Chandler Minnard has been named Head Women's Wrestling Coach at Tiffin University.
Minnard served as Head Coach of the Defiance College men's wrestling program during the 2021-22 season. He also served as assistant coach at Defiance during the 2020-21 season.
While at Ashland he was a three-time NCAA DII national qualifier as a member of the wrestling team. Minnard was also a two-time NWCA Academic All American and two-time team captain for the Eagles. He finished his career with an overall record of 67-34.
Minnard also assisted the Eagles wrestling program with recruiting during his time at Ashland. In addition to his successful career on the mat, the Carrol, Ohio native has held assistant coaching roles with Burnett Trained Wrestling Club and Team Ohio Junior Olympic Wrestling.
Minnard graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a minor in coaching. He also has a master's degree in business administration from Defiance College.
"I would like to thank Lonny Allen for this incredible opportunity to lead a great group of women," said Minnard. "I would also like to thank my family and friends for making this opportunity possible. I am very excited to get to work and bring continued success to Tiffin University."
"Chandler was very impressive in the interviewing process," said Athletic Director Lonny Allen. "His background of head coaching experience plus what he does at the club level made him the obvious choice to be the next leader of our women's wrestling program. We look forward to working in conjunction with Chandler to provide our women's wrestling program the best experience possible."