On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), welcome to our campus and to another exciting year of Yellowjacket sports.
As the Interim President of this great institution, I am excited for what the new academic year holds for our student-athletes, both on and off the field. RCTC strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program, which includes setting examples of good sportsmanship and providing personal growth opportunities for our studentathletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learner-centered and valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation and, along the way, a little fun.
In addition to our athletic programs, student-athletes on our campus may choose from a variety of other student life activities that make life-long connections and develop leadership and other life skills. So while on our campus, feel free to tour the entire campus and check out what opportunities await you at RCTC. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.
GO YELLOWJACKETS!
Mary Davenport, Ph.D. Interim President
YEAR-TO-YEAR TEAM RECORD
YELLOWJACKET FOOTBALL TEAM
2016 SCHEDULE
RCTC vs. TIME PLACE
Sat. Aug. 27 NDSCS Wildcats 1:30pm Fargo, ND
Sat. Sep. 3 Minnesota West Bluejays 1:30pm RCTC Sat. Sep. 10 Central Lakes Raiders 1:30pm Brainerd
Sat. Sep. 17 Vermilion Ironmen 1:30pm Ely
Sat. Sep. 24 Itasca Vikings 1:30pm RCTC
Sat. Oct. 1 Fond du Lac Thunder 6:00pm Cloquet
Sat. Oct. 8 Mesabi Range Norsemen 1:30pm RCTC Homecoming
Sat. Oct. 15 Ridgewater Warriors 1:30pm RCTC
Sat. Oct. 22 Playoffs
Oct. 29
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Rochester Community and Technical College has been a part of the Rochester community for over 100 years. Start here. Go anywhere. RCTC is a gateway to the rest of your life, a 4-year degree, or the career you always wanted. RCTC features:
• A campus of more than 500 acres
• Over 70 technical and transfer programs
• More than 120 degree options
• More than 300 online classes
• Award-winning, dedicated faculty
• Service learning programs in the U.S. and around the world
• Expansive technology initiatives throughout the campus
• Innovative partnerships with Rochester business and industry
• Diverse career pathways with other educational institutions
• Ten varsity sports with 191 All-American athletes
• Nationally recognized sports center and stadium, featuring a seasonal bubble for year-round use
• Rich and varied performing arts programs
• Theatre, gallery, art, and multimedia studios
Welcome to Rochester! Rochester, Minnesota is a city known as a great place to live, work, and visit. Rochester combines the best aspects of an innovative and cosmopolitan city with the charm of a small-town environment and invites you to experience the city first-hand.
Rochester is proud to be the home of Mayo Clinic and IBM Rochester, plus many other businesses that have established employment, population growth and advanced economic development in town. Rochester boasts magnificent attractions, theatres, restaurants, sporting events, and entertainment right in the heart of the city. Come and enjoy the multitude of options available. There is truly something for everyone!
Head Football Coach—Eric Waldstein begins his first year as the head coach. Coach Waldstein brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the RCTC program. He has been coaching football for 18 years, 16 of those as the college level. Prior to coming to RCTC, Coach Waldstein was the head football coach at Atlantic High School in Atlantic, Iowa, for two years.
Coach Waldstein is from Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and attended Buena Vista University and Morningside College. He graduated from Morningside College with a B.S. in Elementary Education. He started his coaching career at Morningside as a graduate assistant football coach while completing his M.A. in physical education from the University of South Dakota. He then went on to be the offensive coordinator at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. From there he went back to Iowa to coach running backs at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, where the team qualified for the NCAA Division III playoffs in 2003. After Simpson, Coach Waldstein coached linebackers at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., for two years. During his first season at Carthage, the Red Men won a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin conference championship, and qualified for the NCAA Division III playoffs. Waldstein returned to Iowa to coach running backs at Cornell College for three seasons. After leaving Cornell, Coach Waldstein spent three years as the Head Coach at Harper College, a community college in Palatine, Ill., until the football program was discontinued there. He was the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach at Presentation College in Aberdeen, S.D., for two years before going to Atlantic High School. Coach Waldstein is married to the former Hillary Pierce. They have been together since high school. They have one son, Xander, 8, and two daughters: Ryan, 4, and newborn Torunn.
