Appalachian State: Bentley Brings in Kyle Jahn as Assistant Coach

BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University wrestling coach JohnMark Bentley rounded out his coaching staff for the 2009-10 season, bringing in Kyle Jahn, Bentley announced Wednesday.

Jahn wrapped up his first season as an assistant coach at McKendree University after completing a stellar career on the mat.

“I am excited to add Kyle to our staff here at ASU,” Bentley said. “He will be a tremendous asset to our lightweights and he should be a great example for our guys as he will continue training himself in an attempt to make the US freestyle team.”

Jahn was a three-time All-American for the Bearcats and won an NAIA championship in 2008 in the 141-pound weight class. He finished seventh at the 2009 United States National Freestyle championships at 132-pounds.

Jahn is the second assistant hired by Bentley, joining Christian Sinnott on ASU’s wrestling staff.