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Wheeling University tabs Wesley to revive wrestling program

WHEELING, W.Va. (April 24) – Wheeling University has appointed August Wesley as Head Coach of the wrestling program, with the anticipation to be back on the mat for this upcoming season. Wesley joins Wheeling after a successful four-year stint running the Iowa State University club wrestling program. During his time in Ames, Wesley tutored 27 National Qualifiers, four All-Americans, six Academic All-Americans, and guided the Cyclones to a fifth place in the 2018 NCWA National Championships. 
 “I would like to thank Wheeling University President Ginny Favede, Carrie Hanna and the hiring committee for the opportunity to take the helm of this decorated program,” Wesley said. “I feel confident that with the continued support from the administration and fans, we will foster a championship environment displaying continued growth on the mat and in the classroom. Together we will reignite the wrestling flame here in our community and showcase our fighting spirit.”
 President Ginny R. Favede said, “Wheeling University is excited to rebuild its wrestling program and I am confident that in August Wesley we have found a superb coach who will lead our wrestlers with professionalism, technical knowledge, ambition and confidence along with the manner in which he exudes the enthusiasm to continue Wheeling University’s history of success.”
 “There are high expectations on this campus stemming from a strong culture with a history of success,” Wesley added. “People from the region have already started reaching out to me and they can’t wait to see our lineup plus watch us compete. They love wrestling here in the Northern Panhandle and are hungry for a national championship team and that inspires me to get the job done!” …. more about Coach Wesley and the restarted program at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Wheeling-University-tabs-Wesley-to-25-4-2020

April 26, 2020 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized