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Fall semester wrestling updates by school

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Today was a big day for college sports announcements. Here is a list of schools that have canceled or suspended fall semester competition in wrestling. Click the links for details. This post will be updated as new information comes in.

Centennial Conference – competition is suspended in all sports until January 1st. The conference intends to reevaluate the situation by the end of September, leaving hope for some fall and winter sports to happen in 2020. Centennial wrestling teams: Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins, McDaniel, Muhlenberg, Ursinus

Chicago – “will not participate in fall and winter sports competition during the upcoming Autumn Quarter”

Coast Guard – “winter sport contests will not occur during the fall semester”

Southern Maine – “decided to cancel its fall 2020 competition schedule for varsity sports”

Springfield – “there will be no intercollegiate athletics competition for the Fall 2020 semester”

The College of New Jersey – “canceled the Fall 2020 season for high-risk fall sports and for the fall segment of high-risk winter sports”

Washington & Lee – “athletics competition cannot continue until at least January 1, 2021”

Western New England – “decision to suspend all intercollegiate competition for the fall semester”

WPI – “decision to not compete in athletic competitions this fall and through Dec. 31”

Sport cancellation trackers

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Jason Bryant has been tracking dropped/suspended teams and canceled seasons on his page at Mat Talk Online: Dropped Sports | Canceled Seasons

Those lists tracks sports across all division and associations of college sports. For a Division III-focused list of college and conference plans regarding fall sports, see former Centennial Conference Commissioner Steve Ulrich’s d3Playbook: Tracking The Fall Cancellations

Ben Rosen named men’s coach at Lakeland

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Former Cornell College wrestler Ben Rosen has been named men’s wrestling coach at Lakeland University. Rosen comes to the Muskies from NAIA Campbellsville University where he was an assistant coach for the past two seasons. Prior to his time at Campbellsville, he was a graduate assistant at Doane, another NAIA school. Rosen was an NWCA Scholar All-American and a regional placewinner for the Rams, graduating in 2014. He takes over for Jake Calhoun who had coached the team in the 2019-2020 season.

Ben Rosen named new Lakeland head men’s wrestling coach

Ben Rosen, an accomplished coach and competitor, has been named Lakeland’s new head men’s wrestling coach.

He comes to Lakeland from Campbellsville University, an NAIA-member institution in Campbellsville, Ky., with a very successful men’s wrestling program. He has served as a full-time assistant coach for the past two seasons. This past winter, the team finished 21-2 overall and was seventh at the NAIA Championship with five All-Americans. It’s the 16th year in a row the program has placed at the NAIA Championship.

In his first season as an assistant, he helped lead the Tigers to earn one Mid-South Conference Championship and two NAIA All-American honors. Off the mat, he was extensively involved in recruiting, event management and he managed/created the wrestling program’s social media platforms.

“Wrestling has been a long road and I cannot tell you how thrilled I am that it has led me to Lakeland University,” Rosen said. “Lakeland is a fantastic institution and I’m excited to be a part of it. I would like to thank Athletic Director April Arvan and the rest of the search committee for this incredible opportunity. I cannot wait to mentor and develop our student-athletes.”

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Centennial Conference suspends fall semester competition

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The Centennial Conference has suspended all competition scheduled for the fall semester. This includes winter sports. Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins McDaniel, Muhlenberg, and Ursinus are full Centennial members with wrestling. It is not yet clear how this will affect associate members Washington & Lee and Merchant Marine. Washington & Lee is a member of the ODAC in other sports, and that conference outlined their plan to begin fall competition no sooner than September 11th. Merchant Marine is a full member of the Skyline Conference and an associate member of the NEWMAC in football. Neither conference has made an announcement as of yet.

The release states that football will definitely not happen, but it allows for a reevaluation of other sports at the end of September. Perhaps conditions will improve enough to allow wrestling to begin before January.

