Bradley to coach new Nebraska Wesleyan team

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Brandon Bradley has been named the new head coach for Nebraska Wesleyan. The school announced this summer their intention to start wrestling for the 2016-2017 season. Bradley had been the assistant coach at Ferrum College from 2013-2015 and also coached at Whitewater from 2010-2013. Read on for more.

Bradley Tabbed as Nebraska Wesleyan Wrestling Coach

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Wesleyan University has named Brandon Bradley as its first head wrestling coach. It was announced in July 2015 that wrestling would be added as a varsity sport in the 2016-17 school year.

Bradley comes to NWU from Ferrum College, a NCAA Division III institution in Virginia, where he has served as the Head Assistant Wrestling Coach the past two seasons. He assisted in starting Ferrum College’s brand new DIII wrestling program. While at Ferrum, He coached one national qualifier, in two years had six wrestlers place in top six of the region and personally planned and organized the college’s first open wrestling tournament.

“It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I announce the hiring of Brandon Bradley as our wrestling coach,” NWU athletic director Ira Zeff said. “We are very fortunate to have someone with his experience to start our NCAA III wrestling program.”

Prior to coaching at Ferrum, Bradley was an assistant coach at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 2010-13. During his tenure, UWW placed third at the 2013 NCAA III Tournament qualifying wrestlers for nationals in eight of 10 weight classes, with six wrestlers earning All-America honors. The Warhawks also won the DIII Midwest Regional as well as the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the second straight year.

“I am very excited and honored to be selected as NWU’s first wrestling coach.” Bradley said. “It is a great opportunity to start a brand new NCAA III wrestling program in the state of Nebraska and compete in one of the toughest conferences (IIAC) in the nation.”

Bradley wrestled four years at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, an NCAA Division II school, starting all four years for the Braves in the 149-pound weight class. He competed internationally in Bulgaria and Romania in the summer of 2012.

He will begin at NWU immediately to start recruiting student-athletes as the Prairie Wolves will begin varsity competition in the 2016-17 athletic season.

TCNJ Intern Coaching Position

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Athletics Intern Apprentice

Job Title: Athletics Intern Apprentice – 3 Positions
Department: Athletics
Job Posted On: 08/11/2015
Job Type: Part Time
Job Status: Temporary
Search Type: Global Search
Job Post ID: 13895

Description

12 Month Part time positions for:

Women’s Basketball
Men’s Basketball
Wrestling

The College of New Jersey invites applications for the position of Athletics Intern Apprentice for the above listed sports. This 20.5 hour per week position is designed for those who have a sincere interest and desire to pursue a career in athletic coaching. Responsibilities include assisting the respective coach in all areas of a competitive sport program to learn valuable coaching skills, administrative duties within the Department of Athletics in the areas of game management, marketing, facilities, etc. and assisting in the area of Residential Education including preseason and break housing coverage. Additional comparable duties may be assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Athletics & Recreation. This is a two-year temporary appointment with the option for a 3rd year with the support of the supervisor/coach.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
A valid driver’s license
The ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including nights and/or weekends
College playing experience in the respective sport

Salary and Benefits

Compensation includes an annual stipend of $9,000.00, an on-campus meal program and may include housing.

Contact Information

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, a resume and contact information for three professional references via e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF documents, please) to jobs@tcnj.edu. Please indicate the sport which corresponds to the position for which you are applying in the subject line. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior knowledge and consent.

Resumes will be considered until August 25, 2015. Submissions received after that date will only be considered if a suitable candidate has not been identified. Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

About The College of New Jersey

TCNJ is a highly selective, public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ emphasizes the residential experience for its 5,900 undergraduate students, who benefit from a 12-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of only 20 students. TCNJ is one of only five public institutions included on Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges list of the 75 “Most Competitive” colleges and universities in the United States, and of those five, TCNJ is the only primarily undergraduate institution included. TCNJ’s campus encompasses 289 beautiful tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing, NJ, which is located between Trenton and Princeton in the historic Delaware Valley, and is convenient to Philadelphia, New York, the Jersey shore, and the Pocono Mountains.

