BIO

After 35 years of coaching and teaching retirement came easy. Did I enjoy those years? Yes, without a doubt. To have an impact on so many lives was very gratifying. Do I miss it? Certainly. To take the place of the classroom and athletic field I have dedicated myself to mentoring student teachers, teaching workshops for St. Thomas University, and speaking at leadership seminars for teachers, coaches, parents and students. These workshops and seminars have allowed
me to use "real life experiences" to help others: (students, administrators, teachers, coaches, and parents) make better decisions in their daily life.

Mr. Saterdalen graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, having played both tennis and hockey for Bemidji State College. He began his career as assistant hockey coach at Cloquet, MN, and then became the assistant hockey coach at Bemidji State. In 1966 Mr. Saterdalen became head hockey coach at Superior Senior High in Superior, WI, where he won two state championships. From 1970-1973 he was the assistant hockey coach at the University of Minnesota. Returning to high school coaching, Mr. Saterdalen became the hockey and tennis coach, as well as teacher at Jefferson High School in Bloomington, MN. His hockey record at Jefferson included 545 wins, 167 losses, and 21 ties. He won 13 Lake Conference titles, 15 section titles, 7 state championships (5 in MN and 2 in WI), and three third place titles. He was Minnesota High School Hockey Coach of the Year in 1981, 1988, 1993, and 2002. Mr. Saterdalen also was Section Coach of the Year in 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, and 1998. In addition he won the Gunderson Award Lake Conference Coach of the year four times. In 1986 he was inducted into Bemidji State University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. Saterdalen also won the 2003 John Mariucci Award presented by the American College Hockey Coaches Association in 2003. In all, he sent 70 players to Division I hockey, 85 to Division III, 21 to professional and 7 to the NHL. Others recognitions include being inducted into the Minnesota High School Hockey Coaches Hall of Fame and the Achievement Award for Distinguished Service to the Lake Conference. Not only did he excel in the hockey world but also in the tennis world. His record was 284 wins and 102 losses with 8 Lake Conference champions, 3 sectional champions, and 2 state champions. Mr. Saterdalen was voted Minnesota Coach of the Year in 1996. In 2003 he was honored by the publication of a book that traces the development of his 2001-2002 hockey team as they make their way to the State Tournament. He is the central character in the book Blades of Glory. He has spent 30 years in organizing, training, and recruiting coaches and officials for the Youth Hockey League in Bloomington. He has also organized and presented numerous skill and fan clinics for youth and adults in both hockey and tennis.

Tom Saterdalen Making a Difference Seminars
7016 W. 113th St.
Bloomington, MN. 55438
Phone 952-944-1421
Email-tdsats@msn.com