Chris ConkwrightWhile growing up in Virginia Beach, Conkwright won state and national high school and AAU wrestling titles. After winning the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament at the University of North Carolina, he moved on to Virginia Tech where he served as team captain and assistant coach. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture and studies in Biology. His wrestling coaching duties after college took him to Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach and Appomattox High School, where his teams produced numerous all-state performers and he received multiple Coach of The Year awards.
"I want the young men coming to Hampden-Sydney to have the chance to wrestle at a high level, while also getting a great education in a unique setting," Conkwright stated. "It's important that wrestling is just one of the tools used here at Hampden-Sydney for transforming young men into gentlemen. This program is basically starting anew with my immediate goal to fill the room and roster with quality wrestlers - a process that may take a few recruiting cycles. I look forward to having the opportunity of becoming a positive part of these young men's lives and becoming part of the Hampden-Sydney community."
Conkwright lives in Prince Edward County with his wife, Jennifer, and sons Tanner and Collin.
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