University of Sioux Falls Athletics

Al Hansen enters his 27th season as the punters and kickers coach for the University of Sioux Falls.

In the 2024 season Cougar Football finished the season 8-3 and t-2nd in conference standings. They also had 13 student-athletes named to the NSIC All-Conference teams, 15 athletes awarded All-Academic team and 20 athletes awarded All-Academic team of Excellence.

Throughout his career with the program, he has coached five All-American punters and kickers.

As a player in 1987, Hansen earned all-conference and All-American Honorable Mention honors after averaging 40.3 yards per punt for the Cougars.

Updated: 5/2025