Grant Henderson (Photo/Doug Wells)Grant Henderson, who wrestled in Iowa in high school and college, will remain in Iowa to launch his coaching career.
The two-time NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) champ for Grand View University in Des Moines, will now be doing double duty, as an assistant coach at Coe College in Cedar Rapids ... and at the school's Eastern Iowa Wrestling Club, IAwrestle.com reported Wednesday.
According to the website, Henderson posted news of his double-hire on Instagram:
"I'm excited to announce I have accepted a full time coaching position with Coe College. I will have the role of Head Director for the Eastern Iowa Wrestling Club and assistant coach for Coe. I want to thank everyone at Grand View and the people that have supported me in this process from the bottom of my heart. I will treasure the friendships and memories Des Moines and GV has given me. I'm not far so I'll still visit all the time! Keep doing more! I also can't thank my coaches that have helped me get to where I am; I have been truly blessed to have amazing mentors and friendships with all of my coaches."
InterMat attempted to verify the hire with Coe but did not receive confirmation.
Henderson is originally from Alburnett High School, where he was a three-time Iowa state championships qualifier and two-time state medalist. He then wrestled at Grand View, where he won back-to-back national NAIA titles for the Vikings in 2017 and 2018 at 165 pounds.
Now as a member of the Kohawks wrestling staff, Henderson will be working with head coach John Oostendorp and assistant coaches Jimmy Gotto, Eric Casey, Ted Drees, and Mason Cook. The EIWC, headed up Jim Kelly, recently added former University of Iowa All-American Brandon Sorensen as head coach.
Coe College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a student enrollment of 1,400. The Kohawks wrestle in NCAA Division III.
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