Jeff Simon joined the Lawrence University men's basketball staff as an assistant coach in 2021.
A coach with a quarter-century of experience on the court, Simon began his coaching career at Fond du Lac High School in 1999 under Hall of Fame coach Dick Diener. Simon played for Diener with the Cardinals from 1991-95 on some exceptional teams.
Simon went on to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 2000. He also received a Master's degree in educational leadership from Marian University in 2005.
Simon, who has taught math and social studies at J.R. Gerritts Middle School in Kimberly, Wis., since 2000, was the top varsity assistant coach at Kimberly High School for 20 seasons. During his time at Kimberly, Simon worked with a pair of Hall of Fame coaches, John Miron and Lucky Wurtz.
With Simon on the staff, the Papermakers won Fox Valley Association titles in 2015, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Kimberly captured 18 WIAA regional championships and reached the sectional final 12 times. Kimberly made trips to the WIAA State Tournament in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2021 and finished as the state runner-up in 2021. The 2004 state tournament team was led by future Lawrence star Andy Hurley, who graduated from Lawrence in 2008.
Simon also spent one season as an assistant coach for legendary coach John Mielke at Appleton East High School.
Simon and his fiance, Veronica, live in Appleton.
