Magician Tennis - Coaching Staff

Scott DeLorme - Head Coach
scott.delorme@minot.k12.nd.us
701-857-4477

Education
* Williston High School (2002)
* Minot State University (2006) - Bachelors Degree in Business Education
* Valley City State University (2009) - Masters of Technology Education
* Concordia University Irvine (2016) - Masters of Coaching and Athletic Administration

Coach DeLorme graduated from Williston High School where he participated in basketball, tennis, and golf. In 2001, he won the state doubles tennis championship and was a member of the state runner-up team that went 18-1 during his senior season. He went onto play college basketball at Williston State College and Minot State University where he would graduate with a business degree in 2006. After college, he began his teaching career at Minot Public Schools and currently is teaching business classes at Central Middle School. He was hired as the boys' and girls' tennis coach during the 2008-2009 season and is currently in his 18th season of both programs. He is married to Katie who is also employed by Minot Public Schools and they have one son, Grigor.

Tom Scheeler - Assistant Coach

tom.scheeler@minot.k12.nd.us
701-857-4477

Education
* Minot High School (1989)
* Minot State University

Coach Scheeler enters his 6th season as the head assistant coach for the boys' and girls' programs after assisting for 10 years at various levels of the program. Coach Scheeler is a former Minot High player and was a member of the last state championship tennis team at Minot High. He played collegiality at Minot State earning two consecutive trips to the NAIA National Tournament. Coach Scheeler works as a technology facilitator for Minot Public Schools. He is married to Jodi who works for the state of North Dakota and they have two daughters, Annie and Emma.

David Zimmerman - V/JV/JV2 Assistant
dezimmerman421@gmail.com

Education
* Minot High School (1984)
* University of North Dakota (1989) - B.S. in Education with Minor in Deaf Education

Coach Zimmerman will enter his 3rd year as an assistant for the boys' program. One of the most decorated athletes in Minot High School history, he brings an extensive background of success to our program. A 5 year varsity letterwinner for Minot High, he was a member of 2 state team titles and 3 state runner ups. He was recognized as an All WDA/State member in 1980, 1981, and 1983 along with winning a West Region doubles title in 1981 and doubles title in 1982. He capped off his career with a 1983 doubles state championship. He retired from teaching at the North Dakota School for the Deaf in 2021 after 31 years.

Tommy Pankratz

Education:
* Billing Central Catholic High School (2015)
* Montana Tech (2019) - Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
* Georgia Tech (2024) - Master of Science Mechanical Engineering

Coach Pankratz will begin his 1st season as a member of the Minot High School boys' staff after joining the girls' program in the spring of 2025. A native of Billings, MT, he played soccer and tennis for the Rams and was a member of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 state championship teams. During those years, he placed 6th, 4th, and 2nd at the state individual tournament. After high school, he attended Montana Tech in Butte, MT to study Petroleum Engineering. Upon graduation he moved to Texas and worked as an aengineer for SM Energy before moving to Minot in 2023. Coach Pankratz is currently emplyed for Hess where he works as a Production Engineer.