Seth Ecker to become first Alvernia Head Coach

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Seth Ecker, formerly an assistant coach at the University of Maryland, has been announced as the first wrestling coach at Alvernia University. The two-time NCAA champion for Ithaca spent one season on the bench at Maryland after two years as an assistant at his alma mater before taking the reins at the Reading, Pennsylvania, school. Alvernia begins competition in the 2019-2020 season and will be the sixth MAC school with wrestling, joining Delaware Valley, King’s, Lycoming, Messiah, and Wilkes.

Ecker Named First Wrestling Head Coach At Alvernia

Reading, Pa (July 12, 2018) – Alvernia University Director of Athletics Bill Stiles announced on Thursday the hiring of Seth Ecker as the inaugural wrestling head coach.

Ecker joins Alvernia following a year as the assistant wrestling coach at the University of Maryland, where he coached the programs first NCAA Division I All-American and Academic All-American in four years.

“I’m elated to have someone of Seth’s pedigree leading our wrestling program,” said Stiles. “Not only was he a two-time national champion as a student-athlete, but he’s been on the coaching staffs at some of the nation’s strongest wrestling programs and conferences, including the Big Ten – arguably the best wrestling conference in Division I. And, as a Pottstown native, he has the contacts and network necessary to attract some of the top high school wrestlers in the region and beyond.”

Prior to his time at the University of Maryland, Ecker was the head assistant wrestling coach at Ithaca College for two seasons. Under his guidance, Ithaca produced six Division III All-Americans and a national finalist.

Ecker is a graduate of Ithaca College, where he earned a degree in Business Finance and Corporate Accounting. Ecker was a standout four-year member of the Bomber’s wrestling program. He was the first wrestler in Ithaca’s history to be a two-time national champion at 133 pounds. He finished his career with a 108-20 overall record. Ecker was a three-time NCAA Division III All-American, a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American, and a three-time Scholar All-American. He was also named the 2012 Capital One At-Large Division III Academic All-American of the Year.

“First, I would like to thank Bill Stiles, Alvernia Athletics, and members of the search committee for believing in my vision to lead this program,” said Ecker. “I was blown away on my visit with the quality of staff, coaches, campus community, growing athletics department and facility upgrades.”

“I am honored for the opportunity to become a part of this department. Starting a new team will be a challenge and I am eager to bring my best every day to build a reputable wrestling program. I am thrilled to return to my hometown area and am excited to work with the members of Alvernia University as we usher in Alvernia Wrestling.”

Wrestling will be Alvernia’s 28th varsity sport, and will begin competition in the 2019-20 season. Alvernia will be the sixth member of the Middle Atlantic Conference to sponsor varsity wrestling. Messiah College earned the 2018 MAC Championship followed by Delaware Valley, Wilkes, Lycoming, and King’s.

Mike Duroe article roundup

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Mike Duroe, head coach at Cornell College, passed away on Friday after a long battle with brain cancer. He was the coach at Cornell for 13 seasons and was inducted into the NWCA Division III Hall of Fame in March at the NCAA Championships. He was involved in wrestling at the high school, college, and senior level. Here are some of the articles written about Duroe in the aftermath of his passing.

Cornell mourns loss of Coach Mike Duroe (cornellrams.com)

Obituary and memorial donation information for beloved wrestling coach Michael Duroe

Mike Duroe made this world a better place (Craig Sesker, InterMat)

Remembering Mike Duroe (Flowrestling)

Losing a legend (Riley Cole, Waverly Newspapers)

Eau Claire Assistant Coach Position

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June 26, 2018

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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, an NCAA Division III school and member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) is seeking applications for a 9-month internship as the Assistant Wrestling Coach

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Wrestling – Internship as ASSISTANT COACH
Athletics

Responsibilities:
• This is a 9-month internship with a monthly stipend and contract from September through May. There will be opportunity for a second year upon evaluation.
• Assist the head coach in directing a growing 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 UW-Eau Claire. This is one of the primary responsibilities of this internship
• Assist with the promotion of the sport with students, alumni, and members of the community.
• Direct the implementation of promotion through social media outlets
• Assist with promoting program revenue generation related to the program regarding hosting special events and Blugold Wrestling booster club
• Participate in department fundraising and public relations events.
• Assume other duties as agreed upon by the head coach and athletics director.

Qualifications:
• Prior successful playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred; successful club and/or high school coaching experience considered.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED is required and can be attained upon start date.
• Demonstrated success & a commitment to all areas of responsibility stated above.
• Must have strong moral character, work ethic, leadership and communication skills.
• A commitment to athletic excellence within an academic environment.

