South Dakota State Wrestling will be getting a massive facilities upgrade in the near future as announced in a Tweet earlier today.

.@GoJacksWrestle is getting a new home! South Dakota State Athletics is moving forward with a $4 million on-campus wrestling training facility.

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— #GoJacks (@GoJacksSDSU) December 11, 2020

This facility will rank among the largest and highest quality wrestling facilities in the country and could give Coach Hahn and company a big edge in terms of recruiting, training, and attracting RTC athletes. Coach Hahn commented on the new facility:

This facility will forever change the landscape for South Dakota State Wrestling. I was drawn to SDSU by their unparalleled commitment to excellence. The support from our University and donors has been tremendous. Simply put, this place is special. 

Our current student-athletes will benefit greatly, and our recruiting efforts will be reinforced as we attract the best wrestlers across the country. This facility is 100% privately funded by our wrestling donors, and I can not thank them enough for their continued support.

-Damion Hahn

Full release from SDSU Athletics below:

The South Dakota Board of Regents approved plans Thursday for South Dakota State University to move forward with a $4 million on-campus wrestling training facility.

The nearly 16,000-square-foot Kurtenbach Family Wrestling Center would be constructed on the southwest corner of the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Former SDSU wrestler and coach Frank Kurtenbach provided the lead gift for the facility, which will feature four competition mats, plus a strength and conditioning area, locker rooms, team room, coaches' offices and spaces for academics and nutrition.

"The approval from the Board of Regents to break ground on a state-of-the-art wrestling facility will forever change the landscape of SDSU Wrestling," SDSU head coach Damion Hahn said. "I can't thank our Jackrabbit family enough for the contributions that have been made toward this endeavor. I would like to make a special thank you to the Kurtenbach family for their vision and support of the project."

Pending final approval by the South Dakota Legislature, construction of the two-story structure is tentatively scheduled to begin in spring 2021.

"This facility not only meets a critical need for our wrestling program, but it will rank as one of the top training centers in the country," SDSU Director of Athletics Justin Sell said. "I marvel at the transformation we have seen in our athletic facilities over the past decade and thank the Kurtenbach family and others who have contributed to this project for making this newest addition a reality."

Naming opportunities still exist to support the project. Those interested in doing so can contact the SDSU Athletics Development Office at (605) 697-7475 or jackrabbitclub@sdstate.edu. Donations to support the project can also be made through the SDSU Foundation.