Vardas is a 1994 graduate of St. Cloud State University where he also completed his Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology in 1997. Vardas excelled in the short sprints and especially in the triple jump as a collegian. His knowledge of biomechanics makes him an excellent technician and teacher. He is a USA Track and Field level II coach in the jumps and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Vardas has coached eleven All-Americans in the long and triple jumps and javelin. The 2015 season will be Vardas’ 17th with the Saint John’s track and field team.