Benefits:
• $10,000 yearly stipend, 1-year appointment with option for second year.
• Opportunity to earn additional funds through Blugold Wrestling Summer Camps & Clinics
• Position designed to give new coach an entry level college coaching opportunity to work with veteran staff in a growing program. The WIAC is a premier DIII conference in wrestling and athletics.

Application Process:
• To apply, email a cover letter and resume with contact information for three complete references to Nancy Hendricks at hendrinj@uwec.edu for priority consideration by July 23, 2018. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
• Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of background check

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO Employer

Western New England Grad Assistant

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June 22, 2018

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Western New England University

Assistant Wrestling Coach Graduate Assistant

Summary
Western New England University, located in Springfield, Mass., is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Wrestling Coach Graduate Assistant position.

Details/Compensation
The successful candidate will receive a $6,000 stipend in addition to tuition for graduate program. This is a two-year graduate assistant position. Candidates are encouraged to enroll in Western New England’s Master of Science in Sport Leadership and Coaching program: http://www1.wne.edu/academics/graduate/ms-sport.cfm

Interested applicants please send resume to head wrestling coach, Mike Sugermeyer at michael.sugermeyer@wne.edu.

Davey Blake to step down at McDaniel, position now posted

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June 21, 2018

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Davey Blake is stepping down from his positions as head wrestling coach at McDaniel College after 11 seasons as head coach and 15 overall. Blake, a 2003 graduate of McDaniel after transferring from Appalachian State, has coached seven All-Americans and 15 NCAA qualifiers at McDaniel including all-time McDaniel victories leader Brock Glotfelty. A search has begun for his replacement. Blake will remain at Francis Scott Key High School in Union Bridge, Maryland, where he has been promoted to Special Education Department Chair.

McDaniel College Head Wrestling Coach post (part time)

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Matt Oney comes back to WPI

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June 15, 2018

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Matt Oney has been named to succeed Steve Hall as head wrestling coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Oney, a 1990 graduate of the Massachusetts school, had most recently been the head coach as Kansas Wesleyan, an NAIA school where he helped get the new program off the ground. At Kansas Wesleyan, Oney coached the programs first three national qualifiers an first All-American. He previously was an assistant coach at Wayland Baptist and won six boys and three girls Hawaii state championships as head coach of the Punahou School. Keep reading for more from WPI.

Matt Oney ’90 Selected as Head Wrestling Coach at WPI

WORCESTER — WPI Director of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics Dana L. Harmon announced the hiring of Matt Oney ’90 as the Head Wrestling Coach. He takes over the program from fellow alumnus Steve Hall ’87, who retired following the program’s best season since the Phil Grebinar era.

Oney returns to Boynton Hill following a two-year stop at Kansas Wesleyan where he boasted three NAIA national qualifiers, five KCAC Champions, two KCAC Most Outstanding Wrestlers, and the program’s first All-America. His debut campaign, as well as the program’s first full season, yielded the school’s first national qualifier and 2016-17 KCAC Coach of the Year accolades. Academically, Oney touted the program’s first NAIA All-American and NWCA All-Academic honoree. Prior to leading the Coyotes, Oney served as an assistant men’s and women’s coach at Wayland Baptist for two years.

“We welcome back Matt Oney ‘90 to the WPI Athletics Family,” said Harmon. “Matt has distinguished himself at the high school, college, national and international levels of coaching and we are excited to have him lead our very successful wrestling program now and into the future. Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences to the position that will help our student-athletes reach their full potential not only in competition, but also more importantly in the classroom and in the community.”

Before making the move to the collegiate ranks, Oney was a math and physics teacher at Punahou School, a top-tier ethnically diverse college preparatory school, in Honolulu, HI for over two decades. As head coach, he guided the boys’ team to six consecutive state titles and the girls’ team to three in-a-row while collecting numerous league and state accolades along the way.

“I am very excited about having Matt take the helm of the WPI Wrestling program,” remarked Hall. “He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will help lead the program to even greater heights.”

Off campus, the USA Wrestling GOLD Certified Coach is well traveled, having been to Turkey and Russia as part of the organization’s Coaches Apprentice Program in 2009 and 2010. He was later on the women’s freestyle staff for the Pan-Am Cadet Championships from 2012 to 2015 and the Pan-Am Junior Championships in 2017. The 2013 team claimed the title while the 2012, 2015 and 2017 lineups placed second, and the 2014 team earned bronze. Oney was also involved at the state level from 2003-2012.

