David Pieper was named head cross country and track & field coach in July 2025 after joining the St. Catherine University staff in the fall of 2022.
Pieper, arrives at St. Kate's after spending seven seasons at Concordia University-St. Paul (Division II) as an Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. He specialized in the long and middle distance events on the track and worked closely developing the steeplechase event group. At CSP, Pieper assisted the men’s and women’s distance crew in breaking numerous school records, earning All-Conference honors in the NSIC, and achieving All-American honors at the NCAA DII level. Many of the athletes Pieper coached have continued their running careers after their time at CSP.
Prior to his coaching career, Pieper worked as a professional track and field timer where he timed, scored, and officiated meets ranging from high school collegiate, and professional levels of competition, notably the 2016 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, OR.
As an athlete, Pieper attended St. Cloud State University, where he competed in Cross Country and Track from 2008-2013 and was on the NSIC Academic Honor Roll. There he was a point contributor in cross country and on the track competed primarily in the steeplechase, 3K, and 5K. Pieper holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University- St. Paul and a bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University. He is certified as an Endurance Specialist through the USTFCCCA and is a USATF Level 1 Certified Coach.
