Brette Jensen, a native Iowan and standout at UNI, joined the Drake University staff in August, 2020.
In addition to assisting with the coaching and development of the Bulldogs’ student-athletes, she oversees and aids in the day-to-day operations of the track and field program, including team travel and logistical planning for the Bulldogs’ track & field and cross country programs.
Jensen spent the previous two seasons as a volunteer coach at her alma mater while working fulltime and competing post-collegiately. She recently competed in the USATF Road 1-Mile Championship on the Drake campus as part of last weekend’s Blue Oval Showcase presented by Mediacom.
Jensen, nee Correy, was a three-time NCAA West Preliminary qualifier at UNI and a two-time Missouri Valley Conference champion in the 800 meters. She recorded personal bests of 2:04 in the 800m and 4:22 in the 1,500m. Jensen also helped lead the Panthers to the MVC cross country title in 2016.
Jensen was also the epitome of a student-athlete as she was the first Panther to earn the MVC’s prestigious Elite 17 award, given to the student-athlete with the highest grade point average at an MVC conference championship.
A native of Epworth, Iowa, Jensen graduated from Western Dubuque High School and finished her prep career with four different school records (4X800, distance medley, 4X400 and the 800 meters).
