Wederquist was a two-time Division I-AA All-American at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He served as defensive coordinator at the University of the Pacific before the Tigers dropped football after the 1995 season. After one season as defensive coordinator at Tarleton State University, Wederquist replaced Todd Whitten as head coach. Wenderquist is currently the head football coach at Saydel High School in Saylorville, Iowa.