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Wrestling Coach Directory

NCAA Division I · click any email to write to a coach directly

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Contacts
311
Programs
79
Last updated
June 2026
Source
Official athletics directories
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NameTitleEmailSchool
Glen LanhamHead Coachglen.lanham@duke.eduDuke University
Tom EriksonAssistant Coachthomas.erikson@duke.eduDuke University
Codi RussellAssistant Coachcodi.russell@duke.eduDuke University
Corey BellAssistant Coachcoreybell@duaa.duke.eduDuke University
Pat PopolizioHead Coachpmpopoli@ncsu.eduNorth Carolina State University
Zack EspositoAssociate Head Coachzresposi@ncsu.eduNorth Carolina State University
Hayden HidlayAssistant Coach—North Carolina State University
Malik McDonaldAssistant Coachmdmcdona@ncsu.eduNorth Carolina State University
Jamill KellyAssistant Coach—North Carolina State University
Chris AyresThe Matt Gentry Head Wrestling Coachayres157@stanford.eduStanford University
Patrick BruckiThe Patricia Miranda Assistant Wrestling Coachpbrucki@stanford.eduStanford University
Sean GrayAssistant Coachsgray141@stanford.eduStanford University
Hayden HidlayAssistant Coach—Stanford University
Rob KollHead Coachrkoll@unc.eduUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Tony RamosAssociate Head Coachajramos@unc.eduUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Ben DarmstadtAssistant Coach—University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Evan HendersonAssistant Coach—University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chris FocaRecruiting Coordinator—University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Keith GavinHead Coachkgavin@athletics.pitt.eduUniversity of Pittsburgh
Drew HeadleeAssistant Coachaheadlee@athletics.pitt.eduUniversity of Pittsburgh
Lou RosselliAssistant Coachlrosselli@athletics.pitt.eduUniversity of Pittsburgh
Ethan LairdAssistant Coachelaird@athletics.pitt.eduUniversity of Pittsburgh
Steve GarlandHead Coachsjg4k@virginia.eduUniversity of Virginia
Trent PaulsonAssistant Coachtp9gt@Virginia.eduUniversity of Virginia
Travis PaulsonAssociate Head Coachtp6ek@Virginia.eduUniversity of Virginia
Michael BattistaAssistant Coachmrb7jc@virginia.eduUniversity of Virginia
Tony RobieHead Coach—Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Jared FrayerAssociate Head Coachfrayer17@vt.eduVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Jared HaughtAssistant Coachjthaugh3@vt.eduVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Tech Athletics Department 25 Beamer Way Virginia Tech (0502) Blacksburg, VA 24061 Fax: (540) 231-3060Hokie Club Mailing Address: PO BOX 10307 Blacksburg, VA 24062-0307 Physical Address: 185 Beamer Way Lane Stadium, Rm 112 Virginia Tech (0387) Blacksburg, VA 24061—Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tucker DavidsonChief of Staff—Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Zeke JonesHead CoachZeke.Jones@asu.eduArizona State University
Eric ThompsonAssociate Head Coachethomp38@asu.eduArizona State University
Lee PrittsAssociate Head CoachLee.pritts@asu.eduArizona State University
Frank MolinaroAssociate Head CoachFrank.Molinaro@asu.eduArizona State University
Michael McGeeRecruiting Coordinator—Arizona State University
Peter AlosiAssistant Head Coach, Sports PerformancePeter.alosi@asu.eduArizona State University
Derek MooreHead Wrestling Coachdmoore@calbaptist.eduCalifornia Baptist University
Eric MorrillAssistant Wrestling Coachemorrill@calbaptist.eduCalifornia Baptist University
Mark MunozAssistant Wrestling Coachmmunoz@calbaptist.eduCalifornia Baptist University
Brent MetcalfHead Coachbmetcalf@iastate.eduIowa State University
Derek St. JohnAssociate Head Coachdstjhn@iastate.eduIowa State University
Javier MaldonadoAssistant Coach—Iowa State University
Drake AyalaAssistant Coach—Iowa State University
Kevin DresserDirector of Men's and Women's Wrestlingkdresser@iastate.eduIowa State University
Layne MalczewskiGraduate Assistant—Iowa State University
Alli St. JohnHead Coach—Iowa State University
Jake KadelAssistant Coachjakadel@iastate.eduIowa State University
Cash WilckeDirector of Operations/Assistant Coach—Iowa State University
Obenson BlancHead CoachObenson.Blanc@ndsu.eduNorth Dakota State University
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Sourced from official athletics staff directories · 311 coaches · 79 programs · data may change — verify on the school's site before sending.

How to email coaches · Sample email · FAQ
  1. 1

    Build your shortlist

    Search the directory for the programs that fit your academic and athletic profile before you reach out.

  2. 2

    Find the right coach

    Each program lists its full staff with titles, so you can write to the recruiting coordinator or position coach directly rather than a generic inbox.

