April
22, 2006: RevWrestling.com
Sanderson Adds Older Brother to Iowa
State Staff
Ames, Iowa — Cody Sanderson, a two-time
133-pound NCAA finalist as an Iowa State wrestler who has
been the head wrestling coach at Utah Valley State the
last three seasons, has joined the Cyclone coaching staff
as associate head coach. The staff addition was announced
Friday by ISU head coach Cael Sanderson, Cody's younger
brother. Cael Sanderson hired former Iowa assistant coach
Tim Hartung earlier this month.
"People who know Cody will be thrilled by
his addition to our coaching staff," Cael Sanderson said.
"He knows Iowa State but has also been a head coach the
last three seasons and will bring unique experience to the
wrestling room. Cody is smart. He is driven to be
successful. Ultimately, he is someone I trust and
respect.He did a lot to help our wrestlers during his time
in Ames. Our wrestlers will attest to his contributions.
The only wrestling coach that Utah Valley
State has known, Cody Sanderson built the Wolverine
program in Orem from scratch starting in 2003. His team
won six its last seven dual meets this season.
"I am anxious and excited to return to
Ames," Cody Sanderson said. "Iowa State University has
been great to my family. Coaching at UVSC was a very
unique experience. Forming a new Division I wrestling team
has, at times, been especially challenging. Because of
those challenges, I feel that I am better prepared to help
Iowa State wrestlers reach their goals."
Cody Sanderson grew up with brothers Cael
and Cole in Heber City, Utah. He wrestled for his father
Steve at Wasatch High School. Cody Sanderson was a
four-time state champion, two-time junior national
champion and his high school's valedictorian.
Cody Sanderson's Iowa State credentials
include: two-time NCAA runner-up, two-time All-American,
Big 12 champion, Big 12 Most Outstanding Wrestler honoree,
four-time NCAA Tournament qualifier, Midlands champion and
two-time academic All-American.
Sanderson wrestled at Iowa State from
1996-2000. He finished his career with 116 wins, ranking
17th on the all-time ISU win list. He made the NCAA
133-pound championship match as a junior (1999) and as a
senior (2000), posting a 62-9 record his last two
collegiate seasons. He was also the Big 12 133-pound
champion his senior season.
He served as captain of the Cyclones in
1999 and 2000 for lSU head coach Bobby Douglas. In 1999,
Iowa State finished fourth at the NCAA Championships and a
year later finished second nationally. Sanderson also
wrestled internationally for Coach Douglas.
Cody Sanderson wrestled for the USA
national team. He was a Sunkist International Open
champion, runner-up at the Dave Schultz International Open
and a three-time University national champion.
His coaching career began where his
collegiate career ended, at Iowa State, where Sanderson
served as an administrative assistant before heading for
Utah Valley State.
Sanderson served as the Cyclone Wrestling
Club coach for three years, where his teams competed in
the University National Championships, United States
national championships, United States World Team Trials,
Junior World Team Trials, and the Espoir National
Championships. Sanderson has also assisted with the Utah
National Team for the past seven years and is a certified
Bronze Level Coach with USA Wrestling.
Sanderson earned his bachelor's degree
from Iowa State in psychology.
Cody married his wife Sarah on July 17,
1999 in Hudson, Wisconsin. They met at Iowa State where
Sarah was a member of the ISU gymnastics team. Together
they have a son, Kade and a daughter, Tylar Ann.
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