Shamrock Special: The Scotus Volleyball Dynasty

Update: 2025-09-09

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In this special edition of The Shamrock Green Room, host Jon Brezenski sits down with legendary coach John Petersen and members of the 1990–2011 Scotus Central Catholic volleyball teams. Together, they reflect on the tradition, teamwork, and faith-driven culture that defined Scotus volleyball through two decades of excellence.

This episode celebrates their upcoming honor—the NSSA Dynasty Award, which will be presented on September 14th. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes memories, reflections on what made Scotus volleyball so special, and how this legacy continues to inspire future athletes.

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Episode 30: Sami (Spenner) Richardson- 2009 graduate, 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee

2025-10-1401:02:31

Episode 29: Jill Brichacek- Scotus Guidance Counselor

2025-09-3044:36

Episode 28: Frank Spenceri - Former head boys basketball, cross country, and golf coach, former assistant football coach, former Athletic Director, 1999 Hall of Fame Inductee

2025-09-1648:42

Shamrock Special: The Scotus Volleyball Dynasty

2025-09-0901:01:40

Episode 27: Pat Engelbert - 1987 graduate, 1999 Hall of Fame Inductee, and current Water Resource Engineer for HDR.

2025-09-0448:18

Episode 26: Jane Dusel-Misfeldt - Chemistry teacher, coach, and NHS sponsor since 1992.

2025-08-2657:42

Episode 25: Chad Mustard - 1996 graduate, 2006 Hall of Fame Inductee, Former NFL player, current teacher and coach at Omaha Ron Calli Catholic.

2025-08-1901:00:32

Episode 24: Jeff Ohnoutka - Columbus Catholic Schools Executive Director

2025-08-1257:09

Episode 23: John Kopetzky - 1980 graduate, 2010 Hall of Fame Inductee, Co-editor of the“I Played for Scotus” book, Executive Director Legacy Terrace.

2025-08-0501:31:02

Episode 22: Jordan Brester - 2012 graduate, 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee, 2x all state volleyball, 3x all state soccer, member 2009 & 2011 state volleyball teams, 2012 Scotus Athlete of the Year

2025-07-2945:43

Episode 21: Al Niedbalsk - 1971 graduate 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee, The voice of the Shamrocks.

2025-07-2257:18

Episode 20: Tyler Linder - Former head football coach, future Dean of Students at Elkhorn Mount Michael.

2025-07-1501:09:01

Episode 19: Taylor Dahl - Former Communications Director at Scotus, current Marketing Director at Fremont Family YMCA.

2025-07-0856:58

Episode 18: Roger Krienke- Longtime educator, track coach, and new head football coach.

2025-06-1748:44

Episode 17: Janet Tooley - Longtime teacher in the PE Department, track and volleyball coach.

2025-06-1001:08:33

Episode 16: Dr. Heidi (Sobota) Field - 2005 graduate, 2015 Hall of Fame inductee, Director of Sports Performance at SCC

2025-05-2048:38

Episode 15: Jill (Kruse) Zaruba - 1993 Graduate, supervisor at Wiggles and Giggles

2025-05-1342:33

Episode 14: Vern Younger - Former science teacher, athletic director, football, basketball and track coach, 2007 Scotus Hall of Fame Inductee and 2008 Archdiocese of Omaha Teacher of the Year.

2025-04-2901:10:54

Episode 13: Randy Perault - Former Scotus athletic trainer

2025-04-1552:44

Episode 12: Andrew Sheridan - Scotus Athletic Trainer

2025-04-0848:18