Nate Kaeding will be entering his fourth season on the University of North Dakota men's basketball staff, all coming in a director of operations role.
Kaeding spent the previous seven seasons before UND on Chris Johnson's staff as an assistant coach at the University of Sioux Falls, including the last four as the Cougars' associate head coach. Kaeding worked closely with the team's guards and also served as the recruiting, scouting, academic and player development coordinator for the Division II program.
In 2017-18, he helped lead the University of Sioux Falls to a 20-10 record, which was a program high for their D2 era. He was also the lead recruiter for 2017-18 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Newcomer of the Year and 1st Team All-NSIC performer, Trevon Evans as well as 2017-18 2nd Team All-NSIC performer, Drew Guebert.
Prior to his stint in Sioux Falls, Kaeding spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU). During his tenure there, he was part of the 2008-09 team that set a program record for victories and won the NSIC Conference Championship, NCAA Central Region Championship, and qualified for the NCAA D2 Elite Eight. He also helped lead the Mustangs to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NSIC tournament. In his time in Marshall, Kaeding tutored their post players, including 2008-09 NABC All-American Ross Demasi and multiple All-NSIC performer, Scott Roehl. Kaeding obtained his Master's from SMSU in Business Administration in 2009.
The Fargo native was a three-year letterwinner for the University of Mary and served as the team captain during his senior season.
