Michigan Community College Athletic Association adds Wrestling
Editor’s Notes; From the National Wrestling Coaches Association News announced on August 8th we first noticed new programs at two junior colleges in Michigan and thus the conference or association of junior colleges in Michigan have added the sport as one they will sponsor. This will encourage other programs to start at the other schools in Michigan. The growth of programs at all levels throughout the country can help us as we encourage more opportunities in our schools.
The work done by the National College Wrestling Association, which sponsors and coordinates club programs, has also been important in starting varsity programs. The websites can look the same at first so check the spelling. https://ncwa.net/
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The MCCAA is preparing to start our 93rd season. We are adding Wrestling as our 13th sport as Ancilla College, Henry Ford College, Muskegon CC and St. Clair County CC are sponsoring the sport.
Rest of the story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/michigan-community-college-athletic-association-adds-wrestling/
Murray Becomes Longest Active Coach in Division III
BROCKPORT, N.Y. – After completing his 48th season at the helm of The College at Brockport wrestling program, head coach Don Murray claimed the title of the longest active tenured head coach of any sport in Division III. Murray surpassed King’s College’s head coach, Ned McGinley, who was a 48-year veteran for the Monarch’s, and retired following the 2016-17 academic school year. Murray, who will enter his 49th season in 2018-19, has a decorated career leading the Golden Eagles, as well as national caliber athletes at the USA Wrestling, Worlds and Olympic levels. “We are extremely lucky to have such a titan of the wrestling world lead our team,” noted Brockport Director of Athletics, Erick Hart. “Coach Murray brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our wrestling program, and the success of the team speaks volumes. Don Murray has become a pillar of not only our Brockport Athletics department, but at our institution as a whole.” Rest of the story at https://gobrockport.com/news/2018/8/7/wrestling-murray-becomes-longest-active-coach-in-dIII.aspx?path=wrestling
Queens University Announces Schedule for Inaugural Division II Season
Editor’s Notes; Great to see the step up to D-II status and competition. Rob Tate wrestled near Charlotte for high school and college. We wish him the best of success.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte wrestling team has released its schedule for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. This season marks the program’s first year in NCAA Division II and first year as a member of the newly-formed South Atlantic Conference Carolinas. “We’re excited for our first full season of competition in Division II with the new Super Region format,” said Royals head coach Rob Tate. “We are thrilled to be a part of the newly formed SACC, which will prove itself to be highly competitive immediately in the sport of wrestling.” The Royals open the season on the road as participants in the Patriot Open hosted by the University of the Cumberlands on Nov. 3. Queens will then face Ouachita Baptist University and Gardner-Webb University in a tri-meet on Nov. 10, and compete at the Wolfpack Open hosted by North Carolina State University on Nov. 18.
Rest of the story at https://queensathletics.com/news/2018/8/2/mens-wrestling-queens-wrestling-announces-schedule-for-inaugural-division-ii-season.aspx?mc_cid=72f4194a48&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#PACKMENTALITY POP-INS PODCAST: EP. 24 – 2018 ALL-AMERICAN TARIQ WILSON
RALEIGH, N.C. – The PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast returns with Episode 24 as host Brian Reinhardt catches up with head coach Pat Popolizio on what his summer has been like so far and what’s left for the Wolfpack wrestling staff. Popolizio also talks about how the Wolfpack RTC uses donations. There will also be some information about the first Golfing with the Wolves Golf Classic, the day before the NC State-Georgia State football game on September 7. Go to WolfpackRTC.com to find out how to play and sponsor. The new Hidden Heroes segment continues with Director of Analytics and Internal Operations and wrestling sport administrator Joshua Dalton. The last show segment features returning All-American Tariq Wilson. There were high expectations internally for Wilson coming out of Ohio, but it took a breakout performance at the NCAA championships for everyone else around the country to realize it.
https://gopack.com/news/2018/7/26/wrestling-packmentality-pop-ins-podcast-ep-24-2018-all-american-tariq-wilson.aspx?mc_cid=66d9ce0175&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Gardner-Webb Adds Scott Mattingly as Assistant Coach
BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb wrestling announced the addition of Scott Mattingly as assistant coach in advance of the 2018-2019 season. Mattingly comes to the Runnin’ Bulldogs after a successful stint as an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan. He spent four seasons on staff with the Eagles, joining the MAC program prior to the 2014-2015 campaign. “I am excited to bring Scott on board,” said head coach Daniel Elliott. “He was an integral part of helping build Eastern Michigan’s program and brings a high level of coaching experience to our program. I believe that Scott shares the same drive and values as I do, and I am looking forward to working with him.” Mattingly’s impact on the Eastern Michigan program was significant, with 14 wrestlers advancing to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship during his four seasons. Five individual wrestlers finished as runners up at the MAC Championships and Kayne MacCallum won the 184-pound title this past season – marking Eastern Michigan’s first individual MAC champion since 2009.
https://gwusports.com/news/2018/7/20/gardner-webb-wrestling-adds-scott-mattingly-as-assistant-coach-for-2018-2019.aspx?mc_cid=67dacedede&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
USA Wrestling NC State chairman Ed Duncan talks on Mat Talk Online Podcast
Editor’s Notes; Great to see, and hear, news about wrestling in our state talked about and reported at a national wrestling event. Good Job Ed!
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Fargo2018: State chairman Ed Duncan talks about the great things happening in North Carolina
by Jason Bryant | Jul 20, 2018 |
North Carolina State Chairman Ed Duncan talks about the rise of wrestling in his state and how the local college programs aren’t just producing talent at the senior and college level, but they’re impacting the quality of wrestling at the age-group levels as well. There’s 12 four-year college programs in the state and Ed explains why he feels the state is more or less a sleeping giant.
#Fargo2018: State chairman Ed Ducan talks about the great things happening in North Carolina
ALL-TIME Coaches (Women’s)– Top 10 with 20 wins (as of July 2017)
Editor’s Notes; A first look at the All-Time Women’s teams shows Archie Randall with a big lead over the others. As mentioned earlier many wins may be missing, records may not be complete but from, what we can find so far these are the leaders. If others have more accurate information on all of this or even just one team or a small part please e-mail us at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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ALL-TIME Women’s Coaches – Top 10 with 20 or more wins
1. Archie Randall (Oklahoma City Univ.) 160
2. Sam Schmitz (McKendree Univ.) 51
3. Tony DeAnda (Jamestown) 33
4. Aaron Meister (Wayland Baptist College) 33
5. Lee Miracle (Campbellsville) 31
6. Donnie Stephens (Univ. of the Cumberlands) 27
7. Brian Jackson (Missouri Baptist) 27
8. Johnny Cobb (Wayland Baptist College) 25
9. Nate Moorman (King Univ.) 25
10. David Mathews (Life University) 22
11. Beau Vest (Midland Lutheran) 20
ALL-TIME Coaches (Calif. Comm. Colleges)– Top 15 with 100 wins (as of July 2017)
Editor’s Notes; The following is the listing of coaches by dual meet wins while coaching at a California Junior College. The number of coaches is even more limited than other divisions and we seek more information, history and records of the colleges on the far western coach. Often by posting incomplete information others can be motivated to share what they have so that the list can be updated. Contact us by e-mail at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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ALL-TIME Coaches – California Junior Colleges – Top 15 with 100 wins
1. Dean Sensenbaugh (Modesto Jr. Coll.) 374
2. Dave Pacheo (Sacramento City College) 271
3. Bruce Pfutzenreuter (Bakersfield College) 264
4. Bill Musick (Fresno City College) 247
5. John Woods (Palomar Comm. Coll.) 179
6. Bill Hickey (Sacramento City College) 155
7. Zack Papachristos (Chabot Collegein Hayward) 152
8. Frank Addleman (Santa Ana College) 135
9. Vince Silva (Santa Ana College) 127
10. Tuck Halsey (De Anza College) 124
11. Bob Thomsen (Chabot Coll.-Haywood) 117
12. Dan Garriott (Cerritos College) 116
13. Joe Dansby (Cuesta College) 107
14. Dale Deffner (Golden West College) 103
15. Paul Keysaw (Moorpark College) 98
ALL-TIME Coaches (JuCo)– Top 40 with 125 wins (as of July 2017)
Editor’s Notes; The following are the top college coaches by dual meet wins while coaching a Community, Junior or other two year college program. The list does not include California Community College as they wrestle in the fall and operate apart from out of state schools. Those coaches will be in a separate division list. That list and the one for Women’s Division teams will complete our All-Time Coaches lists (as of July 2017) then we will post the Active coaches’ lists. As with our other lists we ask for information, correction and records. Snide remarks are acceptable as long as they are included with information that can help in compiling a complete history of college wrestling. E-mail martinkfleming@gmail.com
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ALL-TIME Coaches – Top 50 JUCO with at least 90 wins