Offensive Coordinator—Kyle Riggott grew up in Rochester, Minn., where he attended Century High School. After graduating in 2011 he walked on at Minnesota State University-Mankato as a wide receiver, and graduated with a B.S. in Communications. During his time at MSU, Coach Riggot had the opportunity to play in four NCAA Division II playoffs, and one NCAA Division II National Championship in 2014. He spent the spring of 2016 student coaching defensive backs with the MSU Mavericks. Other coaching experiences include Century High School Track and Field, and Century High School Summer Strength and Conditioning. Coach Riggott is currently working on his Master’s degree in Education Leadership through Winona State University. He currently resides in Rochester, Minn., with his wife Breanna.
Running Backs Coach—Matt Hintz grew up in Byron, Minn. He graduated from Byron in 2014. Shortly after graduating he was offered an athletic scholarship to wrestle and attend Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. He then transferred back home to attend Rochester Community and Technical College. Coach Hintz was an assistant football and wrestling coach in Dodge Center, Minn., for Triton High School in 2015 and 2016. He is finishing his major in Elementary Education and Special Education at Winona State University-Rochester.
Offensive Line Coach—Dalton Haas grew up in Rochester, Minn., where he graduated from John Marshall High School in 2011. He attended Rochester Community and Technical College for two years, where he played tight end and fullback for the Yellowjackets. After finishing his associate degree he attended Winona State University and finished his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. This past year he was the offensive coordinator for the Med City Freeze. The Freeze finished 9-2.
Defensive Backs Coach—Terry Newsome is originally from California. He played Wide Receiver at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. He was an All-NSIC player both years at University of Mary. He transferred to Mary from West Valley College in California. After college he played Arena football beginning with the San Jose Sabercats and the Bloomington Edge in Illinois. He is very involved in the strength and conditioning and personal training professions.
YELLOWJACKET FOOTBALL STAFF
Defensive Coordinator—Gary Buns returns to the Yellowjackets after spending the last five years as the Head Football Coach at St. Charles High School in St. Charles, Minn. Prior to coaching the Saints, Buns was on Coach Aaron Meyer’s staff in Stewartville, Minn., where he introduced the players to the “Whoo Pass Club.” In the 2005 and 2006 seasons, Coach Buns served as the Defensive Coordinator at RCTC on Brad LaPlante’s staff that went to the MCAC State Championship game both years, and played in the Graphic Edge Bowl in 2005. He became a volunteer Assistant Coach on Steve Swartz’s staff in Stewartville after moving to the Rochester area in 2004. During the 2003 season, Coach Buns was the Defensive Line Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at the University of Minnesota-Morris. From 1995 until 2003 he assisted at Huron University in Huron, S.D., where he was the position coach for RCTC Alum Jean Valere. The HU Screaming Eagles qualified for the NAIA Playoffs in 1998, 1999 and 2000. From 1986 to 1995, Coach Buns taught and coached at Pleasant Ridge High School in Easton, Kan., where he led the Rams to the first District Championship in school history. For the 1984 and 1985 seasons he served as an Assistant Coach on the staff at Emporia State University where the Hornets had their first winning season in 10 years. His 1983 season was spent at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, where the Panthers were 10-1, losing only to the Nebraska JV squad, and finishing second in the NJCAA final rankings after winning the Like Cola Bowl in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Coach Buns’ educational background includes a B.S. from Minnesota State University-Mankato, and a Master’s degree from Emporia State University. Coach Buns is married to RCTC Nursing Instructor Rose Buns. They have three grown children: Jessica, Eric, and Andrew.
Defensive Line Coach—Jean R. Valere was born in Haiti and grew up in Miami, Fla., where he attended North Miami High School where he competed in football, wrestling, and track and field. Coach Valere played defensive line in the NJCAA system at Mesabi Community College and at Rochester Community and Technical College. He transferred to Huron University in Huron, S.D., and completed a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice. While at Huron University, he attained Academic All American honors and earned Honorable Mention All American honors for football.
