Damon Rensing

Biography

Former MSU soccer standout Damon Rensing became the fifth head coach in Spartan history on January 1, 2009 after taking over for the legendary Joe Baum, who guided MSU for 32 seasons. The 2024 season was Rensing’s 16th season as head coach, after serving as an assistant coach for 10 seasons at his alma mater. In his 16 seasons at the helm of the Spartans, Rensing has compiled an impressive 148-112-49 record (.558). Rensing was named MSU's head coach designate on Aug. 14, 2008 after Baum decided to make 2008 his final season as head coach. Rensing has spent nearly half his life in the Green and White with four years as varsity letterwinner, one season as an assistant with the women's program and 10 seasons in his previous position. In his first 11 years as head coach, the Spartans have made eight NCAA tournament campaigns, including a run to the Spartans' first College Cup in 50 years in 2018. Last season, the Spartans went 5-7-4 overall and 4-4-2 in Big Ten action. Redshirt-junior goalkeeper Zac Kelly earned Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year. Freshman defender Brandon Munson also was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. In 2023, Michigan State had a solid season going 7-2-7 overall and went 3-1-4 in Big Ten play. The Spartans went 13 games unbeaten. Sophomore midfielder Jonathan Stout captured first-team honors, while Jeremy Sharp and Jake Spadaford took second-team honors. Stout also earned Academic All-American and All-Region honors In 2021, the Spartans went 6-9-2 with a 2