Chandler Minnard

Chandler Minnard

Chandler Minnard enters his second year as Head Women's Wrestling Coach in 2023-24.

Minnard helped coach Jenavi Alejandro to a national runner-up finish at 101 pounds in 2022-23. The Dragons were ranked as high as 17th in the Division II rankings.

Minnard served as Head Coach of the Defiance College men’s wrestling program during the 2021-22 season. He also served as an 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.