Track & Field
Track and Field Teams
First Day of 2022 Season
March 21
Schedule
Spring 2021-22 Season
Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Status |
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Simley, Hill-Murray, North St. Paul High School, So. St. Paul, Hastings High School, Mahtomedi, Two Rivers High School, Tartan
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Two Rivers | |
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Simley, Hill-Murray, North St. Paul High School, So. St. Paul, Hastings High School, Mahtomedi, Two Rivers High School, Tartan
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Two Rivers | |
vs.
Section Prelims
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TBD
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Two Rivers | |
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Section 3AA
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TBD
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Two Rivers | |
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State Prelims
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TBD
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TBA | |
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State Finals
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TBD
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TBA |
Coaches
Daniel Connors
Co-Head Coach
Years of Experience: 4 years
High School attended: Hill Murray
College and Major: College of St. Thomas / Business
Why Saint Thomas Academy? I love the four pillars of this school and The camaraderie that exists among these young men. I am an avid supporter of Catholic education and participation in extracurricular activities.
A fun fact about yourself: Whereas I have only coached the STA Track & Field team for four years, I have been involved with this team for the past 15 years in one form or another and involved with track & field as a coach or official all my life.
Family: My wife Martha and I have six children, three boys, all who attended STA and three girls, all that attended Visitation
Purpose Statement: I want to positively effect the lives of these young men through the teaching of life lessons rooted in their participation in extracurricular activities. I believe that the lessons learned in track & field, how effort and discipline lead to success, how to win and lose graciously, and how to be a good teammate, readily transfer to the rest of your life
Kimberly Friede, CW3
Co-Head Coach
kfriede@cadets.com
651-683-1337
Years of Experience: 9 years
High School attended: MN HSED '82 (Home Schooled)
College and Major: Concordia University - BA HRM, MA Ed, Ed S Education Leadership
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.
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 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 run in full uniform over the snow and ice covered trails in Crow Wing County.
Family: Married to my best friend Roger (aka MasterChief), Daughter Erica, son Connor, 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.
Roger Friede
Distance Coach
rfriede@cadets.com
651-214-2516
Years of Experience: 7 years
High School attended: St. Clairsville High School, Ohio
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: Marine Corps Boot Camp, Parris Island, 5-mile relay Battalion Field Meet record holder for over 20 years.
Family: Married to Chief Kim Friede, daughter Erica and son Connor
Doug Hoverson
Throwing Coach
dhoverson@cadets.com
651-683-1321
Eric Fotsch '92
Vault Coach
efotsch@cadets.com
651-231-1442
Years of Experience: 26 years
High School attended: Saint Thomas Academy
College and Major: Bachelor's Degree DePauw University, Secondary Education and Communication Master's Degree, River Falls Elementary Education
Why Saint Thomas Academy? As an alum, I love St. Thomas Academy, it's mission and vision, it's community, athletes and the men we build.
A fun fact about yourself: Besides sports, I love outdoor activities and spend most of my summer days on my boat on the St. Croix River.
Family: Partner Lindsay 3 Daughters Amelia, Josephine, Charlotte
Aaron Sidner
Sprints Coach
Mike Vukovich
V Jump Coach
Tom Thuente
Hurdles Coach
Mike Rogalski
High Jump Coach
Andrew Hayden
Distance Coach