The College of New Jersey is committed to creating a diverse community that supports its entire faculty, students and staff. All members of the TCNJ Campus Community share a responsibility for creating and sustaining a learning environment where difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. The College of New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Ice Hour Episode 2: Ryan Birt

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Listen to episode 2 of The Ice Hour, a podcast on the Mat Talk Podcast Network devoted to Division III wrestling. This episode features Jason Bryant and John McGovern discussing the recently completed NWCA Convention as well as an interview with Millikin head coach Ryan Birt.

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Jared Evans leaves Eau Claire for high school

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Jared Evans has left his position as interim head wrestling coach at Eau Claire to take over the Menomonie (WI) High School team for 2015-2016. Evans was appointed interim head wrestling coach at Eau Claire in January of this year when Steve Wozniak stepped down from the head coach position. Evans came to Eau Claire as a volunteer assistant at the beginning of the 2014-2015 season and previously spent five years as an assistant at Augsburg College where he was a three time All-American and member of two championships teams.

Eau Claire will now seek their sixth different head coach since long time coach Don Parker retired after the 2009 season.

Jared Evans takes over Menomonie wrestling program (Chippewa.com)

Otterbein to Add Wrestling for 2016-2017

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Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio, has announced the addition of a wrestling team for the 2016-2017 season. The school had a wrestling team in the past and will be hiring a coach this fall to recruit for the following school year. Otterbein is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and will become the seventh school in the conference to sponsor wrestling.

Otterbein to Add Wrestling as 21st Varsity Sport

7/30/2015 10:37:00 AM
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WESTERVILLE, OHIO – Otterbein University has officially added men’s wrestling as an intercollegiate varsity sport, announced Thursday morning by Dawn Stewart, director of athletics.

“After careful thought and consideration, I am pleased to announce the re-introduction of wrestling as our 21st varsity sport program,” Stewart said. “We are thrilled to provide this athletic experience to a new group of student-athletes. More than 11,000 high-school students participate in wrestling within the state of Ohio and, to those student-athletes who choose Otterbein, the Athletics program will continue to provide a supportive academic environment and highly-competitive experience.”

Otterbein, competing within NCAA Division III and as part of the 10-member Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), is expected to hire a coach this coming fall and then begin varsity competition during the 2016-17 academic year. Wrestling competes as a winter sport.

The Cardinals become the seventh member of the OAC to offer wrestling, joining Mount Union, Baldwin Wallace, Ohio Northern, Heidelberg, John Carroll and Muskingum. Otterbein had previously offered the sport from 1961-69 before the program was cut.

“We are very excited to reestablish the wrestling program,” said Bob Gatti, vice president for student affairs. “There has been a lot of enthusiasm from our students. This addition will enhance our athletic program and the recruitment of additional students will support our strategic enrollment plan.”

There were 11,309 wrestlers, across 585 high schools, in the state of Ohio during the 2014-15 year of competition. Over 54,000 fans supported the OHSAA State Wrestling Individual Tournament in Columbus, the third-highest attendance for any sport behind only basketball and football.

“Many factors were considered when adding this program,” Stewart said. “Prospective and current Otterbein students were surveyed about their sport interest and the results continually showed strong support for wrestling. In addition, the OAC provides an immediate competitive avenue for this program and we are looking forward to furthering the conference’s tradition of excellence within this sport.”

Sugermeyer to take over Western New England

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Mike Sugermeyer has been promoted to head coach at Western New England University after two years as an assistant at the school. Sugermeyer takes the place of Ted Banks who resigned this summer. Sugermeyer wrestled for Rhode Island College, graduating in 2013. Read on for more from WNE.

Mike Sugermeyer Appointed New Wrestling Head Coach for the Golden Bears
by Patrick Stewart, Director of Athletic Communications

7/28/2015 12:16:00 PM
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.— Mike Sugermeyer has been appointed to be the wrestling head coach at Western New England University. That announcement was made on Tuesday by Western New England athletics director Dr. Mike Theulen.

No stranger to the Golden Bears wrestling program, Sugermeyer served the past two seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator while having a hand in all aspects of the team. He also is the son of Steve Sugermeyer ’78 who was inducted into the school’s Downes Athletic Hall of Fame last September, playing a significant role in the growth and development of the sport at the University.

