Hank Biesiot
Henry A. Biesiot is an American former football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Dickinson State University, a position he had held since the 1976 season before retiring following the 2013 season. Biesiot was one of the few college football coaches with over List of [college football coaches with 200 wins|200 career wins] and football coaches with 30 seasons|30 seasons of experience] at the collegiate level. In 2006, he was inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame as a coach.
Playing career
Biesiot was considered a "standout" player of both football and baseball while a student at Mayville State University.Coaching career
Biesiot is the former head football coach for the Dickinson State Blue Hawks located in Dickinson, North Dakota. In 2013, he finished his 38th seasons in that capacity, a streak that began in 1976. As of September 27, 2013, his coaching record at Dickinson State is 257 wins, 115 losses, and 1 tie. This ranks him #1 at Dickinson State in total wins and #2 at the school in winning percentage.As a coach, he has led his team to the NAIA playoffs a total of 14 times, advancing as far as the semifinals in 1991. His career playoff record was 6-14. His team concluded the 2010 regular season with an overall record of 8–1, 6–1 in conference play.
Biesiot earned his 250th career victory on October 30, 2010 with a 45–13 conference victory over rival Minot State.
Biesiot also was the head coach for the Blue Hawk baseball program from 1976 to 2001