Cross Country
Cross Country Teams
Meet Schedule
Coaches
Vince Wren '16
Varsity Head Coach
vwren@cadets.com
Kimberly Friede, CW3
Varsity Assistant Coach
kfriede@cadets.com
651-454-4570 ext 1337
Anne McQuillan
Varsity Assistant Coach
amcquillan@cadets.com
651-683-1536
Wren Bio
Years of Experience: 5 years
High School attended: Saint Thomas Academy
College and Major: B.A. in Political Science from Drake University; and JD from University of St. Thomas
Why Saint Thomas Academy? The commitment to cultivating men of strong character, integrity, and excellence.
A fun fact about yourself: I have survived an earthquake and tsunami.
Family: Two younger sisters (one a senior at UW Madison and the other a freshman at St. Ambrose University).
K Friede Bio
Years of Experience: 12 years
High School attended: Home Schooled
College and Major: Concordia University: BA HRM, MA Ed (Cur & Inst) , Ed S (Ed Ldrshp)
Why Saint Thomas Academy? I initially came to STA as a parent impressed with the school's mission. I am here long after my son's graduation because I firmly believe in the impact of supporting this mission and the power of sharing our passions through our work. I genuinely look forward to my daily interactions and am honored to be part of this extraordinary community. I am immensely proud of my responsibilities as a mentor of young men and simply cannot imagine a more rewarding experience. Teaching and Coaching compliment each other and help me to foster relationships with the students that positively impact our work together.
A fun fact about yourself: I am a retired US Army Warrant Officer having served for over 24 years - 22.5 on active duty. I served as the coordinator for the MN National Guard Marathon Team for more than ten years and I also ran with the team. In 2002, I competed in the 60th year commemorative Bataan Memorial Death March in Brainerd, MN and placed first Female! This is a marathon (26.2 miles) run in full uniform over the snow and ice covered trails in Crow Wing County.
Family: Married to my best friend Roger (aka MasterChief) whom I also coach alongside, Daughter Erica (Vis '07), son Connor (STA '11), three beautiful grandchildren: Bodhi, Briar, and Noah, and two lazy pups!
Purpose Statement: As a coach, I see it as my purpose to serve the student athlete. I hope to infuse all student athletes with a passion to be the best version of self they can be through commitment to self, team, and sport. Further, it is my hope that (beyond the growth within and enjoyment of their sport) they will benefit from the myriad of life lessons provided by participation. Lastly, that they will experience the positive and powerful impact of sports on their lives as young adults that lasts well into their future.
McQuillan Bio
Years of Experience: 13 years
High School attended: Derham Hall
College and Major: University of St. Catherine's - Exercise Science and Nutrition and Nutrition
Why Saint Thomas Academy? STA athletes are exemplary in sportsmanship and supporting their teammates. They work hard, truly enjoy the journey and work to be better athletes and better people. I always learn from the athletes I coach!
A fun fact about yourself: I love to travel to Big Sky, MT to hike, ski, bike and tried zip lining this summer - yikes!
Family: Tommy '11 STA, Kelly Visitation '12, Kayleen Visitation '15, Sean '18 STA, Erin Visitation '22
Roger Friede
Varsity Assistant Coach
Cole Hartwigsen
Athletic Trainer
Steve Rosga
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Friede Bio
Years of Experience: 10 years
High School attended: St Clairsville, OH
College and Major: "The" Ohio State University
Why Saint Thomas Academy? As a transplant from Ohio with a love of High School sports, I began attending STA athletic events in the 1990's though I had no connection to the school at that time. That experience led to learning more about this amazing community and the decision to send my Son here - K-12. As a proud and grateful parent of Visitation and STA graduates, coaching is my way of giving back and maintaining this important relationship.
A fun fact about yourself: Once had lunch with Aretha Franklin.
Family: Married to Chief Kim Friede, Daughter Erica (VIS '07) and Son Connor (STA '11)
Rosga Bio
Years of Experience: 24 years
High School attended: Cretin-Derham Hall
College and Major: University of Colorado, Boulder - Communication Major
Why Saint Thomas Academy? Over the years I had trained over 300 Cadets and was always impressed with the way they carried themselves and how they talked about their school and the 'Brotherhood'.
The opportunity to bring my background in athletics and fitness to these young men and be a part of that Brotherhood was a perfect fit for me and my family.
A fun fact about yourself: Along with being an All-State athlete in 3 sports, I was a first chair trumpet player in high school.
Family: My wife Brianna, she graduated from Kansas where she played soccer for the Jayhawks. My daughters are Cianna and Louis and my son Vincent
Purpose Statement: Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up knowing it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're the lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.
Results
Team Calendar