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Wayne SullivanGeneral Manager
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Kelvin TorveHead Coach
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Nic EwingHardhats Assistant Coach
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Scott BensonStrength & Conditioning Coach
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Jake FerdinandCadets Head Coach
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Jace CaldwellExpos Head Coach
Wayne Sullivan
rchardhats@gmail.com
Kelvin Torve
Nic Ewing
Nic Ewing was a 4-year regular for Post 22 at second base from 1996-1999. During that time he was awarded the team honors of Rookie of the Year (1996) and MVP (1999); as well as a two-time All-State selection at second base (1998-99).
Ewing went on to participate in NCAA Division 1 baseball for 5 years. One year (Red-Shirt) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and four years at Campbell University in North Carolina. While at Campbell Ewing was awarded the James Ryskamp Award three of his four years given to the player who best exemplifies Christian character, dedication and baseball prowess. He served as a team Captain his Jr. and Sr. year. After college, Ewing was the head coach for the Sturgis, SD baseball team for 5 years (2004-2008). Under Ewing, the Sturgis program made their first State Tournament appearance.
Ewing has served as an assistant coach for the Post 22 Hardhats since 2012 and has been a part of six State Titles during that time.
Nic and Sherri have 4 kids; Cali, Natalie, Griffin, and Brogan.
Scott Benson
Scott is from RC has a degree in Human Performance from Iowa State University, and is a Certified Sports Performance coach and Certified Strength Coach.
He is the all-time SD record holder in the high jump. He is the #3 All Time High Jumper at Iowa State, and attained both a US and World ranking.
Benson Sports Training has trained SD American Legion Players of the Year for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2018. 164 collegiate athletes, 10 of which became All Americans, 83 All State athletes, 12 of the last 16 Rapid City Athletes of the Year and 11 SD Players of the Year in Basketball and Volleyball.
Jake Ferdinand
Jace Caldwell
Coach Caldwell is entering his first year as a Post 22 coach. Jace played in the Post 22 program for 6 years, the final two as a Hardhat for Coach Torve. As a Hardhat first baseman, Jace had a .987 fielding percentage earning one of the top spots in the Post 22 record books. He contributed to the 42nd state championship in 2018 and was a part of the state runner-up team in 2019. Jace received the Arete Morshing scholarship his senior year.
Jace graduated from Central High School in 2018. He is currently attending Black Hills State University. Jace is pursuing a major in Physical Education as well as minoring in Athletic Coaching and Health.