“I am truly honored to have been given the opportunity to lead the wrestling program here at Western New England University. I would first like to thank Coach Theulen and the entire athletic administration for making this opportunity possible,” stated Mike Sugermeyer.

“Being an Assistant Coach (at WNE) for the last two seasons, I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of our Athletic Family. I look forward to being able to continue working toward our goal of creating successful student athletes on the mat, in the classroom and in life.”

Previously, Mike Sugermeyer coached numerous all-state, All-New England and All-American wrestlers while coaching at Northeast Elite and Bay State Wrestling Club of West Springfield.

“I am delighted that Mike Sugermeyer has accepted a new challenge of becoming our next head wrestling coach,” Theulen said. “He emerged as the top candidate from a solid pool of candidates, and I am confident that he will do well in his new position to continue the successes that our Athletic Family has achieved.”

Sugermeyer wrestled for NCAA Division III Rhode Island College in Providence. He was a senior captain for the Anchormen, achieving All-NCAA Northeast Region and All-New England honors, as well as being named a first-team Pilgrim League All-Star. He graduated in 2013 with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, with a minor in business management.

Prior to RIC, Mike wrestled for Minnechaug Regional High School in nearby Wilbraham. At Minnechaug, he was a three-time sectional champion, three-time all-state placer and All-New England.

Sugermeyer is currently working toward a master of science in organizational leadership at WNE.

Danny Song to lead Case Western Reserve

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Danny Song has been named Head Wrestling Coach at Case Western Reserve University. Song spent the past two seasons as an assistant with the US Naval Academy. He also has served coaching stints at Bloomsburg, Iowa, and Stevens Institute of Technology. He was a 2006 Division III All-American and 2x NCAA qualifier for the Merchant Marine Academy and also qualified for the 2004 NCAA Championships while attending Brockport.

Danny Song Named CWRU Wrestling Head Coach

Jul 16, 2015
Case Western Reserve University Director of Athletics Amy Backus has announced the hiring of Danny Song as the Head Coach of the Spartans’ Wrestling team.

“The wrestling program at CWRU has a long and storied history of success. I am thrilled to announce that Danny Song will be our next head coach of the Spartans,” said Backus. “Danny’s experience at the University of Iowa and the United States Naval Academy has provided him with the skills and knowledge to create an exciting and successful program for our young men. His mentors have been some of the best on the national wrestling scene and we are looking forward to building on our fine tradition here at Case Western Reserve University.”

Song, who becomes the fourth head coach of the CWRU program since the Federation of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University in 1967, comes to Cleveland following a two-year stint as an assistant coach with the United States Naval Academy. During his time on the staff, Song helped coach the Midshipmen to an 8-6 record, while also serving as team’s recruiting co-coordinator, bringing in a unanimous top-15 NCAA Division I class in 2015. While at Navy, Song worked under current USA Wrestling Olympic Head Coach Bruce Burnett.

Prior to his time at Navy, Song served as an assistant coach at Bloomsburg University for the 2012-13 season, helping the team to a 17-3 record and qualifying six wrestlers for the NCAA Championships, before assuming the role of interim head coach in the spring of 2013. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of Iowa, working as the team’s assistant coach and strength coordinator from 2009-12, aiding the squad to three top-three finishes at the NCAA Tournament, including the Team Championship in 2010.

Song, a Hauppauge, New York native graduated from Iowa in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

“First, I would like thank Amy Backus and the athletic staff at Case Western Reserve University for believing in me. This is a great fit for me and my wife,” said Song. “I also want to thank all those who have mentored me for the incredible ongoing education, preparing me to become the head wrestling coach at Case Western Reserve. I look forward to developing relationships with each of the individuals that make up the program and engaging them to build on the rich history of success of the wrestling team at Case Western Reserve University.”

CWRU’s wrestling program has a long history of excellence both on the mat and in the classroom. Overall, Case Western Reserve has produced 19 All-Americans, four NCAA National Champions and 38 NWCA Scholar All-Americans. The program has also ranked in the top-10 in the nation for team grade point average five times with the No. 1 ranking in Division III in 2007.

