Troy Jewell, NB Elite club coach and Team Texas coach, will be the coach of these new programs at Schreiner, a private college located in central Texas.
In a message to the wrestling community of Texas, Jewell said the plan is to have both the men's and women's teams competing in fall 2018. The women's program will compete in the WCWA (Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association), while the competition status for Schreiner's men's program has yet to be determined. Other Schreiner intercollegiate sports programs compete in NCAA Division III.
"The main concern for us is being able to offer wrestling scholarships and giving our program the best chance to grow and succeed," coach Jewell told WrestlingTexas.com. "The possibilities are either starting out in the NCWA (National College Wrestling Association) conference or D2, which is most likely the future for our program."
"This wrestling program is a big step for Texas wrestling," according to Jewell. "It is a huge opportunity for Texas wrestlers and a program that we hope everyone can take pride in and call our own. Hopefully we will see more college programs popping up in the near future within the state…"
"The growth of the sport within the state is something many of us have worked hard for. To watch it grow at the college level right smack in the middle of the state is just awesome."
Schreiner University is a private, four-year school located in the center of Texas, near San Antonio. Founded in 1923, Schreiner has approximately 1,300 students.
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