The Coaches | DGF Post 397 Baseball

The Coaches

Allen Krueger enters his 10th summer season with the DGF Post 397 American Legion Baseball progam and (22nd season overall). Coach Krueger has brought a love for American Legion Baseball to the players in DGF through a respect for the game, dedication and discipline.

As an American Legion Baseball player, Coach Krueger enjoyed every aspect of the summer sport. "Some of my best memories of athletics were on the baseball field in the summer. We had coaches who taught us 'how to play' and respect the game. There's certainly something special about a baseball team that shares a desire to play together, not for themselves, and has a chemistry that finds different ways to win games."

Coach Krueger is a 1993 graduate of Moorhead State University with a B.S. degree in Health & Physical Education & Coaching. He spent 7 years in public education as a teacher & coach before becoming a corporate trainer. He currently works as the marketing director for High Point Networks based in West Fargo.

He resides in Dilworth with his wife Donna, daughter Kendall and son Luke. He enjoys spending time playing with his kids, working on web design, being a High School basketball official and watching sports.

Jesse Rostad enters his first season with the DGF Legion program as an assistant coach. Coach Rostad earned his Business degree and played baseball at Concordia College in Moorhead.

His past experience as a Babe Ruth/Legion coach along with his passion for baseball and helping kids learn the game and be successful make him a great addition to the Post 397 program.

"Coach Rostad will be a valuable asset to our program. He's excited to get back involved with coaching baseball and working with a game he loves. His personality, winning attitude and positive approach to helping our players will make him a great addition to our team."

Coach Rostad was a three-year starter for the Cobbers from 1998-2001 where he played outfield.

Coach Rostad lives in Moorhead with his wife Brandi and their children Taya and Grady. He is employed by State Bank in Moorhead as a VP/Real Estate Officer. When not coaching baseball, he can be found watching baseball! Coach Rostad is a die-hard Twins and Vikings fan. In addition to watching FoxSports North and ESPN, he loves to spend time with his family and going to the lakes.

Michael Hanson enters his 8th season as an assistant coach. Coach Hanson brings a great deal of dedication to coaching in the DGF Post 397 program, a program in which he was a standout player from 2002-04. Coach Hanson will work with our Jr. Legion players in 2012.

He continued his playing career as a pitcher for Minnesota State Community and Technical College (MSCTC-Fergus Falls) for two years after high school.

"Coach Hanson sees the game as a great opportunity for kids to work hard and become a team player. He doesn't believe in individual things, he wants our guys to recognize the importance of contributing to the team."

Coach Hanson resides in Moorhead, MN and is employed by Homemakers Villa of Moorhead. He's the best fisherman on staff. He enjoys the outdoors and football.