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    Kentucky Wesleyan adds McCabe to wrestling staff

    OWENSBORO, KY. -- Kentucky Wesleyan College Head Wrestling Coach Chris Freije has named Rob McCabe as the program's first assistant coach. The Panthers will begin their inaugural season this fall.

    McCabe comes to Wesleyan after stops at Imagine High School in Florida and Pagosa Springs High School in Colorado. Under McCabe's direction, three wrestlers won State Titles along with 11 more placing at in their respective State Tournaments.

    "Rob's work ethic and character are second to none. When looking at laying the foundation for our program, finding the right fit from a character standpoint is paramount. The values of Coach McCabe and his family are a great fit with Wesleyan, and in Owensboro," commented Freije.

    The Nucla, Colorado native wrestled at Division II power Adams State of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. In 2005, McCabe earned All-American honors after finishing fourth at 125 pounds. He accomplished the same feat in 2006, again at 125 pounds.

    "From a wrestling standpoint, you'll be hard pressed to find another coach at the Division II level with the competitive credentials and experience that Rob has. He holds a passion for the sport and a comprehensive knowledge of wrestling, nutrition, and proper training habits that will be a huge asset in driving the vision of Wesleyan wrestling to develop leaders and win NCAA Championships. Our goal is to graduate scholar-athletes and win matches at the highest levels. Rob will play a key role in the wrestling program doing its part to meet those standards and I couldn't be more excited to have the McCabe's join the Panther family."

    After college McCabe became an assistant coach at his alma mater before moving into the high school ranks. While with the Grizzlies he helped seven wrestlers reach the National Tournament, carding five All-Americans, including one national champion.

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