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Fun Facts


  • Three things I’d bring to a deserted island:
    • Two friends and a basketball hoop.
  • My biggest pet peeve:
    • Lack of effort.
  • Food I wish had zero calories:
    • Peanut M&Ms.

Kody Krautkremer


Trainer

Kody is a dedicated trainer who received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and minored in coaching and strength and conditioning at MSUM, and is certified in USA Weightlifting. Originally from Park Rapids, MN, Kody has a rich background in athletics, playing basketball, track, and rugby, and today enjoys coaching rugby.

Focused on enhancing mobility, preventing injury, and increasing capacity through multiplanar motion and proper activation, Kody believes in a holistic approach to training that emphasizes periodization. The most inspiring aspect of his job is witnessing the transformation of a timid athlete into a confident competitor.

Kody lives by the mantra that regardless of how he feels on a given day, he should always strive to give his best effort. This approach has been instrumental in the success of the student-athletes he has coached. His favorite part of his job is working with students of all ages, watching them grow and develop into young men and women.

Over the years, Kody has learned the value of patience, which has allowed him to become an even more effective coach and mentor. He finds motivation in the words of Steve Prefontaine: “To give anything less than the best is to sacrifice your gift.”

When not working with athletes, Kody enjoys spending time with family, watching his athletes compete, and catching SportsCenter’s Top 10.

Education and Achievements

  • B.S. Exercise Science – MSUM
  • Minor in coaching and Strength & conditioning
  • Certified in USA Weightlifting
  • Specializes in all sports
  • Holistic training; mobility & injury prevention
  • 12 years experience training youth through collegiate athletes
  • USA Rugby Level 300 Coach
  • MSU Moorhead Men’s Rugby Head Coach since 2012
  • 2021 Men’s All- Minnesota Rugby Collegiate Head Coach