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The Coaches Head Coach: Hank Biesoit
The 2010 season will mark Hank Biesiot’s 35th season as head coach of the Blue Hawk football team. During his tenure, Coach Biesiot has become Dickinson State’s all-time winningest football coach and has compiled a remarkable 242-94-1 overall record (.720 winning percentage) helping DSU become recognized as one of the finest National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics football programs in the nation. He has more wins at Dickinson State than all the other previous DSU head football coaches combined (242 wins for Biesiot; 154 wins for the rest of DSU’s former head coaches). Coach Biesiot has watched his Blue Hawk teams claim 16 conference titles and advance to the NAIA post-season 14 times during his stay as head coach. The Blue Hawks have won the conference and advanced to the NAIA playoffs in six of the last eight seasons. Five of his teams have enjoyed undefeated regular seasons (2003, 1995, 1987, 1986, and 1981). Biesiot has led four different Dickinson State teams to 10-win seasons. In 2004, the Blue Hawks won 10 games and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA Playoffs. In 2003, the Blue Hawks won a school record 11 games and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA Playoffs. In 1991, the Blue Hawks finished with a 10-2 record and advanced to the semifinals of the NAIA Division II playoffs. His 1995 team finished 10-1 and also advanced to the NAIA Division II Playoffs. Biesiot reached the ultimate coaching pinnacle in 2006 when he was named to the NAIA Coaching Hall of Fame. He became the first coach in school history to be named to the NAIA Hall of Fame. He is the 55th football coach in NAIA history to be given the prestigious honor. Coach Biesiot has received many coaching honors over the years. He was honored as the 2009 and 2008 DAC Coach of the Year. He has been named conference coach of the year 11 times: 2009, 2008, 2003, 2002, 1995, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1987, 1986, and 1981. He was chosen 1991 and 1986 North Dakota College Coach of the Year by the North Dakota Sports Writers and Sportscasters Association, and the 1991 Blue Hawks were selected North Dakota College Team of the Year by the North Dakota Sports Writers and Sportscasters Association. Biesiot was chosen as NAIA District 12 Football Coach of the Year four times; 1991, 1990, 1989, and 1981. In 2008, Regional Coach of the year. Since taking over the head coaching duties in 1976, Biesiot has coached 36 NAIA 1st or 2nd team All-Americans, including his son Tony as a linebacker in 1999 and current assistant coaches Pete Stanton as a defensive back in 1987 and Duane Monlux as a kick returner in 1995. Also during his tenure, two Blue Hawks were three time All-Americans; offensive linemen Paul Chapman in 1987, 1988 and 1989 and Rory Farstveet in 1990, 1991 and 1992; and three others were two-time All-Americans; offensive lineman Josh Epperly in 2004 and 2005 and linebacker Tony Moore and defensive lineman Dean Land in 1981 and 1982. Biesiot is very active in the football community on the conference and national level. He is a member of the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association). He has been the conference’s football national rater for the past 11 years. Coach Biesiot began his career at Dickinson State in 1972 as the defensive coordinator for then head coach Bob Lasater. In 1976, he took over as DSU’s head coach. His first conference title came in 1981, a crown he would later regain 15 different times. Since Biesiot became head coach, the Blue Hawks have endured only two losing seasons (3-7 in 2007 and 4-5 in 1977). He has enjoyed winning seasons in 32 of the 34 seasons he has been coaching. Biesiot came to Dickinson State following four years at Langdon (ND) High School. In addition to his coaching duties, Biesiot also ranks as an associate professor of health and physical education. He was the Blue Hawk baseball coach from 1976-2001. He and his wife, Susan a kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, have two children — Vince and Tony.. Both sons graduated from Dickinson State.
 Arlan HoflandDefensive Coordinator Now in his 23rd year at Dickinson State, Arlan Hofland has established the Blue Hawks’ defensive unit as one of the finest in the NAIA. Dickinson State consistently ranks among the NAIA’s top teams in several defensive categories, including rushing defense and scoring defense. Since the inception of the DAC back in 2000, the Blue Hawk defense has been at or near the top in many defensive categories. The Blue Hawk defense currently holds two conference defensive records; fewest rushing touchdowns allowed in a season (4 in 2005) and fewest passing touchdowns allowing in a season (5 in 2007). Since 2000 (a total of 108 games), the Blue Hawks have allowed an average of just 17.7 points per game, 117.6 yards rushing per game, 181.6 passing yards per game, and 299.2 total yards per game. The team led the conference in scoring defense in 2009 (19.5 ppg) and 2005 (12.5 ppg). The team also led the conference in total defense in 2008 (312.6 ypg) and 2004 (261.8 ypg). In 2007, DSU led the DAC in pass defense (141.5 ypg) and in 2004; they led in rushing defense (85.7 ypg). In 1987, Hofland’s defense was ranked #1 in the country in both total defense and scoring defense, giving up 217.8 yards per game and a mere 6.8 points per game. His defense led the nation in passing defense in 1988 giving up just 77.8 yards per game. He has coached 14 1st or 2nd team NAIA All-Americans on defense during his 23-year stint as the defensive coordinator. Originally from Reeder, ND, Hofland was an all-conference and all-district defensive lineman for Dickinson State in the 70’s. He is a 1977 graduate of Dickinson State with a degree in secondary education. He went on to receive his master’s degree in education from the University of North Dakota. Before coming to Dickinson State, he was the defensive coordinator for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He was the Dickinson State University Men’s Track and Field Coach until eight years ago when he was appointed chair of the Health and Physical Education Department. He and his wife, Gayle, an assistant professor of nursing at the University, have two children, Erica and Christa. Erica is a student at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Christa attends Dickinson State University.