Athletics Department Administrative Assistant—Patti Gangl is in her second year at RCTC. She is married and has two boys. In her free time, she likes to be outdoors. She enjoys watching her boys in football, baseball, and gymnastics.
Team Assistant—Patrick Healy is in his second year as a H2 0 Distribution Engineer. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, MN.
Head Athletic Trainer—Greg Holm, M.S., ATC, CSCS, begins his sixth year with RCTC as the head athletic trainer. His services are provided through the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center. Most recently, Greg was the head athletic trainer at Metro State College, a NCAA Division II school in Denver, Colorado. Prior to that he was also a head athletic trainer at the collegiate and semi-pro basketball levels in Oklahoma and Kansas. Greg received his Bachelor of Science Degree in athletic training from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1996. After completing his undergraduate he went to A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona, and completed his Master of Science Degree in sports health care. Greg is married to Wendy and they have one daughter.
Athletic Trainer—Kristen Greek is in her ninth year working with RCTC athletics. She is a certified athletic trainer working for Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in kinesiology from the University of North Dakota in 2008, where she was a graduate assistant for women’s volleyball and baseball.
Complementing the RCTC medical staff are physicians and staff of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine and Olmsted Medical Center. From Mayo Clinic we have head team physician Dr. Jacob Sellon (third year as Director) and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Aaron Krych (third year) as well as Dr. Michael Baria and Dr. Daniel Lueders. Dr. Matt Thompson is in his eighth year as RCTC’s Primary Care Physician from Olmsted Medical Center.
1991 - Mark Fritz, Kris Wakefield, Jeremy Dahlback, Craig Ollendieck, Brian Gudmundson, Matt Irvin, Garek Barum
1992 - Kevin Berge, Fred Fanning, Steve Gunhus, Scott Hosier, Ryan Kelly, Jeff Storms
1993 - Ryan Berg, Mitch Glynn, Mike Graham, Joe Harlow, Ron Husting, Mike Juszczak, Ryan Kelly, Peter Range
1994 - Sherman Anderson, Mark Connelly, Ron Husting, Mike Juszczak, Peter Range, Aaron Vang
1995 - Chris Buckel, Charlie Bradford, Josh Gehoski, Jack Nowinski, Nathan Schild, Dwayne Shaffer
1996 - Nathan Hernandez, Don Holcomb, B. J. Jones, Craig Koehler, Paul Nordmeier, Paul Probyl, Mark Schmidt, Brent Schroeder
1997 - 1st Team - Kris Carlson, Brian House, Jason Lanik, Jeff Pelot, Bart Rall, Kyle Salmon, Mark Schmidt, Shane Strong - 2nd Team - Nathan Hernandez, Kyle Kirkeby, Brad LaPlante, Jon Schutz, Greg Spence
1998 - 1st Team - Kyle Salmon, Antoine Burns, Brad LaPlante, Aaron Guzman, Cole Wilford, Justin Post, James Mages, Brian House - 2nd Team - Jeff Zenner, Josh Olson, Kyle Kirkeby, Kyle Milnes, Joe Uselman
1999 - 1st Team - Nick Boland, Antoine Burns, Kerry Carlson, Brendan Johnson, Stevon Ray, Clint Thome, Cole Willford - 2nd Team - Jon Barthelme, Tyler Grupa, Onel Loccident, Ryan Reker, Joe Uselman
