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Longtime Coast Guard Coach Steve Eldridge Passes Away

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The U.S. Coast Guard Academy announced the passing of longtime wrestling coach Steve Eldridge. Eldridge coached wrestling for 47 seasons and cross country for 43. He is a Division III wrestling hall of fame inductee and four time New England Coach of the Year. He was inducted into the Coast Guard Academy Hall of Fame in 1989. Eldridge retired from coaching in 2014 with over 300 career dual meet wins.

CGA Mourns Loss of Coach Eldridge

Long-time Coast Guard Academy wrestling and men’s cross country head coach, and CGA Athletics Hall of Famer Steve Eldridge passed away last week.

Eldridge spent 47 seasons as the head coach of the Bears. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Hall of Fame in 1995 and earned the Lifetime Service to Wrestling recipient by the Hall of Fame. He is the first coach at the Coast Guard Academy to earn national Hall of Fame honors as a coach.

Under his guidance, the Bears have enjoyed great success with five New England Championships while placing second four times. Eldridge earned Coach of the Year honors four times.

Coach Eldridge has twice served as the President of the National Wrestling Coaches Association and has twice hosted the Division III National Championships at the Academy.

Eldridge has coached nine All-America selections including two-time National runner-up Chris Fertig and Nate Giorgio.

Eldridge also served as the men’s cross country coach for 43 seasons, retiring after the 2011 season. He coached four All-Americans in cross country and led the Bears to the NCAA Division III Championships in both 1989 and 2001.

Eldridge is a 1989 inductee of the Coast Guard Academy Hall of Fame.

Sonnieboy Blanco heads back to Washington & Jefferson

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Former Washington & Jefferson All-American Sonnieboy Blanco has returned to the Washington, Pennsylvania, school as head coach. He was a 2x All-American and remains the all-time wins leader in team history. He most recently spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Ohio Wesleyan and previously coached for two years at Thomas More. He takes over for Tommy Prairie who recently departed to coach at Cortland.

Sonnieboy Blanco ’17 named head coach of W&J wrestling program

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Sonnie Blanco, a 2017 Washington & Jefferson College graduate and the program’s all-time wins leader, has been selected as the next head coach of the W&J wrestling program. Blanco put together an illustrious collegiate career while wrestling for the Red and Black. Known as Sonnieboy during that time, he amassed a program-best 124 wins and earned NCAA Division III All-America honors in both his junior and senior seasons.

“We are so happy to welcome Sonnie back home to W&J. Coach Blanco has already proven to be a terrific recruiter and we look forward to the leadership he will bring to our program,” said Director of Athletics Scott McGuinness. “As a two-time All-American and our all-time wins leader, Sonnie knows what it takes to succeed at W&J in the classroom and on the mat. He will bring his upbeat attitude and work ethic. We can’t wait for our team to begin working with him once practice begins.”

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ODAC to again sponsor wrestling

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For the first time since 1980, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference will sponsor a championship in men’s wrestling. Full members Averett, Ferrum, Roanoke, Shenandoah, and Washington & Lee will be joined by associate members Southern Virginia and Greensboro to contest a seven team championship. The teams will complete a full dual schedule and conference championship tournament in the 2022-2023 season. Most of the teams in the conference, save Washington & Lee, are recent additions to the DIII wrestling landscape, so an ODAC championship is only possible due to the recent growth of college wrestling in the the Southeast.

ODAC Announces Men’s Wrestling as 25th Sponsored Sport

FOREST, Va. — Men’s wrestling is returning to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, per an announcement by the league on Wednesday afternoon. Competition will begin during the 2022-23 season and feature seven participating members including five full-time institutions and two associate partnerships.

Greensboro College and Southern Virginia University have been approved as associate members for men’s wrestling, joining all-sport competitors Averett University, Ferrum College, Roanoke College, Shenandoah University, and Washington and Lee University.

