Kyle Blevins“We are excited to bring Kyle onto our staff here at Gardner-Webb,” commented Coach Elliott. “I have known Kyle for several years now through various camps and I am impressed with his ability to teach wrestling, something you don't see too often in someone coming right out of college. I am very pleased with what he will bring to the table, and having an All-American on staff is going to be huge for our program.”
While at Appalachian State, Blevins was a two-time NCAA National Qualifier (2011 and 2012) and was an NCAA All-American in 2012. He was also tabbed the 2012 Southern Conference Wrestler of the Year and was a Southern Conference Champion in his weight class of 165 pounds.
In 2012, he finished fourth-place overall at the 2012 NCAA National Tournament, the highest of any unseeded wrestler in any weight class. Blevins also set program records for wins in a season with 40 victories overall and finished the year ranked No. 15 overall in the nation by both Intermat Wrestling and W.I.N. Magazine.
Blevins finished his career with 124 wins, second most in Appalachian State history, 78 wins coming over his final two years on the mat for the Mountaineers.
Blevins has served as a camp counselor at the Appalachian State University Wrestling Camps, where he has helped to manage day-to-day camp activities, assisted the coaches during drills and technique sessions, officiated camp competitions and matches, and assisted in housing responsibilities.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations with a minor in Business from Appalachian State University in May2012.
Blevins is currently working toward his Master’s degree in Sports Science & Pedagogy from Gardner-Webb University.
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