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.
On March 14, 2011 Athletic Director Kim Record announced intentions to cut the program, saying that the $308,000 to run the program can be better invested in other programs.
After the program was cut the two former coaches, Jason Loukides and Daren Burns 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.
References
- "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.