The Ice Hour podcast launches to cover DIII Wrestling

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Named for Dave Icenhower, former head coach at The College of New Jersey, The Ice Hour will be released monthly to cover NCAA Division III wrestling. Future episodes will be shared on d3wrestle.com, and a quick preview of what’s to come is embedded below.

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Nebraska Wesleyan to add wrestling for 2016-2017

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Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska, will relaunch its wrestling team in the 2016-2017 season. The school last sponsored wrestling in 1982. A search for a head coach is currently underway.

Nebraska Wesleyan has approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and will be the only Division III program in Nebraska.

Nebraska Wesleyan Adds Wrestling to Athletics Program

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Wesleyan University announced today that wrestling will be added as a sport beginning in the 2016-17 school year.

“Nebraska Wesleyan takes a lot of pride in sponsoring a broad based athletic program,” said Ira Zeff, director of athletics. “With the addition of wrestling we will enhance the opportunities for students to use athletics as part of their NWU educational experience. I am confident that our wrestling team will add to the rich tradition of excellence that Nebraska Wesleyan athletics is known for.”

A search for a head coach is currently underway with competition scheduled to begin with the 2016-17 winter sports season. NWU will wrestle in NCAA Division III competitions and will be able to host home duals and tournaments in Snyder Arena.

NWU previously offered wrestling as a sport from 1962-82, winning three conference championships.

“The addition of wrestling provides yet another opportunity for our students to compete in intercollegiate athletics while experiencing a fine liberal arts education,” said President Fred Ohles. “Our student-athletes are part of a strong tradition for excelling both inside and outside the classroom and I look forward to seeing their success continue in our new wrestling program.”

The addition of wrestling brings the total number of NWU varsity sports to 21, with approximately 30 percent of the student body participating in intercollegiate athletics.

NWU athletes have earned numerous academic and athletic honors including 153 Academic All-America Awards — ranking eighth among all schools at all levels — and 49 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships.

Hershey Entertainment hack could affect NCAA attendees

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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Co. has announced that their on-site credit card system was hacked and consumers should watch for unauthorized charges on their bill. The hack could expose information from credit cards used between February 14 and June 2. This covers the entire period of the 2015 NCAA Division III Championships. Anyone who used a credit card at Hershey Park, the Hotel Hershey, or the Hershey lodge should be vigilant for fraudulent charges. Online ticketing for the event is not thought to have been compromised, but attendees purchasing concessions could have been affected.

Hershey Entertainment warns of hack (philly.com)

Fader prepares to sue Whitewater

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July 3, 2015

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Former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater head wrestling coach Tim Fader has taken the first steps to sue the university both for terminating his employment and hindering his efforts to find another coaching position. In Wisconsin, plaintiffs must give 60 days notice before any legal action can commence against state officials, and Fader has now given that notice.

Fader alleges he was fired from his position at Whitewater primarily because he reported an alleged sexual assault to the police before notifying the university. This was exacerbated by Whitewater’s place on a list of 55 colleges and universities under investigation by the Office of Civil Rights for their handling of sexual assault allegations. Furthermore, he alleges that Whitewater officials have hindered his efforts to obtain a full time coaching position at other schools. Fader was a part time assistant coach at Wheaton College during the 2014-2015 season and helped the team qualify four wrestlers to the NCAA Championships.

Linked below is the Notice of Claim filed with the Wisconsin Attorney General. This document lays out Fader’s allegations and gives most of the details of the story so far. Also linked are several news articles about this story.

NOTICE OF CLAIM AND CLAIM PURSUANT TO 893.82, WIS. STATS

Ex-UW-Whitewater coach Tim Fader takes first legal step to sue school officials (InterMat)

Former coach takes step to sue UW-Whitewater officials (Channel3000.com)

Ted Banks Resigns at Western New England

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Ted Banks has resigned his position as head coach at Western New England University after three years as head coach and six at the school overall. Banks had been a part time coach and is leaving the position for other business opportunities.

Head Coach Ted Banks ’05 Resigns Wrestling Post with the Golden Bears

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—Ted Banks has resigned his position as the wrestling coach at Western New England University to pursue other business interests, it was announced today by athletics director Dr. Mike Theulen.

Banks led the Golden Bears for the past three seasons after serving as an assistant coach with the team from 2009 to 2012.

