FOREST CITY, Iowa – Director of Cross Country and Track and Field, Janna Gorwin announced on Tuesday that Bryce Paulsen has been promoted to Associate Head Track and Field Coach. Coach Paulsen joined the Warriors in the 2024-25 season as assistant coach. At the beginning of the 2025 season, he became the recruiting coordinator for the programs.

Coach Janna Gorwin said, "I am thrilled to elevate Coach Paulsen to the position of Associate Head Track & Field Coach. Bryce has an immediate impact on our student-athletes, helping them grow as young men and women. His work ethic and passion for the sport have helped our programs reach new heights while keeping consistent with the program and University's mission of educating the entire person and equipping them for lives of fulfillment."

"I am extremely honored and grateful to Coach Gorwin and our administration for this opportunity to serve as Associate Head Coach," Paulsen said. "I am blessed to be a part of such a great community with athletes and coaches who mean the world to my family and me. We are building something special at Waldorf, and I am excited to step into this new role as we continue to push this program to new heights. Go Warriors!"

Coach Paulsen leads the sprints, hurdles, multis, and relays groups. He also serves as liaison for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) for which he received the 2025-26 Students Excelling in Activities & Leadership (S.E.A.L.) Award for Outstanding Group Advisor.