2017 MNIAAA AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
(Download Program)
2017 Regional Activity Administrators of the Year
CLASS A
Region 1A - Tim McAthie, Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Region 2A - Bruce Woitas, SE St Mary's
Region 3A - Bill Tauer, Tracy-Milroy-Balaton
Region 4A - Joe Kordosky, Mounds Park Academy
Region 5A - Dave Rocheleau, Pierz
Region 6A - Mike Mahlen, Verndale
Region 7A - Rory Johnson, Proctor
Region 8A - Kevin Kuznia, Stephen-Argyle
CLASS AA
Region 1AA - Brad Skogerboe, New Prague
Region 2AA - Perry Thinesen, Dassel Cokato
Region 3AA - Russ Reetz, Prior Lake
Region 4AA - Tim Hermann, White Bear Lake
Region 5AA - Matt Mattson, Champlin Park
Region 6AA - Reggie Perkins, Mpls Washburn
Region 7AA - Neil Fletcher, Chisago Lakes
Region 8AA - Andrea Swanberg, St Cloud Tech
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Nat'l High School Federation State Award of Merit
Brad O'Donnell, St Clair (PLAY VIDEO)
MnIAAA Hall of Fame
George Barnard, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown (PLAY VIDEO)
Ralph Hagberg, Kenyon (PLAY VIDEO)
Barb Lehman, Robbinsdale Cooper (PLAY VIDEO)
Rollie Johnson, Blake (PLAY VIDEO)
Paul Krueger Class A Athletic/Activity Administrators of the Year
Bruce Woitas, Sleepy Eye St Mary's (PLAY VIDEO)
Pete Veldman Class AA Athletic/Activity Administrators of the Year
Tim Hermann, White Bear (PLAY VIDEO)
Click on the names above to view the respective award videos
or visit the MnIAAA YouTube Channel to view all of the videos!
Retiring Athletic/Activity Administrators
Tim Hermann, White Bear Lake, 43 yrs
Darrel Ulferts, Southwest Minnesota Christian, 45 yrs
Jim Burns, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, 42 years
Eldon Sparby, Badger-Greenbush-Middle River, 44 yrs
Terry Ogorek, Kittson Central, 35 years
David Schulte, LaCrescent, 37 yrs
Marv Peters. Rochester Lourdes, 44 yrs
Brian Benson, St. Michael-Albertville, 30 yrs
Rory Johnson, Proctor, 38 yrs
Joe Kordosky, Mounds Park Academy, 40 yrs
Jeff Annis, Maple River, 34 yrs
Neil Fletcher, Chisago Lakes, 35 yrs
Distinguished Alumni
Henry Boucha, Warroad
Lindsay Whalen, Hutchinson
MnIAAA Student Athlete Scholarships
Joshua Kuemmel, Park
Liesl Francisco, Grand Rapids
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2017 Mini-Conference Presentation Documents
“More Technology Tips for AD’s”
Presenter: Russ Reetz Prior Lake
Moderator: Wayne Petermeier, Browerville
“School Wide Strength & Conditioning - Changing The Paradigm”
Presenters: Brad Skogerboe/John Schimenz
Moderator: Barb Beise, Wayzata
“Adapted Athletics-Expanding Opportunities for Students w/ Disabilities”
Presenters: Rich Matter, Assistant Director MSHSL, Jim Muckenhirn, MAAA Executive Secretary
Moderator: Rory Johnson, Proctor
“Reduce Registration Workload and Determine Student Eligibility”
Presenter: Steve Holewa, Affinety Solutions
Moderator: Tim Malone, Stewartville
“Heads Up Football Implementation”
Presenters: Russ Reetz and Matt Gegenheimer, Prior Lake
Moderator: Wayne Petermeier, Browerville
“rSchools Today-Enhancements, Tips and Strategies”
Presenter: Ray Dretzke and Ann Moon
Moderator: Dan Mell, Greenway
“Coaches Electronic Health Binder™, Mobile Rosters and Player Management”
Presenter: Steve Holewa, Affinety Solutions
Moderator: Tim Malone, Stewartville
“Are Your Athletic Fields Safe? Know Your G-max”
Presenters: Jeff Athmann and Doug Brown, Service Development, Institute for Environmental Assessment
Moderator: Mike Biermaier, Thief River Falls
“An Attitude of Gratitude in Your Workplace”
Presenter: Brett Carlson, North Branch
Moderator: Erin Anderson, Perham
“Pros and Cons of Single Sport vs Multi-Sport Athlete”
Presenter: Dr. Ellie Jelsing, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine
Moderator: Jeff Whitney, Rochester Mayo
“Sports Nutrition for the High School Athlete”
Presenter: Luke Corey, Sports Dietician, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine
Moderator: Jeff Whitney, Rochester Mayo
“Sports Specialization: How it Impacts the Athlete and School Culture”
Presenters: Scott Sahli, Head Strength Coach, Burnsville and NSCA North Central
Regional Coordinator, Dr. Larry Meadors, Assistant Strength Coach, Burnsville
Moderator: Dave Swanberg, LeSueur-Henderson
“Understanding Eligibility Issues”
Presenter: Dr. Craig Perry, Associate Director, MSHSL
Moderator: Nate Gautsch, Brooklyn Center
“What I Expect From My AD; A Superintendent’s Perspective”
Presenter: Matt Grose, Deer River
Moderator: Brent Schimek, Deer River
“Victory Day in Your Community”
Presenter: Greg Spahn, Head Football Coach Grand Rapids
Moderator: Anne Campbell, Grand Rapids
“Leadership”
Presenters: Dan Roff, Fridley and Pete Ockuly, President, Leadership Academy
Moderator: Brian Hegseth, Centennial