Kim Sorenson

By Jake Grovum
UWRF Sports Information

Hailing from Blaine, Minn., Kim Sorenson is a vital part of the Falcons on and off the court. "She has really stepped into a position where we need her to play a lot, and there is no tougher kid on defense," Falcon Head Coach Cindy Hovet said about Sorenson, a 5-4 guard. "She's my little gnat because she's always out there bugging people," Hovet added.  

There's more to Sorenson than just the player who averaged 18.5 minutes per game and registered 42 steals last season. "She is a sweetheart off the court, she's always bringing the team together, a real team builder," Hovet said.  

Family is also very important to Sorenson, providing her with memories as well as motivation for her success in basketball. "My dad [Ron] got me into basketball. He signed me up and has been coaching me ever since. He has been my inspiration through it all. He has always believed in me and always taught me the importance of having fun," Sorenson explained. "He works so hard at everything he does in his life and he lives each day through his heart. He has never given up on me or my sisters and has always pushed us to be the best we can be. With a house full of women, that can be a tough job," Sorenson explained.  

Apart from basketball Sorenson also has many fond memories with her family. "If I can pick out a few it would have to be the vacations we have taken over the years. Mexico and Florida were my two favorites," Sorenson said. Family and friends remain a big part of Sorenson's life despite going away from home for school. "I like to get home every once in a while to see my family and friends. I love my hometown," Sorenson explained.  

At UWRF Sorenson is majoring in health and human performance with a minor in coaching. "I hope to be a coach some day and make a difference in kids' lives the way the coaches have made in mine. I also want to educate people on how to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle," Sorenson said. "In 10 years I hope to be coaching a group of kids that I care about somewhere in the Twin Cities close to my family and friends. I could never be too far from them. Hopefully my fitness club will be up and running by then too," Sorenson explained.  

Apart from her commitments to basketball Sorenson finds time to work at the local YMCA and play intramural softball. She is also a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee an organization on campus designed to improve the college experience for student-athletes as well as promote involvement within the community.  

While she is only a junior Sorenson explained what experiences she feels will be what she remembers when her time at UWRF is over. "I think that first and foremost, some of the people I have met. The different friendships and relationships I have established will always stay with me because they have been very important to me," Sorenson said. The relationships she has built at River Falls are clearly important to Sorenson as she named teammate Mel Preiner as her idol. "She is an amazing athlete and an unbelievable person. She is a true point guard and gives everything she has every day on that court. There aren't very many players like her these days, and she is a one of a kind individual," Sorenson said.  

Sorenson also pointed to a psychology class she is enrolled in at UWRF as an important experience for her. "I also have learned a lot from my psychology of coaching class. I think have I learned so much in it as far as not only the coaching aspect, but also just growing as a person as well," Sorenson said. Growth is something that is very important to Sorenson as she described herself as always growing. " I honestly learn something new about myself every day," Sorenson said.  

Growth is also a goal for Sorenson while on the court this season playing for the Falcons. "I want to become a more versatile player. I want to establish myself on the offensive end of the game too. I tend to be stronger at defense," Sorenson explained.