Carl FronhoferFronhofer spent the past eight years at Columbia, and has been the head coach of the Lions since the 2011-12 season. Every single season, Fronhofer has seen his wrestlers perform at the NCAA Championships, including an All-American finish from Steve Santos - the current John Huemer Second Assistant Coach.
"During the past five seasons, Carl has done a spectacular job at the helm of our wrestling program," said Director of Athletics Peter Pilling. "Columbia is very sad to see him go, but wishes him the best in the future."
As the head coach, Fronhofer tutored 29 EIWA place winners, 20 All-Ivy League selections, 19 NCAA qualifiers, and five New York State Champions. Additionally, his teams and student-athletes have earned numerous National Wrestling Coaches Association academic awards.
The wrestling program is left in superb standing, with three returning student-athletes who each competed at the NCAA Championships the past two seasons.
A search for Fronhofer's replacement will begin immediately, and Columbia expects to be able to name another excellent head coach in the near future.
The entire Columbia athletics department thanks Fronhofer for his years of service and wishes his wife Claire, and his sons Xander and Wolfgang the best in their future endeavors.
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