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September 3, 2002

Lincoln High School's Tom Krueger earns coaching award

SIOUX FALLS - Tom Krueger's coaching career has been short but remarkably productive.

He has coached tennis at Sioux Falls Lincoln High School for seven years, posting a 129-4 record. Three times he has been named Greater Dakota Conference coach of the year. He was also selected Lincoln's coach of the year.

Under Krueger's direction, Lincoln's girls have won five consecutive state championships starting in 1997. The Patriots' streak ties previous title runs by Sioux Falls O'Gorman, 1992-1996 and 1976-1980. Lincoln was the state runner-up once and captured four GDC crowns.

The string of championships and overall record has earned Krueger the Ole Odney Award for outstanding achievement in coaching by an Augustana graduate.

Krueger played four seasons of tennis for Augie, and in 1985 finished third at No. 1 singles in the North Central Conference tournament. He graduated in 1986.

Krueger and his wife, Nancy, are the parents of Isaac and Anna. In addition to coaching, Tom is the owner of the Third Day Berry & Herb Farm.