Alumni
Today’s young athletes are tomorrow’s collegiate stars. Former Sanford Sports Academy athletes are leaving their mark at colleges and universities around the country.
Sanford Sports Academy Golf Alumni
We are proud to see our players take what they learned at Sanford Sports Academy and use it at the collegiate level.
Following the 2025 season, we have 36 alumni who went on to play college golf.
12 collegiate players.
BOYS GOLF
Creighton University
- Radley Mauney, Sioux Falls O’Gorman HS (2022)
Augustana University
- Jacob Stewart, Sioux Falls O’Gorman HS (2022)
University of Jamestown
- Avery Kutter, Moorhead HS (2025)
- Oscar Holmen, Fargo South HS (2024)
GIRLS GOLF
University of Sioux Falls
- Delilah Fuls, Brookings HS (2024)
- Cecelia VandenTop, SF Christian HS (2024)
- Bryn Huber, Huron HS (2023)
Wingate University
- Lauren Sutcliffe, Sioux Falls O’Gorman HS (2022)
Gustavus Adolphus
- Emily Kolb, Sioux Falls O;Gorman (2022)
- Riley Zebroski, Watertown HS (2022)
Northwestern College (IA)
- Claire Lamfers, Sioux Falls Christian HS (2023)
- Claire Yunag, Sioux Falls Lincoln HS (2022)
20 collegiate players.
BOYS GOLF
Iowa State University
- Bryce Hammer, Sioux Falls O’Gorman HS (2018)
St. Cloud University/University of South Dakota
- Ryan Neff, Sioux Falls Lincoln HS (2019)
University of South Dakota/Regis University
- Justin Kolb, Sioux Falls O’Gorman HS (2018)
South Dakota State University
- Jacob Otta, Sioux Falls O'Gorman HS (2016)
University of Sioux Falls
- Austin Boomsma, James Christian HS (2020)
Augustana University
- Jacob Lee, Parkston HS (2018)
- Sam Sutcliffe, Sioux Falls O’Gorman HS (2018)
Dordt University
- Andrew Dykstra, Sioux Falls Christian HS (2020)
Dakota Wesleyan
- Carson VanBeek, Sioux Falls Christian HS (2020)
GIRLS GOLF
South Dakota State University
- Sydney Bormann, Parkston HS (2016)
Augustana University
- Lauren Tims, Sioux Falls Christian HS (2020)
- MiKayla Poppens, Sioux Falls Roosevelt HS (2016)
- Sydney Weber, Parkston HS (2016)
St. Thomas University/Augustana University
- Sophia Salters, Sioux Falls O’Gorman (2019)
Concordia St. Paul University
- Natalie Poppens, Sioux Falls Roosevelt HS (2019)
Briar Cliff University
- Grace Johanson, Flandreau, HS (2020)
Mount Marty University
- Kelsey Heath, Sisseton HS (2020)
- Tatum Jensen, Central Lyon HS (2020)
- Caitlyn Stimpson, Wagner HS (2020)
Alexandria Technical & Community College
- Abby Hammon, Murray County Central HS (2020)
4 collegiate players.
BOYS GOLF
University of Minnesota
- Tommy Vining, Sioux Falls Lincoln HS (2015)
University of Nebraska
- Jace Guthmiller, Yankton HS (2015)
University of Arizona
- Max Donohue, Sioux Falls O’Gorman (2014)
GIRLS GOLF
Texas Tech University
- Kim Kaufman, Clark HS (2009)
Sanford Sports Academy Basketball Alumni
We are proud to see our players take what they learned at Sanford Sports Academy and use it at the collegiate level.
Following the 2026 season, we have 110 alumni who went on to play a collegiate sport.
18 collegiate players.
South Dakota State University
- Weston Rowe, Jackson County Central (Football)
Augustana
- Sam DeGroot, Lincoln
- Sam Ericsson, Lincoln
Minnesota State-Moorhead
- Garrett Nissley, Century
Northern State
- Will Kuhl, West Central
- Camden Kraemer, Century
South Dakota Mines
- Mason Clark, O'Gorman
Southwest Minnesota State
- Malachai James, Beresford (Football)
Dakota State
- Carter Gross, West Central (Football)
- Cooper Gibbs, Spearsfish
Dakota Wesleyan
- Karson Paye, Dell Rapids
- Porter Vogel, Central Lyon
- Tiegen Nyhaug, Beresford
- Memphis Bylander, Roosevelt
Morningside
- Trimmier Hanson, St. Mary's (Football)
Mount Marty
- Ashton Paulsen, St. Thomas More
Northwestern (IA)
- Wesley Wittler, Sully Buttes (Football)
Iowa Lakes
- Riley Casey, Little Wound
19 collegiate players.
Nebraska-Omaha
- Sydney Terveen, O'Gorman
South Dakota
- Ashlan Carlow-Blount, Mahpiya Luta
Augustana
- Addie Siemsen, Mitchell
Bemidji State
- Addison Warnke, Jefferson (Volleyball)
Black Hills State
- Jaisie Jansen, Crofton
Minnesota State-Moorhead
- Jenna Miller, St. Mary's
Northern State
- Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin
University of Jamestown
- Addy Sage, Thompson
University of Mary
- Megan Dietz, Shanley
- Tegan Konold, Mobridge Pollack
University of Sioux Falls
- Sadie Mehrman, O'Gorman
Wayne State
- Ruth Dvoracek, Sioux Falls Christian
Dakota State
- Taylor Vincent, Sioux Valley (Basketball/Track & Field)
Mount Marty
- Addison Walter, Cedar Catholic
- Anna Binde, Tea Area
Northwestern (IA)
- Harley Koth, Beresford
- Natalie Gass, Tea Area
Rocky Mountain
- Nasya O'Connor, Carter County
Central Arizona
- Callen Fosher, Sheyenne
12 collegiate players.
