Kevin Schiltz takes over at St. John’s

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July 21, 2017

St. John’s announced yesterday that longtime assistant Kevin Schiltz will take over the wrestling team and replace Tony Willaert. Willaert left to become the new head coach at Augustana when he was informed by the school that the head wrestling coach position was going to be reduced to a part time position. Read more at the 7th post at this link. Schiltz has been an assistant wrestling coach and equipment manager for the past 16 seasons at St. John’s. The Augsburg graduate was a three time All-American and finished 7th in the 1997 US Open. He has coached in Division I, II, and III. See below for the release from St. John’s.

Longtime SJU assistant takes over wrestling program
July 20, 2017

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Kevin Schiltz, a 16-year assistant wrestling coach at Saint John’s University, has been named head coach of the Johnnies’ program, athletic director Bob Alpers ’82 announced on Thursday, July 20.

Schiltz replaces Tony Willaert ’11, who was named head wrestling coach at Augustana College (Ill.) June 22. Schiltz will continue to serve as the SJU athletic department’s equipment manager.

“I am thankful for this opportunity to be the head wrestling coach at Saint John’s University,” Schiltz said. “I believe that I have a strong foundation here to build a program that everyone can be proud of.”

Schiltz’s tenure as an assistant coach at SJU covered three different head coaches: John Elton ’80 (2000-04), Brandon Novak ’01 (2004-14) and Willaert (2014-16). In total, the program produced 18 All-Americans, including national champions Novak and Minga Batsukh ’11 (three-time), and 53 national qualifiers in those 16 seasons.

“We are thrilled that Kevin has accepted our head coaching position,” SJU athletic director Bob Alpers ’82 said. “We had some outstanding candidate for the position, but Kevin’s combination of experience, both as a decorated wrestler and assistant coach, proves that he is the right person to lead this program. Our commitment to wrestling is strong and we are excited for the future of the program.”

A native of Albert Lea, Minn., and the 1988 Minnesota state high school champion at 185 pounds, Schiltz was a three-time High School All-American in both freestyle and Greco-Roman. He graduated from Augsburg in 1993 and was a member of two NCAA Division III national-championship teams with the Auggies (1991 and 1993). He was also a two-year starter on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Auggies’ football team.

Individually, Schiltz compiled a 150-28 record and was a rare four-time Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champion and national qualifier, of which he earned All-America honors three times (third nationally at 190 pounds in 1989, fifth at 190 in 1990 and sixth at heavyweight in 1993). He finished fifth at the 1989 collegiate freestyle national championships and was inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in September 2016.

Following graduation, Schiltz competed as an amateur on the national stage, finishing seventh at the 1997 U.S. Men’s Open (freestyle).

He started his coaching career as an assistant for two seasons (1996-98) at Division I Virginia and returned to Minnesota to serve as an assistant for one season at Division II St. Cloud State in 1999 before joining SJU.

“I have spent the last 33 years living in the wrestling community. I have had experience coaching at the Division I, II and III levels as an assistant under many head coaches,” Schiltz said. “I have seen what it takes to build a great program. I am going to work diligently with the current wrestlers and I look forward to recruit young men that will thrive in this community.”

Schiltz is the first non-SJU graduate to lead the wrestling program since Jim Lind, who coached the Johnnies for two seasons from 1979-81. Lind later served as an assistant football coach with the Green Bay Packers from 1992-98, and later the Seattle Seahawks from 2000-08.

Regional Proposal Sent to Coaches

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July 20, 2017

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The NCAA Division III Wrestling Committee has sent a regional proposal to coaches and administrator for a vote and comment period in advance of the NWCA Convention August 4-6. All regions in the proposal have either 17 or 18 teams. Conference affiliation and team strength were two important factors used in creating the proposal. This proposal will be voted on and discussed before a final proposal is sent to the NCAA Division III Championships Committee for approval in September.

The wrestling committee is composed of:
Ron Beaschler, Head Coach, Ohio Northern
Roger Crebs, Head Coach, Lycoming
Scott Honecker, Head Coach, Williams
Dave Kemmy, Athletic Director, Roger Williams (term ends 8/31/17)
Nathan Shearer, Head Coach, Washington & Lee
Jeff Swenson, Athletic Director, Augsburg
Eric Van Kley, Head Coach, Central

Here is the roster for the Division III Championships Committee.

