Staff
Meet the Team
Powered by Educators, Coaches and Volunteers
MiHSEF is proud to be ran by the educators, coaches and volunteers who work directly with our students in esports every day. We are governed directly by our board of educators. Our working board operates with several volunteers to grow esports and opportunities for students.
Leadership Team
President
Coach Dakota VandenToorn
President, Michigan High School Esports Federation
- Assistant Coach, West Catholic High School
- Assistant Valorant Coach, Grand Valley State University
- Pi Coding Camp Instructor
Vice President
Coach Joe Stringer
Vice President, Michigan High School Esports Federation
- Head Coach, Grand Haven High School
- Science Educator, Grand Haven High School
Secretary
Coach Trevor Penn
Secretary - Michigan High School Esports Federation
- Esports Coordinator - Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Board Member
John Phillips
Board Member
- Director, SWMI Esports
- Adjunct Professor of Esports at Lake Michigan College
Board Member
Coach Bill Dixon
Board Member, Michigan High School Esports Federation
- Head Coach (East Kentwood High School)
- Esports Consultant (Special Olympics of Michigan)
Board Member
Shayne Trail
Board Member
- Founder, Southeast Michigan Esports
- Head Coach, Lake Shore Public Schools
- Resource Room Teacher
Technology and Infrastructure
Coach Brian Anklam
Board Member, Michigan High School Esports Federation
- Esports Head Coach - Peck Community Schools
Board Member
Barton St. Peter
MiHSEF Board Member
- Esports Director, Pickford Public Schools Esports Program
Board Member
Coach Ameral Day
Board Member, Michigan High School Esports Federation
- Esports Director and Head Coach, Marshall Public Schools
- FabLab Team Member, Marshall Public Schools
- Volunteer, New World Flood Africa
- History Teacher, Marshall Middle School
Contact: amerald@mihsef.org
Directors
Director of Marketing and Outreach
Coach James Whiteford
Director of Marketing and Outreach
- Director of Esports, Romulus Community Schools
Student Team
Photography and Graphics Intern
Intern Faye Engel
Photography and Graphics Intern
- Northwood University
Broadcasting & Shoutcasting
Jared Sinn
Broadcasting & Shoutcasting, Michigan High School Esports Federation
- University of South Florida Student
- Program Hardware Advisor
- Student Intern
Previous Board Members
Special Thanks to Our Previous Board Members
MiHSEF extends our gratitude to these dedicated individuals who have served on our board and contributed to our mission of advancing esports education.
William Wolf
08-13-2024 to 06-30-2026
Dylan Chapman
07-01-2019 to 06-30-2025
Andrew Keith
01-16-2024 to 06-30-2025
Josh Rademacher
12-23-2024 to 06-30-2026
Kyle Harris
05-01-2023 to 06-30-2026
Kaitlyn Roose
05-19-2022 to 06-30-2024
Peter Kooi
01-03-2022 to 06-30-2025
Ted Kidd
04-14-2022 to 06-30-2024
Jeff Bennett
07-01-2021 to 04-15-2023
Stephen Juncaj
06-01-2022 to 04-15-2024
Cody Ellson
06-30-2023
Ron Madison
08-10-2020 to 06-30-2022
Michael Fee
08-09-2021 to 06-30-2022
David Pastula
04-12-2021 to 06-30-2022
Adam Antor
07-01-2021 to 06-30-2023
Victoria Horsley
06-15-2020 to 06-30-2021
Theodore Kidd
08-30-2019 to 03-07-2021
Grant Pier
08-30-2019 to 11-14-2019
Contact Information
For inquiries about MiHSEF programs, partnerships, or general questions:
- Email: info@mihsef.org
- Phone: Available through our contact form
Join Our Team
MiHSEF is always looking for dedicated volunteers and professionals to join our mission. If you're passionate about esports education, we encourage you to reach out about volunteer opportunities.
- Volunteer Coordinator: Contact info@mihsef.org
- Tournament Officials: Training programs available
- Coaching Positions: Open for qualified applicants