“I would like to thank Dana Harmon and the entire search committee for the time and energy they put in on behalf of the WPI Wrestling Family and it’s student-athletes throughout the process,” commented Oney. “As an alum, I am truly grateful to be able to give back to the program and school in this way, and am excited for the opportunity to lead these young men moving forward.”

The electrical engineering major posted a dual meet record of 21-10 (.667) with 12 pins – without being pinned himself – and was third in the region at 142 as a sophomore and as a senior. Both All-New England performances led to NWCA Scholar All-America honors while 1989-90 co-captain also helped the team to a second-place showing regionally and No. 15 nationally.

The Oney Era begins Saturday, November 10 at Ursinus while his home debut is a week later versus Norwich and Stevens in a super quad at the Sports & Recreation Center.

Mark Rial to lead Buena Vista

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Mark Rial has been named Head Wrestling Coach at Buena Vista University. The 2004 Greco-Roman Olympic Trials qualifier and 2008 Greco-Roman national champion takes over for Jeff Breese, who left this spring to take over at Lake Erie College. Rial coached at Iowa Central Community College from 2010 to 2017 and was the strength coach at Northern Iowa from 2008 to 2010. The Iowa native will be coaching the USA Cadet Greco-Roman team at the World Championships next month in Croatia.

Mark Rial Named Head Wrestling Coach

STORM LAKE – Buena Vista University (BVU) Director of Athletics, Jack Denholm, has announced the hiring of Mark Rial, as the University’s next head wrestling coach, pending the completion of a standard background check.

Rial has been employed by Royal Flooring in Urbandale, Iowa, since 2017 where he works with builders and home owners on new construction and retail projects from start to finish. In addition to those duties, he has remained closely involved with the sport of wrestling and is gearing up to take the U.S. Greco-Roman Cadet Team to Zagreb, Croatia in July after being named as a co-coach of the team earlier this year. He was named the Iowa USA Person of the Year in 2017.

“I’m very excited to become the next head wrestling coach at Buena Vista University,” says Rial. “I met a lot of great people during my time on campus for the interview process which makes it even more exciting. There are a lot of great things going on both on campus and within the wrestling program that makes it an attractive place to be. I feel very motivated to lead and to carry on the tradition of BVU wrestling, and with such passionate alumni here, it makes it even more exciting.”

From 2010-17, Rial was an assistant coach at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge where he was also heavily involved with recruiting. During his tenure with the Tritons program, he was part of a pair of NJCAA National Championship finishes.

Prior to joining the ICCC staff, he served as the wrestling strength and conditioning coach at the University of Northern Iowa from 2008-10, where he assisted with the development and goals of Division I athletes.

Rial was a three-time letter winner and a co-captain in wrestling at UNI where he became an NCAA qualifier as a senior in 2001. Following graduation, he was part of USA Wrestling from 2002-08 and he went on to become a national champion in 2008. He was a five-time National Greco Roman All-American and a three-time University Nationals All-American. He placed sixth at the Olympic Trials in 2004.

“We are thrilled to announce Mark Rial as the new head wrestling coach at Buena Vista University,” says Denholm. “His wrestling background is very impressive and he is motivated to create a successful program here. All of his valuable experience and leadership skills will give him the tools to make an impact.”

A native of Fort Dodge, Rial was a two-time state champion for the Dodgers. He was a four-time state qualifier and a three-time state finalist, earning individual titles in both 1994 and 1996 while finishing as a runner-up in 1995. He also earned both the Henry W. Schultz and Kevin Lind Scholarship awards.

“The sport of wrestling is a demanding one, but not to be lost is also the demand of being a student-athlete,” adds Rial. “It takes some adjusting to find that balance, but I’m ready to get here, work extremely hard and show lots of passion for the program and to get it back to the high level. There is so much upside in place and I’m looking forward to the challenge and am extremely confident we can get there.”

Rial has also volunteered some of his free time serving as a referee and timekeeper at several youth wrestling tournaments over the years and also serving as a guest speaker on both sports and athletics at various local elementary and high schools.

Rial graduated from UNI with a Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies in 2001.

Seven Wrestlers Named Academic All-America

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Seven Division III wrestlers have been named to the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division III At-Large Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). To be eligible to be selected, these seven were first named to the Academic All-District Teams. The group is led by Augsburg’s Victor Gliva and La Crosse’s Sean O’Neil who each were named as first team Academic All-Americans. Brandon Conrad of Lycoming and Lance Evans of Wartburg were each named to one of the teams for the third year in a row. See below for the complete list and the full Academic All-America At-Large Teams.

