Coach Mark Schumaker is entering his 16th season coaching high school basketball and 9th as a varsity coach. The past five years, Coach Schumaker led the Desert Mountain Wolves to five straight playoff appearances. Coach Schumaker has eclipsed over 100 wins and has coached over 17 college level players.

A native of the valley, “Coach Schu” won a state championship as a guard for Thunderbird High School his senior year under legendary Head Coach Buddy Rake. After high school, Coach Schumaker earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and completed a Master’s Degree from Grand Canyon University. As of 2022, Coach Schumaker accepted the Head Varsity Boy’s Basketball job at Paradise Valley High School as well as teaching special education on campus and when not coaching enjoys spending time with his wife Jessica and their 18-month-old son Ryan.