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BARGMANN ENDOWMENT SETS NEW STANDARD
3/6/2024 10:30:00 AM | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
With the creation of the first head coaching endowment in Jackrabbit Athletics, the South Dakota State University track and field and cross country programs join a select group.
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The Bargmann Head Coach for Track & Field/Cross Country endowment makes SDSU the 12th track and field/cross country program in the country to have its head coach position endowed. And the effort was spearheaded by a former Jackrabbit student-athlete, Chester native Brent Bargmann.
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"The creation of the Bargmann endowment aligns with SDSU's strategic vision to be a people-centered university, but to have one of your own take the lead in making this a reality makes it all the more special," Director of Athletics Justin Sell said. "This fund will provide new and innovative opportunities to recruit and retain quality coaches, as well as enhance the student-athlete experience on our campus."
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Following graduation from SDSU in 1987, Bargmann embarked on a career in the tech sector — the bulk of which he spent in Southeast Asia. His return to his home state in the late 2010s provided Bargmann more of an opportunity to reconnect with his alma mater.
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"It all goes back to the participation when I was here at the university, but then also the things you take away from that participation that gives that longer-term buy-in that really gets you to a point where you feel you want to continuously make commitments like this to the program," Bargmann said. "The purpose of the endowment is to not only build upon what's already here, but ensure the sustainability of the program. What we're doing today goes a long ways in doing that."
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While Bargmann provided the lead gift to make the endowment possible, several other Jackrabbit track and field/cross country alumni provided substantial gifts of their own to help the fund surpass the million-dollar mark, including:
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"I'm blown away by Brent's generosity, as well as that of the other donors who stepped forward to make this endowment possible," DeHaven said. "It is a reflection of the relationships that so many built on campus while representing SDSU in cross country and track and field. The endowment helps continue to move the program forward and provides stability in the ever-changing world of collegiate athletics."
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Additional contributions to the Bargmann Endowment can be made through the SDSU Foundation.
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The Bargmann Head Coach for Track & Field/Cross Country endowment makes SDSU the 12th track and field/cross country program in the country to have its head coach position endowed. And the effort was spearheaded by a former Jackrabbit student-athlete, Chester native Brent Bargmann.
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"The creation of the Bargmann endowment aligns with SDSU's strategic vision to be a people-centered university, but to have one of your own take the lead in making this a reality makes it all the more special," Director of Athletics Justin Sell said. "This fund will provide new and innovative opportunities to recruit and retain quality coaches, as well as enhance the student-athlete experience on our campus."
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Following graduation from SDSU in 1987, Bargmann embarked on a career in the tech sector — the bulk of which he spent in Southeast Asia. His return to his home state in the late 2010s provided Bargmann more of an opportunity to reconnect with his alma mater.
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"It all goes back to the participation when I was here at the university, but then also the things you take away from that participation that gives that longer-term buy-in that really gets you to a point where you feel you want to continuously make commitments like this to the program," Bargmann said. "The purpose of the endowment is to not only build upon what's already here, but ensure the sustainability of the program. What we're doing today goes a long ways in doing that."
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While Bargmann provided the lead gift to make the endowment possible, several other Jackrabbit track and field/cross country alumni provided substantial gifts of their own to help the fund surpass the million-dollar mark, including:
- Rob Beyer (Class of 1986)
- Brad and Christine Cordts (Brad-Class of 1986)
- Paul Danger (Class of 1995)
- Paul Morgan (Class of 1990)
- Todd and Melissa Sheldon (Todd-Class of 1984)
- Carolyn Steinborn (Class of 1983)
- Curt and Cindy Swanhorst (Curt-Class of 1981)
- Clint and Billie Jo Waara (Clint-Class of 1993)
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"I'm blown away by Brent's generosity, as well as that of the other donors who stepped forward to make this endowment possible," DeHaven said. "It is a reflection of the relationships that so many built on campus while representing SDSU in cross country and track and field. The endowment helps continue to move the program forward and provides stability in the ever-changing world of collegiate athletics."
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Additional contributions to the Bargmann Endowment can be made through the SDSU Foundation.
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