First Team
Victor Gliva, Augsburg University, So., 4.00, Accounting
Sean O’Neil, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Sr., 4.00, Biology / Pre-Medicine

Second Team
Jake Ashcraft, Ithaca College, Jr., 3.85, Accounting
Sam Bennyhoff, Augsburg University, Jr., 3.86, Physics
Brandon Conrad, Lycoming College, Sr., 3.93, Chemistry

Third Team
Josh Evans, Wilkes University, Sr., 3.94, Nursing
Lance Evans, Wartburg College, Sr., 3.64, Biology

BRAEDEN OSTEPCHUK OF NORWICH, JULIA WILSON OF KENYON LEAD GOOGLE CLOUD ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA® DIVISION III AT-LARGE TEAMS

Tom Hall to coach Trine

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After two years as an assistant at the Angola, Indiana, school, Tom Hall has been elevated to Head Wrestling Coach at Trine University. Hall takes over for Dan Callahan who has moved up into athletic administration. The 2016 Olivet graduate becomes the second coach in the history of the program that stretches back to the 2004-2005 season when the school was called Tri-State. Along with a new coach, Trine will have a new conference championship to chase, as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association will sponsor wrestling for the first time in 35 years. Adrian, Alma, Olivet, and Trine will compete for the new championship next season. Read on for more from Trine.

Tom Hall Named Head Wrestling Coach

ANGOLA, IND. — Trine University and the Thunder wrestling program announce the promotion of Tom Hall to the position of Head Wrestling Coach. Hall takes over for Dan Callahan who has moved into an Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance role within the Athletic Department.

“Tom was an obvious choice to take over our wrestling program,” said Athletic Director/Assistant VP for Athletics Matt Land. “Tom has been with the program as an assistant the past two seasons and has played a big role in recruitment in the area which will aid the transition.”

“We thank Coach Callahan for all his hard work with the wrestling program and has helped transform it into one of the better programs in the area,” added Land. “He has served as both our Head Wrestling Coach and Compliance Officer for several years and we look forward to having him in his new role.”

Tom joined the Thunder wrestling program as an assistant coach in the summer of 2016 and brings a strong wrestling pedigree to the Trine wrestling program.

“I am thankful to have been chosen for this position,” said Hall. “Over the last two years, this program has made many strides and I am very excited to see what’s to come. Trine has academics that are second-to-none with both programs and professors that I feel push students to their fullest potential along with an athletic department that is committed to excellence. I am proud to continue to be a part of Thunder Athletics!”

He wrestled collegiately at Olivet College, where he was a two-time NCAA Division III Regional placer. While at Olivet, Hall also earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors and was a two-time captain. Hall graduated from Olivet in 2016 with a degree in exercise science.

A native of South Boardman, Mich., Hall was a three-time Michigan High School state qualifier at Fife Lake Forest Area High School. His top performance in the state meet included a third-place finish. Hall graduated from Fife Lake Forest Area in 2012.

In addition to having a new head coach, the wrestling program will have a new conference as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association will begin sponsoring wrestling in 2018-19 after a 35-year hiatus.

Currently, four MIAA schools sponsor wrestling: Adrian, Alma, Olivet, and Trine. Of the four, Olivet is the lone institution that has continually sponsored wrestling and has not dropped the program since first offering the sport for the 1964-65 campaign. Adrian’s first season was in 1959, with the program halting in 1984 before resuming for the 2015-16 academic year. Alma first sponsored wrestling in 1969 before discontinuing in 1984; the Scots resumed for the 2011-12 season. Trine has offered wrestling since the 2004-05 academic year.

Originally added as an MIAA-sponsored sport for the 1968-69 academic year, wrestling was dropped by the conference in 1984. During the sport’s 16-year span in the MIAA, the conference awarded 17 league titles (Kalamazoo and Olivet were co-champions in 1980) and honored 18 wrestlers as MVPs. The MIAA also awarded 160 All-MIAA awards, with six student-athletes earning All-MIAA accolades four times.

The addition of wrestling gives the MIAA 23 sponsored sports – 12 for men, 11 for women.

Academic All-District Wrestlers

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CoSIDA has released the Google Cloud Academic All-District At-Large teams for 2017-2018. The At-Large teams include a variety of sports including wrestling. The athletes recognized here are eligible to be selected to the Academic All-America Team. That team will be announced next month.

