Kirk Johanson joined the Aurora University wrestling coaching staff prior to the 2021-2022 season.
Johanson was an assistant coach at Loyola Academy for two years with three years of collegiate wrestling esperience at Northern Illinois University.
He is a two-time Illinois High School Association state place winner when he finished third both times for Glenbard North High School.
He is a Fargo Freestyle National Champion and Greco-Roman Runner up and a FILA/UWW Freestyle Junior National Champion.