Education
PhD, 2009, Physical Education with emphasis in Sport Pedagogy, University of Northern Colorado
MS, 1992, Physical Education with emphasis in Athletic Administration, Bemidji State University
BS, 1983, Physical Education with minor in Health Education, Bemidji State University
Professional Teaching Experience
1992-2000, 2002-, Bemidji Middle School, Bemidji, MN
1989-90, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN, graduate assistant
1983-89, 1990-92, Oneida Tribal School, Oneida, WI
1983, Wingate High School, Ft. Wingate, NM
Professional Coaching Experience
2016-, Northern Indigenous Lacrosse
2015-, North Central Lacrosse
2015-17, Red Lake Nation Lacrosse
2014-, 1996-2000, Bemidji Lacrosse
2012-15, Bemidji High School Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
2011-12, Red Lake High School Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
2003-10, 1997-2000, Cass Lake-Bena High School Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
2007, Team Minnesota 19U Boys Basketball, North American Indigenous Games, Denver, CO
1996-93, Bemidji High School Junior Varsity and Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
1993, Team Minnesota 19U Boys Basketball, North American Indigenous Games, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
1990, Bemidji State University Junior Varsity Head Coach
1989, Pulaski High School, Wisconsin, Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Professional Service
2017-, PE Central Online Services, Instructor
2017-, National Indian Basketball Coaches Association, Executive Director
2016-, Northern Indigenous Games Online Instructor Program, Director
2015-17, Oshkiimaajitahdah Lacrosse and Indigenous Games Program, Director
2014-, North Central Lacrosse, Director
2014-, 1996-2000, Bemidji Lacrosse, Director
2014-, Northern Indigenous Games, Director
2012-, School of High Performance Basketball, Director
2009-11, Tri State (MN, WI, IA) Basketball All Star Games, Co-Director
2008-12, Tri State (MN, WI, IA) Volleyball All Star Games, Co-Director
2007, 2008, South Central MN High School Volleyball All Star Games, Co-Director
2007-09, South Central MN High School Basketball All Star Games, Co-Director
2006-12, 2017-, North Central MN High School Volleyball All Star Games, Co-Director
2006-10, Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association, Section Representative
2005-06, Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association, Out-State Representative
2005-, All Star Athletic Promotions, Co-Owner
2005-, North Central MN High School Basketball All Star Games, Co-Director
2002, Western Social Science Association Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Presenter
2001-, Coach Dan Ninham Basketball Productions and Publications, Owner
2001-02, Coloradoan’s Against Ethnic Imagery in Colorado Schools, Co-Director
2000-02, Colorado Public Schools, Colorado State University, University of Wyoming, University of Northern Colorado, Guest Lecturer
1999-2010, Panther Hoops Coaching Clinic and Team Camps, Director
1998-2000, Minnesota Hoops for Heart/American Hearth Association, State Coordinator
1997-99, Minnesota Physical Education Council, President
1995-2000, Northern Minnesota Lacrosse Development Project, Coordinator
1994-95, National Youth Sports Program, Bemidji State University, Activity Director
1991-2000, Wings of the Great Lakes Indian Youth Running, Regional Co-Coordinator
1984-86, Wisconsin Governor’s Council on Fitness and Sport, Council Member
1984-2000, Oneida Running Club, Co-Director
1983-89, 90-92, Oneida Tribal School, Athletic Director
1988-90, Running In Wisconsin magazine, Editor/Publisher
Honors
2009, University of Northern Colorado American Indian Student Services Achievement Award
2007, Bemidji State University Outstanding Alumni Award
2005-09, Minnesota Basketball Class A Section 8 and 6 Coach of the Year
2005, Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association Class A Coach of the Year
2005, Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Class A Coach of the Year
2005, Minnesota Breakdown Magazine State Coach of the Year
1997-98, 2005, 2007, Northland Conference Basketball Coach of the Year
2000-02, Bush Leadership Fellow
1998, Minnesota Middle Level Physical Education Teacher of the Year
1998, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
1989-90, Sequoyah Fellow, Washington, DC
1979, All Wyoming Community College Conference Basketball First Team, ranked #1 in National Junior College Athletic Association Region IX in rebounding and free throw percentage; ranked #9 in nation in rebounding; current school record holder with 26 rebounds in one game vs. Northeastern Colorado Junior College
Philosophy of Teaching and Learning
One of my role model physical education teachers is Dr. Bob Pangrazi, professor emeritus at Arizona State University. He said, “Teaching is complex. Just as no two students are alike, no two teachers are similar. My experience has shown effective teachers to be filled with enthusiasm, a love of learning, a concern for all students, and a passion for greater knowledge. I am appreciative that I have been given the opportunity to touch and share with many students and practicing teachers.”