National Wrestling Coaches Association

09/04/2026

Great high school wrestling programs don’t happen by accident. They’re built with purpose.

The **NWCA Scholastic Coaching Leadership Academy** gives current and aspiring coaches practical tools to strengthen their program, support student-athletes, engage parents, improve safety, and build lasting community support.

Complete 15 online, self-paced modules and finish with a personalized 90-Day Plan you can use in your school right away.

✅ 3 undergrad or grad credit hours through Bellevue University
✅ Most participants finish in 4–6 weeks
✅ Pass/No Pass: $450
✅ Graded A–F: $650

Take the next step in your coaching leadership journey: https://nwcaonline.com/bellevue

09/04/2026

Really smart, really good-looking people hire wrestlers.

If you’re in a position to hire, come meet the toughest, most coachable, competitive people in the workforce.

World’s Largest Wrestling Virtual Career Fair
📅 October 1 | 5–9 PM ET
Company Registration: https://easyvirtualfair.com/getyourbooth/WIBN

Meet current, soon to be grads , and former wrestlers who have been in the workforce and who are all ready to make an impact with there next move. If you were once a wrestler this is a great way to give back to the sport you love while strengthening your company.

Hire a wrestler. Invest in the sport. Build your company. In other words...Be smart. Be good-looking. Hire wrestlers.

09/03/2026

Olivia Shore tabbed to lead Otterbein women's wrestling
📰 https://nwcaonline.com/news/2026/9/3/national-wrestling-coaches-association-olivia-shore-tabbed-to-lead-otterbein-womens-wrestling.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=collegiate_coaching_changes&utm_content=NWCA&utm_id=banner

09/03/2026

Amanda Martinez (Riverside, Ill./Cardinal WC/Titan Mercury WC) has been named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week.Martinez won gold at the Poland Open this past weekend in Warsaw after going 4-0. Her victories were bookended by shutout technical falls.Op...

09/03/2026

🚨Please help us welcome the newest member of the coaching staff, coach Dakota Quinlan‼️ Coach Quinlan comes to RCU with an impressive resume‼️ Coach Quinlan attended RCU making massive impacts inside and outside of the wrestling room, he was captain of the team and finished on the deans list multiple occasions‼️ Coach Dakota won champions of character award and most committed Warrior in his senior campaign‼️ Coach Quinlan has been a massive part of what RCU wrestling is today and we couldn’t be happier to have him apart of the staff🔴⚫️ BIG THINGS AHEAD💪🏼

09/03/2026

Bob Ortenzio ’79 invests in the future of Gettysburg women’s wrestling
📰 https://nwcaonline.com/news/2026/9/3/national-wrestling-coaches-association-bob-ortenzio-79-invests-in-the-future-of-gettysburg-womens-wrestling.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=collegiate_news&utm_content=NWCA&utm_id=banner

09/03/2026

Wrestling Head Coach John Hangey Named Deputy Athletic Director at Rider University
📰 https://nwcaonline.com/news/2026/9/3/national-wrestling-coaches-association-wrestling-head-coach-john-hangey-named-deputy-athletic-director-at-rider-university.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=collegiate_coaching_changes&utm_content=NWCA&utm_id=banner

09/02/2026

NWCA Announces Theraworx Protect as Official Skin Care Product
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09/02/2026

VTSU Castleton Wrestling Welcomes Andrew “Drew” Marchese to the Coaching Staff!

VTSU Castleton Wrestling is excited to welcome Andrew “Drew” Marchese to the coaching staff as our new Graduate Assistant!

Drew is a recent graduate of VTSU Castleton, where he earned his degree in Physical Education. During his wrestling career as a Spartan, Drew competed at both 133 lbs and 125 lbs, earning over 100 career victories. He was a three-time regional place-winner and a 2026 Regional Finalist, qualifying for the NCAA National Tournament.

Before coming to Castleton, Drew was a four-time New York State Division I qualifier at Washingtonville High School and Section 9. He reached the state podium three times, earning finishes of 5th, 2nd and 2nd.

Drew will continue his education at VTSU Castleton while pursuing his Master’s Degree in Athletic Leadership and beginning his coaching career with the Spartans.

We are excited to have Drew back in the room and look forward to watching him make an impact on our student-athletes and the Castleton Wrestling program!

Welcome back, Coach Drew!

09/02/2026