Who We Are
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Paul Keizer
Paul Keizer, a native of Hull, IA, has an extensive background in playing and coaching football. Paul played football collegiate at South Dakota State University as an offensive lineman and tight end. Following college, Paul played professionally around the country and ended up finishing his football career with the Sioux Falls Storm in 2008.
In 2009, Paul started coaching for the Sioux Falls Storm while
serving as a strength and conditioning coach for programs around the area. Paul graduated from South Dakota State University with both bachelor’s and master’s level degrees in
Exercise Science. Paul also has a Master of Business degree from the University of Sioux Falls.
Paul currently serves as the Executive Director of the Community Learning Center for the Sioux Falls School
District.
Paul and his wife April live in Sioux Falls and have two boys, Jamison and Griffin.
Mark Blackburn
Mark is a native of Los Angeles, CA he attended The University of South Dakota and graduated with a B.A. in Secondary Education with a Minor in Health. He has a Masters degree in higher Ed and holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership. Mark played collegiate football for the University and had numerous opportunities to advance his playing career in the NFL. Unfortunately, that opportunity was short lived but he continued to pursue his passion for football.
Blackburn has a winner’s demeanor as he was fortunate to play professional football and win several championships with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League. Mark recently held the Storm record in tackles and is in the top five in four major statistical categorizes. His legendary number 14 is retired and he is in the IFL Hall of Fame. Mark is a 5-Time IFL All-League selection, a 4-time champion and United Bowl MVP. He is involved in youth sports, training, coaching and producing leaders for the past several years and looks forward to impacting much more youth.
Mark currently servers as an Educational consultant and is CEO of MBJ Innovations.
Mark and his wife Nicole lives in Sioux Falls and has two kids Jadaya and Isaiah.