Terry Schwab has been named interim head coach at Pitt-Bradford for the 2023-2024 season. He replaces Blake Heim who left to become an assistant at Division II Frostburg State. Schwab has ample high school coaching experience, amassing 197 dual meet wins in a 34 year coaching career. In 2021, he was named to the PIAA District IX Hall of Fame. Most recently, he was an assistant on the Pitt-Bradford staff in 2022-2023.
David Shapiro has been named head wrestling coach at Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland, Ohio, school announced today. Shapiro spent the past six seasons as an assistant coach at nearby Baldwin Wallace University, helping the Yellow Jackets to five OAC titles, two regional championships, and a third place finish at the 2023 NCAA Championships. He was a 2014 NCAA qualifier at Baldwin Wallace and finished his career with 110 victories.
“We are excited to have David join the Spartan family and to continue to build on the proud tradition of wrestling at CWRU. David not only has a strong technical background as both a national-qualifying wrestler and a coach of one of the most respected programs in the country, but his vision for the holistic development of his student-athletes make him an ideal fit for our program. Furthermore, his background in college admissions and student leadership will make him a valued member of the campus community. All of these traits allowed him to create an immediate connection with the team that will give him the opportunity to hit the ground running. We are looking forward to the future of the CWRU wrestling program under David’s leadership.” – TJ Shelton, James C. Wyant Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education
Randolph College, a school of around 500 students in Lynchburg, Virginia, has announced plans to add men’s and women’s wrestling for the 2024-2025 season. Randolph competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Averett, Ferrum, Roanoke, Shenandoah, and Washington & Lee are the other full ODAC schools with men’s wrestling, while Greensboro and Southern Virginia are associate members in wrestling.
Randolph plans to hire a head coach for each team and is finalizing nearby off-campus practice facilities. The addition of the two teams brings Randolph up to 22 sports.
Applications are being accepted for the position of head women’s wrestling coach. This is a full-time, 12-month position that serves as head coach and manages the operations of the women’s wrestling program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as head coach; coach and schedule practices and contests; monitor annual operation and recruiting budgets; meet institutional obligations and have a strong knowledge and commitment to NCAA Compliance Rules and Regulations. Create the vision for establishing team culture and action steps for roster and program growth.
Organize and implement successful recruiting plan to yield an appropriate number and quality of student-athletes; conduct recruiting efforts including managing communication flow (printed, online and telephone), participating in Cornell Admissions preview days, and coordinating interviews on campus, in high schools, and at homes or other locations with student-athletes, parents, and high school coaches.
Responsible for supervising the physical conditioning and development of injury prevention techniques, preseason preparation of student-athletes, and post-season completion of program administrative duties.
Establish and attain competition goals, including the scheduling of appropriately competitive teams. Coordinate and conduct management of home athletic events, including pre-game and game details regarding facilities, equipment, officials, and personnel. Assign and oversee the accomplishment of team, staff member, and student employee responsibilities.
Provide general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to students regarding their overall success, particularly including utilizing new student orientation activities, career services, and academic success programs, and living successfully in residence halls and behaving within the College’s student conduct expectations. Promote good sportsmanship.
Engage in developing positive alumni relations and fundraising efforts to support a competitive Division III athletics program.
Perform additional departmental administrative duties related to any facet of the conduct of the athletic program as assigned.
Demonstrate community involvement with active leadership as a positive role model including participation in team-based community service projects and encouragement of student-athlete participation in mentoring or other service projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our diversity statement here.)
About Cornell College
Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college. An extensive and accomplished coaching background in specific sport, preferably at the collegiate level, and a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes is preferred. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, and experience as a head coach.
Must have valid Iowa driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable.
Working Conditions and Location
Travel is required. Frequent weekend and evening hours are required. Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes. Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. This position works in-person. All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays in a year. The hiring pay range for the position is $40,000 – $46,000.
Application Process The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell’s online application system.
Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa’s Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OVERVIEW: Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in the Men’s Wrestling program for the 2023-2024 academic year, which is renewable for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a student position. Interested applicants will need to submit an application for admission into a degree seeking graduate program at elmhurst.edu/graduatestudies and be accepted before becoming eligible for consideration for a graduate assistant position that correlates with their area of study.
