Track & Field
Track and Field Teams
First Day of Season
March 10, 2025
Schedule
Coaches
Aaron Sidner
Varsity Co-Head Coach/Sprints
Kimberly Friede, CW3
Varsity Co-Head Coach
kfriede@cadets.com
651-454-4570 ext 1337
Doug Hoverson
Throwing Coach
dhoverson@cadets.com
651-454-4570 ext 1321
Sidner Bio
Years of Experience: 36 years
High School attended: Faith Academy
College and Major: UArizona B.S. Health Science, OregonST M.S./PhD (abd) Human Performance
Why Saint Thomas Academy? Commitment to excellence
A fun fact about yourself: Could dunk as a sophomore
Family: 4 children and 10 grandchildren
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.
Hoverson Bio
Years of Experience: 36 years
High School attended: Richfield High School
College and Major: University of Minnesota: Economics & History
Why Saint Thomas Academy? Originally, it was the only job I could land that summer. But I ended up finding a calling and a community where I could make a difference and follow my diverse interests and passions.
A fun fact about yourself: I've appeared on two History Channel documentaries.
Family: Spouse: Kerry; Children: Claire (Vis '13); Alex (STA '17)
Danny Docherty
Distance Coach
Roger Friede
Mid Distance Coach
Tom Thuente
Hurdles Coach
Docherty Bio
Years of Experience: 11 years
High School attended: Cretin-Derham Hall
College and Major: Loyola University Chicago (English & Psychology)
Why Saint Thomas Academy? I've attended Catholic School throughout my life and have found the combination of faith, education and athletics to be pillars of fighting the good fight and living out my potential as a human being. I see Saint Thomas Academy as a great setting to pursue this in my life now and help others on a similar journey. I enjoy the community and positive energy that develops on a track and field team and I want to help bring the best out of the student-athletes I work with.
A fun fact about yourself: My first job was at Mancini's.
Family: I have 3 siblings (one older sister, a younger sister and a younger brother). We all grew up in St Paul.
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)
Thuente Bio
Years of Experience: 6 years
High School attended: Saint Thomas Academy
College and Major: University of Wisconsin River Falls. Majoring in Marketing Communications
Why Saint Thomas Academy? I love the dedication to improvement and the expectation of success that the Cadets bring to practice and competitions every day.
A fun fact about yourself: love to hunt and fish. Just being outdoors!
Family: Married to My wife Nicole and together we have 2 boys. Jacob and Logan.
Eric Fotsch '92
Vault Coach
efotsch@cadets.com
651-231-1442
Mike Vukovich
High Jump Coach
Mike Rogalski
Long and Triple Jump Coach
Fotsch Bio
Years of Experience: 29 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
Vukovich Bio
Years of Experience: 36 years
High School attended: Maine South High School
College and Major: U of MN, Physiology and Computer Science
Why Saint Thomas Academy? STA is an incredible school supporting the development of character, integrity, discipline, camaraderie, and leadership and I am happy to help nurture those values
A fun fact about yourself: Jumped 7’ in high school and could not dunk… jumped 7’-5” in college and could not dance.
Family: My wife Kim and I have 3 wonderful kids... Danika (Vis ’19), MIla (Vis ’22), and Marko (STA ’24).
Rogalski Bio
Years of Experience: 12 years
High School attended: Marshall High School
College and Major: University of Minnesota - BS Computer Science
Why Saint Thomas Academy? Excellence is expected in every aspect of the school from the administration, teachers, coaches, and students.
A fun fact about yourself: 1986 MN State Class AA Track and Field Long Jump Champion
Family: Wife Shari and I have two boys, Mark and Todd.
Nick Honan
Sprints/Vaults Assistant
nhonan@cadets.com
Vince Wren '16
Asst Distance Coach
vwren@cadets.com
Steve Rosga
Strength and Conditioning Coach
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).
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
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