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Lanham Adds Erkin Tadzhimetov as Assistant Coach

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke wrestling head coach Glen Lanham announced Thursday the addition of Erkin Tadzhimetov as an assistant coach.  Tadzhimetov will coach the 125-149 weight classes.  
“We are thrilled to be able to add Erkin and his experience working with the 125-149 weight classes to our outstanding group of coaches,” said Lanham.  “This is the first time we’ve really focused on trying to add a lightweight coach on our staff. In the past, we really haven’t had a lightweight coach and we all have assumed those duties. But with the way the landscape of things are these days, combined with this great opportunity to get Erkin, we felt like it was the right move.  Erkin has put lightweights on the podium and we felt like it was time for us to focus on that area, try to develop guys and get a coach that really knows the feel of being a lightweight.  As class gets set to start for the fall, we are excited about getting on the mat and working hard.”  
Tadzhimetov arrives at Duke after spending the last 16 seasons at Utah Valley University (UVU), including the final 12 as the associate head coach with the Wolverines.  
“I am excited to be an assistant wrestling coach at Duke University,” said Tadzhimetov.  “I’m looking forward to working alongside the coaching staff and mentoring student-athletes to achieve their goals on and off the mat. I am eager to contribute my experience to the team’s success and can’t wait to get started!” … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2024/8/22/wrestling-lanham-adds-erkin-tadzhimetov-as-assistant-coach.aspx

August 23, 2024 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized