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Meet the Coaches

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John Dexter, Head Coach

is a lifelong Zebra, having attended Claremore from kindergarten through his senior year. He comes from a family of Zebras; both of his parents and both of his brothers graduated from Claremore.

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Brent Dickey, Assistant Coach

My name is Brent Dickey. I was born and raised in southern California and moved to Oklahoma to continue my education and play baseball at Rogers State University. At RSU, I earned my bachelor of science in sports management and am currently pursuing my masters degree in business administration. I enjoy the community and support from the town of Claremore and am beyond excited to be part of the team here at CPS.

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Noah Grimmet, Assistant Coach

Noah Grimett graduated from Claremore High School in 2018. He earned an associates degree in Arts at Seminole State University. He is now in his last year at RSU where he will earn a BA in Communications in Radio/Television. Read More

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Matt Wallen, Assistant Coach

He grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Putnam City Public Schools from Kindergarten to Ninth grade. In Tenth grade, he transferred to Bethany High School and became a Broncho. During his time at Bethany, Coach Wallen played football and baseball.

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Jacob Swicegood, Assistant Coach

graduated from Colcord High School in 2012. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2017. He spent the last 4 years as a recruiter for Rogers State University. 

Coach Good married his wife Breanna (Claremore graduate) in May of 2019.  Their daughter Lyla was born on January 17th 2022.  

He coaches the Inside Linebackers and helps with Special Teams.

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Josh Cunningham, Assistant Coach

Josh Cunningham grew up a Claremore zebra participating in wrestling and football beginning in the 4th grade. For the zebra football team, Josh was a 3-year starter and played 32 straight games. Throughout his career at Claremore he amassed 329 tackles, and 18 sacks. Josh was awarded Rogers County player of the week 3 times, the national guard player of the week and the old spice player of the year in 2009. As a Lantow award recipient, Josh was selected to the 2011 All-state football class as a Defensive End. As a wrestler, Josh was a member of the back-to-back state champion Claremore wrestling team where he was regional champion and state finalist at 189 pounds. Read More

Team Roster

8th Grade Football Team Roster