The Case for Clemson Wrestling

The Case for Clemson Wrestling Seizing The Moment!

(A Unique Opportunity in Time)

Prepared by: The Clemson Wrestling Alumni Steering Committee Alan C. Leet - The College Sports Council With Support from: National Wrestling Coaches Association, The US Olympic Committee, NUWAY, and USA Wrestling

Thank You 

For Hosting our Wrestling Reunion Going Into Our 4th Year

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For Recognizing Noel Loban and Sam Henson in the Athletic Hall of Fame

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For Taking Time to Meet Today

The History of Clemson Wrestling 

Term of Program: 1977-1995

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Conference Success

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National Success

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International Success

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Successful Citizens Serving Their Communities and Nation

National and Regional Trends in the Sport of Wrestling 

The Popularity of Wrestling in South Carolina and the Southeast is Growing

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Despite the Sport’s Popularity Intercollegiate Wrestling Opportunities are Very Limited in the Southeast

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High School Wrestlers are an UnderRecruited Talent Pool Nationally

Clemson Uniquely Positioned to Add Wrestling 

Win Championships; Build a Nationally Competitive Program

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Modest Costs and Facility Needs

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Helps Achieve Mission Statement and Goals

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ACC on the Rise; A Natural Extension of Conference Programs

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Strong Alumni Group

What Does Wrestling Offer? 

Championships!

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HUGE National Exposure and Access to Funding

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Attracts Highly Motivated Student-Athletes

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A Proving Ground for Military and Corporate Leaders

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Diversity

Consultative Sources Steve Erber – Asst. AD Rob Cole – Head Coach

Dave Martin – Sr. Assoc. AD John Smith – Head Coach

Tim Curley – Athletic Dir. Jan Bortner – Assoc. Head Coach

Derek van der Merwe – Sr. Assoc. AD Tom Borrelli – Head Coach John Barrett – Assoc AD Brendan Buckley – Head Coach

Chris Boyer – Sr. Assoc. AD Kerry McCoy – Head Coach

Jon Jaudon – Assoc. AD Tony Roby – Asst. Coach Debbie Yow – Asst. AD Carter Jordan – Head Coach Valerie Richardson – Asst. AD Steve Garland – Head Coach Beth Miller – Asst. AD C.D. Mock – Head Coach Jon Jackson – Athletic Dir. Clar Anderson – Head Coach

Consultative Sources Mike Moyer – Executive Director Jordan Griffith – Senior Director

Rich Bender – Executive Director

Leo Kocher – President and University of Chicago Professor & Wrestling Coach COLLEGE SPORTS COUNCIL

Scott Blackmun – CEO

Dave Dean - Founder John Mitchell – SC Director Cliff Fretwell – GA Director

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