Centennial Conference Statment:

LANCASTER, Pa. — The following is a statement regarding athletic activity for the fall 2020 semester.

In response to the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centennial Conference Presidents Council has been meeting diligently to address the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and their communities. As institutions finalize their plans for the coming year, federal, state, and local health guidance, as well as institutional policies, will guide their independent decisions regarding reopening.

Given health and other related concerns, the Centennial Conference Presidents Council has decided to suspend any inter-collegiate competition for sports scheduled for the fall semester. The presidents will reevaluate this decision by the end of September, based on work to be done by the Conference to assess sports-specific activities and the experiences on the schools’ campuses. The presidents have determined football will not be played in the fall. The Conference will also explore the possibility of shifting certain fall sports, including football, to the spring.

TCNJ cancels wrestling in fall semester

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Kathryn A. Foster, the president of The College of New Jersey, laid out the school’s plans for reopening this fall in an online letter today. Along with information about the semester schedule and modifications due to COVID-19 was information that certain sports would not compete during the fall semster:

Regrettably but necessarily, and in alignment with our rationale and actions in instruction, residential education, and other operations, I have decided that for health and safety reasons we will restrict the menu of in-person student activities this fall to low human density and low in-person contact or proximity activities only. This means that we will cancel high human density, high in-person contact or proximity extracurricular activities, including performance ensembles (e.g., music, theater), many events and gatherings of clubs and organizations, and all high-contact varsity, intramural, and club athletics scheduled for fall semester (including football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, wrestling, rugby, dance, and cheerleading). Coaches and trainers may arrange workouts and other individual fitness activities. Student Affairs staff is organizing a creative suite of low-contact recreational and cultural offerings.

The state of New Jersey was hit hard by the coronavirus in the early stages of the pandemic. As of June 25th, there have been over 170,000 cases and over 13,000 deaths in New Jersey. However, the number of cases per day has decreased in June.

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Head Coach Joe Galante believes other schools may follow the example set by TCNJ

Ohio Wesleyan Full Time Assistant

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The University

Located in Delaware, Ohio, just 30 minutes north of the Columbus metropolitan area and founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is an increasingly diverse, highly selective, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,500 students from across the nation and around the world.  OWU is committed to providing our students with a variety of perspectives, mentors, and role models by seeking and supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty.  OWU offers more than 90 undergraduate majors and through Ohio Wesleyan’s signature OWU Connection program, students integrate knowledge across disciplines, build a diverse and global perspective, and apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” and included in the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “best colleges” lists. Learn more at owu.edu.

Position Overview

Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Wrestling Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all phases of Wrestling program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: identify, recruit, coach, and develop high-level student-athletes for the program; organize official and unofficial visits; assist with practice, competition preparations, and planning of travel itineraries; assist the head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring, fundraising, game management and scheduling and other administrative duties as assigned.

Demonstrated experience instructing on the rules and fundamentals of the sport. Collegiate Wrestling playing and coaching experience as well as experience in recruitment of collegiate student athletes is preferred. CPR, First Aid and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire).  A secondary assignment in the athletic department will be required as well as other duties as assigned.

It is also expected that the Assistant Wrestling Coach 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.

This is a full-time, eleven-month, salaried position with full university benefits.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s preferred, demonstrated coaching/recruiting experience and/or relevant competitive experience at the collegiate level is highly recommended.  All candidates should also possess an understanding of the role athletics plays in a rigorous academic setting and an ability to identify and attract outstanding students to the University. Candidates must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of Ohio Wesleyan University, the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA. Effective written and oral communication skills are required.

Completed Applications Will Include

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references

Application materials must be submitted through email to: jobs@owu.edu

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

Albion adds men’s and women’s wrestling

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Albion college will become the fifth Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association school to sponsor men’s wrestling, joining Adrian, Alma, Olivet, and Trine in the 2021-2022 season. The Britons previously sponsored the sport over 40 years ago and will bring wrestling back to the school of 1,500 students in south central Michigan. Albion will also start a women’s program, the 39th NCAA women’s wrestling team. Adrian and Trine also sponsor women’s wrestling.

