Grand View and Exira-EHK star Hansen excited to take over wrestling program at AHSTW

May 5th, 2023 by admin

Former Exira-EHK two-time State Champion and Grand View four-time NAIA National Champion wrestler Evan Hansen has been tabbed as the next head wrestling coach at AHSTW. Hansen has been coaching at the collegiate level since ending his illustrious career with the Grand View Vikings and he said he feels like moving to the high school level will suit him well.

Hansen will be taking over for Evan McCarthy who led a pretty successful program. Hansen said it’s going to take time to build up the program even further like he wants to see.

Having success with his own wrestling career at a place like Grand View has allowed Hansen to learn from some great coaches and athletes.

Ultimately he just wants his athletes to give it their all and he’s excited to get to work. Hansen won State titles as a sophomore at 145lbs and a senior at 182lbs. He then went on to win 4 straight NAIA National Titles at 195lbs.

Listen to the full interview with Hansen below.