RAPID CITY, SD (June 18, 2025) – Five head coaches from South Dakota Mines will take the national stage next week as featured speakers at the 2025 National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Convention, hosted by the South Dakota High School Coaches Association. The event runs June 21–25 at the Best Western Ramkota in Rapid City.
Representing the Hardrockers are:
- Charlie Flohr, head football coach
- Teren Schuster, head soccer coach
- Joe Stephens, director of track & field and cross country
- Luke Wheeler, director of golf
- Michael Iseman, head men's basketball coach
Each coach will lead sessions covering key areas such as building winning programs, recruiting strategies, and creating a strong team culture. Their presentations will be part of a packed schedule designed to educate and inspire coaches from across the country.
A full schedule of events can be found here.
With roots dating back to 1965, NHSACA serves more than 122,000 high school coaches nationwide. Its mission is to support the professional growth of coaches while promoting excellence in athletics, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. The national convention has been held annually since 1966, providing a platform for shared learning and leadership in youth sports.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Michelle Pawelski
Communications Manager
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Michelle.pawelski@sdsmt.edu
605-394-6082
About South Dakota Mines
Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is one of the nation's leading engineering, science and technology universities. South Dakota Mines offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and a best-in-class education at an affordable price. The university enrolls 2,579 students with an average class size of 24. The South Dakota Mines placement rate for graduates is 97 percent, with an average starting salary of $77,067. For these reasons, South Dakota Mines is ranked among the best engineering schools in the country for return on investment. Find us online at www.sdsmt.edu and on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Snapchat.
About South Dakota Mines Athletics
South Dakota Mines is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and NCAA Division II offering 13 men's and women's varsity intercollegiate athletic programs. The RMAC is a premier NCAA Division II conference with 15 members, as well as four associate members, located in the states of California, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Utah.
