Valley City State University Men's Golf

Paurus guided the Viking men to a first-place finish at the Bismarck State Open. Two of his athletes, Shane Ost and Jake Richels, won medalist honors throughout the season. His first season as golf coach was highlighted when the Viking men earned first place at the season-opening Jimmie Invite. Paurus also serves as an instructor and Department Chair in the Division of Computer Systems and Software Engineering. Prior to becoming the golf coach, Paurus had taught youth and adult lessons in the Valley City area for several years. He is the 2010 Valley City Town and Club Champion and has shot a personal best of 68 three times. A native of Frazee, Minn.; Paurus received his Bachelor's Degree in 2003 from North Dakota State University and went on to receive his Master's of Business Administration from NDSU in 2005. Jamie, his wife Kelsey, son Carver, and daughter Berkley, reside in Valley City.