Royals Women's Basketball

Head Coach: Dawn Ommen

Coach Ommen begins her first year at the helm of the Grace Royals. Prior to coming to Grace she was an assistant coach at the University of North Florida and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Her coaching duties included recruiting coordinator, strength and conditioning, guard play, and scouting. Her background includes a strength and conditioning internship at the United State Olympic Training Center. Coach Ommen played collegiately at Kansas State University.

Coach Ommen came to know the Lord through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in high school. She has been very active in FCA throughout her high school, college, and coaching years.

The excitement Coach Ommen has about building a program at Grace is evident. "I don't think you can beat what Grace offers both in the classroom and athletically. You are not a number here at Grace. THere is a lot of personal involvement with each and every student. In addition, with the new gymnasium opening this year we have an athletic facility that is second to none."

Basketball has played a big role in Coach Ommen's life. "Playing on a team presents a microcosm of the issues that you deal with in the real world. The goal is not just to teach basketball to these girls but to teach and experience real life lessons that they will use long after their collegiate basketball career is over."

Coach OMmen is a physical therapist and personal trainer with Professional Veterinary Products. In addition, she has her own personal training business, Fit At Home. She is married to Kevin Ommen and they reside in Papillion. Basketball runs in the family as her brother Scott is an assistant women's basketball coach at the University of North Texas. In her spare time Coach Ommen likes to lift weights, run, water-ski, snow-ski, and play tennis.

Assistant Coaches:

Judy Daniell

Coach Daniell is in her first year as assistant coach for the Grace women's team. Coach Daniell works primarily with the guards. Coach D. brings a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm to the team. Coach Daniell graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in communications. She is currently a stay-at-home mom. She is married to Brian Daniell and they have a son, Isaiah. Her hobbies include reading, working out, and traveling.

Lisa Raile

This is Coach Raile's first year working with the team. She played basketball at Dana College before finishing her undergraduate work at Kansas State and her graduate work in physical therapy at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Coach Raile works primarily with the posts. Coach Raile brings a wealth of knowledge and playing experience to her position. Originally from western Kansas , Coach Raile now works as a physical therapist in Omaha . Her hobbies include hiking, camping, Kansas State football games, and working out.