“We thank Ted for his contributions and years of service as both a student-athlete and then our wrestling coach at Western New England,” Theulen said. “We wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Banks added: “It is with a heavy heart that I leave Western New England to pursue full-time employment opportunities. I will deeply miss team members and alumni I have worked with over the years.”

During his head coaching tenure, Banks coached two National Wrestling Coaches’ Association Scholar All-Americans and two-time NCAA qualifier Jamison Sacco who won the 2013 NCAA Northeast Regional heavyweight title. Three Golden Bears were named All-Pilgrim Wrestling League after the program made its season debut in 2013-14. This past season, seven wrestlers made the conference’s all-academic team.

As an assistant, he helped coach two New England Wrestling Association All-Stars.

As a student-athlete for Western New England, Banks was a three-year team captain and starter at the 157- and 165-pound weight classes. He defeated numerous ranked opponents during his collegiate career. A native of Griswold, Conn., Banks earned his bachelor of arts degree in history in 2009 from WNE.

Banks was a three-year letterman in football and a state wrestling champion at Griswold High School, where he graduated in 2005. A two-time placer at the state meet, he was voted the most outstanding wrestler of the 2005 Connecticut Tournament at 160 pounds during his senior season.

A national search for the University’s next wrestling coach is under way.

Dillon Bera named interim coach at Lakeland

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Lakeland College has named assistant coach Dillon Bera as interim head wrestling coach. Bera was an assistant at Lakeland during the 2014-2015 season and takes over for the departed Quincy Osborn who left the school after one season as head coach. Bera previously coached at Oshkosh and was a four time NCAA Division II All-American at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Bera named Lakeland’s interim head wrestling coach

Dillon Bera has been named Lakeland College’s interim head wrestling coach, Lakeland Interim Director of Athletics April Arvan announced today.

Bera served as an assistant coach for the Muskies the past year. He will replace Quincy Osborn, who resigned as coach earlier this month.

“I have spoken with quite a few individuals over the past week who have a passion for Muskie wrestling and the success of the program,” said Arvan. “It became very apparent that Coach Bera is a great fit to stabilize and drive the program toward success both on and off the mats.”

Bera came to Lakeland after spending the previous year as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He competed collegiately at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside from 2010-13, where he was a four-time NCAA Division II All-American. Competing at 157 pounds, his highest finish was as national runner-up and he also finished third, seventh and eighth in other trips to nationals.

Bera was a two-time team captain at UW-Parkside, won over 100 college matches and also was a two-time NCAA academic All-American before graduating in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is a native of Kaukauna and was a two-time state qualifier in high school and a WIAA Division 1 state champion as a senior.

“I am honored to lead the Lakeland College wrestling team,” said Bera. “I look forward to fully committing to the Muskies as I did when I competed as a wrestler. The standards and expectations are set high and I am confident that our returners and incoming wrestlers will do great things for Lakeland. I firmly believe Lakeland College prepares students for success on and off the mat.”

Knox College to drop wrestling

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Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, announced yesterday that the school is discontinuing its wrestling team. The release cited low roster numbers along with having a different head coach in each of the last three years. After the departure of long time head coach Tony Islas following the 2013 season, Knox made the head coach a full time position and hired Joe Norton as the school’s first full time head coach. Following the 2014 season, Norton left to return to his alma mater of North Central College to take over the Cardinals. Knox then hired former University of the Cumberlands head coach Matt Lowers for the 2014-2015 season. At some point this summer, Lowers resigned his position, but there was no announcement from the school until yesterday’s release dropping the program.

Knox has sponsored wrestling continuously since Chuck Porter ’52 began the team when he was a student at the school. Heavyweight Jaran Rutledge was a two time All-American placing third in 2007 and eighth in 2008 and will be inducted into the Knox-Lombard Hall of Fame this fall.

Knox Ends Wrestling Program
6/22/2015 4:00:00 PM

GALESBURG, Illinois – Knox College announced today that it will no longer offer a wrestling program, starting with the 2015-16 academic year.

