Mark Rerick
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Assistant Professor, Education, Health & Behavior
- Athletic Administration, Sports Leadership, K-12 PE
Contact Info
- Email: mark.a.rerick@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.4343
- Dept:
Office Address
Hyslop Room 222
2751 2nd Ave N Stop 8235
Grand Forks ND 58202-8235
Biography
Dr. Mark Rerick came to UND as an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development in the fall of 2022. He earned his BS Ed from Valley City State University in English and Physical Education and both an MS Ed and EdD in Educational Leadership from UND. In addition to holding Secondary Principal and Superintendent credentials, he is a Certified Master Athletic Administrator. Dr. Rerick worked in K-12 education for 21 years as an English teacher, multiple sport coach, assistant principal, and athletic director. His primary professional interests are improving coaching techniques in educationally-based athletic programs, the longevity and effectiveness of leadership in youth athletics, and the relationship between behavioral economics and youth sports parenting.
KIN 305 - Health & Physical Education for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers
KIN 400 - Methods for Teaching Elementary School Physical Education
KIN 404 - Adapted Physical Activity
KIN 511 - Sports Administration
KIN 412/512 - Sports Risk Management
PUBLICATIONS
Scheduled Winter 2023: The 18 Hour Rule. Interscholastic Athletic Administration
Scheduled Winter 2023: Quotes for the New AD. Interscholastic Athletic Administration
Scheduled Fall 2023: Practice Observations Made Easy. Interscholastic Athletic Administration
Scheduled Summer 2023: Sports Parent Checklist. Interscholastic Athletic Administration
Scheduled Summer 2023: Cutting: The Necessary Evil. Interscholastic Athletic Administration
Rerick, M. (Winter 2022). Better Coaching Techniques for Better Coaches. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 49(2), 30-31.
Rerick, M. (Summer 2022). Interview Tiebreaker. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 48(4), 41.
Rerick, M. (Fall 2021). Effective Coach Meetings. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 48(1), 42.
Rerick, M. (Summer 2021). How Do You Define Success? Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 47(4), 34-35.
Rerick, M. (Spring 2021). Two Ways We All Learn. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 47(3), 30.
Rerick, M. (Fall 2020). Eat That Frog. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 47(1), 24.
NIAAA Publications Committee. (Fall 2020). Effective Coach Meetings. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 47(1), 28.
Rerick, M. (Spring 2020). Athlete Communication. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 46(3), 45.
Rerick, M. (Spring 2020). Why Do We Exist? Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 46(3), 26-27.
Rerick, M. (Winter 2019). Make Losing Safe Again. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 46(2), 28-29.
Rerick, M. (Fall 2019). Administrative Stoicism. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 46(1), 22-23.
Rerick, M. (Summer 2019). Coaching Core Values. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 45(4), 14-16.
NIAAA Publications Committee. (Summer 2019). We are Coaching Kids. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 45(4), 36-37.
Rerick, M. (Spring 2019). Communication: Parent Book Study. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 45(3), 45.
Rerick, M. (Spring 2019). Purposeful Leadership. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 45(3), 14-15.
Rerick, M. (Winter 2018). The GFPS 12 Star Award. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 45(2), 15.
Rerick, M. (Fall 2018). Hey Ref! Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 45(1), 18-19.
NIAAA Publications Committee. (Fall 2018). I’m Sorry I Yelled at You on the Bus. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 45(1), 14-15.
Rerick, M. (2018, October 16). Anthem Protests in High School Athletics. In Eric Burin (Ed)., Protesting on Bended Knee: Race, Dissent, and Patriotism in 21st Century America (pp. 111-114). University of North Dakota: The Digital Press.
Rerick, M. (Spring/Summer 2018). The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 88(2), 38-40.
Rerick, M. (2018, May 22). Athletic Directors Offer Podcasts. Athletic Management. Retrieved May 22, 2018 from http://athleticmanagement.com/content/athletic-directors-offer-podcasts
Rerick, M. (2018, January 22). Patterning Core Values. Retrieved January 30, 2018 from https://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-content/patterning-core-values/
Rerick, M. (Winter 2017). Social Media Refresher. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 44(2), 24-25.
Rerick, M. (Fall 2017). Coaches, Make a Difference. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 44(1), 24-25.
Rerick, M. (Summer 2017). A Coach as a Mentor. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 43(4), 28.
