Hall of Fame
Dean Jaderston '89 led the Polars early efforts (Crusaders at the time) in men's basketball and men's tennis. Upon the conclusion of his basketball career Dean totaled 1,716 points (13.2 ppg), 1,417 rebounds (10.9 rpg), 793 steals (6.1 spg), and 546 assists (4.2 apg). He earned NICC all-conference honors, NICC all-tournament teams, as well as NBCAA all-american and NBCAA academic all-american honors. In Tennis he earned 2 NICC Singles and 3 NICC Doubles championships.
Dean went on to become a basketball coach totaling over 300 career collegiate wins in over 30 years of coaching. He earned two KCAC Coach of the year honors and has led many young men and women to live a Christ centered life. Jaderston and his wife Julie have been married for 34 years and are active in youth and camping ministries. They currently serve as executive directors of a summer Christian family conference called Northern Pines of Minnesota.
When asked about how he has seen his relationship with Jesus Christ and faith impact his life he said, "I've followed Jesus as long as I can remember. From relationships, falling in love, raising kids, my career, and everything else I've done has been impacted by that relationship. He has provided for me and met all my needs. I coach the way I do because I want to glorify him and help others enter and experience the kingdom. I direct camp the way I do because I want families to experience what I have experienced. I have hope and joy during hard times because I trust in him."
