Football
Mike Parmentier is our head football coach.
Volleyball
Kristie Ochs is our head Volleyball coach.
Hi, I'm Kristie Ochs and I'm excited to begin first year as CM Head Volleyball Coach this fall. I'm a Phys. Ed & Health teacher at Trimpe Middle School. My love of volleyball started at Lincolnwood High School, and I have coached volleyball 25 years at Trimpe. I've also coached track & field for 8 years at Trimpe.
My husband Jeff and I live in Bethalto. We have three kids: Jack, Eli and Annika. In my spare time, I like to read, travel....especially to the beach....and spend time with family.
Hi, I'm Kristie Ochs and I'm excited to begin first year as CM Head Volleyball Coach this fall. I'm a Phys. Ed & Health teacher at Trimpe Middle School. My love of volleyball started at Lincolnwood High School, and I have coached volleyball 25 years at Trimpe. I've also coached track & field for 8 years at Trimpe.
My husband Jeff and I live in Bethalto. We have three kids: Jack, Eli and Annika. In my spare time, I like to read, travel....especially to the beach....and spend time with family.
Boys Soccer
Derek Jarman is our head boys soccer coach.
Coach Jarman is in his 7th season working in the Bethalto School District, with all seven being a teacher at Meadowbrook. During those seven years, he has been coaching soccer for five.
Coach Jarman has been an assistant with our girls soccer program for the past five seasons, he served as boys assistant for two years, and is now entering his third season as the CM boys soccer head coach.
Among the accomplishments of our boys soccer program under Coach Jarman was the 2016 Metro Cup Tournament Championship. He also currently ranks 2nd all time in career wins as CM boys coach.
Coach Jarman stresses team success, but not just on the field of play. One of the things he is most proud of is that his 2016 team grade point average (GPA) was a combined 3.4.
He is a product of Roxana High School and Western Illinois University where he earned his bachelor's degree. Derek then attended Greenville College where he earned his Master's in Education. During his time at Roxana High School, Derek played baseball, basketball, and soccer. He earned all South Central Conference recognition as a senior in baseball while earning All-Conference recognition all four years in soccer, including 2nd Team All-MVC as a freshmen, and 1st Team All-MVC as a sophomore.
Coach Jarman is married to his wife of over 10 years, Susan. They have two children, Hudson and Scarlett. He and his family enjoy traveling and attending sporting events, including visiting new baseball stadiums as often as possible.
Coach Jarman is in his 7th season working in the Bethalto School District, with all seven being a teacher at Meadowbrook. During those seven years, he has been coaching soccer for five.
Coach Jarman has been an assistant with our girls soccer program for the past five seasons, he served as boys assistant for two years, and is now entering his third season as the CM boys soccer head coach.
Among the accomplishments of our boys soccer program under Coach Jarman was the 2016 Metro Cup Tournament Championship. He also currently ranks 2nd all time in career wins as CM boys coach.
Coach Jarman stresses team success, but not just on the field of play. One of the things he is most proud of is that his 2016 team grade point average (GPA) was a combined 3.4.
He is a product of Roxana High School and Western Illinois University where he earned his bachelor's degree. Derek then attended Greenville College where he earned his Master's in Education. During his time at Roxana High School, Derek played baseball, basketball, and soccer. He earned all South Central Conference recognition as a senior in baseball while earning All-Conference recognition all four years in soccer, including 2nd Team All-MVC as a freshmen, and 1st Team All-MVC as a sophomore.
Coach Jarman is married to his wife of over 10 years, Susan. They have two children, Hudson and Scarlett. He and his family enjoy traveling and attending sporting events, including visiting new baseball stadiums as often as possible.
Boys Golf
Jay Waters serves the Eagles head boys golf coach.
Girls Golf
Our girls golf head coach is Josh Lemond.
My name is Mr. Josh LeMond. I've been teaching for 12 years, this is my 4th year at CM.
I attended SIUE where I received a BA in History Education with a minor in Social Sciences.
My wife, Debbie, and I have been married for 18 years, and we have four children Kayla, Caitlin, Kelli, and Carson
I enjoy hiking, running, visiting historical places on vacation, watching and coaching all different types of sports, but enjoy spending time with my family the most.
My name is Mr. Josh LeMond. I've been teaching for 12 years, this is my 4th year at CM.
I attended SIUE where I received a BA in History Education with a minor in Social Sciences.
My wife, Debbie, and I have been married for 18 years, and we have four children Kayla, Caitlin, Kelli, and Carson
I enjoy hiking, running, visiting historical places on vacation, watching and coaching all different types of sports, but enjoy spending time with my family the most.
Girls Tennis
Matt Carmody is our head girls tennis coach. Matt Carmody has been at Trimpe Middle School for 8 years teaching math and science. He has coached both boys and girls tennis during that time. Matt played 4 years of varsity tennis at Marquette in Alton before accepting a scholarship to play college tennis for 2 years at Lewis and Clark Community College. Then he transferred to Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to get his degree in education. Later he completed his Master's degree from Rockford University. He now resides in Saint Louis with his lovely wife Hailey and their overly affectionate 100 pound Saint Bernard named Daphne.