Albion College Adds Men’s and Women’s Wrestling, esports to Athletics Lineup

Albion College President-Elect Mathew Johnson has announced the Albion College Athletic Department will bring back men’s wrestling after a more than 40-year absence as well as add women’s wrestling and esports.

All three are expected to begin competition for the 2021-2022 academic year.

“Albion College is always striving to provide a great educational experience, and athletics is part of that experience,” said Dr. Johnson, who was a high school and college athlete. “With men’s and women’s wrestling as well as the rapidly growing esports, Albion will provide more opportunities for all those students who wish to participate.”

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CoSIDA Academic All-America®

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Five wrestlers were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America At-Large teams this month. Each of the five had previously been named All-District for their specific regions of the country. The group is led by Augsburg’s Victor Gliva who made the first team for the second time in his career. He was joined on the first team by Augsburg teammate David Flynn. Stanley Bleich of Baldwin Wallace made the second team, while Tyler Marsh (WPI) and Ben Sarasin (Chicago) were named to the third team. The five wrestlers honored this year is three more than last season.

First Team
David Flynn, Augsburg, Sr., 3.84, Management
Victor Gliva, Augsburg, Sr. 4.0, Accounting

Second Team
Stanley Bleich, Baldwin Wallace, Jr., 3.85, Religion

Third Team
Tyler Marsh, WPI, Sr., 3.93 Mechanical Engineering
Ben Sarasin, Chicago, So., 3.95, Economics

2019-20 Academic All-America® NCAA Division III Men’s At-Large Team Announced

Pearch to coach Aurora University

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Justin Pearch has been named head men’s and women’s wrestling coach at Aurora University. The Illinois school plans to begin competition in both sports in the fall of 2021. Pearch has been coaching at Aurora Christian School and has led the Eagles to three top-three finishes, including the 2018 title, in the Illinois 1A state championships. Pearch competed for the University of Oregon where he was a 2007 NCAA qualifier.

AU selects Pearch to lead men’s and women’s wrestling programs

Aurora University announced the hiring of Justin Pearch as the Head Coach of the Aurora University men’s and women’s wrestling programs. He was selected to build both programs with the men’s program returning to AU following an over three decade hiatus and the women’s program being new as it is among the NCAA’s emerging sports. The AU men’s and women’s wrestling teams will take to the mat and begin competition in the 2021-2022 season, becoming AU’s 23rd and 24th collegiate sports.

“For the first time we completed a job search remotely and even with this alteration, the best candidate for the position was easily recognized. Justin Pearch is the ideal wrestling coach to start the women’s and men’s programs,” said Director of Athletics Jim Hamad. “His recruiting connections and proven success in developing and instructing wrestlers is going to be beneficial in building the foundation. We expect these programs to meet the standard of excellence that has been established in the department and Justin will build AU Wrestling into a nationally recognized brand.”  

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Roosa to coach King’s

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Josh Roosa, the former co-head assistant at Appalachian State, has been named head coach at King’s College, the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, school announced last week. Roosa, a northeast Pennsylvania native, competed at nearby Crestwood High School and was an NCAA qualifier for Bloomsburg University. He replaces Adam Healey to become just the third coach in the 51 year history of King’s Wrestling. Healey coached the team for three seasons following the 48 year tenure of Ned McGinley.

Josh Roosa Returns To Northeast Pennsylvania As New Head Wrestling Coach at King’s College

WILKES-BARRE, PA (May 29, 2020) – A former local wrestling standout at Crestwood High School is returning home, as Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Cheryl Ish announced the hiring of Josh Roosa as the new head coach of the King’s wrestling program. Roosa becomes the College’s first full-time head coach, and is just the third coach over the storied 51 years of King’s Wrestling.

