Coach Schafer begins his 30th year at SD Mines with 27 at the helm of the Hardrocker cross country and track & field programs after serving eight years as an assistant coach at the high school and collegiate levels. An Adams State College (CO) graduate, coach Schafer brings the knowledge, experience and tradition for excellence from that nationally known program to the SDSM&T campus.
Jerry Schafer Head Coach Phone: (605) 394-2603 jerald.schafer@sdsmt.edu
During the past 20 years, the Hardrocker cross country teams have distinguished themselves by winning several men's and women's team titles at the conference and district level. The "Runnin' Rockers" have accounted for 41 all-conference honors and eight individual titles while qualifying 30 runners for the national championship. On the track, and in the field, SDSM&T has been equally successful with 72 national competitors, 21 national placers, and 17 All-American honors since 1986. Hardrocker xc and track & field athletes have been named Scholar-Athlete no less than 40 times. "Athletics and academics at SDSM&T epitomizes what college athletics was meant to be," Schafer said. "We combine the best of both worlds to better prepare student-athletes for the future." The belief that hard work and dedication can overcome any challenge is what motivates the athletes on the Hardrocker cross country and track & field teams to strive for excellence in everything they do, and the Black Hills and SDSM&T provide the perfect environment for student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential.
Distance, Jumps, Javelin Johnson is in his fifth year at SD Mines and primarily works with the middle distance runners, jumpers and javelin throwers. Since coming to Mines, Johnson has coached athletes to 40 school records. Johnson has also coached national qualifiers in the 4x800-meter relay, high jump and long jump including Mines second female All-American -- high jumper Madisen Lane. Johnson also started the SD Mines Track and Field Clinic. Held every spring, this event is an opportunity for groups of SD Mines track and field athletes to go out and work with local track and field teams in a oneafternoon clinic setting. The clinics are held free of charge. Steve Johnson Assistant Coach Phone: (605) 394-2686 steven.johnson@sdsmt.edu
As the recruiting coordinator for SD Mines, Johnson has played a key role in efforts to increase the women’s roster size and improve the depth of both the men’s and women’s teams. Prior to coming to Mines, Johnson was an assistant coach at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. While at Mary he worked with national qualifiers in the javelin and the multi-events. Johnson also worked at the University of Puget Sound and coached two Northwest Conference triple jump champions and coached Brian Kramer to a national qualifying mark in the triple jump. He's also had stints in Lakewood, Wash., at Pierce College; in University Place, Wash., at Speed Tech; and in Pullman, Wash., at the Comets Track Club. Johnson lives in Rapid City with his wife, Simonne, and two boys, Josh and Zach.
Jim Stephens - Throws Jim is in his second year as throws coach for the Hardrockers. In his college days, Jim competed at UCLA under world renown throws coach Art Venegas. After many years in the business world, Jim decided to join the track and field coaching ranks. Jim spent two seasons at Black Hills State where he produced 24 national qualifiers (indoor and outdoor). His athletes reached the finals at the National Championships 10 times and earned All-American honors five times. "I look forward to raising the level of competitiveness in the throws program (at SD Mines) to the NCAA Div. II level," Stephens said.
Kent Jacobs - Sprints Kent returns to the Hardrocker track & field program where he had a successful collegiate career. Kent is a former 400-meter school record holder (:48.89) which still ranks as third best all-time for the Hardrockers. He still holds the 4x100-meter relay record (42.33) with teammates Dain Patterson, Justin Wipf, and Matt Zolnowsky. Kent has assisted with the sprinters since his return to Rapid City in 2008, after many years working as a Mechanical Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA. He is currently employed by Strider Bicycles of Rapid City.
Jake Hamik - Hurdles Jake Hamik joins the Hardrocker Track and Field staff as a volunteer assistant coach working with the hurdle events. Jake spent two years as a graduate assistant for Northern State, where he coached one NCAA All-American and two NSIC Conference Champions. Hamik had a stellar athletic career at Northern State University which included four NCAA Div. II All-American awards, two NCAA Academic All-American awards, 15 NSIC conference championships, five NSIC Track Athlete of the Year awards and the South Dakota collegiate record in the 400-meter hurdles (50.92). Hamik is currently employed with Modern Woodmen of America in Rapid City.
