Darin Mattern-Head Coach
Career Record at Century High School: 262-73 (.782)
4x ND State Coach of the Year
6x WDA Coach of the Year
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Darin is in his 15th season as the head boy's basketball coach at Century High School.
- 2011 WDA Regular Season Champions
- 2011 State Class A Champions
- 2011 WDA and State Coach of the Year
- 2014 WDA and State Coach of the Year
- 2014 WDA Regular Season and Tournament Champions
- 2015 WDA Coach of the Year
- 2015 WDA Regular Season Champions
- 2015 State Tournament Runner Up
- 2016 WDA Regular Season Champions (18-0 in WDA)
- 2016 WDA and State Coach of the Year
- 2017 WDA Tournament Champions
- 2017 State Tournament Runner Up
- 2018 WDA Regular Season Champions
- 2018 WDA Tournament Champions
- 2018 State Class A Champions
- 2018 WDA Coach of the Year
- 2018 School Record Most Wins in a Season (25)
- 2023 WDA Regular Season Champions
- 2023 WDA Tournament Champions
- 2023 WDA and State Coach of the Year
- 2023 School Record Most Wins in a Season (25)
Before CHS Darin was with the Bismarck High Basketball program since 1995. He was a member of the staff during the Demons back-to-back state title teams in 2000 and 2001 and also in 2005 & 2008. He also coached the Demons during runner up finishes in 2004 and 2007. Darin is a 1994 graduate of the University of Mary and also a four year letter winner for the Marauder men's basketball team. Darin holds the University of Mary record for consecutive games played and ranks highly in school history in assists. Prior to becoming an assistant coach at Bismarck High School, Darin coached two years at the University of Mary. Darin currently teaches physical education at Century High School. Darin is married to Gerene and has 3 children - Treyton 22, Halle 19, and Bryer 12.
Career Record at Century High School: 262-73 (.782)
4x ND State Coach of the Year
6x WDA Coach of the Year
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Darin is in his 15th season as the head boy's basketball coach at Century High School.
- 2011 WDA Regular Season Champions
- 2011 State Class A Champions
- 2011 WDA and State Coach of the Year
- 2014 WDA and State Coach of the Year
- 2014 WDA Regular Season and Tournament Champions
- 2015 WDA Coach of the Year
- 2015 WDA Regular Season Champions
- 2015 State Tournament Runner Up
- 2016 WDA Regular Season Champions (18-0 in WDA)
- 2016 WDA and State Coach of the Year
- 2017 WDA Tournament Champions
- 2017 State Tournament Runner Up
- 2018 WDA Regular Season Champions
- 2018 WDA Tournament Champions
- 2018 State Class A Champions
- 2018 WDA Coach of the Year
- 2018 School Record Most Wins in a Season (25)
- 2023 WDA Regular Season Champions
- 2023 WDA Tournament Champions
- 2023 WDA and State Coach of the Year
- 2023 School Record Most Wins in a Season (25)
Before CHS Darin was with the Bismarck High Basketball program since 1995. He was a member of the staff during the Demons back-to-back state title teams in 2000 and 2001 and also in 2005 & 2008. He also coached the Demons during runner up finishes in 2004 and 2007. Darin is a 1994 graduate of the University of Mary and also a four year letter winner for the Marauder men's basketball team. Darin holds the University of Mary record for consecutive games played and ranks highly in school history in assists. Prior to becoming an assistant coach at Bismarck High School, Darin coached two years at the University of Mary. Darin currently teaches physical education at Century High School. Darin is married to Gerene and has 3 children - Treyton 22, Halle 19, and Bryer 12.
Jordan Williams
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Jordan is in his 14th season as an assistant coach at Century. He graduated from Mandan High School where he played basketball and ran cross country. He went on to play basketball at Mayville State University for two years and then transitioned into coaching. He spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He graduated with degrees in Exercise Science and Physical Education and minors in strength and condition and coaching. He currently teaches South Central High School and works for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is married to Amanda, and they have 4 children: Micah, Erin, Truitt, and Ella.
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Jordan is in his 14th season as an assistant coach at Century. He graduated from Mandan High School where he played basketball and ran cross country. He went on to play basketball at Mayville State University for two years and then transitioned into coaching. He spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He graduated with degrees in Exercise Science and Physical Education and minors in strength and condition and coaching. He currently teaches South Central High School and works for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is married to Amanda, and they have 4 children: Micah, Erin, Truitt, and Ella.