2000 - 1st Team - Dustin Looman, Jeremy Scott, Lance Resner, Rod Malone, Ed O’Brien, Rasheem Sharpe, Ian Peterson, John Brandt - 2nd Team - Joe Ties, Jerry Nelson, Vince Spiten, Ray Reese, Wayne Terry
2001 - 1st Team - Brad Bauer, Rod Malone, Tim Eggert, Bryan Cipala, Brian Bridges, Joe Lozano, Ryan Hulke, Rhys Lloyd - 2nd Team - Jordan Wagner, Tony Deweese, Chris Drinkall, James Withers, Deryk Palmer
2002 - 1st Team - Quentin Bowen, Brenden Huewe, Rhys Lloyd, Lentrell Nealy, Antojuan Owens, Maurice Wafer, Derek Willis - 2nd Team - Jesse Gentling, Mike Rehfeldt, Richard Roesler, Ben Wanek, Antewan Webber
2003 - 1st Team - Chad Strike, Jared Enger, Joe Swanson, Barry Quickstad, Clint Walters, Dallas Dornink, Pat Neumuth - 2nd Team - Todd Krupicka, Luis Castellanas, Brad Roschen, Cole Gernentz, Jason Conner
2004 - 1st Team - Barry Quickstad, Todd Krupicka, Mike Doran, Adam Paulson, Tony Tolbers, Pat Neumuth - 2nd Team - Anthony Kunza, Josh Peterson, Michael Sheppard, Grant Smith, Jeffrey McGaster - Honorable Mention - Pat Klug, Brad Pillow, Aaron Weets, Chris Carlson, Jason Hall
2005 - 1st Team - Paul Stephens, Mike Ferron, Grant Smith, Tyler Lodermeier, Jeff McGaster, Jered Fohrman - 2nd Team - Brad Pillow, Dan Moe, Tony Kunza, Brian Post, Ryan Collins
2006 - 1st Team - Jamin Ramsay, Nick Weber, Tim Oachs, Jim Breuer, Steve Todd, Mike Thelemann, Jered Fohrman, Jason Lennartz - 2nd TeamMarcus Ball, Evan Recio, Henry Lau
2007 - 1st Team - Isaac Odim, Clayton Davis, Anthony Aker, Henry Lau, Cedric Okoi, Phil Briedall, Jason Lennartz - 2nd Team - Josh Frye, Seth Karlsrud, Patrick Thomas, Dave Olson, Tyler Grapp
2008 - 1st Team - Anthony Aker, Clayton Davis, Seth Karlsrud, Trevor Glomski, Kevin Hughes, Scott Schwartz - 2nd Team - Tyler Grapp, Tom Hughes, Louga Isme, Matt McCollom, Dominick Pahl
2009 - 1st Team - Mike Kusnierz, Chris Magdalena, Chris Hicks, Tyler Stehr, Joe Ellis, Carey Poarch - 2nd Team - Bryan Schroeder, Jesse Okoi, Fred Ominde, Aaron Annis, Teddy Chapa
2010 - 1st Team - Chris Hicks, Derick Heitcamp, Alex Benson, Josh LaPlante, Josh Fenderson - 2nd Team - Parker Berg, Mike Iyohbehbe, Errik Manning, Shane Carter, Isaac Fruechte - Hon. Mention - George Bridges, Jeff Buchert, Dongwoo Kim, Chad Dorrian, Jake Muellner
2011 - 1st Team - Caleb Leichtnam, Kramer Berg, Kevin Klocek, BJ Hendrix, Jonathan Green, Jeff Buchert, Ricky Johnson, Tyler Daake - 2nd Team - Tyler Miles, Robby Mackesey, Zach Hoppenworth, Nick Albano, David Schotanus - Hon. Mention - LaQuintin Yancey, Dontrell Woods, Alex Benson, Abe Allen, Peterson Jean-Pierre
2012 - 1st Team - Josh Zitzmann, Nick Albano, Caleb Leichtnam, Jake Kirsch, Robby Mackesey, Zach Hoppenworth-Pederson (punter), Fafa Asante (kicker); 2nd Team - Dontrell Woods, Evan Bungum, Zim Kratchovil, Justin Carr, A.J. Shipp; Honorable Mention: Tevin Brinson, Keith Knura, Randall Bailey, Ricky Johnson, Kevin Monkam, Sam Alakija, Justin Puetz
2013 - 1st Team - Justin Carr, Alex Schliesmann, Joey Strike, Jake Kirsch, Kenneth McChriston, Ruan Albuquerque; 2nd Team - Kevin Jones, Evan Bungum, Harrison Wright, Charles Arnold, Larry Moore