Nick Alberts Sophomore from Langford, SD Event: Sprints / Jumps Major: Electrical Engineering
Brandon Antoine Sophomore from Watertown, SD Event: Jumps / High Hurdles Major: Chemical Engineering
Jonah Beacom Sophomore from Sioux Falls, SD Event: Sprints Major: Mechanical Engineering
Charles Biberg Junior from Tenstrike, Minn. Event: Distance / XC Major: Mechanical Engineering
Seth Brotherton Senior from Pierre, SD Event: Hurdles Major: Mechanical Engineering
Travis Buse Junior from Lennox, SD Event: Distance / XC Major: Chemistry
Grant Cameron Freshman from Alpine, Wyo. Event: Distance / XC Major: Interdisciplinary Sciences
Marcus Cannon Freshman from Morris, Minn. Event: Hurdles Major: Civil / Envir. Engineering
Connor Carey Freshman from Sterling, Colo. Event: Jumps Major: Mechanical Engineering
Tim Crenshaw Junior from Antioch, Calif. Event: Sprints Major: Industrial Engineering
Sean Earley Freshman from Eaton, Colo. Event: Sprints Major: Mechanical Engineering
Miguel Flores Senior from Harvard, Ill. Event: Throws Major: Mining Engineering
Brian Freed Senior from Staunton, Va. Event: Throws Major: Civil / Envir. Engineering
Max Hanna Freshman from Surrey, B.C. Canada Event: Javelin Major: Mining Engineering
Erich Hahn Sophomore from West Fargo, ND Event: Distance / XC Major: Mechanical Engineering
Taylor Heaps Junior from Ranchester, Wyo Event: Sprints Major: Mechanical Engineering
Sam Hill Junior from Sandwich, Ill. Event: Pole Vault Major: Mechanical Engineering
Riley Hosman Sophomore from Brandon, SD Event: Pole Vault Major: Electrical Engineering
Zach Huber Freshman from Green River, Wyo. Event: Hurdles Major: Chemical Engineering
Cole Jolovich Junior from Dayton, Wyo. Event: Distance / XC Major: Civil Engineering
Adam Kroupa Freshman from Green River, Wyo. Event: Sprints Major: Interdisciplinary Sciences
Garrett Lane Freshman from Littleton, Colo. Event: Hurdles Major: Civil / Envir. Engineering
Isaiah Martin Freshman from San Diego, Calif. Event: Throws Major: Mechanical Engineering
Davis Mathieu Freshman from Spokane, Wash. Event: Distance / XC Major: Chemistry
Tyler Nack Junior from Sioux Falls, SD Event: Distance / XC Major: Mechanical Engineering
Lucas Nolan Senior from Casper, Wyo. Event: Sprints / Jumps Major: Chemical Engineering
Kevin Noto Freshman from Aurora, Colo. Event: Distance / XC Major: Mechanical Engineering
Caleb Paarmann Freshman from Mankato, Minn. Event: Pole Vault Major: Mechanical Engineering
Sam Patzer Freshman from Lafayette, Colo. Event: Distance / XC Major: Computer Engineering
Ethan Sager Sophomore from Starkweather, ND Event: Sprints Major: Mining Engineering
Garrett Shaal Senior from Gordon, Neb. Event: Sprints Major: Chemical Engineering
Justin Slattery Sophomore from Maple Grove, Minn.
Event: Distance / XC Major: Civil / Envir. Engineering
Joshua Thomas Sophomore Fresno, Texas Event: Sprints Major: Mechanical Engineering
Kevin Thompson Freshman from Fort Lewis, Wash. Event: Sprints Major: Industrial Engineering
Alex Wood Sophomore from Folsom, Calif. Event: Throws Major: Mechanical Engineering
Ryan Wright Freshman from Ft. Mohave, Ariz. Event: Distance / XC Major: Civil / Envir. Engineering
Name
Yr.
