About
Glen is the head coach of men’s and women’s track and field and cross country. He has made a mark as a recruiter, expanding his team’s rosters to school-record numbers. In turn, he has had a front-row seat as his teams have enjoyed unprecedented success on the course and track.
Glen has guided the men’s cross country and track and field teams to several Upper Midwest Athletic Conference championships and has been named UMAC Coach of the Year numerous times. During his tenure as head coach, Glen and his student-athletes have become regulars at the NCAA championships, appearing in nearly a dozen events on the national stage. Academically, his teams have achieved exemplary performance, receiving numerous All-Academic awards from the USTFCCCA.
Glen began his coaching career at the college level in 2000 at Martin Luther College. Previous coaching stops also include the University of Minnesota Duluth and The College of St. Scholastica. At CSS, Drexler was the co-head coach of the Saints’ club track and field team, the predecessor of what is now their varsity program. He is USA Track and Field Level 1 certified and has his United States Pole Vault Safety Certification.
Glen was a pole vaulter at Bemidji State University in his college days, graduating with his bachelor’s degree in 1997. A New Ulm, Minn., native, Drexler and his wife Stephanie reside in Proctor, Minn., with their sons Josh and Alex. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors when time permits.
Education
- 1997 – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Fine Arts, Emphasis in Graphic Design and Drawing, Bemidji State University