“This was a difficult decision to make and one that we took very seriously, vetting it with coaches, the administration, trustees, and donors who supported the program,” said Knox College Athletic Director Chad Eisele. “After much discussion, we have decided that it is not feasible for the College to continue to offer a sustainable and competitive wrestling program.”

Knox has struggled to field a wrestling team in recent years despite strong alumni and donor support that led to the creation of a full-time head coaching position two years ago. The goal was to build stability in the program and recruit larger numbers of student-athletes. But since that time, Eisele said, two head coaches have left after their first year for very sound and personal reasons, resulting in a limited amount of time to build the program to a point where Knox College feels wrestling can be sustainable.

With only six of the 10 weight classes covered by current and incoming wrestlers, the program lacked the ability to sustain momentum and success both on the mats and on the recruiting trail. The College did not believe that continuing the program at this point would result in a positive experience for the student athletes and that it would be difficult to find a qualified coach to take on such a challenge.

Both returning and new students who had committed to participate in the wrestling program, along with alumni, donors, and friends of Knox athletics, were contacted over the last week with the news.

“I’d like to thank wrestling’s generous supporters — most notable, Chuck Porter — for their passion for our program and their understanding as we’ve made this difficult decision,” said Eisele.

Porter, a member of the Class of 1952, not only helped launch the wrestling program during his time at Knox, but he has also supported the program over the last 65 years. In a message to the campus community, Eisele recognized additional donors to the program, including Jim Nordin ’67, Jim Melville ’67, Eric ’00 and Janelle Curtis Eckdhal ’01, Dudley McCarter ’72, John Janicik ’79, and Jeff and Mary Eckdhal (parents of Eric). Eisele also recognized Professor Frank McAndrew, psychology, for his decades of service as a wrestling coach, assistant coach, tournament director, and fan.

The lasting accomplishments of Knox’s wrestlers and coaches will continue to be recognized by the College, as long-time coach Al Partin and two-time All American Jaran Rutledge ’08 will both be inducted into the Knox-Lombard Hall of Fame at Homecoming in October.

Mike Morin named head coach at Southern Maine

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Mike Morin, the all time leader in wins at the school, has been named head wrestling coach at the University of Southern Maine. Morin takes over for Joe Pistone who has taken a position as head wrestling coach at NCWA program Florida Gulf Coast University. Morin has spent the past five seasons as an assistant coach at the school. He was a two time All-American for the Huskies and is the first and so far only wrestler from Maine to become an All-American at a college in Maine. Read on for more.

Morin named head wrestling coach at Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine Sports Information
6/18/2015

GORHAM, Maine – After five seasons as assistant coach, former Husky All-American Michael Morin has been named the head coach of the University of Southern Maine Huskies’ wrestling program. Long-time University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean announced the appointment of Morin who replaces former head coach Joe Pistone who stepped down this spring.

“Mike Morin is the perfect choice to be our next head coach and to take on the leadership of the USM wrestling program,” noted Bean. “First, he is an exceptional young man and has gained valuable experience as an assistant coach the past couple of years. Mike was an All-American, perhaps the best wrestler to ever wear a USM singlet, qualified as a Scholar All-American and is a great role model for our team members. He will be an excellent motivator and leader and has the benefit of having long-time assistant coach Julio Santiago returning as associate head coach. Mike and Julio will continue to work together to train and field one of New England’s most competitive wrestling teams and will challenge our student-athletes to be the very best they can be on the mat, in the classroom and in the community. My thanks to Joe Pistone for his fine work as head coach and best wishes to him as he moves on to build the program at Florida Gulf Coast.”

Recently named the 2015 New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Assistant Coach of the Year, Morin has been on the Huskies’ sidelines since the completion of his career in 2010. The most decorated wrestler in Southern Maine history, Morin has helped develop and recruit several of the USM’s top performers over the last five seasons, including two-time All-Northeast Region champion Jonathan Deupree (Ozona, Fla./Countryside) and Elite 89 winner Daniel Del Gallo (Gardiner, Maine).

“I am extremely excited that Coach Morin has been named the next Head Wresting coach of the USM program,” said Pistone. “After being involved as a student-athlete and assistant coach for nearly a decade, he is the most fit to carry on the academic and athletic excellence that the USM Wrestling program has been known for since its inception in 1997. With quality returners, a strong incoming recruiting class, a competitive schedule and a revamp in the coaching staff, it is a very exciting time for the University of Southern Maine Wrestling program. I am confident that Coach Morin’s staff and leadership will bring the program to new and exciting heights.”

