Seven member institutions will vie for the inaugural GLVC Championship next February, including Bellarmine University, Drury University, University of Indianapolis, Maryville University, McKendree University, Truman State University and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Bellarmine among seven schools to compete in first season of GLVC Wrestling
Having a conference sponsoring the sport seems to be a key factor in the growth of wrestling. (Example: Southeast Mega Football over everything Conference – the SEC)
Campbell Univ. hires new Coaches
Campbell Head Coach Cary Kolat has added three new assistant coaches to the Camels’ staff for the upcoming season. The head assistant, Scotti Sentes, coached at Cal-Poly after wrestling for Central Michigan. Garrett Kiley joins the staff from Iowa State. He also coached at Concordia (Nebr.), Wayland Baptist (Tx) and University of Nebraska. Evan Henderson will also be joining the staff. Henderson was an All-American and recent graduate of the University of North Carolina. More complete stories can be found on the Campbell team’s web site at – http://www.gocamels.com/sports/wrest/index
Newberry College wrestling coach Jason Valek resigns
A big change in the college coaching scene in the Carolinas.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | NEWBERRY – Newberry College wrestling head coach Jason Valek has announced he will resign with the end of the 2015-16 season.
“As the founding coach for our wrestling program, coach Valek has made a lasting impact,” said Newberry College president Dr. Maurice Scherrens. “The future success of the program will be built on the foundation he laid during his tenure at the College.” Valek has overseen the Wolves’ wrestling program since its inception in 2004 and led Newberry to eight Top 20 finishes at the NCAA Division II National Championships, including a 17th place finish in Sioux Falls, S.D., for the current season. Newberry was the NCAA Division II National Runner-Up in 2009.
More complete story at the school’s web site article at : http://www.newberrywolves.com/wr/news/2015-16/8903/newberry-college-wrestling-coach-jason-valek-resigns-as-head-coach/
R.L. & Arlene Lail on A journey to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Have been a bit behind in posting North Carolina wrestling news yet this recognition is well due and the full story can be read at http://www.hickoryrecord.com/life_entertainment/a-journey-to-the-national-wrestling-hall-of-fame/article_38f376ac-2102-11e6-9ce8-33995b32f059.html?mc_cid=0ee6124a58&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
U.S. Wrestling Foundation grant to launch Fresno State program
Fresno State will be the first Division I wrestling program to be reinstated since Bucknell and Binghamton brought back their mat programs in 2006. The rest of the story is at ;
http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/16309?mc_cid=0b0c3a016a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Olympic Wrestling Schedule
The schedule of matches at http://wrestlingwipes.com/olympicwrestlingschedule2016.htm
FHSAA approves dual state wrestling tournament
Another chance to broaden opportunities and publicity for the sport in Florida.
FHSAA approves dual state wrestling tournament | TheLedger.com
There will be more wrestling playoffs beginning with the 2017-18 school year after the Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors on Tuesday approved a dual state wrestling tournament at its final board of directors meeting of 2015-16 school year in Gainesville. The rest of the story at ; http://www.theledger.com/article/20160616/SPORTS01/160619586/1002/sports?Title=FHSAA-approves-dual-state-wrestling-tournament&mc_cid=a4b5276d1d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b&tc=ar
Wrestling grapples with growth spurt in Alaska
It is far away but we love stories like this one. Full story and video at here; http://www.ktva.com/wrestling-grapples-with-growth-spurt-in-alaska-258/?mc_cid=fc1b13332d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wrestling Hall of Fame to celebrate reopening
Even more to look forward to in my next visit to Stillwater, Oklahoma!
The full story at : http://www.stwnewspress.com/news/wrestling-hall-of-fame-to-celebrate-reopening/article_d9d46d60-2918-11e6-b367-ebd0168114ea.html?mc_cid=0b089099e1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
and more at ; www.http://nwhof.org/
Numbers on the rise for wrestling program
Meanwhile out in Oregon. When Dustyn Azure became the head coach of the Eastern Oregon University wrestling program, his goal was to pick up 30 athletes for the inaugural men’s squad. In less than three months on the job, he is far ahead of that pace, as the 38th wrestler joined the reinstated program Thursday. And Azure is aiming to add even more to what he believes is already a solid roster. The rest of the story is at : http://www.lagrandeobserver.com/sports/4416417-151/numbers-on-the-rise-for-wrestling-program?mc_cid=cf2b71b9db&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

