A native of Newton, Kansas, Hendrickson was a two time state champion and three time finalist for Newton high school. Hendrickson was a four time All - American at the Fargo national championships for both freestyle and greco. Hendrickson was also a USA wrestling folkstyle All - American. A runner - up at the Super 32 championships, Hendrickson won titles at the NHSCA senior nationals and the Flonationals.