Event
Hometown
Major
Nick Alberts
So.
Sprints/Jumps
Langford, SD
Electrical Engineering
Brandon Antoine
So.
Jumps/ HH
Watertown, SD
Chemical Engineering
Jonah Beacom
So.
Sprints
Sioux Falls, SD
Mechanical Engineering
Charles Biberg
Jr.
Distance
Tenstrike, MN
Mechanical Engineering
Seth Brotherton
Sr.
Hurdles
Pierre, SD
Mechanical Engineering
Travis Buse
Jr.
Distance
Lennox, SD
Chemistry
Grant Cameron
Fr.
Distance
Alpine, WY
Interdisciplinary Sciences
Marcus Cannon
Fr.
Hurdles
Morris, MN
Civil/ Environmental Engineering
Connor Carey
Fr.
Jumps
Sterling, CO
Mechanical Engineering
Tim Crenshaw
Jr.
Sprints
Antioch, CA
Industrial Engineering
Sean Earley
Fr.
Sprints
Eaton, CO
Mechanical Engineering
Miguel Flores
Sr.
Throws
Harvard, IL
Mining Engineering
Brian Freed
Sr.
Throws
Staunton, VA
Civil/ Environmental Engineering
Max Hanna
Fr.
Javelin
Surrey, B.C. Canada
Mining Engineeing
Erich Hahn
So
Distance
West Fargo, ND
Mechanical Engineering
Taylor Heaps
Jr.
Sprints
Ranchester, WY
Mechanical Engineering
Sam Hill
Jr.
Pole Vault
Sandwich, IL
Mechanical Engineering
Riley Hosman
So.
Pole Vault
Brandon, SD
Electrical Engineering
Zach Huber
Fr.
Hurdles
Green River, WY
Chemical Engineering
Cole Jolovich
Jr.
Distance
Dayton, WY
Civil Engineering
Adam Kroupa
Fr.
Sprints
Green River, WY
Interdisciplinary Sciences
Garrett Lane
Fr.
Hurdles
Littleton, CO
Civil /Environmental Engineering
Isaiah Martin
Fr.
Throws
San Diego, CA
Mechanical Engineering
Davis Mathieu
Fr.
Distance
Spokane, WA
Chemistry
Tyler Nack
Jr.
Distance
Sioux Falls, SD
Mechanical Engineering
Lucas Nolan
Sr.
Sprints/Jumps
Casper, WY
Chemical Engineering
Kevin Noto
Fr.
Distance
Aurora, CO
Mechanical Engineering
Caleb Paarmann
Fr.
Pole Vault
Mankato, MN
Mechanical Engineering
Sam Patzer
Fr.
Distance
Lafayette, CO
Computer Engineering
Ethan Sager
So.
Sprints
Starkweather, ND
Mining Engineering
Garrett Shaal
Sr.
Sprints
Gordon, NE
Chemical Engineering
Justin Slattery
So.
Distance
Maple Grove, MN
Civil/Environmental Engineering
Joshua Thomas
So.
Sprints
Fresno, TX
Mechanical Engineering
Kevin Thompson
Fr.
Sprints
Fort Lewis, WA
Industrial Engineering
Alex Wood
So
Throws
Folsom, CA
Mechanical Engineering
Ryan Wright
Fr.