Doug Swenson
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Doug is in his 2st season as an assistant coach at Century. A native of Halliday, ND, Doug enjoyed a successful high school career helping to lead the Halliday Wolverines to the State Class B Tournament in 1994 and 1995. Following high school, Doug attended Bismarck State College, playing 2 seasons for Hall of Fame Coach, Buster Gilliss, and was a member of the 1997 NJCAA Division II National Tournament qualifying team. His basketball journey then took him to Creighton University, where, under the coaching tutelage of the legendary Dana Altman, he was a member of a 1998 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) qualifying team, followed by a 1999 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship, and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Following 2 years of being able to continue playing at various professional basketball levels, Doug returned to North Dakota, and was the head coach for the Golden Valley-Dodge-Halliday Girls basketball program from 2002-2006, was involved with multiple elementary basketball programs, before returning to high school basketball as an assistant boys coach for Killdeer High School from 2018-2020. From 2020-2022, Doug was able to return to Bismarck as an assistant coach for both the Men's and Women's Basketball programs at Bismarck State College. Doug returned to school in 2019 and earned his degree in Communications from Creighton University. He is married to Carissa and has 2 sons, Dalton and Patton.
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Doug is in his 2st season as an assistant coach at Century. A native of Halliday, ND, Doug enjoyed a successful high school career helping to lead the Halliday Wolverines to the State Class B Tournament in 1994 and 1995. Following high school, Doug attended Bismarck State College, playing 2 seasons for Hall of Fame Coach, Buster Gilliss, and was a member of the 1997 NJCAA Division II National Tournament qualifying team. His basketball journey then took him to Creighton University, where, under the coaching tutelage of the legendary Dana Altman, he was a member of a 1998 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) qualifying team, followed by a 1999 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship, and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Following 2 years of being able to continue playing at various professional basketball levels, Doug returned to North Dakota, and was the head coach for the Golden Valley-Dodge-Halliday Girls basketball program from 2002-2006, was involved with multiple elementary basketball programs, before returning to high school basketball as an assistant boys coach for Killdeer High School from 2018-2020. From 2020-2022, Doug was able to return to Bismarck as an assistant coach for both the Men's and Women's Basketball programs at Bismarck State College. Doug returned to school in 2019 and earned his degree in Communications from Creighton University. He is married to Carissa and has 2 sons, Dalton and Patton.
Treyton Mattern
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Treyton is in his first-year coaching at Century High School. Born and raised in Bismarck, he graduated from Century High School in 2019 where he played basketball, baseball, and football. He won a state championship in 2018 for basketball, 2018 & 2019 for baseball, and 2016 for football. He was a Mr. Basketball Finalist and earned all-state honors in his senior year of basketball. Following high school, he continued his basketball playing career at the University of Mary. He was a four-year letter winner and two-year starter for the Marauders. He then graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Treyon is currently in his first year teaching Physical Education and Weight Training at Century High and is also pursuing a master’s degree in Teacher Leadership. In his free time, he enjoys watching all sports, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.
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Treyton is in his first-year coaching at Century High School. Born and raised in Bismarck, he graduated from Century High School in 2019 where he played basketball, baseball, and football. He won a state championship in 2018 for basketball, 2018 & 2019 for baseball, and 2016 for football. He was a Mr. Basketball Finalist and earned all-state honors in his senior year of basketball. Following high school, he continued his basketball playing career at the University of Mary. He was a four-year letter winner and two-year starter for the Marauders. He then graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Treyon is currently in his first year teaching Physical Education and Weight Training at Century High and is also pursuing a master’s degree in Teacher Leadership. In his free time, he enjoys watching all sports, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.
Michael Ulmer
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Michael is in his 4rd season as an assistant coach at Century. He was born and raised in Bismarck, ND. He graduated from Bismarck High School in 2008, winning a state title in basketball along with then Assistant Coach Darin Mattern. He went to school at Bismarck State College for his education and got the opportunity to play college basketball there becoming a two time All-American. After finishing his general education there, he moved on to the University of Mary for two more years of collegiate basketball while finishing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education with Minors in Health/Coaching. Graduating in 2013 he played all 4 years of college basketball while making it to Nationals 3 of the 4 years. Moving out to Watford City that year for his first teaching position. He lived there for 5 years, teaching and coaching in multiple fields, while working the summers at the local golf course. Here are some of the positions he worked in while in tenure, Physical Education Teacher, Health Teacher, ISS/Detention Supervisor, Coaching Basketball, and Head Golf Coach for both Boys/Girls program. Varsity/JV Coach in both sports. He enjoyed all the extra time he spent with athletes on the court and on the course. Basketball has always been a true passion. Coach Ulmer had this to say, “This is another amazing opportunity to coach in my hometown, also preaching the true hardship of being a student athlete and that everything will be earned the right way. It is always another season for some, but I believe it's another opportunity to grow as a coach and as a person.”
Random fact about Coach Ulmer is that he had a daughter born on Nov 9th of 2021 at 6:09 am, Quinn LeeJoan Ulmer. She came into this world weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz and measured 20 in long.