The most decorated wrestler in Huskies’ history, Morin earned All-American honors in 2009 and 2010, becoming Southern Maine’s first wrestling All-American. Additionally, Morin is the first USM grappler to earn three consecutive bids to the NCAA Division III National Championship tournament, winning the New England regional championship three consecutive seasons from 2008 through 2010.

A two-time captain (2009, 2010), Morin is the all-time leader in wins posting a remarkable 133-21 record during his four-year career for a .863 winning percentage. Morin had a pair of 40-win seasons as a junior and a senior, earning a 40-2 record in 2008-2009 and a 44-5 record in 2009-2010.

“I’m very excited for this opportunity and the chance to continue working with our student athletes,” said Morin. “As a former University of Southern Maine student-athlete, and assistant coach for the last five years, I am very familiar with both the university and it’s wrestling program and the hard work and dedication needed to achieve on the mat and in the classroom. Coach Pistone has done a great job building this program, and I look forward to taking over for him.”

A 2010 graduate from Southern Maine with a degree in Business Administration, Morin is a two-time NWCA Division III Wrestling Scholar All-American (2010, 2009) and a three-time William B. Wise Scholar-Athlete. Morin also works full-time as a Service Sales Representative at Cintas Corporation, a position he has held since 2011. Morin has also served as the head coach of the Casco Bay Elite Wrestling Club since 2011.

Yeshiva drops wrestling

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Yeshiva University in New York City has discontinued its wrestling program according to a letter from the Yeshiva Wrestling Association. The program was started by two time Olympic medalist Henry Wittenberg and has been coached by Neil Ellman since 1970. The team has struggled to field a full lineup, and did not compete on Saturdays for religious reasons. The Maccabees, ostensibly members of the East Region, had not competed in the regional tournament and last competed in an NCAA qualifier as a member of the Metropolitan Conference in 2011. Read on for the letter from the Yeshiva Wrestling Association.

Yeshiva University Drops Wrestling Program

To Friends, Alumni, and Supporters of Yeshiva University Wrestling

It is with a heavy heart that we write this letter informing you that Yeshiva University has eliminated wrestling from the athletic department and Neil Ellman has been summarily dismissed.

Neil was informed of the decision this past week in a surprising telephone call from the head of the athletic department. It was explained to Coach Ellman that due to the university’s pressing financial needs, wrestling, with an annual budget of just $35,000, was not worth the cost. Without prior discussion Neil was offered a fait accompli. In a ten minute phone call, our 65 year old tradition was eliminated.

The tradition of Y.U. wrestling includes a long and glorious history. On a shoestring budget, the program was founded by coach Henry Wittenberg, a two-time Olympic medalist (gold in ’48 and silver in ’52).

Soon after Wittenberg’s retirement, his protégé Neil Ellman (then known on campus as the “Chattanooga Kid”) took over the program and formed a band of brothers spanning the generations.

For nearly 50 years Neil has been the driving force behind YU wrestling. He has devoted near unlimited time, energy, personal and financial effort to grow the program which ultimately became a platform for the multitude of yeshiva high school wrestling programs across the country.

Founding the Henry Wittenberg National Invitational at YU was a part of that vision. The tournament, now 20 years old, brings together hundreds of Jewish high school wrestlers throughout the country representing programs at 15 Orthodox yeshiva high schools – most of which were financed by Neil Ellman himself. During this event, he encouraged everyone, wrestlers and non-wrestlers alike to come, see and appreciate Yeshiva University as the only college that offered observant men the opportunity for continued training in the sport they love.

Neil was the ultimate recruiter and cheerleader for Yeshiva University. Hundreds of students attended, graduated and planted multi-generational “YU families” all because of Neil. It did not matter if they wrestled or not (though it always helped if they did). Neil personally donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to YU through his various family foundations, little of which was earmarked towards wrestling. His love and loyalty for YU was unlimited and powerful. Even as YU quietly planned the elimination of wrestling, Neil was making a substantial donation for Richard Joel’s office in the Beit Midrash.