South Dakota State University
- Ben Brooks, Madison (Football)
- Maverick LeBrun, St. Mary's (Football)
- Shane Henderson, Mobridge-Pollack (Football)
Augustana
- Markus Talley, Mitchell
Black Hills State
- Benson Kieffer, Rapid City Christian
Northern State
- Boston Katzer, Lennox (Football)
University of Sioux Falls
- Bryon Laue, Castlewood
Iowa Western
- Layton Smith, Dakota State (Transferred), Lennox (Football)
Dordt University
- Nick Hanson, Viborg-Hurley
Dakota Wesleyan
- Aiden Costain, Harrisburg
Minnesota-Morris
- Makhi Winter, Pipestone
Fort Hayes Tech
- Bonfas Loria, West Fargo
22 collegiate players.
South Dakota
- Emma Marshall, Centerville (Track & Field)
Valporaiso
- Isabella Anderson, Milbank
Northern State
- Reagan Rus, Mount Vernon-Plankinton
- Brooke Jensen, South Dakota (Transferred), Vermillion
- Grace Peterson, South Dakota (Transferred), Washington
SMSU
- Logan Smidt, Brookings
University of Mary
- Haidyn Crockett, University of Jamestown (Transferred), Northern Cass
University of Sioux Falls
- Brooklyn Knoll, Roosevelt (Basketball/Track & Field)
Briar Cliff
- Abby Lee, Bishop Heelan
- Morgan Johnson, Roosevelt
Dakota State
- Madala Hanson, St. Mary's
Dordt University
- Miylie Ann Zomer, Rock Valley
Dakota Wesleyan University
- Lauren VanOverschelde, Mitchell
- Ryan Hanssen, Lennox
Mount Marty
- Lennix DuPris, Pierre
- Brynn Oakland, Canton
- Cameryn Sommervold, Dordt University (Transferred), Dakota Valley
Northwestern (IA)
- Jenna Vande Weerd, Canton
- Avery Reitz, Sioux Falls Christian
- Kavri Van Kekerix, Rock Valley (Softball)
Gustavus
- Claire Woods, Washington
Northwest College (WY)
- Bella Williams, Kadoka
18 collegiate players.
Kansas State University
- JT Rock, Iowa State University & University of New Mexico (Transferred), Lincoln
South Dakota State University
- Alec Squires, Sioux Valley
- Jesse Van Kalsbeek, Northwestern IA (Transferred), MOC-Floyd Valley
Chadron State
- Jackson Schauer, Faith
Northern State
- Braeden VanBockern, Harrisburg
- Jake Kuhl, West Central
- Porter Ihnen, University of South Dakota (Transferred), Lennox
University of Sioux Falls
- Jacoby Mehrman, Harrisburg
Briar Cliff
- Jack Erickson, Baltic
- Jaxson Wingert, Dakota Valley
Dakota State
- Charles Callahan, Madison
Dakota Wesleyan
- Braxton Musser, Lennox
- Cody Slykhuis, Sanborn Central
- Garrett Mertens, Milbank
- Tyson Stevenson, Hamlin
Mount Marty
- Lane Tvedt, Castlewood
- Matthew Anderson, Canton
Bishop State (AL)
- Jeremiah Sem, Southeastern Prep (FL) (Transferred), Fargo North
22 collegiate players.
South Dakota
- Kinsey Evans, Chamberlain (Track & Field)
- Alex Flattery, Nebraska-Kearney (Transferred), Sioux City East
South Dakota State University
- Claire Sheppard, Flandreau
- Emilee Fox, Mount Vernon
- Harley Johnson, Arlington (Track & Field)
- Katie Vasecka, Tea Area
- Mahli Abdouch, O'Gorman
Black Hills State
- Sawyer Stoebner, Mitchell
Minnesota State-Mankato
- Hannah Leverson, Sisseton
Minnesota State-Moorhead
- Caylin Kelly, Florence-Henry
Northern State
- Carli Kuyper, Lennox
Northwest Missouri State
- Brooklyn Stanley, Bishop Heelan
Wayne State
- Abigail Asleeson, Valley City State (Transferred), Howard
University of Mary
- Dani Highum, Lennox (Volleyball)
Dordt University
- Ana Veldkamp, Southwest MN Christian
- Macy Koupal, Wagner
- Mara Grant, Tea Area
- Taylor Watson, Florence-Henry
Dakota Wesleyan University
- Sydney Olson, Garretson
Mount Marty
- Lauren Grinde, Tri-Valley
Northwestern (IA)
- Stevie Wittler, Sully Buttes
Gustavus
- Jordyn Williams, Garretson
Testimonials
"The Sanford Sports Basketball Academy has helped me in many ways over the years that I have been involved with the program. The coaches and structure helped me develop into the player I am today."
Sam DeGroot
2026 South Dakota Boys Gatorade Player of the Year
"Sanford Sports Basketball Academy helped me grow as both a player and a person. I’m grateful for the coaches, teammates, memories, and relationships I gained through the program."
Sydney Terveen
Sanford Sports Academy Class of 2026
"Sanford Sports Academy helped me grow as a player and person. I built lifelong friendships and learned valuable life lessons from my coaches. It's a great resource for taking your basketball skills to the next level."
Jaxson Wingert
Sanford Sports Academy Class of 2024
"I played basketball at Sanford Sports Academy for six years. The coaches provided top-level training, mentorship, and recruiting support. With amazing facilities and competition, I highly recommend it!"
Cailyn Kelly
Sanford Sports Academy Class of 2024