Google Cloud Academic All-District® Men’s At-Large Team Released

NCAA DIVISION III – DISTRICT 2 (CT, DC, DE, KY, MD, NJ, RI, WV)
Joey Borai, Stevens Institute of Technology, Jr., 3.91, Software Engineering

NCAA DIVISION III – DISTRICT 3 (NY)
Jake Ashcraft, Ithaca College, Jr., 3.85, Accounting
Ben Brisman, Ithaca College, So., 3.49, Exercise Science

NCAA DIVISION III – DISTRICT 4 (PA)
Brandon Conrad, Lycoming College, Sr., 3.93, Chemistry
Josh Evans, Wilkes University, Sr., 3.94, Nursing
Jeff Hojnacki, Messiah College, Sr., 3.69, Business Administration

NCAA DIVISION III – DISTRICT 6 (MI, MN, WI)
Sam Bennyhoff, Augsburg University, Jr., 3.86, Physics
Victor Gliva, Augsburg University, So., 4.00, Accounting
Sean O’Neil, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Sr., 4.00, Biology / Pre-Medicine

NCAA DIVISION III – DISTRICT 7 (IL, IN, OH)
Dante Ginnetti, Baldwin Wallace University, So., 3.98, Accounting

NCAA DIVISION III – DISTRICT 8 (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, KS, LA, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY, Canada)
Lance Evans, Wartburg College, Sr., 3.64, Biology

Gettysburg Full Time Assistant

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Assistant Athletic Communications/Assistant Wrestling Coach (INTERN)

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Job Title	Assistant Athletic Communications/Assistant Wrestling Coach (INTERN)
Department	Athletics Office
Position Summary	Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a qualified individual for this two-year entry-level, intern position, funded by the NCAA Division III Ethnic Minority and Women’s Internship Grant. Gettysburg College is an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college, which enrolls approximately 2,600 primarily residential students. Gettysburg College seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Athletics, the Associate Director of Athletic Communications and the Head Wrestling Coach, the individual will work closely with these individuals to promote the Department of Athletics and serve as an assistant coach for the wrestling program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Athletic Communications: producing game recaps, news releases, feature stories; compiling statistics; working with video technology, graphic design production and maintenance of all social media platforms; staffing of home events. The incumbent may serve as a contact for multiple sports and assist on special projects as needed. Wrestling: assisting the head coach in the recruitment and retention of current student-athletes, budget management, team travel, athlete evaluations, on floor coaching, monitoring of academic progress of student-athletes, strength training and video technology.
Qualifications	Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in the environment of an academically demanding liberal arts institution with NCAA Division III athletic philosophies and policies, have outstanding interpersonal skills and organizational skills. Experience with, or the ability to master, programs such as StatCrew, Abobe Design Suite, and website content management systems such as SideArm. Experience as an assistant wrestling coach or as a student-athlete. There must be a willingness to work evening and weekend hours.
Special Instructions Summary	The starting date is September 1, 2018 and the position will continue through May 2020. Individual is eligible to participate in the College’s fringe benefits program including: medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance. A meal plan is also provided. This position is made available through the NCAA Division III Ethnic Minority and Women’s Internship Grant 2018-2020. To meet the grant requirements, the incumbent must identify as an ethnic minority and/or woman. For the purposes of the grant, racial ethnic minorities are described pursuant to the Federal guidelines of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Application materials will be accepted through June 1, 2018.

Manchester Full Time Assistant

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Position: Wrestling Assistant Coach

Department: Athletics

Campus: North Manchester

Position overview: Reports to the Head Coach and is responsible for instructing and assisting with all aspects of the wrestling program.

Essential job functions:

Teach, demonstrate and develop Wrestling theories and skills in student athletes
Teach physical health and safety to student athletes
Teach team-concepts and team-play to student athletes
Lead and direct the Wrestling academic studies program
Design customized work-out and practice instructions for individual student athletes
Represent the Department of Athletics in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
Teach and follow the rules for Wrestling of the NCAA, HCAC, and Manchester University
Successfully complete the NCAA Division III Rules Test online.
Teach and assure appropriate safety precautions and practices during team practices, games and travel.
Coach practices and competitions.
Evaluate and counsel individual athletes
Recruit prospective student-athletes (some travel required).
Maintain appropriate office hours, files, and paperwork.
Drive campus fleet vehicles to away competitions. (On-site training provided)
Attend athletic and campus-wide staff meetings.

Secondary Job Functions:

Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics.
Coordinate team service projects
Coordinate team fundraising efforts

Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of Wrestling; previous coaching preferred
Certification in CPR w/AED & First Aid.
Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
Valid driver’s license required

General information: Manchester University is an independent, liberal arts university with a campus in North Manchester, Ind., where approximately 1,300 students choose from at least 60 areas of undergraduate study, two master’s programs and 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Our second campus in Fort Wayne is home to the Manchester University College of Pharmacy, where graduates are awarded the Pharm.D. Doctoral degree.

Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism and an international consciousness. Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As an institution rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.

Work schedule: This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. This is a twelve (12) month position. Workday schedule varies; evenings, weekends and travel will be required. Hours will be determined with current coaching staff upon hire. Includes weekend evening work.

What we offer: We offer competitive pay and the opportunity to serve in a dynamic educational environment.

Salary range: $21,000

To apply: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online via ADP and upload a cover letter and resume with your completed employment application. Questions can be emailed to Jenny Steele, employment coordinator.

Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.

Heidelberg GA Position

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Heidelberg University Wrestling Graduate Assistant

Description & Details
Heidelberg University, located in Tiffin, Ohio, is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Men’s Wrestling program. Heidelberg University offers a strong liberal arts curriculum and professional education programs with the mission of personal, intellectual, and professional development, leading to a life of purpose with distinction. Heidelberg University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer with a significant commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Reporting to the Head Wrestling Coach, the Graduate Assistant is a ten-month position starting August 1, 2018 and is renewable for two consecutive years (two years total). The 2nd year appointment is contingent upon successful completion of GA duties and responsibilities. All GA’s must adhere to their graduate program requirements and must be enrolled in graduate coursework in each semester of the appointment.

Applicants must in interested in applying for our Graduate programs of Education, Counseling or Business Administration.
Responsibilities:
• Will serve as an assist coach with every aspect of the program.
• Assist with planning and implementation of training sessions, scouting, recruiting, video analysis, individual player coaching sessions, equipment, academic monitoring, and athlete fitness programs.
• NCAA compliance paperwork.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Acceptance into the Graduate Studies of Education, Counseling, or Business Administration Programs at Heidelberg University.
• Undergraduate experience with athletics and / or intramural sports programs.
• Prior experience with varsity wrestling programs.
Compensation:
• Candidate selected for this Graduate Assistant appointment will receive: Full Tuition Waiver, 2) Room & Board, and, 3) Stipend.
Start Date:
• Applicants will be reviewed immediately
• August 1st start date

Interested applicants should send their resume directly to head coach Tony Patrizi through email at apatrizi@heidelberg.edu. Please call 419-448-2378 with questions.

Callahan promoted to assistant athletic director at Trine

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Dan Callahan, who has coached at Trine since the team’s inception in 2004, has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director at the Angola, Indiana, school and will leave the coaching ranks. He started the program at Trine (called Tri-State until 2008) after a 23 year high school coaching career and has been the only head coach in the history of Trine Wrestling.

Callahan Promoted to Assistant Athletic Director Position

ANGOLA, IND. – Trine University Athletic Director Matt Land announced the promotion of Dan Callahan to the position of Assistant Athletic Director in charge of compliance. Coinciding with the promotion Callahan will step down from his position as head coach of the Trine University wrestling program.

Callahan has served as the head coach of Thunder wrestling since the program launched in 2004. Under Callahan, the program has produced an NCAA All-American, a three-time NCAA All-American and 15 Academic All-Americans. Callahan has guided wrestlers to the NCAA Division III National Championships on six occasions. Before his time at Trine Callahan served as a head coach at the high school level for 20 years.

“I have been a coach for 35 years, I have loved and enjoyed every minute of it, but this is a way to continue to serve Trine University in a different way,” Callahan said, “I am excited about that opportunity, especially since I will be leaving a program that is still in a great position to succeed.”

Callahan has already served as the Compliance Coordinator for the past 10 years and will continue fulfilling those duties along with other administrative roles in his new position.

“Dan has been an important part of the Thunder athletics family for the past 15 years. We are proud to have him continue this relationship in an administrative role,” said Land, “As Trine University continues our incredible growth promoting Dan to a full-time Assistant Athletic Director will ensure our student-athletes’ experience is at the highest level we can provide.”

Hall to retire from coaching at WPI

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Steve Hall will be stepping down from his position as head coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute after eight years at the helm. He will remain in the athletic department working on alumni relations and special projects. Hall had his best season this past year as the Engineers went 18-4 and he was named Northeast Region Coach of the Year. He is a member of the WPI Athletics Hall of Fame and compiled a 54-4-2 record while becoming a four time New England placewinner during his own competitive career. He was an assistan coach at WPI for four seasons after his 1987 graduation and returned to the school as head coach in 2010.