Graduate assistants at Elmhurst University may be hired for a half or a full tuition waiver based on 10 or 20 hours of service per week, respectively. Graduate assistants will also receive a stipend while they are working, paid bi-weekly, in support of their continued education. Graduate assistants will work during the Fall and Spring terms at minimum, and may be required to work during January and/or Summer terms.
Eligible Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration, M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Weekly Hours: 20
Tuition Waiver: Full Stipend: $625 monthly, September-May Terms: Fall, January and Spring POSITION SUMMARY:
Aides the head coach in planning, organizing, and evaluating all phases of a competitive intercollegiate wrestling program. Understands the role of NCAA and Division III athletics in the educational process and aides in the recruitment of student-athletes, which will reflect and represent the quality of Elmhurst University.
Special Notation: Offers for this position are conditional upon acceptance into one of the above noted graduate programs at Elmhurst University. Graduate students must maintain full-time enrollment in their graduate program in order to maintain a graduate assistantship.
Jason Rodriguez has been named the next head men’s wrestling coach at Schreiner University, the school announced this week. Rodriguez comes to Schreiner after eight seasons as the head coach of the club wrestling program at Texas State University.
“We believe that coach Rodriguez will make an excellent addition to our staff here at Schreiner University. He brings in a lot of experience and knowledge of the collegiate wrestling landscape in Texas and will provide the Men’s Wrestling program with strong leadership as we look to establish ourselves in the NCAA.” – Bill Raleigh, Director of Athletics
Lance Moore has been selected as the head men’s wrestling coach at Maine Maritime Academy. MMA will continue as a club team this season before ascending to varsity status for the 2024-2025 season. Moore had previously been the head coach at Keystone College since 2019. Moore was an NCAA qualifier for Cortland and an NJCAA All-American for Niagara County Community College.
“I am excited to welcome Coach Moore to our staff to lead our transition from a club wrestling program to an NCAA program. I am confident we have the right person to lead our wrestlers and grow them as young men. I am incredibly grateful for the time and effort by Don McCann and Peter Stewart to lay the foundation for our program and to Coach Carver for her excellent, steadfast work in identifying the right fit for our department.” – Steve Peed, Director of Athletics
Northland College, a school of just over 500 students in Ashland, Wisconsin, has announced plans to begin men’s and women’s wrestling for the 2025-2026 school year. Adding wrestling will bring the college up to 16 sports. Northland primarily competes in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and is currently the only school in the league with a current or planned wrestling program. The search for a head coach will begin shortly.
“We’re in a state of growth as a department. This is an exciting time for Northland College Athletics. The state of Wisconsin, and specifically the Ashland area, has a tremendous amount of talent and support for the sport of wrestling. Adding these sport offerings is a natural fit for us.” – Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dan Schumacher
The assistant coach for SUNY Cortland Wrestling assists in all aspects of the administration and operation of a nationally competitive athletic program. Cortland Athletics fosters a student-athlete environment conducive to excellence in athletics, academics, and personal growth through diverse and inclusive experiences at the university and the community.This posting is for 1 part-time (75%), level 1 assistant coach position with a 9.5-month (8/15- 5/31) period of professional obligation.
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the Wrestling program at SUNY Cortland. Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport). Instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training), individual/team concepts, and safety. Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities for purposes of safety and facility security. Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, SUNYAC and SUNY Cortland rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Recruit adequate numbers of student athletes with sufficient skill to be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the relevant athletic conference(s) and the policies and procedures of the university. Assess academic performance of student athletes at least once each semester to ensure the ongoing eligibility of athletes and monitor their academic progress; academic retention of student athletes must at minimum mirror the retention rate of the college. Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes.Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times. Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion. Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner, modeling outstanding sportsmanship, consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities. Execute all of these responsibilities as assistant coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the sports program; the department and the university. Job Requirements: Ability to recruit, inspire, mentor, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes. A strong identification with and support of SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities. Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of SUNY Cortland, SUNY System, and applicable athletic conferences. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively – via technology, in person, and in writing. Ability to represent the department and college in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the head coach for SUNY Cortland Wrestling.Works closely with the head coach, coaching and support staff to ensure the success of SUNY Cortland Wrestling.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications
Playing and/or coaching background in sport .
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
POSITION: A 12-month, $12,000 stipend with housing provided, professional limited staff position is available in Intercollegiate Athletics beginning September 1, 2023, or sooner or as soon as possible after September 1st. The working title for this assignment is Assistant Wrestling Coach with an official title in the Coach title series.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree is required. Knowledge of sports is essential, as is a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting. Must have strong moral character, work ethic, leadership, and communication skills. A commitment to athletic excellence within an academic environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior successful playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate level. A master’s degree may be considered an asset.
DUTIES:
Assist the head coach in directing a highly successful program within the guidelines of the University, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), and NCAA Division III.
Assist in the planning and direction of all practices, matches and team events.
Assist in the recruitment and retention of qualified student athletes consistent with the academic standards of the University.
Assist with the care and inventory of equipment for the program.
Assist with the promotion of the sport with students, alumni, and members of the community.
Assist with promoting program revenue generation related to the program.
Participate in department fundraising and public relations events.
Assume other duties as agreed upon by the Head Coach and Athletics Director.
THE UNIT: The unit of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of 60+ staff members. The Intercollegiate Athletics website is www.blugolds.com
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty andstaff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programsthrough commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area ofapproximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strongpublic schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job–postings/ .You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the “Click here to Register” link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your “User Name” and “Password” and select “Login.” Click the link to the Assistant Wrestling Coach position and then click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached, and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
Letter of application
Resume
Unofficial transcript of highest degree earned
Names and contact information for three references.
Please direct requests for additional information to:
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by August 4, 2023. However, screening may continue until position isfilled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in theprocess. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, is set to add men’s and women’s wrestling for the 2025-2026 season. The school of approximately 1,600 is the second MAC school after Misericordia to announce new wrestling teams in the last month. In addition to plans to hire a head coach for each team, the school is set to renovate a gymnasium at the site of the former Bishop McDevitt High School into a wrestling practice facility with 5,000 square feet of wrestling space. Bishop McDevitt closed in 2020, and Arcadia acquired the building in early 2022.
“Arcadia has demonstrated a great commitment to expanding our sport offerings over the last decade. The university is committed to providing a wide range of sport offerings to meet the needs of current and prospective student-athletes. We are located in an area that is ripe with wrestling talent and look forward to building a competitive program.” – Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Brian Granata
The other MAC schools with (or starting) men’s wrestling are Alvernia, Delaware Valley, King’s, Messiah, Misericordia, Stevens, and York. Alvernia, Delaware Valley, Misericordia, and York also sponsor or will sponsor women’s wrestling.
Penn State-Altoona is bringing men’s wrestling back and adding women’s wrestling for the 2024-2025 season. The school last sponsored the sport at the NJCAA level in the 1970s and 1980s before discontinuing it until today. The men will join Alfred State, Hiram, Penn State-Behrend, and Pitt-Bradford in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. Penn State-Altoona plans to advertise for a coach this fall and have the coach in place by January 1st, 2024 in preparation for the following season.
“Penn State Altoona is excited to add men’s and women’s wrestling to our lineup of teams for the 2024-25 academic year. Sitting in the heart of central Pennsylvania, it is a natural fit to have wrestling as part of our NCAA Division III program. There is no better group of passionate wrestling fans than here in this region.” – Penn State-Altoona Director of Athletics Brent Baird
Josh Malave has resigned as head coach at Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland, Ohio, school announced today. Malave coached the Spartans for two seasons and will be pursuing opportunities outside of college coaching. He previously coached his alma mater Mount Union for five seasons, winning the OAC championship in 2020.
Case Western Reserve University’s Josh Malave has announced he will be stepping aside as the Head Wrestling Coach to pursue other opportunities outside of collegiate athletics.
“I would like to thank Amy Backus and TJ Shelton for my time at CWRU,” said Malave. “It is truly a special place. Additionally, I would like to thank all my students, student-athletes, their families, and our athletic department for a wonderful three years. Go Spartans!”
Tyler Shilson has been named the Division III Men’s At-Large Academic All-America of the Year by College Sports Communicators. The Augsburg wrestler was a second team selection last year and finished this season as the NCAA runner-up for the championship winning Auggies.
