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Say Hello to 2019-20’s New DII Head Coaches

ByBryce Villa

photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com
There is so much coverage of NCAA Division II wrestling out there that I am sure than all the fans know that there were some coaching moves made since the beginning of last year. By my count, there are eight new head coaches at this level, and while we may have heard about Danny Irwin’s move or Sonny Marchette’s promotion, there were other significant changes. Take a quick read and meet your new head coach if you are a fan of a particular program or learn your newest nemesis if you are a rival.
Four new programs have their inaugural headman picked out. There are four programs that made coaching moves, as well. Two of the coaches are set to take over programs that could compete for a team trophy this season. I expect one of the new programs to make a splash in their Super Regional right away. For the others, they all have their shot at leaving a lasting impact on the program they are now piloting. 
A good college coach recruits well, manages his athletes and coaches, and navigates the turbulent waters of the school’s administration and the NCAA. A great college coach does all of those things and develops talent. An elite college coach does everything year after year. I cannot wait to see if these new leaders can reach elite status. Rest of the story at https://news.theopenmat.com/college-wrestling-news/say-hello-to-2019-20s-new-dii-head-coaches/73939?mc_cid=162b100782&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

August 2, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized