"This is a very exciting day for Cougar athletics," said Athletic Director Willie Sanchez. "The sport of wrestling attracts the type of student-athletes that the USF strives to recruit."
In Homan's presentation, he spoke about his commitment to the program and expectations of the future student-athletes involved.
"I call it a 16:3 commitment," said Homan. "This comes from Proverbs 16:3, ‘Commit unto the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.'"
Homan begins his collegiate coaching career after a decorated high school career. Homan's coaching career began in the Webster school district. From 1981-83, he served as the head wrestling coach and an assistant coach on the football and track teams. In his final year at Webster, Homan was nominated for the South Dakota Wrestling Coach of the Year award.
In 1983 he moved to Brandon, South Dakota. At Brandon Valley High School he was the assistant wrestling coach until 1990 and head coach until 1995. In 1986, Homan was named the South Dakota Assistant Coach of the Year. Homan was also an assistant football coach from 1983 to 1995.
From 1995-2004, Homan led Roosevelt High School's wrestling team. There he was named Sioux Falls Coach of the Year in 2000, 2003, and 2004. He earned Greater Dakota Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2003 and 2004. Homan was named Region I Wrestling Coach of the Year in 2004.
Homan is a 1981 graduate of Augustana College. As a Viking, Homan was an All Conference Academic Team selection, a three-time NCC wrestling place winner, and a two-time NCAA D-II All American. Homan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education and also studied geography as a minor. Homan continued his education at the University of South Dakota, where he earned his Master of Arts in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
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