Coaching Experience

Matt Rosdahl

Teacher/Coach

Twitter: coach_rosdahl

This site is intended to serve as a virtual resume to highlight my coaching experience.

Vision Statement and Coaching Philosophy

Palo Verde High School

Las Vegas, NV

Defensive Line Coach

2023 - Present

Head Coach: Joe Aznarez

Chattahoochee High School

Johns Creek, GA

Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach

2019 - 2023

Head Coach: Mike Malone

Defensive Line Coach

2018 - 2019

Head Coach: Vince Strine

JV Boys Basketball Coach

2020 - 2022

Head Coach: Chris Short

Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach

2019 - 2020

Head Coach: Chris Short

Deuel High School

Clear Lake, SD

Head Football Coach

2010 - 2018

Career Record: 37-37 (8 seasons)

Career Synopsis

In eight seasons as the head varsity football coach at Deuel High School my teams amassed a 37-37 (.500) record and qualified for the playoffs seven seasons in a row. Both of those marks are school records. To put things in perspective during the twelve seasons prior to my arrival the team had a record of 23-76 (.232), zero winning seasons, and made the playoffs only three times (0 wins). In my final six seasons we had a 33-24 (.579) record, four winning seasons, and made the playoffs all six years (3 wins). That is the best six year stretch in school history. The 9-win season (9-2) in 2014 tied for the most wins in school history. Back to back winning records the final two seasons (2016 and 2017) marked the first time that had been done in over thirty years (1984-1985). In addition I had tremendous success fundraising, improving overall strength and conditioning, and injecting excitement into a program that had been lacking it for some time. Prior to my arrival at Deuel I spent two years as an assistant coach at South Broward High School in Hollywood, FL under the direction of Hall of Fame coach Allen Held, including a 10-2 season in which our only losses came to national powerhouse St Thomas Aquinas.

I have experience as a head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator; as well as having coached offensive line, defensive line, linebackers, running backs, wide receivers, and quarterbacks.

2017 Season

The Cardinals finished the season 5-4 after losing in the first found of the playoffs to Bon Homme. All four losses came to playoff teams with a combined record of 32-8. Britton-Hecla who finished second in the ECC went on to win the 9A Championship. The Cardinals would finish 4th in the ECC behind Hamlin, Britton-Hecla, and Webster. Six sophomores and two freshmen registered starts for the Cardinals. Deuel qualified for the playoffs for a school record 7th season in a row and Coach Rosdahl set the record for career wins with 37.

2016 Season

The Cardinals finished the season 5-4 after losing in the first round of the playoffs to Baltic. The Cardinals signature win of the season was a comeback win at Clark/Willow Lake who advanced to the quarterfinals of the playoffs. All four losses came to playoff teams with three of those teams advancing in the playoffs. The Cardinals finished fourth in the ECC and qualified for the playoffs for a school record 6th season in a row.

2015 Season

The Cardinals finished the year at 3-6 after losing in the first round of the playoffs to Chester. This was the fifth year in a row in which Deuel has qualified for the playoffs which had not been done in school history. All six losses came to playoff teams with Chester, Hamlin, Webster, and Waverly-South Shore all advancing past the first round of the playoffs. Webster and Waverly-South Shore both advanced to the semi-finals. The Cardinals finished sixth in the Eastern Coteau Conference. On the season Coach Rosdahl moved into second place all-time in wins at Deuel High School/Clear Lake High School. The Cardinals 3-5 regular season record was its first losing regular season since 2010. Despite registering only 3 wins the Cardinals were able to qualify for the playoffs based on its strength of schedule (power points).

2014 Season

The Cardinals would finish the year with a 9-2 record, losing in the semifinals to eventual state champion Gregory. The Cardinals other loss came in the regular season to eventual 9B state champion Hamlin. With 9 wins the team tied for the most wins in school history. The Cardinals finished second in the Eastern Coteau Conference with a 7-1 record. Hamlin was the conference champion going 8-0. The Cardinals finished the season with a 6-0 home record, recording 4 shutouts in the process. Deuel was ranked #3 in the final 9AA polls. The 9-2 record was tied for the best record in school history.

2013 Season

The Cardinals went 4-5 losing in the first round of the playoffs to eventual state champion Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan. The Cardinals came into the season with just a handful of returning letter winners, only one returning full-time starter, no senior letter winners, and making the transition from 11B to 9AA. In what could have been a complete rebuilding year the Cardinals were able to finish the regular season 4-4 and make the playoffs as an at-large team. All five losses came to playoff teams, including the state runner-up in 9B Hamlin and 9AA champion Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan.

2012 Season

The Cardinals went 7-3 losing in the 11B quarterfinals to eventual state runner-up Tri-Valley. Deuel's first round playoff win over Webster was the school's first since 1994. The Cardinals ranked as high as 4th in the state and spent most of the second half of the season ranked 5th. The Cardinals three losses came against teams with a combined record of 30-4 and who all advanced to the semifinals (Flandreau, Roncalli, and Tri-Valley). The 7-3 record was the 4th best in school history and the Cardinals finished the year ranked 5th in the final 11B polls.

2011 Season

The Cardinals went 4-5 losing in the first round of the playoffs to Groton. The team snapped an 18-game losing streak in week two against Sioux Valley and went 4-2 during a key stretch of the season that included that decisive win over Sioux Valley, a big overtime win over Redfield-Doland, and blowout wins over Webster and Sioux Falls Christian.

2010 Season

When the season began the team had lost its last 10 games dating back to the 2008 season. From 2000-2009 the Cardinals had a ten year record of 22-61 with just two playoff appearances. Despite not registering a win in 2010 the team improved in every statistical category and was much more competitive throughout the season. Nine different sophomores registered starts for the Cardinals.

