Minot High 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. He teaches 7th grade Digital Technology classes at Central Middle School. 2025-2026 will mark his 18th season as the head coach of both the boys' and girls' 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 10th season as the head assistant coach for the boys' and girls' programs after assisting for 6 years at various levels of the program. Coach Scheeler is a former Minot High player and was a member of the last boys' state championship tennis team at Minot High. He was a regional doubles champion and state runner-up. 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 also works for North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center 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 4th season as an assistant for the girls' program. One of the most decorated athletes in Minot High School history, he brings an extensive background of success to the 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. In addition to coaching tennis, he has coached hockey at all levels from high school to the United States Deaf National Team.

Meredith Zammataro

Education:
* United States Air Force Academy
* University of Memphis

Coach Zammataro joins the Minot High tennis program for her first season, bringing a wealth of experience and energy to the team. She competed collegiately at the Division I level for both the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Memphis, and trained at the prestigious IMG Academy prior to college. With her strong playing background and competitive spirit, Coach Zammataro brings valuable insights into match play and player development. Her experience will be a tremendous asset to all athletes in the program.

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 2nd season as a member of the Minot High School girls' staff. 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 engineer for SM Energy before moving to Minot in 2023. Coach Pankratz is currently employed for Chevron where he works as a Production Engineer.

Tessa Wilson - Middle School Coach
tessa.wilson@minot.k12.nd.us

Education:
* Minot High School
Coach Wilson begins her 3rd season as a member of the Minot High School girls' staff. A former player for Minot High School, her main duties will be to oversee the middle school program and develop basic stroke development. She currently teaches 4th grade at Edison Elementary School.