Zahn comes from Syracuse Nebraska and he brings those “small town values” to his work and home. “I like helping kids, teaching those lessons that will help them grown into responsible adults,” said Zahn.

“My kids, McKenna, Olivia, Jake and Logan are all pretty active. It seems like every night we’ve got something. But we enjoy it.”

While Zahn played defense in college he likes to coach both offense and defense.

“Jon Stuehm is our assistant coach on defense and Mike Retelsdorf assists with offense. I like to dabble on both sides,” said Zahn.

Zahn is also the head coach for track and field and JV basketball.

Coach Tyler Zahn
Likes to Keep Busy

 

Ralston head football coach Tyler Zahn is the model of loyalty. Zahn walked on to the University of Nebraska football program in 1988 and played linebacker for four years. He then worked as an undergrad assistant coach with Big Red. The job at Ralston was his first job interview and he has been there since then.

He chuckled as he remarked, “I am a Ram and I’m sticking with that.”