The ODAC offered 10 sports to its inaugural member institutions. Men’s wrestling was one of those options, but the sport featured for only four seasons with its final campaign in 1980. Washington and Lee University won the first three team titles with Lynchburg College, now the University of Lynchburg, claiming the final trophy.

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Ohio Wesleyan Full-Time Assistant

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Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach – Wrestling. The assistant coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all phases of the wrestling program.   The assistant coach will provide support to the head coach focused primarily on recruiting and will have event coaching responsibilities.  The assistant coach will be responsible for involvement in current and future leadership of the program administrative assistance and coaching.    Additional duties will include but not limited to skill development, academic advising, mentoring, one on one and group instruction, summer camps/clinics, and daily operations of the program.  

 It is also expected that the Wrestling Assistant Coach will embrace the department mission of supporting the academic mission of the university, developing student-athletes as contributors to the greater community, creating opportunities for competitive success, leading student-athletes to understand what it is like to be part of something greater than oneself.  

 Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Previous successful coaching experience 
  • Familiarity in recruiting collegiate student-athletes
  • Articulated commitment to the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior and to adhering to all rules and regulations of Ohio Wesleyan University, the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA.  
  • Effective written communication skills
  • Student-centered focus 
  • CPR, First Aid and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire)

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree 
  • Ability to articulate the role that athletics plays in a rigorous academic collegiate setting and the importance of academic endeavors of student athletes
  • Successful recruiting experience at the college or university level, with ability to identify and attract outstanding students and players
  • Experience exhibiting the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior and adhering to all rules and regulations of Ohio Wesleyan University, the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA.    
  • Experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to actively foster a respectful, positive environment that welcomes all persons.
  • An appreciation for and willingness to engage with the mission and aims of OWU.

 Completed application packets will include:

1)   Cover Letter 
2)   Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
3)   The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references

 Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.  

Konitzer to coach alma mater UW-Oshkosh

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Aaron Konitzer, a 2013 graduate of UW-Oshkosh, has been named head coach at his alma mater. Konitzer replaces Efrain Ayala who had coached the Titans for nine seasons. Konitzer has previous collegiate assistant coaching stints at St. Cloud State, Pitt-Johnstown, and UW-Platteville.

Konitzer Tabbed UWO Head Wrestling Coach

OSHKOSH, Wis.—Aaron Konitzer has been named the new head wrestling coach at UW-Oshkosh, Assistant Chancellor Athletic Director Darryl Sims announced Monday (August 29) following a national search. 

“Aaron possesses a high level of understanding of the sport and an immense dedication to the student-athlete experience,” noted Sims. “I am thrilled to welcome Aaron to our staff and to his alma mater.”

Konitzer, a 2013 UWO graduate, received a master’s in sports administration from St. Cloud State (Minn.) in 2016. While at St. Cloud State, Konitzer served as a graduate assistant and helped to recruit top-10 national wrestling classes (among non-DI schools) and oversaw a monthly newsletter to help inform parents and alumni of the program.

Konitzer has served as a coach at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Pa.) and at UW-Platteville, including developing strength and conditioning programs.

Konitzer comes to UWO from Fremont School District, where he oversaw the inaugural season of the wrestling program and making trips to the state tournament. 

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2023 NCAA Convention Proposals Could Alter Wrestling Season

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There are at least three proposals that may get a vote at the 2023 NCAA Convention that could affect the wrestling season. Each would allow for some amount of out-of-season training. Two were published recently in the 2023 Initial Publication of Proposed Legislation, and one is a governance proposal from Management Council.

Management Council Proposal

The proposal would eliminate weeks as a measure for defining the season and measure winter sports season by 114 days, with the flexibility to use eight of those days before or after the season.

Currently, winter sports like wrestling can have a 19 week season, where practicing once in a week uses the whole week. Also, teams cannot practice outside of the period from October 10th through the NCAA Championships. This proposal would instead allow wrestling to use 114 days (19 weeks x 6 days per week). The season would still run from October 10th through the championships, but teams could reserve eight days for required training outside the season.

