Mr. Rick Luna

Mr. Rick Luna began his teaching career at Gainesville in 2000.  At Gainesville he served as the Jr. High Special Education teacher and Girls Assistant basketball coach. 

2001-2004 Mr. Luna went to Fairview where he was the Athletic Director and coached Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, and Track. 

In 2005 Mr. Luna went to  Dora where he was the High School Principal, Athletic Director, Boys Basketball Coach, and Boys Baseball Coach for 15 years. 

From Dora, Mr. Luna went to Viola, Arkansas where he was the Assistant Principal, Boys Basketball Coach and Boys Baseball Coach from 2020-2025. 

Mr. Luna has 20 years of admin/teaching/coaching in Missouri and 5 years of admin/teaching/coaching in Arkansas.  Mr. Luna is excited to come back to Missouri and teach/coach alongside his wife, Mrs. Olivia Luna.  Mr. and Mrs. Luna have four sons: Mason, Auston, Bryson Luna and Jaxon Hughes.  When Mr. Luna is not at school, you could find him on his farm in Dora messing with cattle, putting up hay, or hunting.  If he ever has any spare time he loves playing golf with his wife and boys.  

·        Coaching Accomplishments:

Basketball – Overall Varsity Record (350-199)

• 2 - State Championships (2020 and 2021)
• 1-  State Runner up (2019)
• 6 - District Championships
• 12 - Conference championships
• Voted Conference Coach of the Year 12 times
• 2020 MBCA Coach of the Year (Missouri Basketball Coaches Association – State Award) 
• 2021 ArBCA Coach of the Year (Arkansas Basketball Coaches Association- State Award)

Baseball – Overall Varsity Record (460-202)

• 2 - State Championships (2009 and 2021)
• 1 - Final Four Appearance (2023)
• 10 - District Championships
• 16 - Conference Championships
• Voted Conference Coach of the Year 16 Times
• 2009 MHSBCA Coach of the Year (Missouri Baseball Coaches Association – State Award) 
• 2024 Arkansas All-Star Coach Nominee