Hall to Retire as WPI Wrestling Coach

WORCESTER — WPI head wrestling coach Steve Hall has announced that he will be retiring from his coaching responsibilities but will remain with the department to focus on alumni relations and special projects. A national search for a new wrestling head coach will begin immediately.

“Steve has been an impactful leader for not only the WPI Wrestling Program but also for all of WPI Athletics,” commented WPI Director of Athletics Dana L. Harmon. “He has been a tireless champion of the WPI educational experience helping many of his student-athletes achieve not only in competition but also more importantly academically and in the community. Our wrestling program has thrived under his leadership and he has made many great contributions to our entire athletic program. I cannot thank him enough for all that he has done to help us “Engineer Excellence” in all that we do every day.”

Hall, a Hall of Fame wrestler for the Engineers, returned to the program for the 2010-2011 season. He has amassed 83 victories in his eight years as head coach, including double digit win totals in each of his last five season at the helm.

“WPI and WPI wrestling had an immeasurable effect on my career and my life,” remarked Hall. “I have been unbelievably fortunate to have been able to spend the last eight years on the WPI campus working with the student-athletes in the wrestling program to hopefully provide them with the same type of experience that I had when I was here as a student. I am looking forward to the new chapter for the program and I am excited for our athletes to have the opportunity to achieve even higher levels of success for many years to come under new leadership.”

The 2017-2018 campaign was his most successful one as was named the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) and the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Northeast Region Coach of the Year. The Crimson and Gray posted an 18-4 dual meet record, the third most wins in a season in program history, and the most since the 1993-94 season. Bolstered by seven regional place winners, Hall’s wrestlers collected a second place finish at the 17-team NCAA regional tournament in March and a program-best third place showing in the NEWA Dual Meet Championships in January.

Sophomore Tyler Marsh represented the team this year at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, joining Zach Hartzell (2013) and Brian Amato (2015 All-American) as national tournament participants during the Hall era. During his eight seasons as head coach, WPI boasted 30 regional tournament place-winners at the national qualifying tournament.

Hall’s wrestlers also enjoyed success in the classroom during his tenure as his squads were consistently in the top three in NEWA and top 20 nationally in team GPA. Over the past four years, the WPI Wrestling program has earned sixty All-NEWA Academic honors and sixteen Scholar All-Americans by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

Amond Prater to coach Fontbonne’s first team

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Amond Prater has been named the first wrestling coach in Fontbonne University history. The St. Louis school will begin competition in 2019, so Prater will have all of this coming year to build the new program. Prater has been coaching and teaching at nearby Fox High School and has been involved with the Missouri National Team since 2015. He has been the strength coach for the Fontbonne men’s volleyball team, and he will now coach the new men’s and women’s wrestling teams at the school. Read on for more from Fontbonne.

Amond Prater Named Inaugural Head Men’s And Women’s Wrestling Coach

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Fontbonne University Director of Athletics, Maria Buckel, is pleased to announce Amond Prater as the inaugural Head Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach.

“I’m excited to welcome Coach Amond Prater into a new role within our department in leading our inaugural wrestling programs,” said Buckel. “Coach Prater has an extensive wrestling background and is highly regarded in the wrestling community locally and nationally. Coach Prater brings many skills to our department outside of wrestling. Therefore, I look forward not only to his leadership in building our wrestling programs but the impact he has on our department.”

“It’s exciting because I feel Fontbonne is a hidden gem, especially in the wrestling community now as it’s a chance to get more high school students an opportunity to wrestle in college,” said Prater. “I’m definitely excited about the opportunity.”

Prater is all too familiar with Fontbonne as he’s currently the strength and conditioning coach for the men’s volleyball team. “I’m excited about working with a familiar staff and knowing the area will help out,” Prater added.

Outside of Fontbonne, Prater is the current Head Wrestling Coach at Fox High School. There, he oversees the development of all levels of the wrestling program, coordinates fundraising events to help program financially and monitors academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements are met.

Also at Fox, Prater’s been the Special Education Teacher. This year, Prater was named the Fox High School Teacher of the Year.

Since July 2015, he’s been a part of the Missouri National Team coaching staff where he prepares athletes across the state to compete at regional and national tournaments by facilitating practices to work on techniques and conditioning.

Prior to his time with Fox, Prater spent two years as the Assistant Wrestling Coach at Seckman High School.

He’s certified in Social Science 9-12, Special Education, IYCA High School Strength and Conditioning Coach, along with being a USA Wrestling Bronze Level Coach.

He’s a 2006 graduate from the University of Missouri Columbia with a Bachelor of General Studies: Emphasis in Music, History and Education. Also, at the University of Missouri, Prater was a three year letter winner in wrestling and notched 71 career victories.