2017-2018 Regional Alignment Proposal | Map of Schools by Region

Lower Midwest (17)	Upper Midwest (17)	Central (18)
Augustana	Augsburg	Adrian
Buena Vista	Concordia Wisconsin	Alma
Central	Concordia-Moorhead	Baldwin Wallace
Coe	Eau Claire	CWRU
Cornell	Elmhurst	Heidelberg
Hungtingdon	La Crosse	John Carroll
Loras	Lakeland	Manchester
Luther	MSOE	Mount St. Joseph
MacMurray	Oshkosh	Mount Union
Millikin	Pacific	Muskingum
Nebraska Wesleyan	Platteville	Ohio Northern
North Central	St. John’s	Olivet
Simpson	St. Olaf	Otterbein
University of Dubuque	Stevens Point	Thomas More
University of the Ozarks	University of Chicago	Trine
Wartburg	Wheaton	Wabash
Westminster	Whitewater	Washington & Jefferson
		Waynesburg

Southeast (18)	Mideast (17)	Northeast (17)
Averett	Brockport	Bridgewater State
Delaware Valley	Centenary	Castleton
Ferrum	Cortland	Coast Guard
Gettysburg	Elizabethtown	Johnson & Wales
Greensboro	Hunter	New England College
Hampden-Sydney	Ithaca	Norwich
Johns Hopkins	Keystone	NYU
King’s	Merchant Marine	Plymouth State
Lycoming	Mount St. Vincent	Rhode Island
McDaniel	Muhlenberg	Roger Williams
Messiah	Oneonta	Southern Maine
Penn College	Oswego	Springfield
Penn State Behrend	RIT	Trinity
Southern Virginia	Scranton	Wesleyan
Thiel	Stevens Institute	Western New England
Washington & Lee	TCNJ	Williams
Wilkes	Ursinus	WPI
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New Rules Approved for 2017-2018

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New rules for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 seasons were recently published on the NCAA website. A link to the full update appears below, but some of the highlights include:

Facial hair is permitted up to 1/2 inch long, provided a proper skin check can be done
Wrestler can choose top, bottom, or neutral in a tiebreaker. Previously, one wrestler chose top or bottom for the first 30 seconds, and then the position was reversed in the second
Open tournaments may once again have high school entries. Matches against high schoolers will not count on the season record form
A wrestler may wrestle a maximum of six matches in one day (forfeits do not count against the limit)
Mandatory 30 minute rest between matches (rest time was just a suggestion previously)
When a referee is executing a count for a drop-down, and the defensive wrestler is in the process of scoring, the wrestling action can continue and the defensive wrestler afforded the opportunity to score. Once the scoring opportunity has passed, the stall call can then be issued.

The biggest change is the new neutral danger zone takedown. If a wrestler in the neutral position is stopped with his back at less than a 90 degree angle, a count will commence. If the official gets to three before the wrestler improves out of the position, a takedown will be awarded to the opponent. This will take some getting used to for wrestlers, coaches, and officials, and the first few weeks of the season will be interesting.

Notably missing from the final rules was the proposal to eliminate the requirement that wrestlers wear headgear. That proposal did not get past the Playing Rules Oversight Panel.

2017-18 and 2018-19 Major Rules Changes for Wrestling

Lakeland Head Coach Opening – Updated

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July 7, 2017

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Lakeland University posted a head coach opening yesterday on the school’s website. Dillon Bera has been the coach for the past two seasons at the Plymouth, Wisconsin, school. This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

Lakeland University – Head Coach – Wrestling

Update from Lakeland

Bera resigns as Lakeland head wrestling coach

Dillon Bera has resigned as Lakeland University’s head wrestling coach to explore opportunities outside of coaching.

Bera served as the team’s interim head coach in the 2015-16 season before being named the program’s full-time head coach. He was at Lakeland for three seasons, having served as an assistant coach in the 2014-15 season.

Bera coached two Lakeland national qualifiers, Eddie Terres and Mitchell Fucile. In 2016, he was named the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association District 8 Coach of the Year, the first Muskies coach to receive that honor since Pete Rogers.

Bera came to Lakeland after serving as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He started his coaching career after a four-year collegiate wrestling career when he was a four-time NCAA Division II All-American at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside from 2010-13.

A national search for a new coach will begin immediately.

