Track & Field

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.

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

Mike Vukovich
V Jump Coach

Tom Thuente
Hurdles Coach

Andrew Hayden
Distance Coach