Takedown Report

Patacsil named Mount Olive head wrestling coach

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — Jake Patacsil has been named the inaugural head men’s wrestling coach, it was announced by Vice President for Athletics Jeff Eisen.
Jake Patacsil

“Jake has an outstanding wrestling and coaching background, and we are excited to have him become our first head men’s wrestling coach. His experience, energy, and enthusiasm make him the ideal coach for starting a new program,” said Eisen.
“I am honored to be given the responsibility of leading and developing Mount Olive’s first wrestling team. I look forward to bringing in student-athletes in that will set a great example for the future of the program and will look to achieve their goals in college and beyond. I want to thank President Dr. David Poole, Director of Athletics Jeff Eisen, and the rest of the search committee for giving me this opportunity. I am thrilled to be joining the University of Mount Olive’s community and it’s athletic program,” said Patacsil.
Patacsil comes to Mount Olive after spending the last four years as an assistant coach at Division I Hofstra University. During his time at Hofstra, Patacsil helped coach two two-time NCAA National Qualifiers and one All-American. His responsibilities at Hofstra included recruiting, working with the team on top and bottom positions, and running practices. He helped the wrestling team win the Pride Cup (given to the most social/academically/athletically successful team) three years in a row.
Prior to his time at Hofstra, Patacsil was an assistant at Duke University from 2013-14 where he assisted in recruiting top-level talent, assisted in planning and running practices, and worked heavily with the Blue Devils NCAA All-American Connor Hartman.  Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/20607

October 10, 2018 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized