Connor Hess was named the head coach of William Woods Outdoor Life Sports (OLS) teams, archery and shotgun sports, in June 2025.
A native of California, Missouri, Hess joined WWU's OLS program last year after competing in his first two collegiate seasons at State Fair Community College (2022-24) in Sedalia, and high school for two years with California FFA (2020-22) in California.
While competing for the Owls last year, Hess served as team captain, placing third in high-overall team at ACUI National Shoot 2024 and earned multiple individual podium finishes in various high-level competitions. While at State Fair, Hess achieved a second-place team finish in skeet at the NCSSAA National Shoot in 2023. Before his decorated college career, Hess succeeded in high school with California, quickly advancing to state and national competitions while training extensively on his own.
Coaching skills and strengths Hess brings to William Woods include developing and mentoring new athletes in shotgun sports and archery; strong leadership and team-building abilities; effective communication with the ability to motivate and guide athletes and hands-on experience in competition strategy and skill development.