  3. 3

    Email coaches directly

    Use each coach's name, title, and email to send a short, personalized note — under 150 words, with your grad year, position, and a highlight-reel link.

Sample outreach email

Subject: Wrestling Recruit — [Your Name], Class of [Year]

Coach [Last Name],

My name is [Your Name] — I'm a [Year] [Position] from [City, State], graduating in [Year].

My key stats: [one or two numbers that matter for your sport]. I've been watching [University]'s program closely — [one specific thing you genuinely like about their team or coaching style].

I'd love to be considered. I've attached my athletic résumé and highlight reel below.

Happy to chat whenever suits you.

[Your Name]
[Phone] · [Email] · [Highlight reel link]

Tip from Harry: personalise line 3 for every program. A coach can tell in two seconds if you've done your homework.

How to contact college wrestling coaches

Reaching out directly is normal and expected — college wrestling coaches build their recruiting classes from the athletes who email them. The process is simple: identify the right person on each staff, send a short note they can evaluate in thirty seconds, and follow up once if you don't hear back.

Email the right coach, not just the head coach

At most NCAA Division I programs, an assistant coach or recruiting coordinator owns the first read of every prospect — the head coach sees recruits the staff has already filtered. The directory above lists every staff member with their title, so you can address the person whose job is to find players like you, and copy the head coach if you want both names on the thread.

Lead with the numbers a wrestling coach screens for

Your first email should open with your position, graduation year, key stats, and a link to your highlight film. Coaches decide in one read whether you're in range for their program, so put the evaluable facts first and the personality second — our copy-ready email templates show the exact structure.

Work a list, not a wish — and follow up

Recruiting is a numbers game played politely: pick 20–40 programs across divisions that fit your level and academics, email them all, track who opens and replies, and follow up once after two weeks. The full method is in our complete guide to contacting college coaches.

Wrestling recruiting questions, answered

How do I contact a college wrestling coach?
Email is the standard first touch. Find the right staff member — for wrestling, that's usually the recruiting coordinator or an assistant coach rather than the head coach — and send a short, personalised note with your position, graduation year, key stats, and a link to your highlight film. Every NCAA Division I wrestling staff email is in the free directory on this page.
When can college wrestling coaches respond to recruits?
NCAA contact rules vary by sport and division — for most sports, D1 coaches can communicate directly with recruits from June 15 after sophomore year or September 1 of junior year. You can email a coach at any age, and many programs will reply through your club or school coach before direct contact opens. Check the current NCAA recruiting calendar for wrestling to be sure.
What should I include in my first email to a wrestling coach?
Lead with your position, graduation year, key stats, and a link to your highlight film. Add your graduation year, your academic profile (GPA and test scores help at selective schools), and one specific reason you're interested in that program. Keep the whole email under 150 words.
Do college wrestling coaches actually read recruiting emails?
Yes — but they skim. Coaches receive hundreds of emails a week, so a specific subject line ("Wrestling recruit, Class of 2027 — [your key number]"), a short body, and an easy link to your film or results determine whether you get a reply. If you don't hear back, one polite follow-up after about two weeks is expected, not pushy.
›About this list

What's included

This NCAA Division I Wrestling coach contact list contains verified names, job titles, email addresses, and phone numbers for head coaches, assistant coaches, and support staff across every D1 program in the country. Each record includes the coach's full name, role (e.g. Head Coach, Associate Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Director of Operations, Recruiting Coordinator), institutional email address, direct phone number where available, school name, athletic conference, and state. Data was last verified and updated June 2026.

Who uses this list

The NCAA Division I Wrestling contact database is used by recruiting technology vendors, sports media companies, apparel and equipment suppliers, camp and clinic operators, college planning consultants, and families of prospective student-athletes who need to reach wrestling coaching staffs directly. Having accurate, up-to-date coach contact information removes the need to manually search individual athletic department websites — a process that typically takes hours per school.

Why coach contact data goes stale quickly

NCAA wrestling coaching staffs turn over frequently — head coach hires, assistant promotions, and mid-season departures mean that publicly available rosters and staff directories can be out of date within weeks of publication. This list is refreshed regularly to reflect current staff across all D1 programs, so you're not emailing coaches who have moved on.

How access works

The directory is open — every coach's name, title, email and phone number is right here on the page, free to read and use, with no account or payment. Click any email to write to a coach directly. A free account is optional: it lets you save a shortlist and get new-list alerts. Data was last verified and updated June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Are the emails verified? Yes. Addresses are cross-referenced against institutional athletic department directories and filtered to remove known bounces.

Does this include all D1 conferences? Yes — the list covers all NCAA Division I Wrestling programs across every conference, from the ACC and SEC to mid-major and independent programs.

Can I use this for outreach campaigns? Yes. Email coaches straight from this page, or copy the addresses into your own email platform. Always comply with applicable email and data regulations. For copy-ready first contact and follow-up emails, see our college coach email templates.

Is it really free? Yes — the entire NCAA Division I Wrestling directory is free to browse and use, with no account, login, or paywall on any contact detail.