Nebraska’s postseason run came to an end in Houston, but the Huskers’ season will be remembered as one of the most successful in the program’s 130-year history. A key figure behind that success is assistant coach Nate Loenser, whose work behind the scenes has played a major role in Nebraska’s rise, even if he rarely receives public attention. Loenser, a longtime assistant under head coach Fred Hoiberg, takes a teaching-first approach to coaching, emphasizing personal development alongside performance on the court. “I like to think of myself more as a teacher than a coach,” Loenser said. “My mom was a teacher, and that’s why I got into this profession — my passion for sports and impacting people. At the end of the day, my job is to help these players be the best version of themselves.” Born with one arm, Loenser never allowed it to limit his athletic career. He played four sports in high school, including basketball, and later became a Division I baseball player. His attention to d...