If the administration’s decision was based on financial concerns, then this would be a classic case of “penny wise, pound foolish”. The cost for running the entire wrestling program is less than the tuition of one student – a student that will consider alternatives to YU now that the team has been eliminated. Even more perplexing is that a significant fundraising campaign was in the planning stages when the program was summarily dropped by the athletic department.

We are not so arrogant as to think that wrestling is or should be the priority at YU. But those of us who have been blessed to participate in Yeshiva wrestling, know the tremendous impact and influence it has had on our lives. The way we commit ourselves in all areas of life both personally and professionally, is often a reflection of the dedication, drive, and effort that wrestling taught us, that Coach Ellman taught us.

Despite YU’s financial struggles, this decision was unnecessary and frustrating. However as a community, we are hurt by the insensitive way YU arrived at this decision and outraged how unceremoniously they dismissed Neil and his dedicated service of nearly half a century.

Neil can be reached by email (neilellman@outlook.com) should you wish to connect with him and show your support. In addition, we encourage you to share your thoughts with Richard Joel, President of Yeshiva University (rjoel@yu.edu)

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Kulchytskyy places 4th at World Team Trials

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Three time NCAA Division III champion Nazar Kulchyskyy placed 4th at 70kg in the USA Wrestling World Team Trials this past weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. Kulchytskyy had qualified for the event by winning the Northeast Regional qualifier to earn his spot in the field.

Kulchytskyy opened the even with a tight 9-7 loss to eventual winner James Green to fall into the consolation bracket. He stormed through to the consolation finals with a pair of 10-0 tech falls. The first came over two-time NCAA Division I All-American and current NC State assistant coach Adam Hall, and the second came over four-time Division I All-American and NCAA Champion Derek St. John. Kulchytskyy finished up his day with a 5-3 loss to Kevin LaValley in the 3rd place match.

Kulchytskyy was a five time age group national champion in his native Ukraine and is a two time winner of the d3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Year as a member of the Oshkosh Titans. The gif below is of his first scoring sequence against the eventual champion James Green.

Muhlenberg seeks assistant coach

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Muhlenberg College Athletics invites applications for the position of Assistant Wrestling Coach. The position assists the Head Coach with the coordination of training and practices, implementation of recruiting strategies, provides leadership and development of student-athletes, and contributes to the day to day operations of the program.

Muhlenberg College Wrestling is a NCAA Division III program that competes in the Centennial Conference and NCAA East Region.

Muhlenberg College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

For consideration please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Head Coach Shaun Lally (slally@muhlenberg.edu)

Osborn resigns at Lakeland

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June 12, 2015

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Quincy Osborn has resigned as the head coach at Lakeland College after just one season on the bench. Osborn is returning to his hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and leaving college coaching. Lakeland sent Mitchell Fucile to the NCAA Championships at 165 lbs. this March, giving the Muskies their first qualifier since 2012.

Osborn, an NCAA Division I qualifier for Minnesota and NCAA Division III champion for Augsburg, had previously coached at Augsburg, Ohio University, and the University at Buffalo.

Osborn resigns as Lakeland head wrestling coach
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Quincy Osborn has resigned as Lakeland College head wrestling coach, Lakeland Interim Director of Athletics April Arvan announced today.

Osborn is leaving the program after one year as head coach. He led the Muskies to a third-place finish in the Northern Wrestling Association this season and also coached sophomore Mitchell Fucile (Chilton, Wis.), who became Lakeland’s first qualifier for the NCAA Division III national wrestling championships in four years. Fucile finished 1-2 at the championships and came up one win shy of attaining All-American status.

“We are thankful for Quincy’s work with the wrestling program at Lakeland and wish him well in the future,” said Arvan. “We are committed to finding the best possible replacement to lead the wrestling program to future success.”

Osborn’s resignation is effective June 30. A search for his successor will begin immediately.

Coast Guard Assistant Coach Position

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The US Coast Guard Academy is seeking an assistant coach for next season. The seasonal position pays $13.20 per hour for 20-29 hours per week from October to April. More details and application info can be found at the link below.

Recreation Assistant (Wrestling) 2015.175

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