VCSU Announces 2025 Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has announced the 2025 class of inductees into the Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame. This year, 27 outstanding VCSU alumni will be honored for their lifelong contributions to coaching, education, and student development. These Viking graduates represent a legacy of leadership, sportsmanship, and excellence across high … Continue reading "VCSU Announces 2025 Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees" The post VCSU Announces 2025 Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees appeared first on Valley City State University.
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has announced the 2025 class of inductees into the Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame. This year, 27 outstanding VCSU alumni will be honored for their lifelong contributions to coaching, education, and student development.
These Viking graduates represent a legacy of leadership, sportsmanship, and excellence across high school and collegiate athletics. These coaches have not only built championship programs—they’ve shaped character, elevated communities, and lived the Viking values of integrity, service, and perseverance.
A public celebration will be held on June 12th at the Valley City Eagles as part of a big week for Viking Athletics festivities. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by calling the VCSU Foundation & Alumni office at 701-845-7203. Deadline to purchase tickets is June 5. The event starts with a social at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.
2025 Inductees:
- Jerry Halmrast ’59
- Rollie Penfield ’64
- Dennis Friestad ’66
- Myron Loberg ’68
- Leon Opdahl ’70
- Bruce Scheie ’71
- Byron Hoeckle ’74
- Boyd Sussex ’75
- Steve Rice ’75
- Roger Steinbrecher ’75
- Craig Hougen ’77
- Brian Midthun ’80
- Dave Handt ’81
- Scott King ’81
- Tim Kraft ’81
- Alan Olson ’84
- Scott McPherson ’84
- Kevin “Doc” Dockter ’84
- Cameron Dockter ’84
- Barb Kraft ’84
- Todd Hoffner ’89
- Brian Nelson ’89
- Jim Makovsky ’89
- Darin Loe ’89
- Rich Olson ’92
- Cory Schall ’99
- Joe Kern ’03
Collective Achievements Include:
- Over 150 years of combined head coaching experience
- More than 10,000 career wins across multiple sports
- At least 50 state tournament appearances
- Over 25 State Championships in football, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, track & field, baseball, and golf
- Dozens of runner-up and semifinal state finishes
- More than 100 All-American athletes coached
- Multiple National and State Coach of the Year honorees
- Inductions into over 15 State and National Halls of Fame
- Leadership as athletic directors, officials, and educational administrators
- Founders of athletic programs, youth camps, and facilities impacting generations
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