Dane Carlson Outside Linebackers Coach Phone: (605) 394-2604 Email:Dane.Carlson@sdsmt.edu
Rapid City native Dane Carlson is a part of the Hardrocker football program, helping the defense and coaching the outside linebackers. Carlson graduated from St. Thomas More High School after a very successful playing career for the Cavaliers. Carlson was an integral part of the program as he played both sides of the ball. He was a wide receiver and defensive end. His accolades include earning AllState honors as a defensive end and setting the state record for sacks in a single season with 19. Following graduation, Carlson went on to attend college at Dakota Wesleyan University to earn his bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science and minor in Psychology. While at DWU, Carlson was a four year starter at middle linebacker. After graduating from Dakota Wesleyan in 2010, Carlson has occupied his time managing a fitness center and personal training. Carlson's, knowledge and expertise in strength & conditioning and playing experience is going to help take the program to the next level.