Spence returns to Mount St. Joseph – updated

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June 30, 2017

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Elliott Spence has been named the head wrestling coach at Mount St. Joseph University, according to a post on his Facebook page and a subsequent Intermat article. The Cincinnati native was an All-American for the Lions and replaces Brennan Ryan who held the reins for the 2016-2017 season. Mount St. Joseph took this past season off from competition as they attempt to rebuilt the program. That task will now fall to Spence as the Lions again take the mat in 2017-2018. This post will be updated once an official announcement is made by the school.

Update 6/30 – Story from Mount St. Joseph

Mount alum tabbed to take over wrestling program

Jun 29, 2017
CINCINNATI, Ohio– Mount St. Joseph University Director of Athletics Steve Radcliffe has named Elliott Spence as the new Head Coach of the Lions wrestling program.

Elliott Spence will replace Brennan Ryan as the leader of the Lions wrestling program. Spence is a 2004 graduate of Elder High School where he qualified for the Ohio State high school championship tournament three-times, placing in each of his three appearances. After his stellar high school career Spence decided to stay close to home and wrestle for The Mount. His career at the Mount was a stellar one, as he was a three time NCAA All-American. Placing eighth in the nation in both 2006 and 2007 at 157 pounds. In his senior year Elliott was the national runner up at 149 pounds. He was also a stellar student being selected twice by the NWCA (National Wrestling Coaches Association) Academic All-American.

After graduating from The Mount, he immediately began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Delaware Valley University. In his time at Delaware Valley Spence coached seven NCAA All-Americans and helped the team to two top 10 team finishes. For his efforts he was named the NCAA Midwest Regional Assistant Coach of the Year in 2010.

After leaving Delaware Valley, he returned home to Cincinnati. Returning to the Elder program, taking over as the head coach at West Cincinnati Wrestling Club at Elder Junior High School, where he has been since 2012.

In an interview with intermatwrestle.com Spence said, “I am excited to take over the Mount St. Joseph wrestling program, I grew up a mile from the Mount and can remember going to their camps as a youth wrestler, and never thought that one day i would have the opportunity to lead the program.”

He went on to say, “Mount St. Joseph was once one of the best wrestling programs in the country and has a deep supportive alumni base. One of the first things I plan to do, besides recruit, is to get the alumni involved in the program. The Mount has wrestling alumni are coaching at high schools all over Cincinnati. A lot of them were a part of the program when the Mount was regularly sending wrestlers to nationals and they were returning as All-Americans. Those days will return in the near future.

Mount St. Joseph Director of Athletics Steve Radliffe had this to say about the hiring, “We are very excited to have Coach Spence return to the Mount and our wrestling program. When you combine his passion for the sport and the personal success he had as a wrestler here, I beleive he can provide young wrestlers a high level of coaching and leadership. The future of the Mount wrestling program is in extremely good hands.”

Please join us in welcoming Elliott back home to The Mount!

2018 NCAA Championships Site

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At the Cleveland Auditorium on a site visit for the 2018 NCAA D3 National Championships. Can’t wait to see this floor covered in mats! pic.twitter.com/Z5MFhK7SdP

— BW Wrestling (@_BW_Wrestling) June 27, 2017

Willaert moves to Augustana

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June 26, 2017

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Tony Willaert has been named as the new head coach at Augustana College. Willaert spent the last six seasons at St. John’s and the last three as head coach for his alma mater. Willaert takes over for Eric Juergens who resigned at the beginning of May. The Vikings return two All-Americans from last year’s team that placed 17th in the NCAA Championships.

TONY WILLAERT NAMED TERRY & SANDY SHOCKLEY ENDOWED WRESTLING COACH
6/22/2017 10:58:00 AM

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Tony Willaert, most recently the head wrestling coach at Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, has been name to succeed Eric Juergens as Augustana’s Terry & Sandy Shockley Endowed Wrestling Coach. Willaert will take over in 2017-18 as the 15th head coach in the history of the Viking program.

Augustana Director of Athletics Mike Zapolski indicated Willaert emerged from a solid field of candidates. “I am excited that Tony will be leading the Augustana wrestling program. We were fortunate to have a strong applicant pool for the position, and Tony has the vision and work ethic to continue the positive momentum established by Eric Juergens, said Zapolski. “Tony was an integral part of several solid teams at St. John’s, and has an excellent track record of identifying and developing young men who want to excel in the classroom and on the wrestling mat.”

