Mike Erickson grew up in the small  town of Vida, Montana and graduated from Circle High School in 1989, where he received all state honors in both basketball and football.  He went on to pursue his education at Eastern Montana College, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/Health.

     Coach Erickson taught physical education and weight lifting at Wolf Point High School.  He coached the Wolves to two consecutive State Tournament Berths, finishing second in the 2001 Montana State Class B tournament.  Erickson accumulated a record of 54 wins and 12 losses during his stay at Wolf Point and was nominated as Coach of the Year in 2001.

        Entering into his first full season with the Skylights, Mike served his first year at Northern as Assistant Coach with the MSU-Northern men’s basketball   

program, accepted the Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach's position at the end of the season, and was hired as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach in late April.

     Coach Erickson plans on bringing an up-tempo style of play to the Skylight Program.  He feels that the Skylight defense will be their best offense. Erickson says, “Defense will be our job, and our offense will be our paycheck.”   The Skylights will run man-to-man defense primarily, but will throw various different half court and full court zone traps at their opponents.

     Coach Erickson feels it is important to teach the game of basketball as it pertains to the game of life.  “What you put into it is what you will get out of it.”  Preparing the Skylights with work ethic, discipline, leadership and responsibility are some of the things Erickson tries to instill in all his players. 

            Erickson feels, with time, he can rebuild the foundation of the Skylight program with Montana athletes.  He feels Montana athletes have a high sense of character, good sportsmanship and, most importantly, a great work ethic.  His loyalty to Montana and the Skylight tradition will be a vital key to the Skylights Success! 

      Mike is working towards a masters degree in Sports Administration and is excited to start his first season with the Skylights.  “It’s a dream come true!”  Erickson says.  Mike and his wife, Janet, have a 1-year-old daughter, Journey (Future Skylight).

Mike's Coaching Philosophy

    During his two years at Circle, the team compiled 40 wins,12 losses and their first state tournament appearance in class C.

    Last season, Warren worked as a volunteer assistant for the MSU-N Men's Basketball program. He is finishing a Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion and intends on continuing his education towards a Masters Degree.

Assistant Coach

Warren Quick

    Warren and his wife, Jami, have a six-month old daughter, Abby. The family is happy to be a part of MSU-N and Skylight basketball.