“KEEPERS OF THE GAME” 2020 MINNESOTA FOOTBALL COACHES CLINIC MARCH 26-28, 2020 What’s Inside DoubleTree Tom Mahoney Man of the Year Park Place Charles Hotel Adams, III 1500 Park Place Blvd. Minneapolis North St. Louis Park, MN 55416 (952) 542-8600 & Man of the Year Award .......................pg 1 Cal Stoll Award ....................................pg 2 David and Janis Larson Ron Stolski Partnership Award ..........pg 3 Other Past Awards ..............................pg 3 Football Performance Center Program ...................... (see separate flyer) www.mnfootballcoaches.com Clinic Speakers ..................................pg 21 2020 Vendor Contact List .................pg 36 PLAN NOW: 2020 Clinic Committee & Staff .........pg 39 2021 MFCA CLINIC Code of Ethics ...................................pg 39 APRIL 8-10, 2021 Sponsors & Advertisers Index ..........pg 40 The Minnesota Football Coaches Association is proud to have partnerships with TM FOO T B ALL All Working Together To Make This Great Clinic Possible! Tom Mahoney Man of the Year Past Tom Mahoney Charles Adams, III Man of the Year Awards Minneapolis North 2019 Randy Shaver, KARE-11 Anchor 2018 Kevin Merkel, Administrator Charles Adams III, Minneapolis North – Man of 2017 Jeff Ferguson, Totino Grace High School the Year 2016 Gary Sloan, Grand Meadow High School Charles was named the head football coach 2015 Dwight Lundeen, Becker High Schoo at Minneapolis North High School in August of 2014 Mike Grant, Eden Prairie High School 2010 and during his tenure has led his alma mater 2013 Dave Nelson, Minnetonka High School in a football resurgence. Charles had previous 2012 Glenn Caruso, University of St. Thomas head coaching experience at the youth level with the Minneapolis Police Activities League and he 2011 Steve Johnson, Bethel University Brooklyn Center Youth Football League. 2010 Don Swanson (posthumously), Minneapolis Public Schools A native of Minneapolis, Charles was a 4-year 2009 Bob Nielson, University of MN Duluth starter and All-Conference tight end at Minneapolis Kalen DeBoer, University of Sioux Falls, SD North playing for Mike Favor and Rufus Bess. He 2008 Dave Dose, Retired Glencoe-Silver Lake HS also played basketball and played golf for the Polars. 2007 Wally Malmstrom, Mahtomedi High School Charles has an Associate of Science degree in Law Enforcement from Minneapolis 2006 Ron Stolski,Brainerd High School Community and Technical College. He has served as Minneapolis police officer since 2003. 2005 Jack Osberg, Augsburg College 2004 John Gagliardi, St. John’s University Before taking over the head coaching duties at North, Charles served as an assistant coach for four seasons, coaching the offensive line. 2003 Jim Mader, Albany High School Dave Nigon, Totino-Grace High School In his decade as the head football coach, Charles has been named the Section Grady Rostberg, Hutchinson High School Coach of the Year 6 times, winning 6 Section titles and 6 District championships. He’s 2002 Gary Engen, Mounds View High School led the Polars to Prep Bowl appearances in 2015, Lyle Anderson, Cook County High School 2016 and 2019. In 2016 Coach Adams was named 2001 George Thole, Stillwater High School; as the Minnesota Vikings High School Football Jim Simser, Fairmont High School Coach of the Year. He currently has 35 of his former 2000 Mark Dienhart, University of Minnesota players competing at the college level, including 1999 Jesse Ventura, Minnesota Governor; Tyler Johnson, the Gopher’s All-Time leading pass Gary Gustafson, North St. Paul High School; receiver. Buz Rumrill, Glencoe-Silver Lake High School Charles resides in Minneapolis and is married to 1998 Jim Dotseth, Mpls. Henry High School; Andreaua and they have three children, Adrian, Anyla Ron Gustafson, Grant Park High School; Terry McLean, Elk River High School and Audria. In his free time he enjoys fishing, grilling and running summer youth camps in Minneapolis. 1997 Joe Samuelson, Stillwater High School He is quick to point out the biggest influence in his 1996 Dave Skrien, University of Minnesota life – his father – Charles Adams II. 1995 Cal Stoll, University of Minnesota Charles’ efforts to give back to his alma mater and 1994 John Gagliardi, St. John’s University his community make him a very deserving recipient 1993 Murray Warmath, Minnesota Vikings of our Man of the Year Award. 