OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Assistant Chancellor, Athletics Darryl Sims announced that Chad Cook was named UW-Oshkosh's second head women's wrestling coach on Wednesday after a national search.

"We are excited to welcome Chad Cook to the Titan family as our new head women's wrestling coach, officially beginning his role on June 13," said Sims. "Chad brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and a proven track record of building successful programs. His commitment to student-athlete development -- on and off the mat -- aligns with the values of our department and the Division III philosophy. We look forward to the leadership, passion, and energy he will bring as he builds on the momentum of our growing women's wrestling program."

Cook, who received his bachelor's degree from the University of Dubuque and his master's degree from Wayland Baptist University (Texas), comes to UW-Oshkosh from Fontbonne University (Mo.), where he was the head men's and women's wrestling coach from 2022-25. In St. Louis, Cook led the Griffins to their first dual wins, conference titles, and All-America performances.

"I am excited and grateful for the opportunity at UW-Oshkosh," said Cook. He continued, "Thank you to Darryl Sims and the search committee for believing in me, I am excited to be part of the family-like atmosphere at UWO. The combination of the beautiful campus, affordable tuition, and great education is unlike any school that I have had the opportunity to work for."

Cook began his coaching career as a student assistant with the Spartans in 2012. After graduating from Dubuque, Cook was the assistant men's wrestling coach at Manchester University (Ind.) from 2014-16 and the assistant men's and women's wrestling coach at NAIA Wayland Baptist from 2016-19. At both stops, he served as the recruiting coordinator. He mentored Wayland Baptist student-athletes to the NAIA National Duals Team Championship, a fourth-place finish at the World Class Wrestling Association National Champion and coached Pioneers to 25 All-America finishes including six national champions, five World Team Trials placers and a WTT champion.

Following a year at Division II Kentucky Wesleyan University, Cook was named the head men's wrestling coach at Lyon College (Ark.) before accepting the position at Fontbonne. With the Scots, he coached national qualifiers in both seasons and assisted the women's team which won the only two individual national championships in school history.

On the Titans' current and future student-athletes, Cook said "Between the amazing young women already on the team that I met in the interview process and the incredible recruits that we will be able to bring in, I believe this is a place we can develop All-Americans, National, World, and Olympic Champions on the mat, but more importantly develop National Champions in life!"