Eric Dirk

Years Coaching: 17 years

Years with GFHS Bison Program: 1 year

Profession: Agent, Farm Bureau Financial Services

High School: Mesquite High School Gilbert AZ

College: University Jamestown Jamestown ND

Previous Coaching Experience: University Jamestown (2007), East Middle School (2009, 2010, 2024, 2025), Great Falls High School (2011, 2012), Simms High School (2013-2019), Cascade High School (2020-2022), Snits Steelers (2023)

Family: My wife Mandi and children Harper, Baren, Kelty, and Remy.

Hobbies and interests: Traveling, golf and hanging with my family.

Favorite part of coaching: Being part of something bigger than you! Building relationships and seeing players develop and mature in to great people.

Favorite football memory: My first varsity game as a head coach at Simms against Belt. We were down 36–12 at halftime but came storming back in the second half. With about a minute left, we called a fake punt that led to a touchdown, putting us up by 10. We went on to win 46–36—my first victory as a head football coach.