Meet Daniel Strande: PE Teacher, Football Coach, and Track & Field Coach
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is pleased to share that Mr. Daniel Strande will serve as the PE teacher, football coach, and track & field coach during the 2022-23 school year. Mrs. Nelson will continue to share her gifts with us in a part-time capacity by teaching grades K-1 as Mr. Strande works with grades 2-12.
Originally from Lake Norden, SD, Mr. Strande played football at Presentation College and Dakota Wesleyan University before transferring to South Dakota State University, where he earned his degree in physical education in May, 2022. During the 2021-22 school year, Mr. Strande student taught at Brookings Middle School, Deuel High School (K-12), and Watertown High School. During the fall of 2020, he served as assistant football coach for the Arlington/Lake Preston Badgers.
Check out the Q&A below to learn more about Mr. Strande and his passion for physical education.
Tell me a bit about yourself and your family.
I grew up in the country north of Sioux Falls outside of a small town called Lake Norden. I attended Hamlin High School, where I really enjoyed all the extracurricular activities that were available. I had a great time being involved in all kinds of sports, including football, basketball, track, and baseball. I was also involved in drama, student council, youth group, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). I continued to enjoy athletics during my college career, and today my hobbies outside of school include fishing, golfing, and hanging out with friends and family.
How did you decide to pursue a career in physical education?
I chose to become a physical education teacher because I believe that physical activity is very important for a person’s health. I also believe that there are plenty of life lessons that can be taught and learned in the physical education classroom. Whether that is sportsmanship, leadership, goal setting, kindness, emotional and social skills, or even self-discipline. My main goal is to teach students how to be physically active not only while they are in school, but how to be physically active for a lifetime!
Favorite Bible verse:
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” Romans 8:18
About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
At Sioux Falls Lutheran School, our mission is to develop capable, Christian servant-leaders in a complex world who are World Ready and Faith Secure. We are passionate about giving our students the tools they need to be successful academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We strive to accomplish this goal by maintaining high academic standards, employing excellent teachers, and upholding a Christian worldview drawn from Scripture. Ultimately, we are committed to partnering with parents and the church to raise lifelong learners who use their gifts and the fruits of the Spirit, in faith, to touch a troubled world with God’s grace.