Dosch had spent the past two seasons at Southern Illinois University (SIU), overseeing the inside linebackers and special teams for the Salukies, who won the Missouri Valley Conference title both years. Prior to his time at SIU, he was head coach at Jamestown College. Before taking over at Jamestown, Dosch spent eight years as the defensive line/outside linebackers coach at the University of North Dakota. “I am proud to be part of a community that supports athletics and an athletic department that has such a tradition of excellence,” said Dosch. The North Dakota native has enjoyed getting to know his team and believes attitudes are positive. “While I am concerned how they perform on the field, I am just as concerned how they conduct themselves in the classroom and in their day-to-day activities,” said Dosch. “Our student athletes are visible in a community this size and it is important we give our community a team they want to come out and support on game day.” Coach Paul Sather has returned to the land of maroon and gold after being named the new head men’s basketball coach replacing Coach Don Meyer who retired from coaching at the end of the 200910 season. “I have a great deal of respect for coach Meyer, his legacy adds to the history and tradition of Northern State. I really can’t worry about filling anyone’s shoes – the only thing I can worry about is doing my job and doing it the best I can,” said Sather. A 1996 NSU graduate, Sather returns to the Wolves’ staff after five years as the head coach at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. He also spent time at NSU as an assistant coach under both Bob Olson and Meyer from 1998 to 2004. Since his return to Aberdeen, Sather has enjoyed seeing improvements and updates to his alma mater. “I have especially been impressed with the progress that has been made in academic scholarship dollars,” said Sather. “We are in a very competitive league, and that additional financial assistance allows us to be a lot more competitive and attractive to potential students.” After serving as a student athlete, an assistant coach and as a visiting head coach, Sather knows the expectations Aberdeen has for a strong winning program. “The only thing I can control is what kind of a team I have and that we meet fans expectations,” said Sather. “This is a community that loves basketball and I am very blessed to be a part of it once again.” Coach Don Meyer was honored at the NCAA Final Four in April as the recipient of the John Wooden Keys to Life Award. In February of 2010 Meyer announced his retirement from coaching. The NCAA win leader will continue at Northern State in the position of Regents Distinguished Professor /Assistant to the President. More information on Coach Meyer can be found at www.coachmeyer. com WELCOME COACHES News NORTHERN “I have especially been impressed with the progress that has been made in academic scholarship dollars.” PAUL SATHER “I am proud to be part of a community that supports athletics and an athletic department that has such a tradition of excellence.” TOM DOSCH Wolves fans will see two new coaches on the sidelines for two of the universities most visible sports. In December, Tom Dosch was named the Wolves new head football coach and in March, Paul Sather was named head men’s basketball coach. PAUL SATHER HEAD BASKETBALL COACH TOM DOSCH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH COACH MEYER HONORED W W W . N O R T H E R N . E D U 9
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