Distance
Ft. Mohave, AZ
Civil/Environmental Engineering
Men's Track & Field All-Americans Year
Athlete
Event
Place
Status
Time / Mark
1990
Dave Roberts
110 HH
5th
All-American
:14.63 (:14.39 semis; :14.37 pre)
1990
Dave Roberts
400 IH
7th
:53.83 (:53.26 pre)
1993
Liz Vandel
Discus
7th
138-5
1995
Mark Morris
Marathon
4th
All-American
2:29.01
1996
Brian Goetsch
Shot Put
3rd
All-American
53-3.75
1997
Brian Goetsch
Shot Put (i)
2nd
All-American
56-6.75
1997
Brian Goetsch
Shot Put
2nd
All American
56-9.5
2001
Casey Jeffery
Shot Put (i)
6th
All-American
53-5.5
2002
Casey Jeffery
Shot Put (i)
4th
All-American
52-5.5
2002
Casey Jeffery
Shot Put
6th
All-American
53-0
2002
Casey Jeffery
Discus
2nd
All-American
166-10
2004
Jamicah Harris
High Jump
7th
2006
Shannon Hellman
60 HH (i)
1st
All-American
:8.75 (8.70 semis; :8.87pre)
2006
Shannon Hellman
100 HH
1st
All American
:13.73 (:13.98 semis; 14.29 pre)
2006
Jake Donnelly
200 (i)
7th
2007
Shannon Hellman
60 HH (i)
1st
All-American
:8.65 (8.68 semis; 8.73 pre)
2007
Shannon Hellman
100 HH
1st
All-American
:13.73 (:13.98 semis; :14.29 pre)
2007
Jake Donnelly
200 (i)
6th
All-American
:21.91 (:21.99 semis)
2007
Chandler Caldwell
Pole Vault
6th
All American
15-11
2008
Chandler Caldwell
Pole Vault
3rd
All-American
16-3
2011
Madisen Lane
High Jump (i)
4th
All-American
5-3.75
2011
Madisen Lane
High Jump
7th
(i) indicates indoor championships
6-7.5
:21.91 (:22.10 semis)
5-5
Scholar Athletes Year 1982 1983 1985 1985 1985 1987 1990 1996 1997 2000 2001 2001 2002 2004 2005 2005 2006 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010
Athlete Robert Hettich James Unruh George Cloudy Brad Wilson Lisa Zacher Andrew Svitak David Roberts Brian Goetsch Brian Goetsch James Shipley James Shipley Casey Jeffery Casey Jeffery Sarah Farber Kyle Kattke Josh VanLaecken Kyle Kattke Kyle Kattke Matt Deardoof Tyler Flattum Kendra Crisman Lucas Fried Blake James Matt Deardoff Ashley Stewart Scott Anderson Jason Simmons Lucas Fried Matt Deardoff Ashley Stewart
Sport Track & Field Cross Country Track & Field Track & Field Track & Field Cross Country Track & Field Track & Field Track & Field Cross Country Cross Country Track & Field Track & Field Track & Field Cross Country Track & Field Cross Country Cross Country / Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Cross Country Cross Country Cross Country Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Cross Country Track and Field Track and Field
2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011
Jason Simmons Lucas Fried Kendra Crisman Lucas Fried Jason Simmons Madison Lane
Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field
Scholar Athletes 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013
Women's Team Men's Team Madisen Lane Haley Dunn Tyler Nack Emily Basta Charles Biberg Travis Buse Katelyn Decker Haley Dunn Kayla Morisette Tyler Nack Women's Team Men's Team
Cross Country Cross Country Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field
Indoor Track and Field Records
Indoor Track & Field Season Dec. 7
Early Pre-Holiday Classic
Spearfish, SD
Jan. 25
BHSU Dave Little Invitational
Spearfish, SD
Jan. 31
Chadron State Twilight Invite
Chadron, NE
Feb. 7 or 8
Birds and Bees Invitational
Gilette, WY
Feb. 15
BHSU Rock and Jock Invite
Spearfish, SD
March 1
Nebraska Wesleyan Open
Lincoln, NE
March 14-15
NCAA Div. II Indoor Nationals
Winston-Salem, NC
Outdoor Track & Field Season March 21-22
CU Invitational
Boulder, CO
March 20-22
UNC Benich Invitational and Multi
Greeley, CO
March 29
BHSU Invitational
Spearfish, SD
April 5
Vance Butler Invitational
Sioxu Falls, SD
April 10
SD Mines-Bauer Open
Rapid City, SD
April 17
Dickinson State Blue Hawk Games
Dickinson, ND
April 24-26
Glenn Morris Multi /CSU-Jack Christensen Invite
Fort Collins, CO
May 2-3
TBA
May 10-12
TBA
May 22-24
NCAA Div. II Outdoor Finals
Allendale, MI