Proposal No. 1-2: PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASON — GENERAL PLAYING SEASON-DEFINING PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASON NON-CONSECUTIVE DAYS

This proposal also changes from 19 weeks to 114 days but gives more flexibility as to when they can be used. The 114 days can be used almost any time during the school year. Only in wrestling, the days before October 10th could be used for strength and conditioning and not wrestling practice. It is a little bit unclear whether or not wrestling practice would be allowed after the NCAA Championships or if wrestling would still be restricted to strength and conditioning only.

Proposal No. 1-3: PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS — GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR COMPUTING PLAYING SEASONS – FLEX OPTION

This proposal keeps the 19 week model but allows for teams to choose to shorten the season by one week and reserve six days as flex days that can be used in the offseason. Teams would be able to use up to two flex days in a given week during the offseason.

The full text of the last two proposals can be found in the 2023 Initial Publication of Proposed Legislation. There are a few steps ahead before any of these proposals reach the floor for a vote at the 2023 NCAA Convention, and they could be modified or tabled between now and then.

2022-2023 Legislative Calendar

Date IPOPL is Posted through September 15: Sponsor-modification period. Sponsors are permitted to refine and change their proposals in any manner germane to the original proposal. Member institutions and conferences are invited to offer any suggested revisions of a proposal to the primary contact person listed with the proposal. Also, members that believe an amendment should not be modified should so inform the primary contact person.

September 1: Deadline for submission of amendments sponsored by the Presidents Council or Management Council.

September 1: Deadline for proper co-sponsorship of membership proposals. The proposals must receive proper co-sponsorship from one additional conference (if originally sponsored by one conference) otherwise 10 additional institutions (if originally sponsored by 10 institutions) or it will be withdrawn.

September 15: Deadline for submission by all sponsors (with submission by the primary contact person) of any modification to their original amendments. These modifications may represent either greater or lesser changes; they need only be germane to the original amendment.

Not Later Than September 23: Posting of Second Publication of Proposed Legislation. This publication includes all membership-sponsored proposals as modified and includes all proposals sponsored by the Presidents Council or Management Council.

Date SPOPL is Posted through November 1: Amendment-to-amendment period. The Presidents Council and Management Council as well as the membership (see Bylaw 9.3.4.2) may submit amendments to the proposals in the Second Publication of Proposed Legislation. These amendments-to-amendments may not increase the modification of the provisions to be amended; they must fall between the provisions of the original proposed amendment and the current provisions.

November 1: Deadline for all amendments-to-amendments and resolutions to be received in the national office. No amendments-to-amendments sponsored by the membership may be submitted after this date. The Presidents Council and Management Council are authorized to submit further amendments-to-amendments at the Convention if they deem such action necessary.

November 15: Publication of the Official Notice of the Convention. This publication includes all Division III
proposed legislation and the properly submitted amendments-to-amendments and resolutions.

January 11-14, 2023: NCAA Convention. Voting on proposals will occur at the business session

Prairie moves from W&J to Cortland

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Tommy Prairie has been named the next head coach at SUNY-Cortland. He had spend the previous 11 years at Washington & Jefferson College. He takes over for Brad Bruhn who had led the Red Dragons since 2002. Prairie coached 17 NCAA qualifiers, 8 All-Americans, and one NCAA champion during his tenure with the Presidents. Cortland qualified four wrestlers to the 2022 NCAA Championships, and Demitreus Henry finished in 8th place at 174 lbs.

Tommy Prairie Named Cortland Wrestling Head Coach

Tommy Prairie has been named the wrestling head coach at SUNY Cortland, according to director of athletics Mike Urtz. He replaces Brad Bruhn, who stepped down from the position after a 20-year career with the Red Dragons. Prairie comes to Cortland after most recently serving as head coach at Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania for 11 years from 2011-22.

