St. Cloud State University Director of Athletics Dr. Morris Kurtz has announced the hiring of Brady Wilson as an assistant coach for the Husky wrestling program, which captured runner-up honors at the 2011 NCAA Division II wrestling championships. The Huskies will also add Tyson Reiner as a graduate assistant wrestling coach to the program in 2011-12.
Coaching Change
North Dakota State Names Manny Rivera Assistant Wrestling Coach
FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State head wrestling coach Roger Kish today announced the hiring of Manny Rivera as assistant coach.
Brandon Eggum and Luke Becker Get a Promotion
The University of Minnesota Wrestling program has announced a couple of changes on its coaching staff for the 2011-12 season. Brandon Eggum who has been the assistant coach for the last 10 seasons has been promoted to Head Assistant Coach.
Familiar Face Takes Over Lakeville South Wrestling Program
Nate Moudry has coached wrestling in Lakeville for 11 years, and is now getting the chance to take over as the head coach for the Lakeville South Cougars. more at lakeville.patch.com
Russell signed a three-year contract to be the head coach at George Mason
Joe Russell enjoyed a few passing moments in his office Monday with his wife Sadie and their 8-month-old son, Taft. He knows those moments in Minnesota are fleeting as he enters a liminal stage in his coaching career. more at mndaily.com
Center of Attention
Being selfish can be a good thing. It can be the means to an end, or what leads to new beginnings. For new OHS wrestling coach Cliff Casteel, it led him to Owatonna. more at owatonna.com
Casteel named new Owatonna coach
Cliff Casteel was approved for a teaching position as well as to take over the head wrestling coach spot left vacant by Scot Davis’ retirement. more owatonna.com