In September 2026, Jensen was named Assistant Coach of the Adrian College ACHA Men's Division 1 hockey program, marking his transition into collegiate head coaching after several seasons leading junior hockey organizations. A native of White Lake, Michigan, Jensen has built his career around coaching, organizational leadership, player development, and helping student-athletes advance through competitive levels of the sport.
Before joining Adrian College, Jensen served as Owner, Head Coach and General Manager of the Battle Creek Kernels in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier Division from 2022 through 2026. During his four-season tenure, Jensen oversaw the team's hockey operations, combining responsibilities behind the bench with organizational management. Prior to his time in Battle Creek, Jensen served as Head Coach and General Manager of the Rum River Mallards of the USPHL Premier Division from 2019 through 2022. Jensen's coaching background is complemented by his experience as a goaltender. He began his junior hockey career with the Minnesota Owls of the Minnesota Junior Hockey League before continuing his playing career at the collegiate level with Saginaw Valley State University.
Through his experience as a player, coach, general manager, and mentor, Jensen brings a broad perspective to hockey program development. His philosophy combines on-ice coaching with organizational leadership and athlete mentorship, providing a foundation for his work developing collegiate hockey players.