“I am excited and honored to be the next head wrestling coach at SUNY Cortland,” said Prairie. I would like to thank Mike Urtz and the rest of the search committee for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to lead the next chapter of such a historic wrestling program. My family and I are excited to get to Cortland and join the community.”

“We’re excited for this opportunity to have Tommy on board for our wrestling program,” noted Urtz. “His experience in the sport will lend itself in keeping Cortland wrestling on the map nationally. It’s a mutually positive opportunity for both Coach Prairie and Cortland Athletics.”

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Barber Promoted to Head Coach at University of the Ozarks

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After four years as an assistant at University of the Ozarks, Vinny Barber has been promoted to Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. LeRoy Gardner will remain as Head Women’s Wrestling Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. Barber joined the Eagles for the 2018-2019 season and has helped coach a pair of NCAA qualifiers.

Vinny Barber Promoted To Head Men’s Wrestling Coach

Clarksville, Ark.-Vinny Barber has been promoted to head men’s wrestling coach, it was announced by athletic director Jimmy Clark Tuesday (August 16).

Barber, who just finished his fourth season as the assistant coach, will take over the program for LeRoy Garner. Gardner will turn his focus to the women’s program and remain as the head women’s coach and assistant athletic director.

“Vinny is the right guy to lead this program,” said Clark. “I want to thank LeRoy for the way he built the program and for his tireless effort to serve our student-athletes. Under his leadership, this is a strong program that has seen significant success on the mat and in the classroom. Vinny has played an integral role with all of the achievement and success. He will continue our outstanding tradition. Vinny combines great recruiting skills and coaching knowledge. He loves the university and will give every ounce of effort to continue the success of our program.”

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Delaware Valley Part Time Assistant

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Assistant Coach of Men’s Wrestling ← Click to apply

Delaware Valley University seeks applications for the position of Part-Time Assistant Wrestling Coach. It reports to the Head Wrestling Coach. The position involves working weekends, evenings and some holidays. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all facets of a competitive NCAA athletic program including but not limited to: Compliance with all NCAA regulations. The recruitment and evaluation of qualified student-athletes. Game-day preparation and scouting of opponents. Practice planning and skill development. Continuing to grow and develop the Delaware Valley University Wrestling social media presence. General support for the Head Wrestling Coach and the entire program, including community service and fundraising efforts.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship and conduct becoming of the coaching profession
  • Reviewing any rule changes relative to Wrestling; always adhering to all rules, regulations and policies of the NCAA and MAC
  • Assisting the head coach with annual recruiting goals and attempting to enroll a diverse group of qualified student athletes capable of participation at Division III varsity level
  • Assisting in organizing and conducting an appropriate number of practice sessions and directing all activities during contests
  • Preparing a schedule of team activities in conjunction with the head coach that complies with departmental policies, goals and objectives
  • Assisting the head coach with coordination of team travel, housing meals and funds
  • Communicating and cooperating with the training staff regarding athletic medical clearances, injury prevention, rehabilitation and status of injured athletes
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Strong managerial, administrating, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • CPR/First Aid certification is preferred
  • Ability to work some evenings, weekends and occasional overnights.
  • Clean driving record

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Prior playing or coaching at the college level is preferred

UW-La Crosse Full Time Assistant

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Assistant Wrestling Coach/Lecturer

Proposed Salary to be Offered$21,000 Asst Coach / $22,500 Asst Teaching Prof
Appointment Percentage (Budget)50% Asst Coach / 50% Asst Teaching Prof
Position SummaryThe position of Assistant Wrestling Coach/Associate Lecturer will hold a 100% appointment at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. This is a split position with 50% of the appointment in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, reporting directly to UWL’s Head Wrestling Coach, and the other 50% appointment in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, reporting to the department chairperson.

The Assistant Coach will assist in the management of daily operations of Division III intercollegiate wrestling program competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, assisting in the planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, and administering of the wrestling program to meet University and Department objectives. They will also be responsible for various administrative tasks associated with running an intercollegiate wrestling program, potentially including, but not limited to, theplanning of team travel; managing equipment and/or video and technology needs; and coordinating camps. The Assistant Coach must conduct themselves in such a way as to enhance respect for the university, the Department, UWL wrestling program and UWL student-athletes.