“It’s with great excitement that we welcome Josh Roosa to King’s and back to NEPA,” said Ish. “Josh’s passion for the sport, this area and for building our program was evident during the search process. The search committee was impressed with his vision for the growth of the program and his understanding of the success and traditions enjoyed under legendary coach Ned McGinley. I am confident that Josh will take advantage of his familiarity with the high caliber Pennsylvania high school wrestling and quickly begin the process of recruiting quality student-athletes to King’s.”

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Frank named interim coach at Gettysburg

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After 13 seasons as an assistant coach at Gettysburg, Gino Frank has been elevated to interim head coach for the 2020-2021 season. He takes over from Andy Vogel who left the Bullets to relaunch the team at Hiram College. Vogel hired Frank in 2007, and he has been at Gettysburg ever since.

Frank Named Interim Head Wrestling Coach

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia has announced long-time Gettysburg College wrestling assistant coach Gino Frank has been named the interim head coach for the 2020-21 campaign.
 
Frank becomes the 18th head coach since the storied program began in 1930. He follows in the footsteps of former colleague Andy Vogel, who is poised to lead the reemergence of the wrestling program at Hiram College. Frank and Vogel worked side-by-side for 13 years guiding the Bullets on the wrestling mat. . . .

CoSIDA Academic All-District Wrestlers

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Announcing 2020 CoSIDA Academic All-District® M/W At-Large Teams

The 2020 Academic All-District® Men’s and Women’s At-Large Teams, selected by CoSIDA, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.

These wrestlers will advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® ballot. Academic All-America® honorees will be announced from June 16-19.

There are 10 wrestlers recognized this year as part of the At-Large teams that represent eight regions.

District 1 – MA, ME
Tyler Marsh, WPI, Sr., 3.91 GPA, Mechanical Engineering

District 2 – CT, DC, DE, MD, NH, NJ, RI, VT, WV
Brett Kaliner, Stevens, Jr., 3.91 GPA, Business & Technology

District 4 – PA
Michael Heinl, Washington & Jefferson, Sr., 3.33, Political Science

District 5 – AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MO, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VA
Rexx Hallyburton, Washington & Lee, Sr., 3.76 GPA, Business Administration

District 6 – MI, MN, WI
David Flynn, Augsburg, Sr., 3.84 GPA, Management
Victor Gliva, Augsburg, Sr., 4.00 GPA, Accounting

District 7 – IL, IN, OH
Stanley Bleich, Baldwin Wallace, Jr., 3.85, Religion
Ben Sarasin, Chicago, So., 3.95 GPA, Economics

District 8 – AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, KS, LA, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY, Canada
Ethan Cain, Dubuque, Sr., 3.90 GPA, Elementary Education
Nathan Fritz, Central, Sr., 3.44 GPA, Athletic Training

Hiram Graduate Assistant

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To apply: Send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses of three references by email only to HR@hiram.edu

Hiram College invites applications for the position of Men’s Wrestling Graduate Assistant Coach. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the recruitment, retention, and day to day operations of the Hiram College Men’s Wrestling Program. Hiram College is a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III.

Hiram College, established in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute, is a nationally respected private residential liberal arts college located 30 miles from Cleveland in the historic Western Reserve Region of Ohio. At Hiram, close student-faculty interaction and innovation are routine. The College’s distinctive academic calendar, the Hiram Plan, offers students the opportunity each semester for a 3-week intensive course, study abroad/away program, internship, or research experience. It is with great excitement that Hiram College is rebranding with the New Liberal Arts, Tech and Trek, and five new schools wherein all majors are housed. It is an exciting time to be a Hiram Terrier!

The position includes the following: room, partial board (two meals daily), a living stipend of $5,000.00, and a tuition waiver to enroll in the Master of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Hiram College. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2020.

