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Former White Oak assistant Dave Morgan tabbed as Lackawanna’s men’s wrestling coach

Lackawanna College is bringing in a former national champion and Scranton native to its athletic department, as the school prepares to compete in NCAA Division II and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
Dave Morgan was recently hired as the Falcons’ men’s wrestling coach, replacing John Fox, who will continue to coach the women’s wrestling program.
“As we continue our transition to NCAA Division II and build a championship-level experience, Dave’s background in working closely with students and supporting both academic and personal development will be a tremendous asset,” Lackawanna athletic director Erik Larson said in a press release. “He understands the critical role athletics plays in complementing the work of our coaches, and his ability to connect with student-athletes will help foster a culture of accountability, growth and success both on the mat and in the classroom.”
A 2004 West Scranton graduate, Morgan was a two-time state medalist — fourth place as a sophomore and runner-up as a senior — and finished his high school wrestling career with 144 wins, which is still a program record.
After earning a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh and spending a year with the Panthers, Morgan transferred to King’s College and became a two-time Division III national champion (2007, 2008) and three-time conference champion, finishing his career with an 86-7 record.
Morgan started his coaching career at King’s as an assistant from 2008-2010, and later coached at Scranton High School alongside his brother, Jim, for four years. Then, Morgan built and coached a club program in southern North Carolina and was an assistant at White Oak High School.
Morgan not only has experience on the mat, but also in the cage — with his amateur MMA career starting in 2006. Four years later, he captured a title and entered the professional ranks. He had a 6-12 professional record, securing a belt in 2022.
After 10 years away from Scranton, Morgan returned … more at … https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2026/07/08/local-college-morgan-tabbed-at-lackawannas-mens-wrestling-coach/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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McCall Hires Calkins as Assistant Wrestling Coach

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel wrestling head coach Tim McCall announced the addition of Kegan Calkins as an assistant coach hire for his new staff.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Coach McCall and everyone in The Citadel administration for the opportunity to join such a historic program,” Calkins said. “I’m incredibly honored and excited to be part of Bulldog wrestling and am fully committed to helping develop these young men into champions on the mat and leaders in life. I look forward to the work ahead.”
Kegan Calkins joins The Citadel’s coaching staff after a successful stint at SIUE as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, during which he played a key role in the program’s rise. He helped secure multiple nationally-recognized recruiting classes and contributed to SIUE’s first-ever Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular-season championship and the program’s most successful season since entering Division I in 2008. Working primarily with the lighter weight classes, Calkins helped develop three NCAA qualifiers.
“Kegan will be a great addition to our program. He brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and energy to the sport, and I know our student-athletes will benefit from having him in their corner,” McCall said. “Throughout his coaching career, he has demonstrated a genuine commitment to investing in his athletes and helping them grow on and off the mat. “He has experience across multiple levels of wrestling, including coaching internationally with … more at … https://citadelsports.com/news/2026/7/8/mccall-hires-calkins-as-assistant-wrestling-coach.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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