Hessler Named Walla Walla High School Boys Basketball Head Coach (Photo)
- 09/09/25
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla High School has named longtime assistant coach Spencer Hessler as its new Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach following an extensive hiring process. Hessler succeeds Adam Berg, who guided the Blue Devils for six successful seasons before accepting an assistant coaching position with the Whitman College Men’s Basketball program.
“Spencer is ready for this opportunity,” said Wa-Hi Athletic Director Chris Ferenz. “He came in prepared and is excited to lead the next chapter of our program.”
Hessler brings more than a decade of coaching experience to the role. Over the past 11 years, he has coached at both Lincoln High School and Walla Walla High School, including the last three seasons as the Blue Devils’ Assistant Head Coach. A 2009 Wa-Hi graduate, Hessler was a standout three-sport student-athlete, competing in football, basketball, and track. As a three-year starter in basketball, he helped lead the Blue Devils to the state tournament.
In addition to his basketball background, Hessler has served as head track coach at Pioneer Middle School for the past 10 years. He currently teaches physical education at Lincoln High School.
Hessler and his wife, Kristin, who teaches drama at Walla Walla High School, are the proud parents of three young daughters.
“I’m very excited to be the head basketball coach at Walla Walla High School,” said Hessler. “I grew up in this program, and it shaped me into who I am today. It was the source of many of my fondest high school memories.”
Hessler emphasized that his vision for the program goes beyond the game itself.
“Our program will focus on a culture that is competitive, develops young men, builds relationships, and teaches proper fundamentals,” he said. “We look forward to competing on the court and in the classroom.”
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