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
Office Address
Education Northwest
525 Stanford Rd 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 and has a graduate-level certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 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. Dr. Rerick is the chairman of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association's publications committee and serves as a founding board member for the National Leaderology Association.
KIN 241 - Introduction to Coaching
KIN 242 - Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN 305 - Health & Physical Education for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers
KIN 400/L - Methods for Teaching Elementary School Physical Education
KIN 404 - Adapted Physical Activity
KIN 498 - Coaching Practicum supervision
KIN 310 - Contemporary Issues in Sports
KIN 510 - Ethical Sports Leadership
KIN 311/511 - Sports Administration
KIN 412/512 - Sports Risk Management
KIN 415 - History of Sporting Experiences in America
KIN 515 - Cultural Impact of Sports in American History
KIN 551 - Philosophy and Application of Coaching Methods
PUBLICATIONS
[Scheduled] Rerick, M. (Fall 2026). Finding a Shared Reality. Interscholastic Athletic Administration.
[Scheduled] Forsyth, E., Smith, S., & Rerick, M. (Summer 2026). IAA Journal: Part 3. Interscholastic Athletic Administration.
[Scheduled] Forsyth, E., Smith, S., & Rerick, M. (Spring 2026). IAA Journal: Part 2. Interscholastic Athletic Administration.
[Scheduled] Forsyth, E., Smith, S., & Rerick, M. (Winter 2025). IAA Journal: Part 1. Interscholastic Athletic Administration.
[Scheduled] Rerick. M. (TBD). The Effect of Player-Coach Relationships on Athlete Participation and Retention. Strategies.
Rerick, M. (Fall 2025). Practice Observations in Three Learning Domains. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 52(1), 26-27.
Ziegler, D. & Rerick, M. (Summer 2025). The Crucial Role of Sports Psychology in Individual and Team Success in High School Sports. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 51(4), 20-21.
Rerick, M. (Spring 2025). Use Summer as a Chance to Reset. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 51(3), 22-24.
Rerick, M. (March 2025). High school sports are losing athletes to private clubs, but schools can keep them by focusing on character development. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/high-school-sports-are-losing-athletes-to-private-clubs-but-schools-can-keep-them-by-focusing-on-character-development-236367
Rerick, M. (Winter 2024-25). Quotes and Thoughts for the New AD. ADMission Newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/6b8dh-admission-newsletter
Rerick, M. (Winter 2024). React or Respond. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 51(2), 26-27.
Rerick, M. (July 2024). Use Summer as a Chance to Reset. WSSAAA Newsletter, 9-12.
Rerick, M. (Summer 2024). Three Important Forms of Early Leadership. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 50(4), 30-31.
Rerick, M. (Spring 2024). Basic AI Chatbot for ADs. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 50(3), 20-23.
NIAAA Publications Committee. (Winter 2023). The 18 Hour Rule. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 50(2), 43.
Rerick, M. (Winter 2023). Quotes for the New AD. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 50(2), 18-21.
Rerick, M. (Fall 2023). Practice Observations Made Easy. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 50(1), 36.
NIAAA Publications Committee. (Summer 2023). Sports Parent Checklist. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 49(4), 30.
Rerick, M. (Summer 2023). Cutting: The Necessary Evil. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 49(4), 22-23.
Rerick, M. & Moritz, S. (2023). Coaches as teachers and facilitators of esports imagery use. Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity, 18(s1), 20230013.
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
Hall of Fame, ND 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
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
University of North Dakota
Masters of Science in Education (Educational Leadership)
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science in Education (English Education, Physical Education, Athletic Coaching)
Valley City State University
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; National Leaderology Association, Board of Directors
2023-Present; Mentor, NIAAA District AD Leadership Cohort
2023-Present; Chairman, NIAAA Publications Committee
2016-Present; Member, NIAAA Publications Committee
2018-2022; Vice-Chair, NIAAA Publications Committee
2015-2024; 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
2025-Present; CEHD Policy Committee
2023-Present; CEHD Undergraduate Curriculum Committee