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    Youtsey rounds out Pitt coaching staff

    PITTSBURGH -- First-year head wrestling coach Keith Gavin has completed his staff with the addition of two-time All-American Conor Youtsey. The 2017 University of Michigan graduate will serve as the volunteer assistant coach.

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    “We are very excited to have Conor join our staff,” Gavin said. “As a wrestler, Conor was known for his competitive spirit and I know he will look to pass on that mentality to our student-athletes here at Pitt. He has exciting plans for this program and will be a great asset in numerous ways.”

    Youtsey, a native of Parma, Mich., spent five years with the Wolverines developing an impressive resumé as he qualified for the NCAA Championships four years in a row. The 125-pounder reached All-America status in back-to-back years as a redshirt sophomore and redshirt junior.

    “I am beyond thrilled and very thankful for the opportunity to help develop the young men on this team and create a culture of excellence at Pitt,” Youtsey said. “There isn't a place I would rather be right now. The energy coach Gavin and the rest of the staff share will catapult this program to new heights. It's an exciting time for Pitt wrestling.”

    As a fifth-year senior, Youtsey had initially stepped away from the wrestling mat to work a full-time job with Cliff Keen while finishing his undergraduate degree. However, in mid-January of 2017, Youtsey was called back into the lineup at 125 pounds after Michigan's starter and backup went down. Youtsey helped the Wolverines get back on track as the squad secured four dual wins before heading to championship season. After shaking off the rust, Youtsey continued to shine in postseason as he placed fifth at the Big Ten Championships, punching his ticket to the NCAA Championships for the fourth and final time.
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