1. Ron Mirikitani (St. Louis C.C.-Meramec) 457
2. Eric Knuutila (Niagara City C.C.) 383
3. Ron Gaffner (Muskegon C.C.) 344
4. Roy Minter (Ridgewater C.C.-Willmar) 329
5. Jody Thompson (Labette C.C.-Ks.) 318
6. John Owen (North Idaho Jr. Coll.) 304
7. Ed Kringstad (Bismark State Coll.) 301
8. Chuck Williamson (Gloucester Co. Coll.) 300
9. Neil Boyd (Waldorf College) 291
10. John Sacchi (Middlesex Jr. Coll.) 280
11. Art Kraft (Triton C.C.-Illinois) 264
12. Frank Millard (SUNY-Delhi) 251
13. Pat Whitcomb (North Idaho Coll.) 258
14. Norm Lovelace (Harper William Rainey College) 257
15. Jack Crider (St. Louis C.C.-Forest Park) 255
16. Dennie Friederichs (Iowa Central C.C.) 240
17. Steven Lampe (Colby C.C.-NW Ks. Tech.) 237 incomplete ?
18. Jim Teem (Arizona West. Jr. Coll.) 232 incomplete ?
19. Al Kaltofen (College of DuPage) 230
20. Steve Babcock (SUNY-Alfred St.) 217
21. Larry Fornicola (Keystone Jr. College) 216
22. John DeVencenzo (SUNY-Morrisville) 215
23. Chuck Henke (Nassau Comm. Coll.) 211
24. Larry McDaniel (N.D. State Sch. Of Sci.) 210
25. Stanley C. Nevins (SUNY-Cobleskill, Orange C.C.) 209
26. Robert Christiansen (Ricks Jr. College) 209
27. Mike Rybeck (Itasca C.C., Ridgewater (Mn.)) 202
28. Dave Klemm (Lincoln, MacMurray) 186
29. Robert S. Hartman (SUNY-Farmingdale, Long Island Aggies) 184
30. Henry Pillard (Joliet Jr. Coll.) 183
31. John Philo (Rochester Comm. & Tech. Coll.) 180
32. John Borszcz (Cuyahoga Comm. Coll.) 178
33. Joe Renfro (Labette, Kan.) 177
34. Ron “Tune” Eastin (Phoenix College) 166
35. Les Schoelkoph (Thaddeus Stevens Coll. Of Tech.) 160
36. Stan Hotzler (Minn. West-Worthington) 157
37. Jerry Jansen (Minn. West-Worthington Bethany) 149
38. Luke Moffitt (Iowa Central Comm. Coll.) 135
39. Duane Werner (Garden City Comm. Coll.) 132
40. Les Hogan (North Idaho Jr. College) 128
Enterprise High launches wrestling program
Editor’s Notes; While this new program is well out of our usual coverage area (it is in Alabama) it is still encouraging to see more opportunities for student-athletes to wrestle. The coach makes several strong points in the article about how wrestling can help football players to improve in that sport and as an athlete in general.
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By Josh Boutwell sports@southeastsun.com Posted on Jul 17, 2018
Enterprise High School hired former Russell County High School wrestling coach Matt Pipkins on Tuesday, July 17, to signify the official launch of the new EHS wrestling program. Enterprise will jump straight into Class 7A competition this coming up school year with the addition of wrestling as a winter sport. Enterprise is just the third school in the Wiregrass to have a wrestling program, joining Northview and Charles Henderson. Enterprise will compete in wrestling from November through February and is expected to compete in Section 1 alongside Auburn, Central-Phenix City, Fairhope, Foley, Hoover, Jeff Davis, R.E. Lee, Oak Mountain, Prattville, Smiths Station, Spain Park and Thompson. “Anytime we can allow another opportunity for kids to get involved (an extracurricular activities) it’s exciting,” Enterprise Athletic Director Trent Trawick said. “That’s what we want to do. We want to help kids find something they’re interested in and help them be successful at that.
Rest of the story at http://www.southeastsun.com/sports/article_95cd0352-89fb-11e8-9c0f-eb8d5e16c6a0.html?mc_cid=f5abe92349&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
TDR blog
After 20 seasons of publicizing wrestling The TakeDown Report’s (TDR) focus has changed to the collecting of college coaching records from North America since 1903. We will continue to recognize and reward successful wrestlers in eastern North Carolina (east of Raleigh & Fayetteville), assist with schools in starting or re-starting a team and this blog. Join us on our FaceBook Page – “The TakeDown Report” for photos and news. Please send results, stories, links and news to pass along. E-mail us at takedownreport@gmail.com
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