Football
Football Teams
Game Schedule
Coaches
Travis Walch
Varsity Head CoachÂ
twalch@cadets.com
Chad Abbott '94
OL/Community Relations
Justin Larson
Wide Receivers Coach
jlarson@cadets.com
Walch Bio
Years of Experience: 26 years
High School attended: Elgin-Millville
College and Major: Winona State - Elementary Education, M.S. Education
Why Saint Thomas Academy? I had many touch points with STA as a college football coach and the feel of the school was unique. The relationships built with numerous Academy families, coaches and members of the community solidified that feeling of wanting to be a part of it. In addition, my wife and her family all attended STA and Vis and the the two things that stand out from their experience is success and lasting relationships.
A fun fact about yourself: I caught a 1st inning Ron Washington home run in the Metrodome on August, 9th, 1985 when I was 9 years old. A guy seated behind me gave me a $1 an inning thereafter to use my glove. My brothers ended up losing the ball in our backyard (not The Sandlot!)
Family: Wife: Kirsi (Visitation 2002) Daughters: Renata (Renny), Rosalyn (Roz) and Marit
My Purpose Statement: Seek * Serve * Love
Abbott Bio
Years of Experience: 27 years
High School attended: Saint Thomas Academy '94
College and Major: Concordia University - Broadcast Journalism
Why Saint Thomas Academy? The impact the school and football program had on me as a student is something I wanted to share with others. It's a special place and tradition rich program that has helped produce thousands of successful, hard working young men.
A fun fact about yourself: Favorite job as a kid was a shoe repairman.
Family: Best Football Wife on the Planet and 3 Supportive Kids
Larson Bio
Years of Experience: 14 years
High School attended: Spring Valley, WI
College and Major: University of Wisconsin - River Falls - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education. Major: Health & Human Performance. Graduate: University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Masters of Science Education - School Counseling
Why Saint Thomas Academy? Saint Thomas Academy has a prestigious history, outstanding facilities, and high expectations. It is a privilege to work here, with this coaching staff, and high quality student-athletes.
A fun fact about yourself: Coach Larson and his Spring Valley High School teammates (coached by current STA teacher Duane Jourdeans) won back-to-back football state championships in 2000 and 2001. Coach Larson also won a football state championship while on staff at Somerset High School in 2012.
Luke Marks '11
Offensive Coordinator
lmarks@cadets.com
Nick McCarthy '02
Defensive Line
nmccarthy@cadets.com
Eric Yuen
Running Backs
Marks Bio
Years of Experience: 9 years
High School attended: Saint Thomas Academy '11
College and Major: Bachelors in Communications and Journalism w/ Business Minor, Masters in Educational Leadership from St. Marys University, Masters in Education from University of St. Thomas
Why Saint Thomas Academy? Saint Thomas Academy allows me to push students to their fullest potential as athletes and more importantly as young men. I coach at the Academy in hopes of having the same impact that my incredible coaches had on me.
A fun fact about yourself: My high school position coach was current varsity OL coach Chad Abbott, and my college position coach was current varsity TE coach Joe Lepsche.
Family: Wife Samantha, Daughter Maggie, son Arthur
McCarthy Bio
Years of Experience: 19 years
High School attended: Saint Thomas Academy '02
College and Major: Marquette University - History and Spanish
Why Saint Thomas Academy? I have taught and coached at STA for 15 years and it is home.
A fun fact about yourself: I love traveling and have been to nearly 20 countries
Family: Wife Mary, Daughters Anna, Abby and Lizzy
Yuen Bio
Years of Experience: 13 years
High School attended: Eastview High School
College and Major: St. Olaf College (B.A Exercise Science) Springfield College (M.ED Strength & Conditioning)
Why Saint Thomas Academy? I believe the culture & environment, along with the personnel we provide give our students an exceptional foundation and advantage in their futures.
A fun fact about yourself: I'm apart of a group chat of over 20 guys because football relationships are lifelong. My college teammates have an annual rider cup between the residence who reside in MN & WI at Wisconsin Dells. Wisconsin has never won.
Family: Emmy, Molly, Evan
Nick Honan
Corners
Joe Ties
DC/ILB
Joe Lepsche
Tight Ends
Honan Bio
Years of Experience: 2 years
High School attended: Apple Valley High
College and Major: Macalester College- Political Science & Educational Studies
Why Saint Thomas Academy? It's a place where boys are offered both opportunity and structure.
A fun fact about yourself: I played football for Coach Walch at Macalester College where we practiced veganism and had someone playing the harp in the back of every team meeting. It was very soothing.
Family: Wife - Jenny (Marine); Children - Jaiden, Michael, Abraham, and Luke
Lepsche Bio
Years of Experience: 20 years
High School attended: Woodbury High School
College and Major: University of St. Thomas Athletic Administration and Physical Education
Why Saint Thomas Academy? Great people, great tradition and great education
A fun fact about yourself: Played QB and OL in the same high school football game
Family: Wife Megan, daughter Mackenzie and son Louie
Tim McClanahan
Safeties
Tom Menke
DB's
Steve Rosga
Strength and Conditioning Coach
McClanahan Bio
Years of Experience: 3 years
High School attended: Cretin-Derham Hall
College and Major: University of St Thomas, Business Communications/Leadership and Management
Why Saint Thomas Academy? The type of character and values STA builds in young men is what I want my sons to experience.
A fun fact about yourself: My dad and I built a cabin in Ely, MN which we use for camping and fishing
Family: Married to my wife Maureen for 6 years. 2 sons, Peter, Billy. Dog is named Chip
Menke Bio
Years of Experience: 26 years
High School attended: Prior Lake High School
College and Major: University of Saint Thomas, Urban Planning
Why Saint Thomas Academy? The head coach and the assembled coaching staff! Travis is an excellent leader and football mind. Having coached over 2 decades, coaching with and for the right staff is paramount. Come to find out the student-athletes and administration are just as impressive.
A fun fact about yourself: I've played the guitar since 3rd grade. Absolutely love it.
Family: 3 children -- William, Evelyn, Amelia. Wife -- Trisha
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.
Cole Hartwigsen
Athletic Trainer
Results
Fall 2023 Season
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Apple Valley
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St. Thomas Academy | 29 - 14 | |
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Hastings
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St. Thomas Academy | 28 - 14 | |
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Chaska
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St. Thomas Academy | 21 - 24 | |
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Hastings High School
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Hastings - McNamara Stadium/Todd Field | 25 - 12 | |
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Apple Valley
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St. Thomas Academy | 46 - 21 | |
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vs.
Armstrong
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Armstrong High School | 14 - 20 | |
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vs.
Mahtomedi
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St. Thomas Academy | 52 - 7 | |
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Cretin-Derham Hall
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TCO Stadium | 24 - 6 | |
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vs.
Waconia
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St. Thomas Academy | 7 - 35 | |
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Andover
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Andover HS | 21 - 14 | |
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