Andrew Sorenson

University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

Title

Head Assistant Coach
Email

sorensonar@unk.edu
Phone

(308) 865-8019
Bldg/Location

H&S Center, Rm. 146E

Andrew Sorenson joined the Nebraska-Kearney wrestling program in August 2016 and serves as head assistant coach. He is involved in all aspects of the program including strength and conditioning.

"Andrew brings a passion and drive to help young athletes succeed. He will be an unmeasurable asset to not only the development of our men but to the recruiting of potential student-athletes with his endless connections," said UNK head coach Dalton Jensen.

Since joining the staff, UNK has had 43 All-Americans, four national champions, seven national runners up and two MIAA Wrestlers of the Year. The program has had seven top eight finishes at the NCAA Championships including a National Title in 2022, a National Runner Up finish in 2021 and a third place effort in 2024.

Off the mat, the Lopers now train and compete in the Pam & Ron Blessing Wrestling Facility, completed during the 2022-23 season.

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During the 2013 and 2014 seasons, Sorenson was an assistant coach at Division I South Dakota State, working primarily with the Jackrabbits 149-174 pounders. Over two seasons Sorenson helped SDSU win 11 duals and qualify four individuals for the NCAA Championships. In his time in Brookings he also was involved with recruiting, alumni relations and fundraising.

Prior to SDSU, he was a member of the Panther Wrestling Club in Cedar Falls, Ia., competing in freestyle tournaments around the country and overseas.

Sorenson was a two-time national qualifier for Iowa State, finishing with a 93-31 career record. He also was a two-time Big 12 Conference place winner, taking third in 2010 (157 lbs.) and second in 2012 (165 lbs.). During his time in Ames, he and Jensen were teammates.

A team captain and winner of numerous awards on the mat and in the classroom, Sorenson also spent time as a volunteer strength and conditioning coach after graduation, working with various Cyclone squads.

Sorenson graduated from ISU with a degree in Kinesiology-Health Fitness Management and a Master's in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

The native of Woden, Ia., won a 152 lbs. state title for Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka High. Going 155-10 in his prep career, he also placed at the state meet as a freshman and junior.