Nebraska's baseball program announced a multi‑year extension for its head coach, Will Bolt, keeping him at the helm through the 2032 season.
A New Era for Nebraska Baseball
The agreement also secures the contracts of assistant coaches Rob Childress, Lance Harvell and Mike Sirianni through 2028, reinforcing the continuity of a staff that has helped reshape the team.
In the 2026 campaign the Huskers posted a 43‑17 record, marking the 20th time in program history that they reached the 40‑win plateau. The club set a school record with 23 conference victories and earned the right to host a Lincoln Regional for the first time since 2008, clinching its third straight NCAA regional appearance.
Will Bolt's seven‑year tenure has produced 213 wins, placing him sixth on the all‑time coaching list, and has yielded three conference titles and three NCAA regional berths. Under his guidance the program has cultivated six All‑Americans and 11 MLB draft picks, while ten of Nebraska's 21 NCAA Tournament appearances have featured Bolt either as a player or coach.
Athletic Director Troy Dannen and Deputy Director Dennis Leblanc praised Bolt's vision and the collective effort that made the recent success possible, emphasizing the trust placed in the coaching staff to continue building a championship culture.