Jeremy Karger-Gatzow is a name that will be familiar to Minnewaska Area fans.

The Glenwood native graduated from Minnewaska Area High School in 1996 where he played football and was also a member of the Lakers track team. He attended Hamline University where he ran track, All-conference in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays.

He received his B.A. from Hamline University in 2000 and then when on to graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2004 with an M.S. degree in Movement Sciences.

Karger-Gatzow was an assistant track and field coach at Bryant College in Rhode Island from 2000-2002.

Jeremy has also completed level I USATF coaching certification.

His wife Erica, from Wyoming MN; has Masters in Social Work from University of Chicago; works at the Heartland Girls Ranch in Benson.

email: jkarger

Assistant Coach: Amber Holm

Amber graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris in 2007 with a degree in Sports Management and is USATF level I and II certified.

She has worked with Head Coach jeremy karger-Gatzow since 2005 by means of a directed study and WSS coaching internships.

She competed for the North Daota State University track & field teams in 2003 and 2004, earning North Central Conference All-Conference honors in the high jump and pentathalon in 03 & 04.

Amber also serves as assistant track and field coach working primaril wit hthe jumpers, hurdlers and sprinters.

A native of Deer River, Minnesota, Amber lives in Morris with her two children Trey and Sydney.

email: holm