Cross Country
Our country coach is Jake Peal.
Coach Peal has been coaching Cross Country for three seasons, all at Civic Memorial. In his first season as coach he served as a volunteer assistant for Clint Walters. This is Coach’s Peal’s second year as Head Cross Country coach and he also serves as an assistant track coach, focusing on the middle and long distance runners and high jumpers.
In his first two seasons at CM, the Boys Cross Country team has won back to back Madison County Small School Championships. In 2016, the CM Boys team qualified for the IHSA 2A Decatur Sectional for the first time in school history. He has coached four Madison County Individual Champions in both Cross Country and Track and Coach Peal has coached three All-Conference MVC athletes.
Coach Peal is a CMHS 2011 graduate where he competed in Cross Country and Track. He graduated from Lindenwood University-Belleville in 2015 where he also competed in Cross Country and Track. As an athlete for the Lynx, Coach Peal was on two USCAA National qualifying teams and in 2012 his team finished 3rd in the country. He was also a 4 time NAIA Academic-All American and a USCAA Academic All-American. Coach Peal is very proud for serving as the team captain of the first track team in LU-B history to win the American Midwest Conference Championship.
In his free time Coach Peal loves to watch other sports, and train for road races ranging from distances up to half and full marathons.
Coach Peal has been coaching Cross Country for three seasons, all at Civic Memorial. In his first season as coach he served as a volunteer assistant for Clint Walters. This is Coach’s Peal’s second year as Head Cross Country coach and he also serves as an assistant track coach, focusing on the middle and long distance runners and high jumpers.
In his first two seasons at CM, the Boys Cross Country team has won back to back Madison County Small School Championships. In 2016, the CM Boys team qualified for the IHSA 2A Decatur Sectional for the first time in school history. He has coached four Madison County Individual Champions in both Cross Country and Track and Coach Peal has coached three All-Conference MVC athletes.
Coach Peal is a CMHS 2011 graduate where he competed in Cross Country and Track. He graduated from Lindenwood University-Belleville in 2015 where he also competed in Cross Country and Track. As an athlete for the Lynx, Coach Peal was on two USCAA National qualifying teams and in 2012 his team finished 3rd in the country. He was also a 4 time NAIA Academic-All American and a USCAA Academic All-American. Coach Peal is very proud for serving as the team captain of the first track team in LU-B history to win the American Midwest Conference Championship.
In his free time Coach Peal loves to watch other sports, and train for road races ranging from distances up to half and full marathons.
Cheerleading
Our head cheerleading coach is Alyssa Spa and Kami Montague.
My name is Kami Montague, I graduated from CM in 2006. Cheerleading is a huge passion of mine as I cheered though Trimpe and CM. In 2006, as a senior, my squad placed 4th at ICCA State and I was named All-State Cheerleader. In my spare time I love to stay very busy with my husband Casey and our two kids Cora (4) and Corbin (2). We love to attend as many CM sporting events as possible. Currently my career is in Commercial Lending at Busey Bank (TheBank of Edwardsville) where I have been employed for 10 years.
My name is Alyssa Spa. I am a 2008 graduate from Civic Memorial. I have been a cheerleader since the 6th grade, I was a part of the 2007 ICCA State Winning team for Civic Memorial, and I cheered in college at SIUE. I have been lucky to be a coach for the past 8 years. I coached the Roxana Junior High team, Roxana JV team, and for the past five years I started the Father McGivney cheer program. I am so excited to be able to coach at my alma mater. When I am not coaching, I am busy teaching math at Civic Memorial and spending time with my husband and two children, Brynlee and Jameson.
My name is Kami Montague, I graduated from CM in 2006. Cheerleading is a huge passion of mine as I cheered though Trimpe and CM. In 2006, as a senior, my squad placed 4th at ICCA State and I was named All-State Cheerleader. In my spare time I love to stay very busy with my husband Casey and our two kids Cora (4) and Corbin (2). We love to attend as many CM sporting events as possible. Currently my career is in Commercial Lending at Busey Bank (TheBank of Edwardsville) where I have been employed for 10 years.
My name is Alyssa Spa. I am a 2008 graduate from Civic Memorial. I have been a cheerleader since the 6th grade, I was a part of the 2007 ICCA State Winning team for Civic Memorial, and I cheered in college at SIUE. I have been lucky to be a coach for the past 8 years. I coached the Roxana Junior High team, Roxana JV team, and for the past five years I started the Father McGivney cheer program. I am so excited to be able to coach at my alma mater. When I am not coaching, I am busy teaching math at Civic Memorial and spending time with my husband and two children, Brynlee and Jameson.
Pazzazz
Boys Basketball
Jared Reynolds is the Eagles head boys basketball coach.
