John Krogstrand

Asst. Executive Director, SDHSAA, Sports

Dr. John Krogstrand, Assistant Executive Director, South Dakota High School Activities Association.

John Krogstrand's Bio:

Dr. John Krogstrand has served the 175+ schools of the South Dakota High School Activities Association for the past nine years, helping guide all levels of play through regular season and postseason competitions. Krogstrand annually works as a rules interpreter, championship director and primary contact for all things Football, Track/Field, Soccer, Cross Country, Wrestling, Golf, and Boys' Basketball for the state of South Dakota. Additionally, Krogstrand has represented the SDHSAA in leadership roles within local, regional and national groups, including chairmanship of national rules committees, speaking at countless professional development opportunities, completely restructuring the coaches' education program for all scholastic coaches in the state, and, integrating multiple technological advances into high school sports over the past decade.

John Krogstrand's Experience:

  • Assistant Executive Director at South Dakota High School Activities Association

    June 2012 - Present | Pierre, South Dakota

    Assistant Executive Director in charge of Boys Athletics for the members of the South Dakota High School Activities Association.

  • Athletic Director at Columbus High School

    August 2009 - June 2012 | Columbus, Nebraska

    Director for 19 Varsity Athletic Teams and 50+ Additional Activity Clubs and Programs for high school of 1200+ students

  • Head Softball Coach at Presentation College

    August 2007 - May 2009 | Aberdeen, South Dakota

    Head Coach for NCAA softball program part of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

  • Sports Information Director at Presentation College

    August 2007 - May 2009 | Aberdeen, South Dakota

    Handled all media relations, publications (on-line, print, distributed, etc.) and statistical compilation for 12 Varsity Athletic Teams at NCAA institution as part of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

  • General Manager/Coach at Aberdeen Hardball Association

    June 2003 - May 2009 | Aberdeen, South Dakota

    Served in various capacities during career; named South Dakota "High School" Coach of the Year for 2008 season; 3x State Champion Coach; Executive for program that captured top three Prep State Championship Titles in South Dakota 2008, the only time that has happened in South Dakota history; Recently inducted into the South Dakota High School Baseball Hall of Fame

  • Graduate Assistant at Northern State University

    August 2006 - August 2007 | Aberdeen, South Dakota

    Graduate Assistant for Baseball (coaching) & Gameday Operations at Northern State University

  • Youth Sports Coordinator at Greater Wichita YMCA

    August 2003 - July 2006

    Responsible for: scheduling of events; training officials, coaches & site supervisors; recruiting volunteers & organizing programs/events for over 1,000 participants.

John Krogstrand's Education:

  • East Tennessee State University

    2016 – 2019
    Doctorate
    Concentration: Global Sports Leadership

  • Indiana State University

    2013 – 2015
    Master of Science
    Concentration: Recreation & Sport Management

  • Wichita State University

    2002 – 2006
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
    Concentration: Sports Administration

John Krogstrand's Interests & Activities:

Krogstrand is involved in a number of community leadership and service roles, including: Past-President of the Pierre/Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club State Board Member: Teammates Mentorship Program State Board Member: South Dakota CPR Education Taskforce Post 8 Baseball, Umpire Director/Director of Baseball Operations/Board Liaison Pierre USBC Board of Directors Member Wichita State University Sport Management Alumni Association: Lifetime Member Registered Lobbyist, South Dakota State Legislature National High School Football Rules Committee Member National High School Soccer Rules Committee Member NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator NFHS Certified Coach