2014 - 1st Team - Nick Rooney, Patrick Bolton, Marley Allison, Blake Weber, Cody Stanger, Travis Frank, Daren Ardis; 2nd Team - Virgil Hammond, Tommy Fjelsted, Chris Whitfield, Larry Moore, Tanner Menke; Honorable Mention - Camren Dearing, Lyle Jennings, Fazson Chapman, Juston Mincy
2015 - 1st Team - Nick Rooney, Jalen Esters, Patrick Bolton, Coday Stanger, Deon Dorvil, Matthew Gulland, Billy Kellogg; 2nd Team - Lakye Alston, Randy Jones, Roman Coats, Terrance Bowers, London Covington; Honorable Mention - Connor Watts, Devon Robinson, Diondre Green, Jeffrey Keene, Terrick McKenney
RCTC FOOTBALL ALL-REGIONS (REGION XIII)
1968 - Bill Barrett, Dennis Gladwin, Dick Rosener
1969 - Dean Carlson, Dennis Gladwin, Dick Rosener
1970 - George Cambell, Larry Thieke, Mark Armbrust, Mike Enger
1971 - Bob Kelly, Scott Bradley
1972 - Chuck Siefert, Chris Barck
1973 - Luther Ulrick, Dan Harves, Bill Canfield
1974 - Rick Swenson, Tom Haase
1975 - Steve Dostal, Mark Daly, Jon Kuntz, Rick Swenson
1976 - James Graham, Lawrence Wolfe, Jim Juhl, Steve Knoekpke
1977 - Jim Kelly, Ron Washington, Jon Roschen, Nile Anderson
1978 - Kevin Wilson, Mike White, Greg Spurr, Ron Lee
1979 - Jeff White, Bob Knoll, Steve Farnes
1980 - Joe Warren, Dan Moore, Jeff Meyer, Dean Flann, Brad Anderson
1981 - Brad Anderson, Mike Champa, Eric Payne, Rick Wirtjes
1982 - Brad Amos, Eric Maxson, John Schmidt
1983 - Tony Kinneman, Matt Hoffman, Darris Porter
1984 - Greg Guthrie, Mark Batterson, John Griffin, Robert Hunter, Allan Neis
1985 - Mark Sveen
1986 - Chris Rath, Mark Braun, Jeff Olson
1987 - Patrick Murray, Chad Miller
1988 - Reed Seabright
1989 - Eric Borman, Merle Sveen
1990 - Shane Decker, Jeff Leyk, Terrence McCauley, Greg Ryan
1991 - Mark Fritz, Craig Ollendieck, Kris Wakefield
1992 - Kevin Berge, Scott Hosier
1993 - Ryan Berg, Mitch Glynn, Mike Graham, Joe Harlow, Ron Husting, Ryan Kelly, Peter Range
1994 - Sherman Anderson, Peter Range, Aaron Vang
1995 - Chris Buckel, Charlie Bradford, Jack Nowinski, Bob Soltwisch
1996 - Don Holcomb, B. J. Jones, Paul Nordmeier, Jeff Pelot, Brent Schroeder
1997 - Kris Carlson, Nathan Hernandez, Jeff Pelot, Kyle Salmon, Mark Schmidt, Shane Strong
1998 - Kyle Salmon, James Mages, Cole Willford, Aaron Guzman, Brad LaPlante, Antoine Burns
1999 - Antoine Burns, Kerry Carlson, Brendan Johnson, Onel Loccident, Cole Willford, Ryan Newland
2000 - Dustin Looman, Jeremy Scott, Adam Benike, Lance Resner, Ed O’Briean, Rod Malone
2001 - Brad Bauer, Rod Malone, Rhys Lloyd
2002 - Rhys Lloyd, Lentrell Nealy
2003 - Jared Enger, Todd Krupicka, Pat Neumuth, Barry Quickstad, Chad Strike, Clint Walters
2004 - Barry Quickstad, Adam Paulson, Mike Doran, Todd Krupika, Pat Neumuth
2005 - Mike Ferron, Paul Stephens, Tyler Lodermeier, Grant Smith, Jered Fohrman
2006 - Jered Fohrman, Nick Weber, Jamin Ramsay, Tim Oachs, Jim Breuer
2007 - Anthony Aker, Clayton Davis, Trevor Glomski, Michael Kusnierz
2008 - Trevor Glomski, Anthony Aker, Clayton Davis, Michael Kusnierz