The Lecturer, under the general supervision of the department chair for Exercise & Sport Sciences, is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. In addition to preparing for and holding classes [face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online], teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. In addition, workload may involve advising students and/or providing other service to the department. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.
Position TypeStaff/Administrative
Required QualificationsMaster Degree in Exercise and Sport Science, Sport Management, Physical Education or closely related field.
Master’s Degree by start of date of position.
Wrestling coaching or playing experience at high school, club, or collegiate level.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of NCAA Division III and WIAC rules.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Collegiate coaching or playing experience.
Collegiate recruiting experience.
Previous teaching experience at university and collegiate level in exercise and sport science, sport management, or physical education

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Brockport selects Caleb Garvey

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Former Thiel assistant Caleb Garvey has been selected as the next head coach at SUNY-Brockport. Garvey spent the past three seasons at Thiel where he also was a three-year starter for the Tomcats. He takes over the Brockport program from interim coach Bill Jacoutot. Prior to 2021-22, Don Murray had coached the Eagles for 51 seasons.

Garvey Named Brockport Head Wrestling Coach

BROCKPORT, NY — SUNY Brockport Athletic Director Erick Hart announced the hiring of Caleb Garvey as the new head wrestling coach on Thursday. Garvey will be responsible for all aspects of Brockport’s nationally recognized wrestling program.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Caleb to the Brockport family. We’re excited to have a young man with his kind of experience in both wrestling and in the military,” said Hart. “He stood out as the perfect fit for our program throughout the hiring process and we fully expect him to hit the ground running and help continue to improve upon the past success of our nationally recognized wrestling program.”

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UW-Oshkosh Head Coach Position

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Head Wrestling Coach

Work type: Full-time
Location: Oshkosh Campus
Categories: Non-Instructional Academic Staff

Position Summary:
Develop and maintain an effective and competitive intercollegiate Wrestling program through the
recruitment of quality student athletes and successful coaching of those individuals. In the recruitment
effort, incumbent will be a representative of the total institution, with all of the factual knowledge and
sensitives required by that representative.

Qualifications
Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrated knowledge of collegiate wrestling coaching
  • Demonstrate the understanding of the NCAA Division III philosophy
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
  • Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be a person of high moral character
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and be able to work with diverse populations, including but not limited to people of all ages with various ethnicities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree
  • Five plus years of collegiate coaching experience
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a budget
  • Demonstrate a familiarity with national trends and best practices, undergraduate retention programs and practices, academic support services and campus climate

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Mike DeRoehn returns to Lakeland

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After a year off from college coaching, Mike DeRoehn has returned as head coach at Lakeland College. DeRoehn previously coached the Muskies from 2010-2014 and spend 2014-2021 as head coach at UW-Platteville. Prior to his first stint at Lakeland DeRoehn was the head coach at UW-Oshkosh from 2005-2010.

Welcome back: DeRoehn returns to Lakeland to take over men’s wrestling program

Lakeland University has landed a big fish to lead the Muskies men’s wrestling program.

Veteran wrestling coach Mike DeRoehn, a familiar face on the NCAA Division III wrestling scene, is returning to Lakeland as head men’s wrestling coach and director of strength and conditioning for LU athletics.

DeRoehn brings a wealth of experience, highlighted by successful head coach roles at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and UW-Oshkosh in addition to Lakeland.

He also has a passion for helping people, especially student-athletes, maximize their physical fitness. He returns to LU after serving as health & fitness coordinator this past school year for the Two Rivers School District, where his wife, Nicole, is a special education teacher.

“That year off from college coaching provided me a good chance to evaluate some things in my life and just how much I love coaching,” said DeRoehn, who lives with his wife, a 2012 Lakeland graduate, and daughters Madalynn and Audrey in Nicole’s hometown of Two Rivers. “And now to have the opportunity to come full circle with Lakeland and do so with our family living right where we want to be is a special opportunity.

