Football

Years of Experience: 26 years

High School attended: Winthrop High School

College and Major: University of St. Thomas

Why Saint Thomas Academy? Great school, great community, great kids, great support, great facilities.

A fun fact about yourself: I've coached high school, Division I, Division II and Division III college football and have never moved out of the state of Minnesota.

Family: Wife Chris, 3 kids, Brittany, Shay and Casey

Purpose Statement: To build thankful men and humble leaders through sport.

Years of Experience: 25 years

High School attended: Saint Thomas Academy

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 

Years of Experience: 12 years

High School attended: Spring Valley High School, 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 was a tight end and linebacker on a record setting high school football team. The Spring Valley Cardinals won 29 straight games and two state championships during his junior and senior seasons.

Years of Experience: 9 years

High School attended: saint Thomas Academy

College and Major: University of St. Thomas, Communications and Journalism

Why Saint Thomas Academy? Saint Thomas Academy provides boys with an opportunity to lead in a host of different areas and isn't afraid to hold its Cadets to a high standard.

A fun fact about yourself: I have coached alongside almost every single one of my high school coaches.

Family: Wife Samantha and daughter Magdalen

Years of Experience: 15 years

High School attended: Owatonna

College and Major: Hamline University - Economics and Business

Why Saint Thomas Academy? Great kids, supportive parents & administration, and passionate alumni!

A fun fact about yourself: I once won a Pass, Dribble, Shoot contest.

Family: My wife Andrea and I have two children, Jack & Isabelle.

Years of Experience: 44 years of coaching multiple sports and levels

High School attended: Le Sueur High School

College and Major: Gustavus Adolphus College, BA, U. of St. Thomas- masters in educational technology

Why Saint Thomas Academy? I started at Saint Thomas Academy in the fall of 1980. I found a home. At STA, I made deep and lasting friendships with colleagues, a number of students that I taught and coached eventually became teachers and coaches at STA and became close friends. I cherished the community and the relationships I formed.

A fun fact about yourself: Hobbies include fishing, hunting, gardening. I also once got into a ring to wrestle a 900 lb bear!

Family: My wife is Colleen and I have three stepchildren; Jack, Molly, and Katie and 4 grandchildren.