STATESBORO - Soren Butler, a two-time All-American at Alaska Fairbanks, has been named the next head coach of the Georgia Southern rifle program, as announced Saturday by Director of Athletic Jared Benko. Butler, who has been a coach at perennial national power West Virginia for the past five seasons, brings a strong background in shooting, technical coaching and administration to Statesboro.
"I am excited to welcome Soren Butler as our new head rifle coach," Benko said. "Soren is the top assistant coach in the country and has been successful in the sport throughout his career - both as a former student-athlete and as a coach.