Ryan Dorshorst, Doane (Neb.): 2021 NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track & Field National Assistant Coach of the Year

Dorshorst, in his 14th year at Doane (Neb.), was named National Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year. With 14 points, his pole vault group contributed the most points in a single event to the Tigers’ first national title with a 2-3 finish from Levi Sudbeck and Connor Floyd. Sudbeck, ranked tied for 11th coming in, cleared three seasonal bests in the meet — two in the decathlon (in which he finished sixth) and the last in to secure the runner-up position the open pole vault. Earlier in the season, his vaulters went 1-3-5-6 at the GPAC Outdoor Championships to score 22.5 points to help lead Doane (Neb.) to the conference title.