In a recent press release, Trent Hanson, Assistant Principal and Director of Athletics and Activities announced the hiring of new Head Girls Soccer Coach Christian Waage. Waage has been a part of the Hastings School District as a teacher and coach for more than a decade. The full release is below, congratulations Coach Waage!
Hastings High School is proud to announce the hiring of Christian Waage as the new Head Girls Soccer Coach. Christian brings more than a decade of experience in education and coaching to the role. He has served as a science teacher in the Hastings school district for the past 11 years and currently teaches at Hastings High School and the Alternative Learning Center. Christian has spent the last 10 years as the JV Boys Soccer Coach and brings valuable playing experience as a former high school and collegiate soccer athlete. He has also served as an Assistant Boys Tennis Coach at Hastings High School for the past two years.
Christian's commitment to students, relationship-building, and both personal and program development has made him a respected member of the Hastings athletic community. He is excited to continue his coaching career with Hastings Soccer by leading the girls program. He looks forward to building upon the strong tradition and foundation of Raider Athletics while fostering growth, development, and a positive student-athlete experience. Additional information regarding summer training opportunities and a player meet-and-greet with Coach Waage will be shared in the coming weeks.