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Football Coaching Staff
Front: (L to R), Joe Whealy, Kenny Hayes, Mike Canigilia, Don Strand
Back: (L to R) Josh Entringer, Tom Nielsen, Josh Anderson, Matt Storm
Josh Anderson
Head Coach/Offensive Line
Phone: 605-256-5656
E-mail: josh.anderson@dsu.edu
Josh Anderson begins his third season as the head coach at Dakota State University. He was named head coach in February 2009 after spending the previous three seasons as the head coach at Payson High School in Payson, Ariz. Previous to Payson, Anderson coached three seasons as head coach at Chino Valley High School in Chino Valley, Ariz. Anderson also had five years of assistant college coaching experience at North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University and Wayne State College (Neb.) before starting his high school head coaching career in Arizona.
A native of Madison, S.D., Anderson played tight end for the Trojans from 1994-95, was a two-year starter and an All-Conference SDIC player. Anderson then transferred to NDSU to play a similar position from 1996-1998. He red-shirted his first year, had a back-up role his second year and was a starter his senior year with the Bison. Anderson was a member of the Bison's 1997 NCAA Division II playoff team.
Anderson earned both his bachelor's degree and master's degree from North Dakota State University. Josh and his wife, Stacy, from Arlington, S.D., have three children, Lincoln, Rylee and Bode. Stacy played basketball at Dakota Wesleyan University.
Kenny Hayes
Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
Phone: 605-256-5656
E-mail: ken.hayes@dsu.edu
Kenny Hayes begins his third season as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Dakota State University. He was named assistant coach in May of 2009. He was the defensive coordinator in Payson, Ariz. for five years before coming to DSU. In Payson, Hayes also was the Head Basketball coach and assistant track coach. Prior to going to Payson, Hayes was an assistant football coach in Valier, Mont.
Hayes earned his associate degree from Miles Community College, his bachelor's degree from University of Montana-Western and his master's degree from American Public University System.
Hayes is a native of Montana, and attended Valier High School. He was a four-year letter winner in football, basketball and track.
Kenny is married to Jornee Durant, originally from Queen Creek, Ariz., this past summer. Besides his football duties, he is the equipment coordinator at Dakota State University.
Tom Nielsen
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Phone: 605-256-5656
E-mail: tom.nielsen@dsu.edu
Tom Nielsen will be entering his third season as the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Dakota State University. Tom, a Madison, S.D. native, was previously teaching and coaching at Desert Ridge High School in Gilbert, Ariz. for three years.
While at Desert Ridge, Nielsen was the varsity assistant offensive coordinator and quarterback coach. Before coaching and teaching in Arizona, he was a student-athlete at Dakota State, participating in both men's basketball and football. Nielsen graduated from Dakota State University in the fall of 2004 with a degree in Elementary Education. Most recently, Nielsen completed his master's in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.
Tom and his wife Erin, who is originally from Pierre, S.D., have one son, Nolan and one daughter, Collins. Erin is also a graduate of Dakota State University and played four years of women's basketball. Nielsen is also teaching for the College of Education at Dakota State University.
Josh Entringer
Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Line
Phone: 605-256-5656
E-mail: josh.entringer@dsu.edu
Josh Entringer will be entering his fifth year with the Trojan Football coaching staff as an assistant coach. He will continue to work with the defensive line for the Trojans. In his first three seasons, he coached four DAC All-Conference defensive linemen in Derek Gosch, Gavin Davis, Aaron Alyward and Brandon Stahl.
Entringer graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a two-year starter for the Hardrockers football team. Entringer also possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Dakota State University. He earned his master's degree in DSU's Educational Technology.
Josh is a native of Corsica, S.D., and is the son of Sandy and Steve Entringer, who was a South Dakota high school football coach for 31 years. In addition to his football duties, he is the Resident Director for the Richardson Hall at Dakota State University.
Mike Caniglia
Assistant Coach/Secondary/Special Teams Coordinator
Phone: 605-256-5656
E-mail: michael.caniglia@dsu.edu
Mike Caniglia is entering his second year with the Trojans. He will serve as the defensive secondary coach and special teams coordinator. While coaching at DSU in 1990-1993, Caniglia's coaching duties were the defensive coordinator and secondary coach. He has over 20 years of coaching experience with stops at Arizona State University, University of Wyoming, University of Idaho and Arizona Western College.
Caniglia had the opportunity to coach in three post season bowl games and one Division I-AA semi-playoff game while at University of Idaho. He was involved in the post season coaching in the Rose Bowl with Arizona State University, and back-to-back Holiday Bowl games with University of Wyoming.
Matt Storm
Assistant Coach/Running Backs
Phone: 605-256-5656
E-mail: stormm@pluto.dsu.edu
Matt Storm is entering his third year as an assistant on the coaching staff for the Trojan Football team. He will be coaching the running backs for the Trojans in 2010.
Storm came to Dakota State as a player in the fall of 2004 and finished his career in the fall of 2008. He redshirted in the fall of 2004 and played offensive line until 2007. In the fall of 2008, Storm moved his positions and finished his career on the defensive line. He was a team captain of the 2008 team. Along with coaching, Storm has assisted in recruiting, fundraising, coordinating team camps and working with alumni.
Storm is a native of South Omaha, Neb. and graduated from Omaha Central High School in 2004. He was an All-District Offensive Lineman, senior captain at Central and was a member to the 2004 Nebraska/Iowa Down Under All-Star Team.
Matt is the son of Ron and Judy Storm, both of South Omaha, Neb. Matt graduated in spring 2010 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a minor in Health as well as a endorsement in K-12 technology from Dakota State. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Educational Technology.
Don Strand
Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers
Phone: 605-256-5656
E-mail: strandd@pluto.dsu.edu
Don Strand is entering his second year as an assistant coach with the Trojan Football coaching staff. He will be working with the wide receivers this season.
Strand was a dual sport athlete at Dakota State, participating in baseball and football. He was a four-time All-Conference in football and was an All-Conference in baseball.
A native of Tracy, Minn., Strand received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science at Dakota State University in spring 2010. He is the son of Terry and Carol Strand. Strand is pursing his graduate degree in Educational Technology at DSU.
Joe Whealy
Assistant Coach
Phone: 605-256-5656
E-mail:
Joe Whealy is entering his first year as assistant coach with the Trojan Football coaching staff. He will be working with the linebackers this season.
Whealy played as the middle linebacker for the Trojans last two seasons. He was selected to All-Conference team three times during his career at Dakota State. He started off his career as a fullback for the Trojans in his first two seasons.
Joe is a native of Madison, S.D. He is currently pursuing his degree in Exercise Science at Dakota State University. He is the son of Mark and Lisa Whealy.