For the last three seasons, Willaert has led the wrestling program at his alma mater—Saint John’s. He guided the Johnnies to a 6-5 dual-meet record this past season and third-place finish at the NCAA West Regional. He had four of his grapplers advance to the 2017 national meet, giving him a total of nine national qualifiers during his three seasons.

“I am honored to take over the Augustana wrestling program and look forward to picking up where Eric left off,” said Willaert. “I am anxious and excited to get started and I look forward to working with this team. This year’s team has great potential and the future is bright as well.”

Willaert’s charges also excelled in the classroom. Four of his athletes earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-America honors this year and the Johnnies posted the fourth-best team grade point average in the nation.

Prior to being named head coach at St. John’s, Willaert was an assistant on the Johnnie staff for three years. During that time, he mentored three All-Americans and seven Scholar All-Americans and helped lead SJU to top-three regional finishes each year.

In addition to leading the Saint John’s program, Willaert has been the head coach of the Central Minnesota Wrestling Club for the last three years. He trained a pair of state high school champions as well as a half-dozen All-Americans at the Freestyle/Greco-Roman National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. He is also active with Minnesota/USA Wrestling and the NWCA/Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Academy.

A 2011 graduate of Saint John’s, where he majored in nutrition with a sports medicine minor, Willaert was a four-year letter winner. As a senior captain for the Johnnies, he was ranked as high as third in the nation at 197 pounds and qualified for the national meet, advancing to the round of 12. His performance helped SJU finish sixth in the nation.

Willaert inherits an Augustana outfit that finished 17th at the 2017 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships. The Vikings crowned a pair of All-Americans—184-pounder Christos Giatras (Lemont HS, Lemont, Ill.) and 285-pounder Adarios Jones (Moline HS, Moline, Ill.)—both of whom are scheduled to return for Willaert’s first season in Rock Island.

Ice Hour 22: Jeremiah Tobias

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June 20, 2017

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Entering his second season as the head wrestling coach at Alma College in Alma, Michigan, Jeremiah Tobias has been there and done that. He’ll talk about it on Episode 22 of The Ice Hour.

As an athlete, Tobias had high aspirations coming out of Manchester High School in Michigan as a four-time state champion. He went to the University of Michigan and spent his time fighting for time in the starting lineup, but opportunities to represent the Maize and Blue beyond open tournaments and an occasional spot start were limited.

When his athletic career ended, a coaching career began, first at the University of Wyoming, then to Division II Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. Finally, Tobias settled back in his native Michigan where then-Alma head coach Todd Hibbs gave him a call. A few years later, Hibbs is in administration and Tobias is leading his own program, this time at the Division III level.

What’s he like about coaching in Division III, what about the opportunity for growth in Michigan and the story of how an Alma alum and Arkansas businessman has changed the course of the small college’s athletic landscape forever.

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Freestyle World Team Trials Preview

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June 7, 2017

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A pair of former Division III wrestlers have qualified for the Freestyle World Team Trials set to take place on Saturday in Lincoln Nebraska. Nazar Kulchytskyy qualified on the strength of his runner-up finish at 70 kg in the US Nationals back in April. Joe Rau qualified by winning the last chance qualifier at 86 kg in Rochester, Minnesota, last month.

Kulchytskyy has been successfully competing in senior level freestyle events since he graduated from Oshkosh in 2014 where he won three NCAA championships for the Titans. He was 4th in the 2015 World Team Trials and came one match away from qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trials. He was third in the Dave Schultz Memorial back in February was a part of the Titan Mercury Wrestling Club team that won the Clubs World Cup in November of last year. Kultchytskyy was the 2013 and 2014 d3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Year.

Rau was a 2013 NCAA champion and three time All-American for Elmhurst. He placed in the Midlands twice and has primarily wrestled Greco-Roman at the senior level. In 2014, he wrestled in the World Championships at 80 kg and University World Championships at 85 kg. He has won the Bill Farrell International Open and has placed multiple times in the US Nationals at weights ranging from 80 kg to 98 kg. He won the 2016 Olympic Trials but missed out on going to Rio when he did not qualify the weight for the United States. This year, he was the runner-up in the Greco-Roman World Team Trials at 85 kg. This loss prompted him to enter the Last Chance Qualifier in freestyle where he emerged victorious with a pair of falls and a pair of tech falls to earn the last spot at 86 kg in the World Team Trials.

Follow along on FloArena on Saturday beginning at 11:00am Eastern.

