Andy Pedersen
Hamilton Southeastern High School
Impact Statement
Pedersen is the leader of the Hamilton Southeastern Boys’ & Girls’ swimming team that continue to excel in Indiana.
Biography
Pedersen’s teams at Hamilton Southeastern High have finished in the state’s top 10 every year since 1999, including four top-five finishes. This year’s team finished second in the state tournament and his 200-meter medley relay team set a state record in that event.
The Indiana High School Swimming Coaches Association voted him its Girls Coach of the Year in 2002, 2003 and 2005 and he is also a five-time Region Coach of the Year.
Since being honored in 2005 Pedersen has continued to lead Hamilton Southeastern to state titles.
His Royals have earned 17 straight girls’ section titles and twelve consecutive boys’ titles. The girls have finished first in their section at the IHSAA Championships five times. His boy’s team took first at the State Championship in 2007 and second in 2008.
Additionally, three of his relay teams have won a state title. During his time coaching Pedersen has coached over 100 All- Americans.
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