Matt Lindland Named USA Greco Coach
Matt Lindland Named USA Greco Coach
Matt Lindland named USA Wrestling National Greco-Roman Coach
Gary Abbott-USA Wrestling
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Wrestling has named Matt Lindland of Gresham, Ore. as its National Greco-Roman Coach.
Lindland, a 2000 Olympic silver medalist and 2001 World silver medalist as a Greco-Roman athlete, will lead the U.S. Greco-Roman national program, coaching the nation’s elite Greco-Roman athletes and guiding the development of the program at all levels.
He replaces Steve Fraser, who served as National Greco-Roman coach for more than 18 years, and has moved to a newly created position in the National Teams Department as Chief of Donor and Alumni Relations.
“We are excited to have Matt join our staff at USA Wrestling. As one the our greatest warriors in U.S. Greco Roman history, Matt will bring that same tenacity and drive to recruiting, preparing, and leading our best and brightest into World and Olympic competition. After an extensive process, Matt separated himself as the obvious choice to design and direct this program into the future. The U.S. Greco Roman program took a big step forward today,” said USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender.
“For me, it is an honor to serve in this capacity. If there was any position I ever wanted, it would be to lead USA Wrestling in the Olympic Games and World Championships, and help our team win medals. My goal is to win Olympic medals and prepare our athletes to execute at the most important tournaments. When I get into the position, I will have a better idea of what goals to set for this Olympic cycle and into the future. I want to get us back to where we are the best team in the world again,” said Lindland.
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Gary Abbott-USA Wrestling
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Wrestling has named Matt Lindland of Gresham, Ore. as its National Greco-Roman Coach.
Lindland, a 2000 Olympic silver medalist and 2001 World silver medalist as a Greco-Roman athlete, will lead the U.S. Greco-Roman national program, coaching the nation’s elite Greco-Roman athletes and guiding the development of the program at all levels.
He replaces Steve Fraser, who served as National Greco-Roman coach for more than 18 years, and has moved to a newly created position in the National Teams Department as Chief of Donor and Alumni Relations.
“We are excited to have Matt join our staff at USA Wrestling. As one the our greatest warriors in U.S. Greco Roman history, Matt will bring that same tenacity and drive to recruiting, preparing, and leading our best and brightest into World and Olympic competition. After an extensive process, Matt separated himself as the obvious choice to design and direct this program into the future. The U.S. Greco Roman program took a big step forward today,” said USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender.
“For me, it is an honor to serve in this capacity. If there was any position I ever wanted, it would be to lead USA Wrestling in the Olympic Games and World Championships, and help our team win medals. My goal is to win Olympic medals and prepare our athletes to execute at the most important tournaments. When I get into the position, I will have a better idea of what goals to set for this Olympic cycle and into the future. I want to get us back to where we are the best team in the world again,” said Lindland.
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