Hand stepping down as Hawkeye assistant coach
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IOWA CITY - University of Iowa Assistant Wrestling Coach Wes Hand has decided to leave the Hawkeye program to pursue other interests. The announcement was made today by Head Wrestling Coach Tom Brands.
"The Iowa wrestling program has made monumental strides in the last two years and Wes Hand has been a big part of our march to a national title," said Brands. "We wish him the very best in the future."
Hand was a four-year letterman (1997-2000) with the Hawkeyes. A two-time all-American, he finished second in the nation and the Big Ten as a senior in 2000. He had a 102-32 career record as a heavyweight.
Hand was an assistant coach, with Brands, at Virginia Tech (2004-06) before accompanying Brands to Iowa two years ago. He helped lead the Hawkeyes to this year's national title.
"I would like to thank all the athletes, staff, administration and alumni I've been associated with during my athletic and coaching career at Iowa," said Hand. "It's been a privilege to be part of such a great athletic program and University.
"The Iowa wrestling program has made monumental strides in the last two years and Wes Hand has been a big part of our march to a national title," said Brands. "We wish him the very best in the future."
Hand was a four-year letterman (1997-2000) with the Hawkeyes. A two-time all-American, he finished second in the nation and the Big Ten as a senior in 2000. He had a 102-32 career record as a heavyweight.
Hand was an assistant coach, with Brands, at Virginia Tech (2004-06) before accompanying Brands to Iowa two years ago. He helped lead the Hawkeyes to this year's national title.
"I would like to thank all the athletes, staff, administration and alumni I've been associated with during my athletic and coaching career at Iowa," said Hand. "It's been a privilege to be part of such a great athletic program and University.
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