Rerick, M. (Spring 2017). The Downside of Social Media. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 43(3), 26-27.
Rerick, M. (2017, April/May). I Had Fun. Athletic Management, XXIX (3), 41-45.
Rerick, M. (Winter 2016). Encouraging Multi-Sport Participation. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 43(2), 20-21.
Rerick, M. (2016, June/July). Operation: Engagement. Athletic Management, XXVIII (4), 35-39.
Rerick, M. (2016, June 1). The Importance of Multi-sport Participation. Retrieved June 7, 2016 from http://nfhs.org/articles/the-importance-of-multi-sport-participation/
Rerick, M. (2016, May 3). Effective Practice Planning. Retrieved May 3, 2016 from https://www.nfhs.org/articles/effective-practice-planning/
Rerick, M. (2016, April 28). Next season does not have to start the next day. Retrieved April 28, 2016 from http://nfhs.org/articles/next-season-does-not-have-to-start-the-next-day/.
Rerick, M. (2015, October 28). Making Cuts on Athletic Teams – the Necessary Evil. Retrieved October 28, 2015 from https://www.nfhs.org/articles/making-cuts-on-athletic-teams-the-necessary-evil/
Rerick, M. (2015, October 21). Learning How To Lose. Retrieved October 21, 2015, from http://www.nfhs.org/articles/learning-how-to-lose/
Rerick, M. (2015, April 8). Be Someone Worth Copying. Retrieved April 8, 2015, from http://www.nfhs.org/articles/coaches-be-someone-worth-copying/
Rerick, M. (2015, April 1). Athletic Department Communication Guidelines. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 41(3), 22-24.
PRESENTATIONS
2022 keynote speaker at Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association spring conference, Topic: Positive Influence Coaching
2021 presenter at NIAAA National Conference, Topic: Partnering With Parents
2020 presenter at virtual NIAAA National Conference, Topic: Increasing Student Involvement and Interest
2020 presenter at virtual Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association spring conference, Topic: Distance Based Technology for Athletic Directors
2019 presenter at NIAAA National Conference, Topic: Core Value Coaching
2019 presenter at National High School Coaches Association summer convention, Topics: Core Value Coaching, Character Driven Athletic Philosophy, Best Practice Practices
2015 presenter at ND High School Coaches Association summer convention, Topic: Multiple Sport Athletes
2013 presenter at National High School Coaches Association summer convention, Topic: Athletic Department Handbooks
Multiple presentations at ND Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association fall workshops and spring conferences
Secondary Principal Credential, ND Dept. of Public Instruction
Superintendent Credential, ND Dept. of Public Instruction
Certified Master Athletic Administrator, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Bruce T. Whitehead Distinguished Service Award, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Young Alumni Achievement Award, Valley City State University
National Athletic Director of the Year nominee (2022), National High School Athletic Coaches' Association
Two-time Class A Athletic Director of the Year (2016-17, 2021-22), ND Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
North Dakota State Award of Merit, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Merit of Honor, Valley City State University
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
University of North Dakota, 2020
Masters of Science in Education (Educational Leadership)
University of North Dakota, 2007
Bachelors of Science in Education (English Education, Physical Education, Athletic Coaching)
Valley City State University, 2001
2022-Present; Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota
2012-2022; Director of Athletics, Grand Forks (ND) Public Schools
2010-2012; Assistant Principal/Activities Director, Dickinson (ND) Public Schools
2001-2010; Teacher/Coach/Activities Director, Hillsboro (ND) Public Schools
2023-Present; Chairman, NIAAA Publications Committee
2016-Present; Member, NIAAA Publications Committee
2018-2022; Vice-Chair, NIAAA Publications Committee
2015-Present; Faculty member and co-editor for NIAAA Course 719: Leadership Concepts, Methods, and Applications
2012-Present; Faculty member for multiple NDIAAA Leadership Training Courses
2018-2022; NDHSAA Board of Directors
2021-2022; President, NDHSAA Board of Directors
2011-2022; Member, multiple NDHSAA committees
2011-12, 2014-2022; Member, NDIAAA Board of Directors
2021; Chairman, NDIAAA Five-Year Strategic Planning Committee
2015; Chairman, NDIAAA Five-Year Strategic Planning Committee
2014; Member, NIAAA Five-Year Strategic Planning Committee
2012; Member, NDHSAA Strategic Planning Committee
2006-2022; Hosted 86 NDHSAA post-season tournaments