COSIDA Academic All-Americans Named

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June 6, 2017

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The Division III Men’s At-Large Academic All-America team was named today by CoSIDA. First, second, and third team Academic All-Americans were named from those previously identified as Academic All-District.

The Men’s At-Large team is made up of athletes who compete in Wrestling, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Rifle, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and Water Polo.

Daniel Del Gallo of Southern Maine, Stephen Jarrell of Johnson & Wales, and Riley Lefever were named First Team Academic All-Americans. Lefever was a repeat selection on the first team, while Del Gallo was a second team member last year. Lefever and Del Gallo were NCAA Champions this year while Jarrell was a runner-up.

Adam Presler of Concordia-Moorhead was the lone wrestler on the second team, and he was an NCAA qualifier this season.

Brandon Conrad of Lycoming, Lance Evans of Wartburg, Justin Kreiter of Luther, John Messinger of NYU, and Ben Swarr of Messiah were third team members this year. Conrad was a second team member in 2016 while Evans and Swarr are repeating on the third team. Swarr and Kreiter were NCAA runners-up, Evans was 4th in the NCAA, and Messinger was an NCAA qualifier.

CoSIDA Academic All-America Division III At-Large Teams

DIII at University Nationals

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June 5, 2017

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There was a solid contingent of current and former DIII wrestlers at the University Nationals this past weekend in Akron, Ohio. DIII placewinners included:

Greco-Roman
59kg – Mike Fuenffinger, Augsburg – 2nd place
59kg – Nelson Baker, La Crosse – 5th place
59kg – Jared Brickley, Olivet – 6th place
59kg – Devon Jackson, Ozarks – 8th place
71kg – Isaac Dukes, Case – 3rd place
75kg – Alec Donovan, Centenary – 8th place
85kg – Richard Carlson, La Crosse – 2nd place
85kg – Jordan Newman, Whitewater – 4th place
98kg – Dan Olsen, Wheaton, 7th place
130kg – Donny Longendyke, Augsburg – 1st place
130kg – Justin Karkula, Eau Claire – 8th place

Freestyle
70kg – Cole Erickson, Coe – 6th place

Full Results at FloArena

Platteville Assistant Wrestling/Strength Coach

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May 30, 2017

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JOB DETAILS:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Wrestling/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Athletic Department. This is a 91% time, benefit eligible, 9-month basis position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Bachelors degree
Minimum one (1) years of successful coaching experience on the collegiate level or 3 years experience on the high school level.
Written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of computer applications, including that for recruiting
Organizational skills
Event planning and camp experience
Fund raising experience and developing community support for the program
Demonstrated successful recruiting ability
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to work weekends & evenings and also to travel
Ability to design and conduct in-season and off-season strength and conditioning programs for various sport teams.
Educational background, expertise or experience to serve as strength and condition coach.

Preferred:
Masters degree.
Recognized National Strength and Conditioning organization certification
Competitive experience on the collegiate level

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to, coaching, recruiting qualified student athletes to meet university enrollment goals, including use of recruiting software, fund raising, camp operations, developing community support for the program, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes. Prefer collegiate coaching experience and participation. Knowledge of NCAA rules. Candidates will also serve as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach developing and monitoring programs for various sport programs. Position will also have equipment duties and other duties as assigned to support the athletic department operations.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
Athletic Department. Member of NCAA Division III, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). www.letsgopioneers.com

CAMPUS INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 8,000 students in 42 baccalaureate and 6 master’s programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin’s largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted by June 18, 2017. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

TO APPLY:
Applications are required to be submitted electronically through the UW-Platteville Careers portal. Please be sure to upload the following:

A letter of application addressing each of the qualifications required for the position;
A current resume; and
A list of three references (name, address and telephone number).

Questions about this position may be addressed to: Kara McCarville, mccarvillek@uwplatt.edu

MacMurray Men’s/Women’s Head Coach

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May 26, 2017

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Pete DiPol had previously been the coach of the Highlanders for the 2016-2017 season, their first as a revived program. There has not been an announcement of his departure, but the following job advertisement is live on the MacMurray website.

MacMurray College, an NCAA Division III institution, is part of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). MacMurray College is an independent, four-year, residential, baccalaureate college with a strong liberal arts tradition located in the affordable, safe and stimulating city of Jacksonville, Illinois. For more than 170 years, MacMurray College has been committed to prepare graduates for satisfying and productive professional careers, providing the tools needed for effective leadership and encouraging individual growth throughout one’s education and future endeavors.