Deuel High School Football Coaching Record Book

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

2010 - 2015

Career Record: 48-64

Head Coach: Scott Mitchell

2014-15 Season

The Cardinals were able to improve on their 2013-14 season by doubling their win total going 2-19 on the season.

2013-14 Season

The Cardinals suffered through one of the worst seasons in the program's history. After three consecutive years of contending for a district championship, the Cardinals finished 1-21 on the year.

2012-13 Season

The Cardinals finished the regular season with a 17-6 record winning the District 4A Championship for the second time in three years before losing to Clark-Willow Lake in the Region Championship game.

2011-12 Season

The Cardinals finished the year with a 12-11 record after losing in the District Championship game to Deubrook.

2010-11 Season

The Cardinals finished the year with a 16-7 record losing to Clark-Willow Lake in the Region Championship game. The Cardinals were District 4A Champions.

Middle School Track Coach

2016 - 2018

South Broward High School

Hollywood, FL

Assistant Football Coach

2008 - 2009

Career Record: 14-8

Head Coach: Allen Held

2009 Season

The Bulldogs finished the year as one of the best teams in school history with a 10-2 record losing in the second round of the playoffs to national powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas who would wind up as state runner-ups. St. Thomas Aquinas handed the Bulldogs both of their losses with the other coming in the regular season. Season highlights included a 27-26 comeback win over McArthur, a 23-13 win at Hollywood Hills, and a 52-33 win over Pembroke Pines Charter.

2008 Season

The Bulldogs finished the season with a 4-6 record missing out on the playoffs. Highlights included a 43-3 win over West Broward, a 34-12 win at Cooper City, and a 32-20 win over Piper.

Head Boys Basketball Coach

2009-10

Career Record: 7-15

2009-10 Season

The Bulldogs exceeded expectations posting a 7-15 record and advancing to the second round of the district tournament. The team brought back no returning starters and only one letter winner from the previous season (13-9). Highlights included a 78-79 loss to #3 ranked McArthur, a 5th place finish at the Deerfield Beach Holiday Blitz Tournament (wins over Monarch 81-72 and Nova 66-60), a 72-68 win over Barron Collier at the Kreul Classic, a 63-53 win over Pompano Beach, and a 67-34 win over Hollywood Hills in the first round of the district tournament. Kevin Grooms (PG) and Clavion Nelson (PF) were named to both the Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald Honorable Mention All-Area Teams.

Arthur Ashe Middle School

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Head Boys Basketball Coach

2004 - 2006

Career Record: 20-13

Head Boys Volleyball Coach

2006

Career Record: 6-7

Head Girls Basketball Coach

2003-04

Career Record: 11-5

Assistant Track and Field Coach

2004

Other Coaching Experience

Deuel Youth Sports

4th/5th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

2016-18

Dawson (MN) Parks and Recreation

Youth Baseball Coach (5th-8th grade teams)

Youth Basketball Coach

Youth Football Coach

Youth Soccer Coach

Youth Volleyball Coach

High School Strength and Conditioning

Summer of 2004

Camp Echo (NY)

Boys Basketball (9th-10th grades)

Strength and Conditioning (9th-10th grades)

Summers of 2001 and 2002

Marshall Parks and Recreation

Youth Football Coach

Summer/Fall of 1998

Clinics and Seminars Attended

Glazier Football Coaches Clinic (Atlanta, GA) 2021-2023

Minority Coaches Association of Georgia: Aspiring Head Coaches Bootcamp (Atlanta, GA) 2019

Glazier Football Coaches Clinic (Atlanta, GA) 2019

Glazier Football Coaches Clinic (Minneapolis, MN) 2014-2018

Minnesota Football Coaches Association Clinic (Minneapolis, MN) 2014-2018

South Dakota Football Coaches Association Winter Clinic (Sioux Falls, SD) 2013-2018

University of Nebraska Huskers Football Coaches Clinic (Lincoln, NE) 2011, 2012, and 2014

Notable Athletes Coached

Jaden Gaines - Chattahoochee High School - Eastern Michigan University - Football

Jordan Palmer - Chattahoochee High School - University of Alabama-Birmingham - Football

Jaylen Smith - Chattahoochee High School - Kennesaw State University - Football

Morgan VandeBrake - Deuel High School - Dakota State University - Football

Lance Eide - Deuel High School - South Dakota State University - Football

Curt Boeke - Deuel High School - Dakota State University - Football

Mike Engebretson - Deuel High School - Dakota Wesleyan University - Football

Braxton Fuller - Deuel High School - North Dakota State College of Science - Football

Jayda Swenson - Deuel High School - Dakota State University - Basketball

Tiara Gibson - Deuel High School - Louisiana State University - Volleyball

Kevin Grooms - South Broward High School - Marshall University - Football

Curtic "Spiffy" Evans - South Broward High School - Boston College - Football

Junior Sylvestre - South Broward High School - Toledo University and Miami Dolphins (NFL) - Football

DJ Mera - South Broward High School - Rutgers University - Football

Clavion Nelson - South Broward High School - University of South Florida - Football

Steven Jacques - South Broward High School - University of South Florida - Football

Chris Ayers - South Broward High School - Florida International University - Football

Bryan Parnes - South Broward High School - Campbellsville University - Football

Antonio Harris - South Broward High School - West Virginia Wesleyan - Football

Kevius Morgan - South Broward High School - West Virginia Wesleyan - Football

Johnathan Aiken - Arthur Ashe Middle School - Rutgers - Football

Fred Landers - Arthur Ashe Middle School - University of North Florida - Basketball

Dominique Jackson - Arthur Ashe Middle School - Florida Memorial University - Basketball

Jonathan Aiken - Arthur Ashe Middle School - Wyoming University - Football

Pictures

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