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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]

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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.