MacMurray College invites applications for the full-time position of Head Wrestling Coach. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and versatility to coach a variety of positions, skills, and techniques. This position may also include an additional responsibility such as teaching.

Responsibilities:

Primary duty of a coach is imparting knowledge by instructin student-athletes in how to perform their sport.
To fulfill all the responsibilities of an NCAA Division III institution head coach, including, but not limited to coaching, recruiting and budget management
To recruit high quality student-athletes to the institution.
Follow all conference, NCAA and MacMurray regulations and guidelines pertaining to the reporting of the statistics for MacMurray College athletic events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree strongly preferred
Must have a minimum of three years coaching experience at the college level.
Must have a demonstrated ability to provide leadership both on- and off-the field
Must have a clear commitment to working in an undergraduate liberal arts environment and at an NCAA Division III institution.
Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
Valid driver’s license with clean/good driving record and insurable

MacMurray College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age physical or mental disability or covered veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Interested applicants may send a brief cover letter describing your interest in this position, a résumé outlining your qualification for the position, and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Any finalist for the position must successfully pass a background screening. Applications will be reviewed immediately. All materials should be sent to: HR@mac.edu

Muhlenberg Part Time Assistant

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May 25, 2017

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Part-Time Assistant Wrestling Coach, Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for an Assistant Wrestling Coach. Coaching or collegiate playing experience and a four year college degree are preferred. Responsibilities include assisting head coach in all phases of the wrestling program within college, conference and NCAA rules and regulations; includes evaluating, identifying, and recruiting prospective student-athletes; and planning and implementing strategies into daily practices.

Part time coaching compensation is modest but does include opportunities for additional income in one or more of the following areas; game management, strength and conditioning, building operations or equipment room operations. Total compensation package will include housing, a meal plan and total hourly wages ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 annually depending on additional duties. Benefits not included.

Deadline: Applicant review begins immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit a cover letter/resume and 3 references via email to: athleticsjobs@muhlenberg.edu Athletic Department, Muhlenberg College 2400 Chew St. Allentown, PA 18104. Please be sure to include your name and assistant wrestling coach in the Subject line of your email.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about Muhlenberg’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, applicants can visit the ‌College’s Diversity Strategic Plan‌.

Jamie Miller to Coach Penn College

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May 24, 2017

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Jamie Miller Named Head Wrestling Coach

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Jamie Miller has been named Pennsylvania College of Technology’s new head wrestling coach, Penn College Director of Athletics John Vandevere announced this week.

Miller served as an assistant coach for parts of five years at Wilkes University and was the director of the Colonel Wrestling Club. Miller also spent three years as assistant coach at Wyoming Valley West.

“Jamie’s experience at an established Division III program and his local ties to the wrestling community will serve our wrestling program extremely well,” Vandevere said. “Both his knowledge of the sport and his appreciation for Division III athletes will be great assets to our department.”

Miller was a part of Wilkes’ 2009-10 team that won 22 matches and made its first trip to the national tournament. While at Wyoming Valley, Miller coached three 100-win wrestlers, two state qualifiers, and helped the team to the PIAA State Tournament and a member of the District II Coaching Staff of the Year.

Miller was also the Assistant Director of Residence Life at Wilkes where he works closely with other members of the Student Affairs staff, Wilkes coaches, and Athletics Administration to provide leadership development opportunities for athletes and other student leaders. His work with student-athletes includes pre-season, in-season, and post-season workshops on personal and team accountability, focused goal setting, and establishing a shared vision for team and individual success.

Miller graduated New York University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, where he played baseball for three seasons and earned Academic All-American honors. In 2009, Miller completed his Master’s degree in Education from Mansfield University.

Wilmington Head Coach Posting

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May 22, 2017

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Wrestling Coach

Wilmington College invites applications from, and nominations of, qualified candidates for the position of full time Wrestling Coach.

The successful candidate will establish a new program with the expectation of initiating varsity competition in the 2018-19 season.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing all phases of the program, scheduling contests, budget management, viable fundraising, public relations, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics with primary focus on recruiting quality student-athletes during the 2017-18 school year.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required. Previous collegiate wrestling and/or coaching experience is preferred. Candidates should be enthusiastic and successful recruiters. Prior recruiting experience in Southern Ohio is desirable.

