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Clare Ekeland

Clare Ekeland

  • Class
  • Induction
    2004
  • Sport(s)
    Coach
For 29 years Clare Ekeland served SD Mines in many different capacities; as head coach of football, wrestling, golf, tennis, volleyball and track, and to an assistant coach in basketball. His tennis teams had tremendous success, and won nine SDIC conference championships during an 11-year span. He received both NAIA District and SDIC Conference Coach of the Year honors during his career.

Professor Ekeland dedicated himself to his teaching and coaching and was respected by his peers as well as his students. He made a great contribution to the college and his students' educational work.

Clare Ekeland's loyalty and devotion to SD Mines holds a special place in the history of Hardrocker athletics.

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