Northern State Athletics Hall of Fame
Bart Berndt founded the NSU baseball program in 1967 and coached 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.
Berndt received his master's degree from Northern State in 1964 and accepted a position as coach and instructor at the university that year. He took a two-year sabbatical in 1971-73 to earn his doctoral degree. While at NSU, Berndt has assisted with the football, basketball and track programs. He also headed the NSU intramural program until the fall of 1995.
Berndt was a five-time District Baseball Coach of the Year, served as an NAIA national baseball rater and as chair of the district baseball coaches.Â
Berndt and his wife, Jean, have three children.Â