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Western New England Women’s Coach

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Head Coach Women’s Wrestling

Manage all aspects of NCAA DIII competitive intercollegiate athletic Women’s Wrestling program. This is a part-time 9 month, academic year position.

Strong organization skills with attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Access to confidential student records and confidential donor and budget information. Ability to demonstrate professional coaching competency and knowledge of DIII intercollegiate athletics. Ability to work with college administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, media, and various external stakeholders in a professional, courteous, and, confidential manner.

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Fontbonne GA Position

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Fontbonne University is seeking two Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coaches for the upcoming season. See all application info below.

Graduate Assistant
Men’s & Women’s Wrestling Program

Fontbonne University’s Wrestling program is seeking TWO (2) Graduate Assistants to assist in all aspects of the wrestling program including but not limited to:
practice planning
recruiting
fundraising
administrative duties and/or other duties as assigned

Requirements
Bachelors Degree
Admittance into Graduate program (Apply to Fontbonne University Graduate School at: http://www.fontbonne.edu/admissions/graduate/)

How to Apply

Interested Applicants can submit a Cover Letter, Résumé and Contact information for three references directly to Head Coach Chad Cook at CCook@fontbonne.edu.

Chad Cook, Head Wrestling Coach
Fontbonne University Athletics
6800 Wydown Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105

Loras Full-Time Assistant

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Loras College seeks a full-time assistant wrestling coach. Click the link below for the full description and to apply.

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs wrestling coaching duties and management activities, including recruitment of student-athletes in a National Collegiate Athletic Association–Division III intercollegiate wrestling program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

  • Helps develop and implement a sound and effective wrestling philosophy.
  • Participates in the identification, evaluation and recruitment of potential wrestling student-athletes. Prepares scouting reports and game plans.
  • Analyzes opponents and Loras personnel on film.
  • Directs and coordinates practice schedules and meetings.
  • Monitors student-athletes in classroom and on the field.
  • Monitors the academic progress of assigned wrestling student-athletes in the program.
  • Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength and practice sessions.
  • Assists in the recruitment, employment and evaluation of assistant wrestling coaches.
  • Remains accessible to the media, alumni, boosters and general public to publicize and promote the wrestling program.
  • Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically and socially.
  • Responsible for assigned areas of the wrestling budget.
  • May recommend the purchase of new wrestling equipment, supplies and uniforms.
  • May represent the College at Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference meetings.
  • Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips.
  • Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College’s Catholic tradition.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Cortland Head Coach Position

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SUNY Cortland is seeking a head wrestling coach to take over for Brad Bruhn who resigned this spring after 20 seasons leading the Red Dragons. Click the link below for the full description and to apply.

Head Wrestling Coach

The head coach is responsible for all aspects of the Men’s Wrestling program, including, but not limited to: practice preparation, skill instruction, on-court coaching, player development, recruiting, budget management, team travel, scheduling, academic success and student-athlete welfare.
This is a full-time position with a 9.5-month (8/15-5/31) obligation.

Responsible for all matters pertaining to the total operation of the Men’s Wrestling program at SUNY Cortland.

  • Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.
  • Recruitment of student athletes: recruit student athletes in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations; recruit an adequate number of student athletes; and recruit student athletes of sufficient skill to maintain quality of the program.
  • Retention of student athletes: assess academic performance of student athletes at least once each semester; ensure academic retention of student athletes minimally mirrors retention rate of the college.
  • Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport). Plan and coordinate effective team practices in preparation for competition; serve as game coach for each contest; instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training); instruct individual/team concepts, and safety.
  • Administer the individual sport team budget throughout the academic year.
  • Ensure that monies are appropriately spent and documented.
  • Ensure all sport specific equipment and uniforms are: issued at beginning of each season, maintained throughout the season, collected and returned immediately at the end of the season, and inventoried on an annual basis.
  • Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure compliance with NCAA and SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) regulations and adhere to Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures.
  • Represent the University in a professional and ethical manner consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision, values and campus priorities.
  • Demonstrate continued growth and development in sport as demonstrated by continuing education, participation in professional organizations, enrollment in training programs, and research.
  • Leadership development of staff and student athletes in the sport team.
  • Effective management of coaching and support staff.
  • Supervision of Facilities.
  • Coordinate fundraising activities to support the program financially.

