Grinnell College Women's Track

Pedersen coaches all throwing events. Pedersen is a Grinnell graduate, earning a degree in history in 2002 after which he earned his masters degree in sports management from the United States Sports Academy. Besides his track and football duties, Pedersen also serves as director of the Colleges Fitness Center. Pedersen served as offensive coordinator and head strength and conditioning coach at The Catholic University of America. He also served as tight ends and wide receivers coach at the school from 2006-2007. Prior to that while at Grinnell, Pedersen served as the Pioneers offensive coordinator, head strength and conditioning coach and Fitness Center director. Before that, Pedersen was an assistant coach at the University of Chicago for the 2002 season. A two-time All-America tight end while playing at Grinnell, Pedersen set school records for receptions in a single season. He was also a four-time All-Midwest Conference performer and a participant in the 2001 Division III Aztec Bowl, which pitted D-III All-Stars against the top players in Mexico. Jeff and his wife Jordan Esbrook 01 have two daughters.

Freeman is an Assistant Professor. She instructs Wellness I and Wellness II, as well as the aerobics physical education activities classes. A native of Canada, Freeman obtained her Bachelor of Art in physical education from York University (Toronto) in 1978. She received a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto in 1979. As an athlete, Evelyn was an outstanding high jumper for Canada during the 1970s. She competed in two Olympic trials, in 1972 and 1980. During the summers, Freeman is often invited to be a guest speaker at various track and field coaching clinics throughout the country. Freeman is married to Grinnell men's cross country and track & field coach, Will Freeman. The Freeman's have three adult children: Cameron, Deidre, and Nicolette.