Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced Wednesday that Nebraska has signed Head Baseball Coach Will Bolt to a contract extension through the 2032 season.
Additionally, assistant coaches Rob Childress, Lance Harvell and Mike Sirianni have signed contract extensions, which run through the 2028 season.
“Will and his staff have done an outstanding job of continuing to elevate the level of success in our baseball program,” Dannen said. “Making three consecutive NCAA appearances and earning the opportunity to host a regional for the first time in almost two decades reflects the culture, development, and leadership of our entire baseball staff. We are excited to extend Will and his assistant coaches as we continue building momentum and pursuing championships at Nebraska.”
With a 43-17 overall record in 2026, Nebraska reached the 40-win mark for the 20th time in program history and the second time under Bolt.
Nebraska’s 43 wins are the most since the Huskers went 57-15 in 2005. The Huskers set a school record with 23 conference victories and were one of 13 teams nationally with at least 40 regular-season wins, including one of eight Power Four teams.
Nebraska hosted a Lincoln Regional for the seventh time in program history and the first time since 2008, while clinching its third consecutive regional appearance for the first time since 2008.
“I want to thank Athletic Director Troy Dannen and Deputy Athletic Director Dennis Leblanc for their continued trust in our program,” Bolt said. “We’ve built strong momentum here, and I’m thankful for our coaching staff’s commitment, our players’ work ethic, and the unwavering support from Husker Nation.”
Bolt has compiled 213 wins in seven seasons with the Huskers, which ranks sixth all-time in program history. Under Bolt, the Huskers have recorded three conference titles and three NCAA regional appearances while producing six All-Americans and 11 MLB draft picks, including seven Huskers drafted in the top five rounds.
Ten of Nebraska’s 20 NCAA Tournament appearances have come with Bolt as a player or member of the coaching staff, including a super regional appearance and three College World Series berths.
