South Dakota School of Mines Track and Field Kent Jacobs - Sprints Kent returns to the Hardrocker track & field program where he had a successful collegiate career. Kent is a former 400m School record holder (:48.89) which still ranks as third best all-time for the Hardrockers. He still holds the 4x100m relay record (42.33) with teammates Dain Patterson, Justin Wipf, and Matt Zolnowsky. Kent has assisted with the sprinters since his return to Rapid City in 2008, after many years working as a Mechanical Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA. He is currently employed by Strider Bicycles of Rapid City.
Jim Stephens – Throws This is Jim’s second year as the throws coach for the SD Mines men’s and women’s track and field teams and a difference can already be seen. Working everyday with the Hardrocker student-athletes, he has been able to teach and observe the proper techniques and has already made a difference as a majority of the throwers continually improve their personal-best marks throughout the season.