to strengthen collaboration, teamwork, drive, and dedication of the coaches, athletes, and the community. Coach Lang pushes her athletes to be better versions of themselves on and off the field, while fostering a winning culture for the program. 

Jackie has been teaching and coaching varsity softball since 2006. On top of a D1 collegiate career, she competed professionally in the states, as well as abroad. Prior to coming to Oak Hills, she taught in Three Rivers Local School District and coached at Mount Notre Dame High School.

Throughout her coaching career she has been named Coach of the year multiple times (GMC/GGCL) as well as Southwest Coach of the Year, Reds High School Softball Coach of the Year and Enquirer Coach of the Year. In the spring of 2024, Jackie surpassed her 300th career win. 

Jackie currently owns D1 Catching Academy where she trains catchers from around the Tri-state. She graduated from Cleveland State University in 2005 with a Bachelor's of Arts, and has a Master's Degree (+30) from the University of New England.

Jackie is a 2012 Oak Hills Hall of Fame Inductee and is a 2001 graduate of Oak Hills High School, where she was a three sport varsity letter winner. Jackie has two children, Kameron and Kennedy who are both active in the community. Jackie and her family reside in Bridgetown.

Coach Pearson is a 2016 Graduate of Oak Hills, where he was a 4-year varsity player.  He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in business.  In addition to coaching tennis, Coach Pearson is an instructor at Western Athletic Club. 

Nick Continenza graduated from the University of Akron in 2007 with a bachelor's degree qualifying him to teach high school science.  While at the University of Akron, he competed on the track and field team as a decathlete, where he earned All-Mid American Conference honors four times.  Nick began his track and field coaching career in 2006 and his cross country coaching career in 2010. Before arriving at Oak Hills, he coached at Chardon High School and Cleveland Heights High School.  Nick joined the Highlanders in 2015. He is currently the head boys cross country coach and head boys track & field coach. On the track and field staff, Nick currently coaches the sprint, hurdle, relay and jump athletes.  Nick’s favorite track event is the 4x400m relay and his favorite field event is pole vault.

Shellie Hageman has been the Head Girls Cross Country Coach since 2000. In addition to coaching Cross Country, she has been the Head Girls Track and Field coach for the past 3 years and was an assistant Track coach for 8 years.  During those years, Shellie has coached a two time individual state champion, had a team place 6th at state, and has won 2 league and district titles and one Regional title.  Along with her husband, they founded the OHYA track and field program in the Oak Hills district that provides opportunities for athletes to compete in track and field in grades K-6. 

Coach Hageman is an Oak Hills High School alumni and was inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. Collegiately, she competed for the University of Cincinnati in both Track and Field and Cross Country.

Coach Hageman teaches at Springmyer Elementary as a Physical Education teacher. She was a Special Education teacher for 14 years. She lives in the Oak Hills district with her husband Ben and and their three daughters, Julia (19), Annabelle (17), and Josie Bea (11).

Coach Meyer returns for his 3rd season as head men’s volleyball coach.   He was a three-year varsity player.  He served as captain during the 2013 season, where the Highlanders were GMC champs, as well as in 2014 when the team made it to the regional finals.  During his career, he compiled numerous school records, including being in the top ten in serve attempts, aces, and kill efficiency.  He still holds the top spot in assists per game, assists per match, assists per season and assists in a career.  Jared then went on to play 2 seasons for the UC Men's Club volleyball team, where in 2015 they were ranked as high as 7 in the country.

During his coaching career, he served as an assistant coach under Brian Baugh at Oak Hills before transitioning to the assistant coach role at LaSalle.  Coach Meyer has a strong understanding of the history and traditions of Oak Hills to go along with a tremendous passion for volleyball and youth development.  

“I can't wait to get back in the gym, and continue the growth we have seen over the last two years” said Coach Meyer.