Amani Jones Joins Cowgirl Wrestling Club Coaching Staff

Stillwater, OK - The Oklahoma State Wrestling Programs announced today that Amani Jones will join the Oklahoma State Cowgirl Wrestling Club as an assistant coach and the Cowboy Regional Training Center (RTC) as an athlete. 

Jones relocates to Stillwater in the midst of an outstanding collegiate and international career. A four-time All-American and two-time National Champion at North Central College, she has also made her mark on the world stage, earning bronze medals at both the 2023 U20 World Championships and the 2023 U23 World Championships. 

The Cowgirl Wrestling Club staff includes legendary former OSU Cowboy Wrestling Head Coach John Smith, Head Coach and All-American Izzak Olejnik and Executive Director Rebecca Roper. Jones joins a dynamic training environment alongside elite athletes such as Zahid Valencia and Wyatt Hendrickson at the Cowboy RTC. 

"The addition of Amani is exactly what Cowgirl Wrestling needed," said Head Coach Izzak Olejnik. "Adding a coach who is still actively competing and training at an elite level gives our athletes a firsthand look at what it takes to become the best. Amani knows what it takes to reach those peaks, and we couldn't be more excited to have her on board." 

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About the Cowboy RTC

The Cowboy Regional Training Center supports elite-level wrestlers who train and compete internationally while maintaining strong ties to Oklahoma State University's storied wrestling tradition.