Basford comes north to Wilmington

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Limestone assistant/interim head coach Chris Basford has been named head wrestling coach at Wilmington College. Basford also has assistant coaching stints at Nebraska-Omaha and Marysville. He replaces Justin Kihn who had coached the Quakers since the team was reinstated in 2018.

Chris Basford Named Wilmington Wrestling Coach

Chris Basford has been named the next head wrestling coach at Wilmington College. 

“Chris has been a quality assistant wrestling coach in a number of very successful programs,” said Senior Director of Athletics Bill Wilson. “We are certain that his experiences and leadership will grow our wrestling program and move us to a place of consistent success. We look forward to Chris joining the Wilmington family.”

Basford comes to Wilmington from Limestone University, an NCAA Division II school in South Carolina, where he served as an assistant wrestling coach for a season before being elevated to Interim Head Coach for the recently concluded 2021-22 academic year. Basford led the Saints to a 10-4 dual record leading the program. Additionally, he guided Majid Corbett and JaQuez Bostic to first-place finishes at the NCAA Division II Super Regional in the 133-pound and 184-pound weight classes as well as Juan Edmonds-Holmes to a runner-up finish and Kevin Radcliff to a third in the 285 and 125-pound weight classes respectively. The Saints finished fifth at the Super Regional and 17th at the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Kevin Radcliff became the first ever 125-pound All American in Limestone history, and Majid Corbett finished sixth after retiring in his semifinals match due to injury.

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2022 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans Named

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Seven wrestlers were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division III At-Large teams today. Each of the seven were among the 12 wrestlers who had previously been named to the All-District team, making them eligible for selection as Academic All-Americans.

Leading the group are a pair of first team honorees. Jack Heldt of Wabash and Brett Kaliner of Stevens were named first team Academic All-Americans. Heldt was a national runner-up at 197 for Wabash and was the Elite 90 award winner for Division III wrestling. Kaliner was the 149 lbs. NCAA Champion and was a second team honoree in 2021.

Bradan Birt (NCAA Champion, Millikin), Ben Sarasin (NCAA Qualifier, Chicago), and Tyler Shilson (NCAA 3rd, Augsburg) were named to the second team. Birt was also a second team member in 2021, while Sarasin and Shilson received their first honors this year.

Third team honorees include Loras teammates Shane Liegel (NCAA 4th) and Zeke Smith (NCAA Qualifier). Each had previously been honored, as Smith made the first team in 2021 and Liegel was on the second team last season.

Full Release – CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division III At-Large Teams

Penn College hires Chander

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Penn College announced Pankil Chander as the Williamsport, Pennsylvania, school’s next head coach. He takes over for Jamie Miller who had the position since the 2017-2018 season. Chander comes to Penn College after two seasons as an assistant at Springfield, and he also had previously coached at Gettysburg and Bloomsburg. Chander wrestled for Wilkes University, graduating in 2017.

Chander Named Head Wrestling Coach

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Penn College has named Pankil Chander its head wrestling coach, it was announced Friday.

Chander comes to Williamsport after spending the previous two seasons as the assistant coach at Springfield College and had stints as an assistant coach at Bloomsburg University and Gettysburg College.

“Pankil is the perfect blend of a wrestling technician with a forward-thinking holistic mindset, which will help maximize our student-athlete’s experience, both in and out competition,” Penn College Interim Director of Athletics Matt Blymier said. “His passion and energy will serve our campus and our community well as we begin the next chapter of Penn College wrestling.”

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