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Michael is in his 4rd season as an assistant coach at Century. He was born and raised in Bismarck, ND. He graduated from Bismarck High School in 2008, winning a state title in basketball along with then Assistant Coach Darin Mattern. He went to school at Bismarck State College for his education and got the opportunity to play college basketball there becoming a two time All-American. After finishing his general education there, he moved on to the University of Mary for two more years of collegiate basketball while finishing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education with Minors in Health/Coaching. Graduating in 2013 he played all 4 years of college basketball while making it to Nationals 3 of the 4 years. Moving out to Watford City that year for his first teaching position. He lived there for 5 years, teaching and coaching in multiple fields, while working the summers at the local golf course. Here are some of the positions he worked in while in tenure, Physical Education Teacher, Health Teacher, ISS/Detention Supervisor, Coaching Basketball, and Head Golf Coach for both Boys/Girls program. Varsity/JV Coach in both sports. He enjoyed all the extra time he spent with athletes on the court and on the course. Basketball has always been a true passion. Coach Ulmer had this to say, “This is another amazing opportunity to coach in my hometown, also preaching the true hardship of being a student athlete and that everything will be earned the right way. It is always another season for some, but I believe it's another opportunity to grow as a coach and as a person.”
Random fact about Coach Ulmer is that he had a daughter born on Nov 9th of 2021 at 6:09 am, Quinn LeeJoan Ulmer. She came into this world weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz and measured 20 in long.
Ky Sayler
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Ky is currently in his 9th season as an assistant coach with Century High School. He graduated in 1995 from St Mary's High School. He went on to play football at the Univ of Mary, graduating in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration.
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Ky is currently in his 9th season as an assistant coach with Century High School. He graduated in 1995 from St Mary's High School. He went on to play football at the Univ of Mary, graduating in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration.
Leyton Lang
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Leyton is in his third season as an assistant coach for the Patriots and oversees the freshmen teams in the program. He is from Minot, ND, and graduated from Our Redeemer’s Christian School in 2018. He started for the Knights for three seasons and was a part of the 2016 State Class B Runner Up team. He holds the career rebounding record for the school, along with the single game rebounding record. Upon graduation, he attended Bismarck State College and played for the Mystics under Hall of Fame coach Buster Gilliss in the final seasons of his coaching career. As a sophomore, he was selected as team captain and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in May 2020. After that, he enrolled in Dickinson State University online and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Composite Social Science in May 2023. Currently, he is attending graduate school through DSU online and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Sport Administration - Athletic Leadership, with the goal of one day being an Athletic Administrator. He works at Century High School as a building substitute teacher, and in the summer, works as a landscaper for Lang’s Lawn Care in Bismarck. In his free time, he enjoys watching basketball at all levels and traveling to visit friends in Arizona and family in Colorado and Texas.
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Leyton is in his third season as an assistant coach for the Patriots and oversees the freshmen teams in the program. He is from Minot, ND, and graduated from Our Redeemer’s Christian School in 2018. He started for the Knights for three seasons and was a part of the 2016 State Class B Runner Up team. He holds the career rebounding record for the school, along with the single game rebounding record. Upon graduation, he attended Bismarck State College and played for the Mystics under Hall of Fame coach Buster Gilliss in the final seasons of his coaching career. As a sophomore, he was selected as team captain and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in May 2020. After that, he enrolled in Dickinson State University online and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Composite Social Science in May 2023. Currently, he is attending graduate school through DSU online and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Sport Administration - Athletic Leadership, with the goal of one day being an Athletic Administrator. He works at Century High School as a building substitute teacher, and in the summer, works as a landscaper for Lang’s Lawn Care in Bismarck. In his free time, he enjoys watching basketball at all levels and traveling to visit friends in Arizona and family in Colorado and Texas.
Jack Trottier
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Jack is in his 2nd season as an assistant coach at Century. Born and raised in Bismarck, he graduated from Century in 2020. While at Century, he participated in football, basketball, and baseball. Jack is currently working towards his Physical Education degree through Mayville State. He plans to graduate in the Spring of 2025. While in school, Jack also works full time at Century as a building substitute teacher. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and watching sports.
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Jack is in his 2nd season as an assistant coach at Century. Born and raised in Bismarck, he graduated from Century in 2020. While at Century, he participated in football, basketball, and baseball. Jack is currently working towards his Physical Education degree through Mayville State. He plans to graduate in the Spring of 2025. While in school, Jack also works full time at Century as a building substitute teacher. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and watching sports.
Reece Trottier
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Coach Trottier is in his 2st year coaching at Century. Prior to coaching at CHS, Coach Trottier was a student-athlete at Century, graduating in 2020. He is currently pursing his Physical Education degree along with a minor in History.
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Coach Trottier is in his 2st year coaching at Century. Prior to coaching at CHS, Coach Trottier was a student-athlete at Century, graduating in 2020. He is currently pursing his Physical Education degree along with a minor in History.