Joining Shilson on the first team this year are teammate Charlie Stuhl and Castleton’s Michael Angers. The second team includes Hunter Gutierrez of Stevens, Gage Linahon of Central, Patrick McGraw of John Carroll, and Zeke Smith of Loras. Smith was also on the first team in 2021 and third team in 2022. Third team honorees include Jake Peavey of Southern Maine, Preston Rogers of Lycoming, and Drew Vlasnik of Chicago.
All of the honorees were selected from the list of All-District honorees announced by CSC on May 23.
Misericordia University will add men’s and women’s wrestling for the 2024-2025 season. The school of approximately 1,400 students in Dallas, Pennsylvania, is a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference and will field the 7th men’s and 4th women’s team in the conference. The Cougar men will join Alvernia, Delaware Valley, King’s, Messiah, Stevens, and York. Lycoming and Wilkes have left the MAC to join the Landmark Conference. Alvernia, Delaware Valley, and York also sponsor women’s wrestling.
Misericordia University will add two more sports to its vast array of varsity sports offerings, Daniel J. Myers, Ph.D, university president, has announced.
In addition to the recent addition of men’s ice hockey and STUNT, Misericordia will field varsity teams in men’s and women’s wrestling.
“Misericordia University is committed to expanding opportunities for students to be challenged academically, socially and athletically,” said Myers. “The addition of men’s and women’s wrestling allows more students the opportunity to engage in our university’s culture, one focused on student success, mutual support, and service to others.”
Misericordia expects to begin intercollegiate competition with the 2024-25 season.
#FinalX Greco-Roman round three 55 kg – Brady Koontz (Titan Mercury WC/Dubuque RTC) dec. Dalton Duffield (Army WCAP), 7-3 Koontz wins series 2 matches to 1 and makes World Team pic.twitter.com/r60jcEEnpc
#FinalX Greco-Roman round two 97 kg – Josef Rau (Titan Mercury WC) tech fall. Christian DuLaney (Minnesota Storm), 8-0 Rau wins series 2 matches to 0 and makes World Team pic.twitter.com/oJqVQIr9MO
Three former DIII wrestlers competed in Greco-Roman at Final X this past weekend in Newark, New Jersey. Elmhurst NCAA champion Joe Rau made his third senior world team, while Dubuque All-American Brady Koontz made his first team. Augsburg NCAA champion Ryan Epps lost two matches to one in his series.
Rau won both of his matches over Christian DuLaney 3-2 and 8-0 to make the team at 97kg. He previously competed in the 2014 and 2019 world championships. Rau also won the 2016 Olympic Trials, but the U.S. did not qualify his weight to compete in Rio.
Brady Koontz spent the spring semester at Dubuque after wrestling most of his career at Ohio State. He lost his first match at 55kg to Dalton Duffield 8-0 but came back to win two in a row 4-1 and 7-3 to earn his spot on the team. Koontz lost in Final X in 2022, but made his first world team this weekend.
Ryan Epps earned his way to Final X by winning the world team trials qualifier which gave him the right to face U.S. Open champion Spencer Woods at 82kg. Woods won the first match 3-3 on criteria, but Epps came back and stormed to a 9-0 victory in the second. In the deciding third match, Woods took the world team spot with a 5-0 decision.
Rau and Koontz will head to Belgrade, Serbia, in September for the World Championships. Koontz will compete on September 21st with Rau kicking off his tournament the following day.
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel (PROP) has approved changing takedowns from two points to three next season among other changes announced today. The list of possible changes was previously announced but any changes had to be approved by PROP.
Some of the other changes approved include:
3-point takedown
Hand-touch takedown eliminated (control beyond reaction time required)
2, 3, and 4 point near falls for 2, 3, and 4 second counts
Video review can check all calls in the reviewed segment
First medical forfeit in a tournament counts as a loss on the wrestler’s record
Weigh-ins for all competitions will be a maximum of two hours ahead
No limitations on facial hair
The only proposed rule change that will not go into effect is the proposal to only award a riding time point if the wrestler has also scored a near fall in the match.
