UNCG Wrestling was an NCAA Division I wrestling program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG).
In 2008 UNCG wrestlers Chris Bullins and Daren Burns qualified for the US Olympic Team Trials in Greco-Roman.[1]
On March 14, 2011 Athletic Director Kim Record announced intentions to cut the program,[2] saying that the $308,000 to run the program can be better invested in other programs. [3]
After the program was cut the two former coaches, Jason Loukides [4] and Daren Burns [5] ran Y.E.S. Wrestling; a non-profit wrestling club to provide high level wrestling instruction and competition while also promoting the importance of academic success. [6]
References
edit- ^ "2007-08 Wrestling Roster". University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "UNCG to eliminate wrestling program" (Press release). University of North Carolina at Greensboro. March 14, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ "Changes in UNCG's Athletic Program FAQ" (PDF). University of North Carolina at Greensboro. March 14, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ "Coach Loukides". YES Wrestling. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ "Coach Burns". YES Wrestling. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ "Our Mission". YES Wrestling. Retrieved December 28, 2011.