Northern State University
Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Basketball, Football, and Track & Field Coach
1973-1995
Berndt founded the Northern State baseball program in 1967 and went on to coach the Wolves for 26 years. When he finished his coaching career at the conclusion of the 1992 season, Berndt had compiled a career record of 473-486. After completing a four-year stint in the Navy and earning a bachelor's degree from Jamestown College in 1959, Berndt coached at the high school level in Cando and Ellendale, N.D. He received his master's degree from NSU in 1964 and accepted a position as coach and instructor at the university. He took a two-year sabbatical from 1971-72 to 1972-73 to earn his doctoral degree at the University of Northern Colorado. While at NSU, Berndt assisted with the basketball, football, and track and field programs. A five-time NAIA District Baseball Coach of the Year, Berndt also served as a NAIA national baseball rater and as chair of the district baseball coaches. A professor of health, physical education and recreation, he also headed the NSU intramural program until fall of 1995. Berndt was enshrined into the Northern State Hall of Fame in 1995. Over the years, he has served as a certified instructor of the National Youth Sports Association and has conducted several certification clinics. Berndt has also been actively involved in the Kiwanis and Elks clubs, American Legion Athletic Committee and at one time was chair of the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board. Bart and his wife Jean currently reside in Tucson, Ariz., and are the proud parents of Jack, Betty Hagen, and Patricia Hunn.