- Program
- North Dakota State
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2023
- Conference
- Mountain West
- Education
- Concordia University Wisconsin, Bachelor’s in Physical Education (2002); University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Master’s Degree (2005)
Profile
Tim Polasek is the 32nd head coach of North Dakota State Bison football, stepping into the role in December 2023 after extensive prior experience with the program and at FBS levels. In his initial two seasons, he led NDSU to two Missouri Valley Football Conference titles and an FCS national championship. His coaching tenure includes offensive coordination and position coaching roles at multiple institutions, showcasing his versatility and proven success in developing winning offensive and special teams units.
Coaching Approach
Polasek’s approach integrates strong offensive fundamentals with balanced attack schemes and an emphasis on effective running game coordination, which has contributed to multiple conference championships and a national title. He also focuses on recruiting and developing versatile skill players to sustain competitive dominance.
Career Highlights
- Led North Dakota State to a 14-2 record and FCS National Championship in first season as head coach.
- Returning to NDSU, Polasek accumulated a 26-3 record over two seasons with two MVFC titles.
- Experienced offensive coordinator at multiple collegiate programs including Iowa and Wyoming.
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