The 2023 Academic All-District® Men’s and Women’s At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in the athletic realm and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced June 21 (men) and June 22 (women). The CSC Academic All-District® teams include the student-athletes listed at the links above.
The Division II and III CSC Academic All-America® programs are partially financially supported by the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2022-23 Divisions II and III Academic All-America® programs. The NAIA CSC Academic All-America® program is partially financially supported through the NAIA national office.
The Division III All-District athletes begin on page 18 of the full list. Unlike in previous years, the sports are not listed, and the athletes are not grouped by district. Some of the honored athletes include 2023 All-Americans Charlie Stuhl (Augsburg), Tyler Shilson (Augsburg), Zeke Smith (Loras), Shane Liegel (Loras), Cooper Pontelandolfo (NYU), Jacob Reed (Ohio Northern), Chase Parrott (Springfield), Kyle Slendorn (Stevens), Hunter Gutierrez (Stevens), Jake Peavey (Southern Maine), Seth Brossard (UW-La Crosse), and Noah Leisgang (UW-La Crosse) along with 2023 NCAA champion Zane Mulder (Wartburg).
The nomination criteria can be found here. The first, second, and third team At-Large CSC Academic All-Americans will be announced June 21st.
Six DIII wrestlers competed at the World Team Trials Challenge tournament in Greco-Roman this past weekend in Colorado Springs. Ryan Epps (Augsburg) won the tournament and will advance to Final X at 82kg. Richard Carlson (UW-La Crosse) and Donny Longendyke (Augsburg) each made the finals at their respective weight classes. Epps defeated two-time Olympian Ben Provisor 2-1 at 82kg, Carlson dropped a 6-0 decision to Zach Braunagel at 87kg, and Longendyke fell 9-0 to former world medalist Adam Coon at 130 kg.
Epps was the 6th seed at 82kg. He edged #3 Tommy Brackett on 1-1 on criteria then won 9-1 against #2 Andrew Berreyesa to make it to the finals where he won the close match with Provisor. He will face Spencer Woods in Final X on June 10th.
Carlson entered as the 5th seed and opened by defeating 4th seed Jordan Lara 8-0 in 1:30. In the semifinals, he topped 2021 Olympian and #1 seed John Stefanowicz 2-1. That earned him a spot in the finals against #2 seed Braunagel where he lost 6-0.
Longendyke defeated #2 seed Tanner Farmer 6-5 in his first match before losing to Coon in the finals. Darryl Aiello of Dubuque was the #5 seed at the same weight, and he pinned 4th seed Brandon Metz in his first match. He lost in the semifinals to Coon and then Metz got the better of him in the rematch in the 3rd place match.
At 60kg, Dylan Koontz (Dubuque via Ohio State) and Mike Fuenffinger (Augsburg) were set to meet in the consolation semifinals, but Koontz advanced by forfeit on his way to third place. Fuenffinger dropped his opening match before leaving the tournament. Koontz sandwiched a pair of wins against Jonathan Gurule around a loss to eventual champ Ildar Hafizov.
The winner at each weight advances to face the US Open champion at Final X in Newark on June 10th.
Ryan Carr, a 2000 graduate of the school, will be the next head coach at Plymouth State, the Plymouth, New Hampshire, school announced yesterday. He takes over for Eric Bergeron who coached the team since 2018. He was a three-time all-New England wrestler and a three-time NWCA Scholar All-American. He briefly coached the Panthers at the end of his college career and has coached at the high school level for over a decade.
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Three-time All-New England wrestler Ryan Carr ’00 will be the next head wrestling coach at Plymouth State University, Director of Athletics Kim Bownes announced on Thursday.
Carr, a three-time All-New England honoree, replaces former coach Eric Bergeron, who resigned from the position at the conclusion of the season.
Carr competed at the 190-pound and heavyweight divisions for the Panthers from 1995-96 through 1998-99. He was crowned New England Champion at heavyweight during his senior season, while also earning All-New England honors as a sophomore and junior after placing second in the 190-pound division.
“Having Ryan join the athletic department is extremely exciting,” said Bownes. “Ryan is an alumnus who knows what Plymouth State is about. He was one of our most successful wrestlers during his time here and I am confident he is just what our program and student-athletes need and deserve.”