He went on to earn his Masters of Educational Administration – Secondary and Master of Arts in Teaching: Emphasis in Secondary Education Social Studies from Missouri Baptist University.

Fans make sure to stay updated on fontbonnegriffins.com for more updates on the men’s and women’s wrestling programs.

Millikin looking for two assistants

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2 Assistant Wrestling Coach Interns

Millikin University, a NCAA Division III member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), is accepting nominations and applications for an Assistant Wrestling Coach Intern. Millikin University is a four-year undergraduate university with 2,100 full-time students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Fine Arts, College of Professional Studies, and Tabor School of Business. Millikin is situated on an attractive seventy-acre campus in Decatur, IL (population of 85,000) 180 miles southwest of Chicago, 150 miles west of Indianapolis, and 120 miles northeast of St. Louis.

These positions report to the Head Wrestling Coach. One internship position is 11-months and the second internship position is 10-months. Both positions are designed as an educational experience and are designed to give individuals with an interest in coaching the opportunity to hone his or her skill development and coaching ability in one or more position areas. Both positions have the possibility of a one-year renewal. Pursuing a graduate degree at a nearby university may be possible. You may view a complete position description at www.millikin.edu/employment.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

US Open Results

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Final Brackets

DIII Placewinners
60kg Greco – Mike Fuenffinger, 2nd place (Augsburg)
82kg Greco – Richard Carlson, 3rd place (La Crosse)
87kg Greco – Joe Rau, 2nd place (Elmhurst)
97kg Greco – Eric Twohey, 5th place (La Crosse)
97 kg Greco – Dan Olsen, 7th place (Wheaton)
130kg Greco – Donny Longendyke, 4th place (Augsburg)

74kg Freestyle – Nicholas Bonomo, 8th place (Whitewater)

The Greco-Roman placewinners listed above have all qualified for the World Team Trials to be held June 21-22 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Isaac Dukes (CWRU) and Nathaniel Giorgio (Coast Guard) have also qualified based on previous performances. Joe Rau has qualified for the freestyle trials as well by winning the Bill Farrell tournament.

Fuenffinger and Rau in US Open Finals

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A pair of former DIII national champions are in the US Open Greco-Roman finals later today in Las Vegas. The winner of each finals match will receive a bye into the final wrestle off for the 2018 World Team spot.

Mike Fuenffinger, a champ for Augsburg, will face Dalton Roberts in the 60kg final. He is entered under the name Leslie Fuenffinger and won three matches to reach final. In the semis, he defeated 2017 world team member Ildar Hafizov 4-3. In Greco-Roman wrestling, an 8 point difference in score ends the match.
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Round of 16 – Fuenffinger dec. Alonzo 4-0
Quarterfinals – Fuenffinger dec. Hester 12-4
Semifinals – Fuenffinger dec. Hafizov 4-3

Joe Rau, a champ for Elmhurst, will face two time Olympian Ben Provisor in the 87kg final. He shut out his first three opponents to reach the final, and defeated Cheney Haight 4-0 in the semis.
Round of 16 – Rau dec. Lozano 8-0
Quarterfinals – Rau dec. Fisher 8-0
Semifinals – Rau dec. Haight 4-0

Former DIII wrestlers Richard Carlson (La Crosse), Eric Twohey (La Crosse) and Donny Longendyke (Augsburg) are still alive in the consolation semis at 82kg, 97kg, and 130kg. Dan Olsen (Wheaton) will wrestle for 7th at 97kg. The top seven at each weight qualify for the World Team Team Trials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 21-22. Longendyke had previously qualified by winning the 2017 University Nationals while Olsen qualified via his 5th place finish at the 2017 US Nationals in December.

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DIII Entries at US Open

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Here is a partial list of DIII entries at this weekend’s US Open. Please add more in the comments, as some have surely been missed. Updated April 26 at 10am.

Open Freestyle
61 kg – Nathaniel Giorgio – former Coast Guard All-American
65 kg – Ben Schneider – former Dubuque wrestler
74 kg – Nazar Kulchytskyy – former Oshkosh 3x NCAA champion
74kg – Nicholas Bonomo – current Whitewater wrestler
86 kg – Elton Turnage – former Dubuque wrestler
125 kg – Zachery Roseberry – former Delaware Valley 2x NCAA champion

Open Greco
97 kg – Eric Twohey -former La Crosse All-American
97 kg – Dan Olsen – former Wheaton All-American
130 kg – Donny Longendyke – former Augsburg NCAA champion

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