Pete Leno is entering his 17th year as an assistant coach at Dickinson State University. He is in charge of the offensive line. Coach Leno is one of the main reasons that the Hawks are consistently one of the top rushing teams in the nation. The Blue Hawks have cosistently been a leading team in the conference in rushing. In all, Leno has coached 15 NAIA All-Americans on the offensive line in his 15 seasons. Leno came to DSU from North Dakota State University, where he was a graduate assistant coach under Rocky Hager when the Bison won a national championship in 1990. A native of Kennedy, MN, he graduated from Valley City State University in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and physical education. Leno was an All-Conference football player while at Valley City State. At North Dakota State, Leno earned a master’s degree in education administration. He holds a position as an instructor of health and physical education, and is the director of the Ben C. Frank Human Performance Center. Leno and his wife, Deb, have two children, Lucas and Seth.
Stanton begins his 8th year on the Blue Hawk staff. Stanton is a native of Baker, MT. He brings to Dickinson State a wealth of coaching experience having been the head football coach at Terry High School in Terry, MT for nine years and the head coach at Belgrade High School in Belgrade, MT for two years. He led Terry High School to the playoffs all nine years he was their coach and advanced them to the state championship game on three different occasions. The Blue Hawk defense has been very solid during Stanton’s five years. Coach Stanton has coached numerous All-Conference players and four of his players have earned All-American status at outside linebacker. Stanton played for the Blue Hawks during their domination in the mid-80’s. He was part of two playoff teams and his three-year record as a player at DSU was an outstanding 25-4. He was a two-time All-Conference and All-District selection as a safety. In 1987, he was named 1st Team NAIA All-American and an Academic All-American. He was awarded the Harry J. Wienbergen male athlete of the year award as a senior at Dickinson State. He was inducted in the Dickinson State University Athletic Hall of Fame in the fall of 2004. Stanton earned a Master’s Degree from Montana State University and is currently an assistant professor in the Health and Physical Education Department. In addition to his duties on the football field, Stanton is the head men and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field coach. He was named 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003 NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track and Field National Coach of the Year after leading the Blue Hawk men to a national championships in 2006, 2005 and 2004 and a runner-up finish at the 2003 NAIA National Outdoor Championships. He was selected as the 2005-06 and 2002-03 North Dakota Sportscasters and Sportswriters College Coach of the Year and his 2006, 2005, and 2004 men’s track team was selected as North Dakota male college team of the year. He was named 2006, 2005, and 2004 DAC men’s outdoor track and field Coach of the Year. He was also named 2002 DAC Coach of the Year in women’s indoor and men’s outdoor track and field. He led the Blue Hawk men to conference championships in outdoor track in 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2002. He also led the Blue Hawks to indoor men’s track titles in 2005 and 2006.
Monlux is beginning his 9th season on the Blue Hawk coaching staff. He will be working with the quarterbacks and wide receivers. A Gillette, WY native Monlux graduated from Dickinson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Composite Science and Physical Education in 1999. In 2001, he received his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Chadron State College in Chadron, NE. Since coaching at Dickinson State, Monlux has helped the Blue Hawk offense average 27.1 points and 348.2 yards per game. The Blue Hawks have thrown 133 touchdown passes to only 75 interceptions and have averaged 161 yards passing the past eight seasons. Monlux has coached five NAIA All-Americans during his eight-year stint on the Blue Hawk football coaching staff. Four quarterbacks have been named 1st team All DAC in his eight seasons. Two of the quarterbacks led the NAIA in passing efficiency during the season. While at Dickinson State, Monlux participated in football, basketball, and baseball. He was a three-time All-Conference selection in football and a two-time All-Conference baseball player along with being selected as an NAIA All-American in football twice. He was honored as the Harry J. Wienbergen male athlete of the year at Dickinson State for the 1997-98 school year. In 1995, Monlux led the nation in kickoff return average (33.7). He ranks second in Dickinson State history for career touchdowns (43) and points scored (262). Monlux played professional football for four years as a wide receiver in the National Indoor Football League. Two years for the Wyoming Cavalry and two years for the Bismarck Roughriders. Monlux was named NIFL wide receiver of the year in 2001. In addition to his football coaching duties, Monlux is also an assistant professor in the HPER department and DSU’s head baseball coach. He led his 2009, 2007, and 2006 Blue Hawk baseball team to DAC regular season conference titles. He was named 2007 and 2006 NAIA Region III and DAC Coach of the Year. In addition, he was named 2009 DAC coach of the year as well. He was inducted in the DSU Blue Hawk Athletic Hall of Fame in the fall of 2009. He resides in Dickinson with his wife Roxi, a second grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. He and his wife have two children: son Easton (2) and infant daughter Emree.
Aric Mines Coach Mines enters his third year as an assistant coach for the Blue Hawks. Aric is charge of the outside linebackers for Dickinson State. His players have achieved outstanding success in the program and several have been all-conference players. Coach Mines is originally from Gillette, Wyoming. He was an outstanding player for the Blue Hawks where he played middle linebacker from 1996 to 1999. He received all-conference honors during this time.
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