2009 - Mike Kusnierz, Chris Hicks, Chris Magdalena, Carey Poarch, Tyler Stehr
2010 - Jeff Buchert, Dongwoo Kim, Chris Hicks, Derick Heitcamp, Alex Benson, Josh LaPlante
2011 - Kramer Berg, Caleb Leichtnam, Tyler Daake, Jeff Buchert, BJ Hendrix, Kevin Klocek
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 - 9am to 4pm SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - 9am to 4pm
COST: $8/PER HOUR/PER ATHLETE - ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT RCTC BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS. ANY TYPE OF JOB WILL BE CONSIDERED. (rake leaves, wash windows, pile wood, paint windows, sand deck, pick up garbage, etc.) Contact: Patti.Gangl@rctc.edu or 507-285-7273
RCTC is large enough to be able to provide countless opportunities for students to take their college experience beyond the traditional classroom. But RCTC is small enough for students to immediately engage and become actively involved.
With performing arts, sports and fitness, student clubs and organizations, RCTC provides students with many opportunities to be active on campus.
For the most up-to-date student clubs and organizations listing, visit us online at: www.rctc.edu/studentlife/clubs/
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
INDIVIDUAL FOOTBALL RECORDS
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS
2015 Transfers:
• Jalen Esters (WR) Missouri State
• Zeek Carr (DB) Upper Iowa
• Kamery Garlick (OL) U of ColoradoPueblo
• Randy Jones (DL) MN-State Mankato
• Ryan Just (OL) University of Minnesota
• Larry Moore (WR) MN-State Mankato
• Cody Scherff (TE) University of Nevada-Las Vegas
• Jonathan Rojas (OL) Winona State University
• Ryan Burton (OL) Concordia-St Paul
• Diondre Green (DB) Arkansas Tech
• Billy Kellogg (DB) Southwest Oklahoma State
• Patrick Bolton (WR) Missouri Western
• Cody Stanger (LB) Seton Hill University
• Drake Freeman (RW) Walsh University
• Victor Rivera (DB) Mount Union
• London Covington (WR) Saint Xavier University
• Charles Jefferson (DB) West Texas A&M
2014 Transfers:
• Blake Weber (LB) University of Minnesota
• Marley Allison (WR) Iowa State University
• Travis Frank (LB) Winona State University
• Daren Ardis (DB) Eastern Tennessee State University
• Virgil Hammond (RB) Minnesota State University-Mankato
• Tanner Menke (QB) Presentation College
• Camren Dearing (WR) Presentation College
• Domonique Young (LB) Southern Baptist University
• Chad Jno-Lewis (DL) West Texas A&M
• Fazson Chapman (DL) Youngstown State University
• Chris Whitfield (OL) Tiffin University
• Lyle Jennings (RB) William Penn University
• Alex Schliessman (RB) William Penn University
• Kenneth McChristion (DB) University of Minnesota-Crookston
• Josh Zitzmann (WR) University of Minnesota-Crookston
• Alex Glomski (LB) University of Wisconsin-Stout
2013 Transfers:
• Jake Kirsch (WR/RB) University of Minnesota
• Justin Carr (DL) University of Minnesota
• Radmen Niven (OL) Northern Colorado University
• Weston Gadient (OL) Northern Colorado University
• Evan Bungum (WR) Southwest Minnesota State University
• Alan McCaulley (OL) Southwest Minnesota State University
