UNC Greensboro Spartans wrestling

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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

  1. ↑ "2007-08 Wrestling Roster". University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ "UNCG to eliminate wrestling program" (Press release). University of North Carolina at Greensboro. March 14, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Changes in UNCG's Athletic Program FAQ" (PDF). University of North Carolina at Greensboro. March 14, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Coach Loukides". YES Wrestling. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Coach Burns". YES Wrestling. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Our Mission". YES Wrestling. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
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