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Stonecheck named head wrestling coach at Cornerstone

Cornerstone announced the hiring of Denver Stonecheck as the new wrestling head coach. Stonecheck was a national champion and three-time national finalist at Life.

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Welch tabbed interim head coach at The Citadel

The Citadel has elevated Luke Welch to the position of Interim head coach of the Bulldogs' wrestling program. He takes the helm from Ryan LeBlanc, who recently departed for the same role at Binghamton.
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Bruhn hired to lead Wilmington wrestling program

Wilmington College announced Tuesday the hiring of Brad Bruhn as the Quakers new head wrestling coach. Bruhn is the third head coach of the program, dating back to its renewal in 2018.
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Shifflet named head women's wrestling coach at Buffalo State

Buffalo State has hired Thomas Shifflet as the next head coach for the Buffalo State women's wrestling program. Shifflet joins the Bengals with nearly 30 years of wrestling coaching experience. He coached at the Division I level for several years.

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Stonecheck named head wrestling coach at Cornerstone

Cornerstone announced the hiring of Denver Stonecheck as the new wrestling head coach. Stonecheck was a national champion and three-time national finalist at Life.
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Welch tabbed interim head coach at The Citadel

The Citadel has elevated Luke Welch to the position of Interim head coach of the Bulldogs' wrestling program. He takes the helm from Ryan LeBlanc, who recently departed for the same role at Binghamton.
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Bruhn hired to lead Wilmington wrestling program

Wilmington College announced Tuesday the hiring of Brad Bruhn as the Quakers new head wrestling coach. Bruhn is the third head coach of the program, dating back to its renewal in 2018.
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Shifflet named head women's wrestling coach at Buffalo State

Buffalo State has hired Thomas Shifflet as the next head coach for the Buffalo State women's wrestling program. Shifflet joins the Bengals with nearly 30 years of wrestling coaching experience. He coached at the Division I level for several years.

Latona bolsters staff in Blacksburg, named VT recruiting coordinator

A cornerstone of Hokies wrestling over the past six years will remain in Blacksburg after an illustrious career donning the maroon and orange, but this time in a different capacity. Virginia Tech wrestling head coach Tony Robie announced the addition of ACC champion and two-time All-American Sam Latona as the program's recruiting coordinator on Friday, August 29.

Former Edinboro, Pitt wrestler Camacho joins CMU coaching staff

Central Michigan wrestling coach Ben Bennett has named Colton Camacho to a volunteer assistant coaching post.

Shaut joins App State as assistant coach

Hunter Shaut has joined the App State Wrestling staff as an assistant coach.

Runyon announced as assistant strength & conditioning coach at Iowa State

Iowa State athletics announced the hiring of Lance Runyon as assistant strength and conditioning coach Monday afternoon. Runyon will work with the Cyclone wrestling and men's golf teams.
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LeBlanc named head wrestling coach at Binghamton

A native of Upstate New York with a track record of success in college wrestling, Ryan LeBlanc has been named the eighth head wrestling coach of Binghamton University, the school's Division of Athletics announced Monday.
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UTC adds two-time NCAA qualifier Chittum

Chattanooga announced the addition of Cody Chittum to its roster. Chittum qualified twice for the NCAAs while at Iowa State.

Clothier added to Army West Point coaching staff

WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Army West Point Class of 1972 Head Men's Wrestling Coach Troy Nickerson has announced the hiring of Alan Clothier to the Army Wrestlin...
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Northwestern adds NAIA national champ Perez

Northwestern wrestling bolstered its 2025-26 roster with the addition of graduate transfer J.D. Perez, head coach Matt Storniolo announced Tuesday. Perez won an NAIA national championship at Life University.

Leese tabbed first women's wrestling coach at Albright

With women's wrestling set to begin in the winter of 2026-2027, the Albright athletic department announced Christopher Leese as the first head coach of the women's wrestling program in school history. Leese joins Albright with 30 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels.

Durocher named first women's wrestling head coach at Chatham

On Thursday, Chatham University and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Leonard Trevino announced the hiring of the first women's wrestling head coach, Pat Durocher.
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Eierman bros. to lead William Woods' wrestling programs

Bringing on board renowned names in the mid-Missouri wrestling community, William Woods University (WWU) officially announced today the hiring of Mike Eierman and Tony Eierman as head women's and men's wrestling coaches, respectively.
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Villaescusa promoted to development coordinator at Iowa State

Iowa State head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser announced the hiring of Fernando Villaescusa as the program's development coordinator Tuesday. Villaescusa previously served as ISU's volunteer assistant coach for the last five seasons.
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NCAA champion Byrd, NCAA qualifier Luffman returning to Illinois

Illinois announced that NCAA champion Lucas Byrd and four-time NCAA qualifier Luke Luffman will return to the Fighting Illini for their final seasons of eligibility in 2025-26.
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Parker added to UNI coaching staff

UNI head wrestling coach Doug Schwab on Tuesday announced the addition of Ian Parker as the program's newest assistant coach.
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Virginia adds NCAA qualifiers Denkins, Baker

Virginia added a couple NCAA qualifiers from Campbell, Wynton Denkins and Dom Baker, along with undefeated state champion Willie White.

Butz named head wrestling coach at Triton

The Triton College Athletic Department has named Chris Butz as the sixth head wrestling coach in program history.
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Penn State to host 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Penn State will host the Big Ten Wrestling Championships for the first time since 2021. The Big Ten Conference announced on Wednesday that the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will be held at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State, March 7-8, 2026.
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St. Ambrose adding women's wrestling program

St. Ambrose University is announcing the addition of a varsity women's wrestling program, building on its legacy of athletic excellence and opportunities for student-athletes.
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Penn State Altoona tabs Simington head men's, women's wrestling coach

Penn State Altoona Athletics announced the hiring of Brinton Simington to be the next head coach of its men's and women's wrestling program, which is entering its second season as an NCAA Division III sport at the college.