Wilmington College is a career-oriented liberal arts institution affiliated with the Society of Friends (Quakers). Our beautiful main campus is located in southwestern Ohio. We encourage you to review our website and learn about our history, what we are doing today and how we are preparing for tomorrow. It is an exciting time here at Wilmington College.

Interested applicants should submit a detailed cover letter and resume unless otherwise indicated in the position information. Please specify position of interest in the letter of application and subject line of email (if submitting electronically). For positions requiring degrees, unofficial transcripts of college work are helpful. Submit materials to the Director of Human Resources, Wilmington College, Pyle Center 1187, 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH 45177-2499 or email to humanresources@wilmington.edu.

Wilmington College is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate unlawfully in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability or any other category protected by law.

Wilmington College conducts background investigations including criminal, work history and credential confirmation on all employees as a condition of continued employment. Some positions may require additional motor vehicle record review and drug screening.

Wilmington College Wrestling is Back

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May 16, 2017

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Wilmington College announced today that the school would bring wrestling back for the 2018-2019 season. The school dropped wrestling in the fall of 2011. The Fightin’ Quakers will become the 8th OAC school with wrestling.

Wrestling returns to Wilmington

Wilmington College is starting wrestling as an intercollegiate varsity sport beginning in fall 2018.

The College will hire a full-time wrestling coach and designate a training space in its athletics complex especially for the sport, which will become its 19^thvarsity-level program. WC will field the Ohio Athletic Conference’s eighth wrestling team.

Dr. Terry Rupert, vice president for athletic administration, said the combination of wrestling’s popularity in Ohio high schools and the recent expansion of the College’s athletics facilities makes starting a wrestling program a proposition with a “great opportunity” for success.

“Wilmington College is geographically located in the center of outstanding, high school wrestling programs in the greater Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus areas,” he said. “We believe many of those high school athleties will wish to take advantage of the opportunity to continue competing in the sport they love on the NCAA Division-III level.”

Rupert said the College’s recent acquisition of the former Wilmington YMCA, which is adjacent to WC’s athletics complex, will allow for a dedicated space for the wrestling program’s training activities.

“The College is committed to hosting a top-level, college wrestling program based on the Division III commitment to the concept of the student-athlete,” he added. “Wrestling, as with our other athletics programs, will not only offer students the opportunity to compete in their sport as a college student, but it also will provide those distinct educational, leadership and character-building components that are unique in D-3 intercollegiate athletics.”

While this program will be new in 2018, Wilmington College has a long history with the sport, which it placed on hiatus in fall 2011. A number of Fightin’ Quaker wrestlers have won conference championships and advanced to the national tournament. Indeed, 2003 graduate Jimmy Wallace won the 2002 national title in the 157-pound weight class and was selected as that tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler.

Rupert said the College will begin recruiting student-athletes immediately.

CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams Released

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May 12, 2017

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The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) released the Academic All-District teams this week. Wrestling is included in the At-Large teams and has athletes recognized among those in the eight districts. Athletes selected for the All-District teams are eligible for selection as first, second, and third team Academic All-Americans.

2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams

Wrestlers on the All-District Teams

District I
Daniel Del Gallo, Southern Maine, 2017 NCAA Champion

District II
Jared Forman, Johns Hopkins, 5th at the East Region
Stephen Jarrell, Johnson & Wales, 2017 NCAA Runner-Up

District III
Nicholas Greenquist, RIT, 4th at the Mideast Region
John Messinger, NYU, NCAA Qualifier
Jake O’Brien, Ithaca, 8th at the NCAA Championships

District IV
Nolan Barger, Lycoming, 6th at the NCAA Championships
Brandon Conrad, Lycoming, 5th at the Mideast Region
Ryan Flynn, York, 6th at the NCAA Championships
Ryan Shank, Waynesburg, NCAA Qualifier
Ben Swarr, Messiah, 2017 NCAA Runner-Up

District VI
Sam Bennyhoff, Augsburg, NCAA Qualifier
Adam Preslery, Concordia-Moorhead, NCAA Qualifier

District VII
Riley Lefever, Wabash, 2017 NCAA Champion

District VIII
Lance Evans, Wartburg, 4th at the NCAA Championships
Justin Kreiter, Luther, 2017 NCAA Runner-Up

Coast Guard Assistant Position

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May 11, 2017

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The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is seeking an assistant coach for next season. The seasonal position pays $12.13 per hour for 20-29 hours per week from October to April. More details and application info can be found at the link below. Total pay is approximately $13,000.