Responsibilities: The GA’s duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the Head Coach with all facets of training, recruiting, and retention for the Hiram College Men’s Wrestling Program. The Graduate Assistant will also have responsibilities within our campus recreation program, athletic laundry, and intramural program.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is required. Prior experience as a collegiate wrestler or having worked in college wrestling is preferred, but not necessary. Exceptional attention to detail, well-developed interpersonal skills, and ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and physical challenges. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented office environment and interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the public. Admission into the Master of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Program is a requirement for consideration for this position.

Application Procedure: Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses of three references by email only to HR@hiram.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity.

Lycoming Full-Time Assistant

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Assistant Wrestling Coach

Position Summary:

The Department of Athletics at Lycoming College is seeking applications for a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible Assistant Wrestling Coach.  This position will be responsible for assisting the Head Wrestling Coach with the day to day functions of the Wrestling team.  Specific responsibilities include recruiting, developing practice plans, practice instruction, video analysis, strength training, setup of mats and clocks for home events, assisting in fundraising activities, traveling to away wrestling events, and participation in activities to promote the wrestling program. 

Required Experience & Qualifications:

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred; competitive wrestling and/or coaching experience at the college level required.  Successful candidate must be well-organized; have excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with prospective student-athletes, student-athletes, and staff and College personnel.  Candidates must be attentive to details, have the ability to lead, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  Candidate must display a commitment for adhering to all Lycoming College, NCAA and MAC policies, rules and regulations.  Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume including the names and telephone numbers of three professional references.  Electronic submission of application materials is required in PDF format to jobs@lycoming.edu. Please reference “Assistant Wrestling Coach” in the subject line of the email. 

 Post offer, Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle record check and criminal background check conducted.  EOE

New England College Graduate Assistant

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New England College is seeking a graduate assistant wrestling coach. See the description and contact info below.

Description: The Grims Athletic Scholarship (GAS) provides full course tuition support in a selected number of popular graduate programs and a seven meal plan over two years for a graduate assistant working in the Athletic Department. To be eligible for this program, the student must meet the admission requirements for and be accepted to the graduate program and must commit to a two-year graduate assistantship. GAS students will work with the Athletic Director, or their designee, to layout the overall two-year course sequence plan (the Plan) for that graduate program. Students who get terminated from the graduate assistantship may lose their GAS; students who choose to accelerate their study lose the GAS for courses taken beyond the Plan. Courses taken beyond the Plan will be charged at the current tuition price. Students who change graduate programs may lose their GAS as it pertains to the course tuition. Students who do not maintain minimum academic standards may lose their GAS. Once a student is accepted into a graduate program and receives the notification of a GAS for that program, the Plan can be developed. The meal plan is available only during traditional undergraduate residential semesters.

Please remember that we want to identify and hire aspiring coaches and the expectation is that all GA’s will spend considerable time during the week in the office assisting the coaching staff, training student-athletes, as well as out on the road recruiting.

Wrestling Responsibilities: Assisting with the following

– Recruiting (office hours and on the road)
– Planning Practices
– Running Practices
– Marketing
– Social Media
– Fundraising
– Any other responsibilities that come with running a successful program.

Eligible Programs: The programs eligible for a GAS may change from year to year. For the 2020-201 academic year the GAS eligible graduate programs are:

• MBA
• MBA (Sports Management – online concentration)
• MS in Computer Information Systems
• MS Health Informatics
• MS Data Analytics and Business Statistics

Please contact Head Coach,
Robert Watson-Powell
Phone: (440)-227-6381
Email: rwatson-powell@nec.edu

Robert Watson-Powell returns to NEC

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Watson-Powell Wrestling

Robert Watson-Powell has been named head coach at New England College. Watson-Powell spent last season recruiting for Iowa Wesleyan’s inaugural season, and he returns to the Henniker, New Hampshire, school where he was a graduate assistant prior to his time in Iowa.

During the 2019-2020 season, he was the men’s and women’s head coach at Iowa Wesleyan. Earlier this spring, Watson-Powell was announced as the women’s head coach at IWU when Shawn Contos joined the school as the men’s coach. With Watson-Powell’s departure for New England College, Contos has assumed control of both teams at Iowa Wesleyan.

