Bismarck State College Mystics Athletics

Julia is entering her fifth year of coaching at BSC, her third as head coach.

2026
In 2026, the Mystics saw four NAIA All-Americans at the Indoor Track & Field Championships in Gainsville, Fla., and one NAIA All-American at the Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Asheville, N.C.

• Men's Indoor 4x400-meter relay - 3rd Place
• Men's Indoor DMR - 6th Place
• Men's Indoor 400-meter dash, Cayden Kraft - 7th Place
• Women's Indoor 60-meter dash, Priviledge Bower - 4th Place
• Men's Outdoor 400-meter dash, Nathan Mathern - 6th Place 

2022-2025
Under her guidance, numerous athletes have qualified for both NJCAA Indoor and Outdoor National meets across multiple event groups, showcasing the strength and potential of the team (60m, 200m, 400m, 400H, 600m, 800m, 4x800, DMR, Long jump, Triple jump, 4x100, 4x400, Indoor heptathlon, Javelin). 
During her first year as the head coach, the team achieved multiple All-American honors. 2024 Men's cross country, 2025 indoor long jump, 2025 outdoor 4x400m, and javelin.

EDUCATION

M.S. Business Administration, Chadron State College, 2021
B.S. Exercise Science, University of Mary, 2019
Minor in Sports Psychology & Coaching

CERTIFICATIONS

USTFCCCA Track and Field Academy Events Specialist (Sprints, Hurdles, Relays)
ALTIS Track and Field Education Series:  Horizontal Jump
ALTIS Track and Field Education Series:  Endurance Events

Updated September 2026