My name is Jared Reynolds, I graduated from CM in 2004. I played football and basketball and received several accolades including being named to the All-State football team . I went on to college at SIU Carbondale for 1 year and then I came back home and finished my bachelors degree at SIUe in Edwardsville. I subbed in the district for 2 years before becoming a full time teacher @ Civic Memorial High School. This will be my 9th year teaching Kinesiology and Drivers Education. I coached 7th grade football and basketball my first year teaching. I coached JV basketball & was assistant Varsity Coach for 4 seasons. I coached the 7th grade boys basketball team the past 3 seasons. I am excited to start working with the Varsity Program. I have a passion for athletics and I love helping to develop students into well rounded individuals. My staff and I are excited to change the culture and bring excitement to the community. I am just trying to change the world one student at a time!
My name is Jared Reynolds, I graduated from CM in 2004. I played football and basketball and received several accolades including being named to the All-State football team . I went on to college at SIU Carbondale for 1 year and then I came back home and finished my bachelors degree at SIUe in Edwardsville. I subbed in the district for 2 years before becoming a full time teacher @ Civic Memorial High School. This will be my 9th year teaching Kinesiology and Drivers Education. I coached 7th grade football and basketball my first year teaching. I coached JV basketball & was assistant Varsity Coach for 4 seasons. I coached the 7th grade boys basketball team the past 3 seasons. I am excited to start working with the Varsity Program. I have a passion for athletics and I love helping to develop students into well rounded individuals. My staff and I are excited to change the culture and bring excitement to the community. I am just trying to change the world one student at a time!
Wrestling
Our Wrestling head coach is Jeremy Christeson.
Coach Christeson is making his return back to Civic Memorial to lead our exciting wrestling program. Coach Christeson served as an Assist under Coach Steve Bradley and Coach Chad Young at CMHS from 2000-2009. After serving as an Assist. At Belleville West from 2010-2016 season, Jeremy is returning to Civic Memorial with a stellar coaching staff as well as an exciting young group of wrestlers.
“ Im excited for the opportunity to lead these young athletes and show them how great they can be in the classroom and on the mat. I truly believe that we have a great staff and a great group of wrestlers that can become very successful very quickly. “ –Coach Christeson
During Coach Christeson’s 17 years coaching high school wrestling, Jeremy has been apart of 2 State Champs, 22 State Placers, 2 National Champs, 18 National Placers, and 10 All Americans at the AA (CM) and AAA (BW) level.
Coach Christeson graduated from Civic Memorial in 1995 and was a 3-sport athlete that played: Football, Baseball, and Wrestling. Jeremy went on to Wrestle and play Football at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. from 1995 to 1999.
Coach Christeson is also the Head Coach of the Bulls Wrestling Club based in Bethalto, Illinois. The Bulls Wrestling Club is known as one of the best wrestling clubs not only in the state of Illinois but in the country. They continue to grow in size and continue to rack up awards from all over the country.
Coach Christeson is also a Volunteer Assistant Coach for our CMHS Football team under Coach Mike Parmentier.
In Coach Christeson’s spare time he enjoys watching his daughters play their respectable sports as well as spending time with family and friends.
Jeremy is married to Jill (Williams) Christeson and has 3 beautiful children: Jenna (15), Claire (13), and Atilla (5). The Christeson’s reside in Bethalto and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Go Eagles !!!
Coach Christeson is making his return back to Civic Memorial to lead our exciting wrestling program. Coach Christeson served as an Assist under Coach Steve Bradley and Coach Chad Young at CMHS from 2000-2009. After serving as an Assist. At Belleville West from 2010-2016 season, Jeremy is returning to Civic Memorial with a stellar coaching staff as well as an exciting young group of wrestlers.
“ Im excited for the opportunity to lead these young athletes and show them how great they can be in the classroom and on the mat. I truly believe that we have a great staff and a great group of wrestlers that can become very successful very quickly. “ –Coach Christeson
During Coach Christeson’s 17 years coaching high school wrestling, Jeremy has been apart of 2 State Champs, 22 State Placers, 2 National Champs, 18 National Placers, and 10 All Americans at the AA (CM) and AAA (BW) level.
Coach Christeson graduated from Civic Memorial in 1995 and was a 3-sport athlete that played: Football, Baseball, and Wrestling. Jeremy went on to Wrestle and play Football at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. from 1995 to 1999.
Coach Christeson is also the Head Coach of the Bulls Wrestling Club based in Bethalto, Illinois. The Bulls Wrestling Club is known as one of the best wrestling clubs not only in the state of Illinois but in the country. They continue to grow in size and continue to rack up awards from all over the country.
Coach Christeson is also a Volunteer Assistant Coach for our CMHS Football team under Coach Mike Parmentier.
In Coach Christeson’s spare time he enjoys watching his daughters play their respectable sports as well as spending time with family and friends.
Jeremy is married to Jill (Williams) Christeson and has 3 beautiful children: Jenna (15), Claire (13), and Atilla (5). The Christeson’s reside in Bethalto and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Go Eagles !!!
Bowling
Trent Morgan is the head boys and girls bowling coach.
Baseball
Nick Smith is our head baseball coach.
Softball
Girls Soccer
Track & Field
Clint Walters serves as the head track and field coach for boys and girls.
Boys Tennis
Josh Lemond serves as the head tennis coach the boys program.