1992 George Wemeier, University of Minnesota The MFCA salutes the 2020 Man of the Year – 1991 Tom Porter, St. Olaf College Charles Adams, III!! 1990 Bob Roy, Clinic Founder 1 Cal Stoll Award Larry Herm — Foley HS/Bethel University Larry was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Toledo, Ohio. He returned to the sub- urbs of Chicago as a teenager where he participated in football, wrestling and track at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School. He attended Winona State University and obtained two Bachelor of Science Degrees; one in Physical Education and the other in School and Community Health while earning varsity letters in both football and wrestling. Larry later earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Education at St. Cloud State University and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He taught in Foley for 36 years, beginning in 1982. Larry retired in 2016 and is now working at Bethel University. Larry has been involved with football as a player or as a coach for over 50 years. He has coached every level of foot- ball from 7th grade to college football for the past 39 years. Larry compiled a record of 157-109 while acting as the head football coach at Foley for 27 years. His football team earned a State title in 1998 with a 21-7 victory over Jackson County Central and a Final Four appearance in 2000. He was honored to coach the 1999 Outstate Metro All-Star football game. Larry coached wrestling for 31 years with dual teams in the state tournament twenty times, and assisted with State Titles in 1989, 1993, and 1994. He coached track from 1982-1989 and returned as a Strength Coach from 2012-2016 and assisted with the State title team in 2013. Larry is now an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Bethel University where he also serves as an assistant football coach working with receivers. Larry has been married to Sue Herm for 38 years. She is a Professor of Nursing at St. Cloud State University. They have two married sons; Ryan and Joanna Herm live in Minnetonka. Eric and Blair Herm live in St. Louis Park. In 2017 Larry was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He had the prostate removed and 3 months later it was deter- mined that he had stage 4 prostate cancer. After a series of events and the help of Dave Nelson along with Randy and Roseann Shaver, Larry connected with Dr. Rao of the University of Minnesota. Larry has been in remission for the past 14 months! 2 Ron Stolski Partnership Award Doubletree by Hilton — Park Place The Minnesota Football Coaches Association would like to recognize our partners in this clinic for most of the last two decades, the Doubletree – Park Place. They have graciously and effectively hosted over 1,000 football coaches and 60+ vendors every year since 2005. They have taken good care of “The Keepers of the Game.” We’d like to especially welcome the following employees who have gone out of their way to make this hotel home for all of us for three great days every March: Kelly Snyder, General Manager Mike Kottke, Director of Sales & Marketing Dave Gans, Group Sales Manager Julia Mensing, Convention Services Manager Keith Wittrock, Director of Food & Beverage Chris Ryan Ayala, F&B Outlets Manager Kathy Hardy, Revenue Manager (Rooms) Lori Bigelow, Sales and Revenue Manager (Rooming Lists) The Ron Stolski The Ray Christensen Partnership Award 2019 Charlie Peterson, Champion Products Friends of Football Award 2018 Torin Otis, HUDL The Cal Stoll Award 2017 Tom Horne, Rogers Athletic Gear 2010 Tim Holker, Varsity Photos 2016 Dave Marrinan, Wilson Sporting Goods 2017 Conley “Con” Natwig, Browerville-Eagle Valley 2009 Anthony LaPanta, Fox Sports 2014 John Reglein, The Graphic Edge 2016 Roger French, Brigham Young University and Minnetonka High School 2008 Brad Madson, MN Vikings 2007 John Millea, Minneapolis Star Tribune 2015 Dan O’Brien, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Honorary Citation U of MN 2006 Fred Zamberletti, MN Vikings 2014 Jerry Kill, U of MN Gophers 2005 Bill Hoag, Varsity Gold, Inc. Award 2013 Brad Engen, White Bear Lake High School 2004 Joe Schmit, KSTP-TV and 2010 Sandy Buonanni, Doubletree Park Place Hotel Mike Tice, Minnesota Vikings 2006 Greg Eslinger, Minnesota Gophers 2012 Jeff Moritko, Totino Grace High School 2003 John Jacobson and Jay Wilcox, Northwest Cable-12 2004 Gary Smith, Eden Prairie High School 2011 Roger Lipelt, Providence Academy 2003 Dr. Rob Johnson, Hennepin County Medical Center 2002 Eric Perkins, KARE-11 TV 2010 Jim Reinhardt, Rushford-Peterson High School 2002 Ed Karow, KSTP-TV Channel 5 Sports 2001 Mike Max, WCCO Radio/MSC 2009 Dave Thielman, Richfield High School 2001 Jim Malosky, University of Minnesota/Duluth 2000 Cindy Kasson, NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation 2008 Joel Maturi, University of Minnesota 1999 Tim McNiff, KARE-11 TV 2007 Richard Robinson, Minneapolis High Schools 1998 Dave Lee, WCCO Radio Murray Warmath Award 2006 Bruce Nelson, Burnsville & Eagan High Schools 1997 Bruce Frank, KANO Radio 2010 Mark Kroulik, Stephen-Argyle Central High School 2005 Gary Wilson, Minneapolis Park Board 1996 Charley Walters, St. Paul Pioneer Press 2009 Dave Hylla (posthumously), Proctor High School 2004 Mark Johnson, Rocori High School 1995 Mark Rosen, WCCO-TV 2008 Anne Hutchinson, Sports Anchor, KSTP-TV Host, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS High School Sports Wrap 1994 Roman Augustoviz, Minneapolis Star Tribune 2003 Wally Johnson, University of Minnesota 2007 Gary Graham, Browerville High School 1993 Ray Christensen & Paul Flatley, WCCO-TV 2002 Frank White, Richfield Park & Recreation 2006 Dave Fritze, Eagan High School 1992 Randy Shaver, KARE-11 TV 2005 Dr.