Assistant Wrestling Coach – U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Wertman takes over at Delaware Valley

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May 5, 2017

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Jim Wertman has been promoted to become the next head wrestling coach at Delaware Valley University. He replaces Steve Cantrell who will remain in his current position of athletic director. Wertman has been with the Aggies for the past five seasons and has helped the team to a pair of top ten finishes and 12 All-Americans. Cantrell steps down after six years at the helm and a 54-37 dual meet record. Read on for more from Delaware Valley.

Cantrell Steps Down As Wrestling Coach, Will Remain As Director Of Athletics; Wertman Promoted To Head Coach

5/4/2017 4:03 PM

DOYLESTOWN (PA) – Delaware Valley University is proud to announce that current assistant wrestling coach Jim Wertman has been promoted to head coach as Steve Cantrell has resigned to further concentrate on his growing duties as the Aggies’ director of athletics.

“This was not an easy decision for me as my passion for wrestling and the student-athletes on the team will never waver,” Cantrell said. “However, I knew when I became the Director of Athletics four years ago that this day would eventually come, it is the right time to step away, allowing me to dedicate all of my attention to enhancing and growing the department as a whole.

“What makes the decision a little easier is the fact that Jim will take over as head coach. He has been my right-hand man for the last five years and has played an instrumental role in our success on and off the mat. It is the perfect transition for DelVal and the wrestling program.”

JIM WERTMAN
Wertman has helped the team finish in the top 20 at the NCAA Division III Championships in each of the last four years, including a fifth-place finish in 2013-14 and a sixth-place showing in 2014-15. In 2014-15, the team also won the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) and NCAA East Regional title.

Over Wertman’s five years on the staff, the Aggies have crowned two national champions, 12 All-Americans and nine Scholar All-Americans. Both national titles came from heavyweight Zach Roseberry as he took the NCAA crown in both 2015-16 and 2016-17.

Wertman joined the Aggie wrestling staff after five seasons as a varsity wrestling coach at nearby William Tennent High School. His coaching experience also includes four seasons with the Warminster Spartans youth wresting club.

Wertman served 21 years in the United States Navy and retired in 2011 at the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He is a former Division III wrestler at Lycoming College and also competed with the United States Navy, All Navy team.

Wertman graduated from DelVal with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on sports management. He then received his Master’s in business administration from the institution. Wertman is also the President of Ivyland Printing, LLC.

“I feel extremely excited and humbled at the same time,” Wertman said. “To follow in the footsteps of the great coaches that this program has had and to mentor the student-athletes that come through it is opportunity of a lifetime. I’ve learned so much from Steve over the past five years and am thankful for this opportunity. I look forward to continuing the success that this program has had on the mat and in the classroom.”

STEVE CANTRELL
Cantrell posted a 54-37 record in dual meets during his six years as head coach of the Aggies. His teams have combined to produce two top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, a Middle Atlantic Conference and NCAA East Regional title, two national champions, 14 All-Americans and 10 Scholar All-Americans.

The first, top 10 finish was the 2013-14 campaign as Cantrell and the Aggies produce an 11-5 record. Three of the four national qualifiers earned All-America accolades as the team finished tied for sixth place and the sixth-highest finish in program history.

The next year, DelVal notched an 11-3 record and captured both the MAC and NCAA East Regional championships in tournaments that were both decided in the final match. Six wrestlers qualified for the NCAAs and four came back as All-Americans as the team just missed out on a national trophy with a fifth-place showing. Cantrell was honored for his work by being named the MAC Co-Coach of the Year.

The last two seasons have been highlighted by Roseberry’s run to national titles as he became just the third wrestler in the program’s storied history to win multiple NCAA crowns and earn All-America honors all four years.

Since becoming director of athletics, Cantrell has overseen initiatives such as the addition of five new intercollegiate sports (women’s golf, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s tennis and women’s tennis), the installment of artificial turf and lights at the stadium, the implementation of a new athletic branding project, and the department’s transition when DelVal obtained University status. During his first year at the helm of the athletic department, Cantrell was also the building project manager for Delaware Valley’s new $15 million Life Sciences Building.

A former Division I wrestler and assistant coach, Cantrell served as a member of the United States Marine Corps for 24 years before retiring from the service in 2007. He was a Commissioned Officer for 16 of those years, holding various positions as a Combat Helicopter Pilot.

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