Powell competed for Muskingum University and has also coached at the high school level at Kenston and Willard in Ohio. He replaces John Archambeau who launched the team in 2016. New England College qualified one wrestler to the 2020 NCAA Championships.

Watson-Powell Named as NEC Wrestling Head Coach

HENNIKER, N.H. – New England College Director of Athletics Dave DeCew has announced today the hiring of Robert Watson-Powell as the new head wrestling coach.

“We were very excited to have a very strong pool of candidates for our Head Wrestling Coach position.  Throughout the time, Robert rose to the top as the best candidate.  He has a desire to continue with some of the good work that has already been done, while also infusing new ideas and continuing to build a positive culture of accountability.  His ability to recruit and develop student-athletes has all of us excited for the future of the program.”

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2020 Wrestler of the Year

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The 2020 d3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Year is Troy Stanich of Stevens Institute of Technology. The senior from Succasunna, New Jersey, finished the season with a 26-2 record and was the #1 seed at the canceled NCAA Championships at 141 lbs. This honor is one of many for Stanich this year as he was the MAC Wrestler of the Year, NCAA Most Dominant award winner with 5.35 team points per match, and became an NWCA Scholar All-American for the fourth time.

Stanich was undefeated against Division III competition, and only four of his matches against Division III lasted seven minutes. Overall, he amassed 14 falls, 5 tech falls, 3 major decisions, and 3 decisions. He won titles at Washington & Jefferson, York, the MAC Championships, and the Southeast Region, which earned him the top seed at the NCAA championships.

The Stevens wrestler finished 3rd in the 2017 and 2018 NCAA championships and was a four time NCAA qualifier in his career. He won four conference titles, three of which were in the Centennial Conference and the last in the MAC. He was a four time regional finalist and three time champion. His final career record is 150-7.

Past Wrestlers of the Year
2019 – Darden Schurg, Wabash
2018 – Jordan Newman, Whitewater
2017 – Riley Lefever, Wabash
2016 – Riley Lefever, Wabash
2015 – Mike Fuenffinger, Augsburg
2014 – Nazar Kulchytskyy, Oshkosh
2013 – Nazar Kulchytskyy, Oshkosh
2012 – Byron Tate, Wartburg
2011 – Minga Batsukh, St. John’s
2010 – Clayton Rush, Coe

Taylor heads to Delaware Valley

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Andrew Taylor has been named full-time head men’s wrestling coach at Delaware Valley University. Taylor spent the past six seasons at his alma mater Baldwin Wallace where he helped coach the team to four OAC titles and was an NCAA qualifer for the Yellow Jackets in 2014. He replaces Jim Wertman who stepped down after three seasons as head coach following a five year stint as an assistant.

DelVal Athletics Names Andrew Taylor Full-Time Head Men’s Wrestling Coach

4/20/2020
DOYLESTOWN (Pa.) — Delaware Valley University Director of Athletics David Duda announced on Monday that, after a national search, Andrew Taylor has been named the full-time head men’s wrestling coach.

Taylor comes to DelVal by way of Division III affiliate Baldwin Wallace University where he served as assistant coach for his alma mater for six seasons under head coach Jamie Gibbs.

“We are thrilled to have Andrew take the reins of our storied wrestling program. Andrew comes from a great stock, working with Coach Gibbs and a wonderful staff at national D-III powerhouse Baldwin Wallace,” said Duda. “Andrew had his fingerprints on the growth and development of the program at Baldwin Wallace and we look for him to position Delaware Valley atop the conference, regional, and national ranks.”

