USD Athletic Staff and Administration
Mailing Address:
The University of South Dakota
Department of Athletics, 206 DakotaDome
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, S.D., 57069
Main Phone: 605-677-5309
Fax number: 605-677-5618
Administration
Area code 605 unless noted
| David Sayler |
Athletic Director |
david.sayler@usd.edu |
677-5309 |
| David Herbster |
Sr Associate AD/External Relations |
david.herbster@usd.edu |
677-5333 |
| Jill Schlekeway |
Associate Athletic Director/
Senior Woman Administrator |
Jill.Schlekeway@usd.edu |
677-5299 |
| James Bandy |
Associate Athletic Director/Internal Operations |
James.Bandy@usd.edu |
677-5309 |
| Jeanette Hubert |
Asst. Athletic Director for Administration |
jhubert@usd.edu |
677-8840 |
| Dave Boots |
Asst. Athletic Director of Operations/Head Men's Basketball Coach |
dboots@usd.edu |
677-5309 |
| Dr. Christina Keller |
Faculty Athletic Representative |
Tina.Keller@usd.edu |
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Coyote Sports Properties
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| Travis Lee |
General Manager, Coyote Sports Properties |
tlee@coyotesportsproperties.com |
677-5760 |
| Jon Schemmel |
Sales |
jschemmel@coyotesportsproperties.com |
677-5412 |
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Sports Information
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| Kit Strief |
Sports Information Director
(FB, XC, MBB, T&F) |
kit.strief@usd.edu |
677-5927 |
| Tom Berg |
Sports Information Coordinator
(SOC, VB, WBB, S&D, TEN, GLF, SB) |
tom.berg@usd.edu |
677-8813 |
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Athletic Training
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| Bruce Fischbach |
Head Athletic Trainer |
bfischba@usd.edu |
677-5960 |
| Deb Belik |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Deb.Belik@usd.edu |
677-5960 |
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Wellness Center
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| Steve Mayer |
Wellness Center/Aquatics Director |
smayer@usd.edu |
677-5333 |
| Wendy Johnson |
Fitness Coordinator |
wmjohnso@usd.edu |
677-5928 |
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Athletic Academic Advising
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| David Lorenz |
Coordinator of Athletic Academic Advising |
David.Lorenz@usd.edu |
677-5934/5914 |
| Becky Flynn-Jensen |
Athletic Academic Advisor |
Rebecca.jensen@usd.edu |
677-5381 |
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Athletic Department Staff
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| Jevon Bowman |
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach |
Jevon.Bowman@usd.edu |
209-5777 |
| Megan VanSloten |
Accounting Assistant |
Megan.VanSloten@usd.edu |
677-5958 |
| Neal Bendesky |
Director of Marketing and Promotions |
neal.bendesky@usd.edu |
677-5922 |
| Gary Madsen |
Operations Manager |
gmadsen@usd.edu |
677-5957 |
| Mark Maturi |
Assistant Director of Development |
Mark.Maturi@usdfoundation.org |
624-5712 |
| Dianna Olson |
Program Assistant |
dgolson@usd.edu |
677-5943 |
| Brad Simons |
Coordinator of Ticket Operations and Sales |
Brad.Simons@usd.edu |
677-5959 |
| Derek Swenson |
Compliance Coordinator |
derek.swenson@usd.edu |
677-7289 |
Coaching Staff
Area code 605 unless noted
Mission Statement
The University of South Dakota's Intercollegiate Athletics Department, as an
integral part of the University's educational mission, is committed to a
comprehensive athletics program dedicated to excellence.
Academic Integrity & Leadership: Dedication to the principles of academic
excellence, the encouragement of degree completion, the development of the
whole person, and support in securing a productive place in society for all
student athletes.
Athletic Achievement: Dedication to maximum athletic performance.
Fiscal Integrity: Development and maintenance of comprehensive fiscal
policies and practices to ensure control and accountability throughout the
program.
Governance: Compliance with Federal, State, University, NCAA and Conference
regulations.
Personal Development: Encourage all personnel and student athletes toward
personal and professional growth.
Quality Support: Dedication to providing the finest staff, facilities,
services and equipment to ensure that all student athletes have the
opportunity to train and compete in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
