Newman wrestling program celebrates 10 years

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The Newman Wrestling Program celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an Oct. 25, 2014 celebration in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Smith said about 15 alums returned to Newman for the occasion, which included a look at current wrestlers and new recruits earlier in the day.

“It’s always fun to see and catch up with those that came through our program,” Smith said. “We look forward to doing it again this next year.”

Among the wrestlers, spouses and friends who returned to Newman for the Wrestling Program 10-year celebration were, l-r, front row: Chelsea Helena; Veronica Wall; Isaac Wall ‘09; Assistant Wrestling Coach Mitch Arnold ‘13; Assistant Wrestling Coach Blake Fisher ‘11; Greg Delk; Zach Vann; back row: Brett Jenlink ‘08; Lorenzo Serna ‘14; Ryan Spencer; Steven Cooksley ‘14; Tyler Hasenbank ‘13; Amanda Harrison, Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Smith.

Among the wrestlers, spouses and friends who returned to Newman for the Wrestling Program 10-year celebration were, l-r, front row: Chelsea Helena; Veronica Wall; Isaac Wall ‘09; Assistant Wrestling Coach Mitch Arnold ‘13; Assistant Wrestling Coach Blake Fisher ‘11; Greg Delk; Zach Vann; back row: Brett Jenlink ‘08; Lorenzo Serna ‘14; Ryan Spencer; Steven Cooksley ‘14; Tyler Hasenbank ‘13; Amanda Harrison, Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Smith.

Since its inception, the Newman Wrestling Program has trained 14 All-American Wrestlers (NAIA and NCWA*), two Individual National Champions, six NCAA DII National Qualifiers, one MIAA** Conference Champion, and one Olympian who competed in the 2008 Games.

* National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and National Collegiate Wrestling Association
** Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association