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2020 Coach of the Year

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The 2020 d3wrestle.com Coach of the Year is TJ Miller of Loras College. Miller coached the Duhawks to a 14-1 record, a championship in the American Rivers Conference and Lower Midwest Region, and a runner-up finish at the National Duals. Loras qualified eight wrestlers for the NCAA Championships, six of whom were seeded in the top eight. In winning the ARC team title, Loras broke Wartburg’s 27 year streak of conference titles and snapped a 220 match conference winning streak. Miller was also named ARC and NWCA Division III Coach of the Year.

Miller wrapped up his fourth season as head coach at Loras in March. He led the team to a runner-up finish at the 2019 NCAA Championships. He coached nine All-Americans in his first three seasons and was set to increase that total before the 2020 tournament was canceled. The team was ranked 2nd going into the 2020 championships. Congratulations to TJ Miller, the d3wrestle.com Coach of the Year.

Previous Coach of the Year Winners
2019 – Jim Moulsoff, Augsburg
2018 – Eric Keller, Wartburg
2017 – Eric Keller, Wartburg
2016 – Bryan Brunk, Messiah
2015 – Eric Keller, Wartburg
2014 – Tim Fader, Whitewater
2013 – Steve Marianetti, Elmhurst
2012 – Jim Miller & Eric Keller, Wartburg
2011 – Mark Hawald, Mount Union
2010 – Dave Malecek, La Crosse

2020 Freshman of the Year and All-Freshman Team

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The d3wrestle.com Freshman of the Year award is given to the top Division III wrestler who competed in high school in the previous season. The 2020 Freshman of the Year is Ryan Anderson of Centenary University. Anderson came to the Cyclones from Bethlehem Catholic High School where he was a two-time state champion and three-time placewinner, helping his team to a pair of state duals championships.

Anderson was the #1 seed at 149 lbs. in the canceled NCAA Championships and was ranked 1st in the final d3wrestle.com Rankings. He finished the season with a 31-3 record and did not lose to a DIII opponent. He won his last 28 matches in a row to finish his season with a title in the Mideast Regional. He also won the Doug Parker Invitational, Bob Quade Cyclone Open, and the Shorty Hitchcock Open. He had 15 falls this season with 13 coming in the first period. His final regular season victory came against the previously #1 ranked wrestler at his weight, and his final victory of the season was a win over a 2018 NCAA champion. Anderson is the second winner from Centenary after Chris Burdge in 2011.

For 2020, the d3wrestle.com All-Freshman team is any wrestler listed on their team’s roster as a freshman or redshirt freshman. This list was taken and verified from the TrackWrestling NCAA brackets. If someone was missed, please put it in the comments so everyone who ought to be recognized has the opportunity.

NameSchoolWeight
Jack StanleyBaldwin Wallace125
Zac BlasioliMillikin125
Robbie PrecinNorth Central125
Joey ManginelliSpringfield125
Travis JonesIthaca133
Hayden BrownJohnson & Wales133
Kyle SlendornStevens133
Noah CaskeyCoast Guard141
Riley WrightCoe141
Garret CornellMessiah141
Chandler MerwinCortland141
Ryan AndersonCentenary149
Chase SumnerOhio Northern149
Ryan WhittenOtterbein157
Charlie GrygasOswego165
Zack LawrenceSpringfield165
George MoseleyAverett184
Doug ByrneBaldwin Wallace184
Shane LiegelLoras184
Tonee EllisAlvernia197
Gabriel ZierdenConcordia-Moorhead197
Cole FibranzChicago285
Wyatt WriedtLoras285
Rocky McGearyWaynesburg285

Previous Freshman of the Year Winners
2019 – Antonio McCloud, Mount St. Joseph
2018 – Brett Kaliner, Stevens
2017 – Troy Stanich, Stevens
2016 – Angus Arthur, Adrian
2015 – Matthew Grossmann, Wilkes
2014 – Riley Lefever, Wabash
2013 – Josh Thomson, Messiah
2012 – Nate Giorgio, Coast Guard
2011 – Chris Burdge, Centenary
2010 – Kyle Kwiat, Ohio Northern

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