Dustin KilgoreU.S. Air Force Academy, Colo.-- Air Force has announced the return of NCAA wrestling champion and three-time wrestling All-American Dustin Kilgore to the wrestling staff where he will also serve as the head coach of the Air Force Regional Training Center (AFRTC).
The Berea, Ohio comes to Air Force after spending a season with Rider University as the assistant coach. Kilgore is a four-time MAC champion and boasts the accolade of being the only national champion Kent State has ever produced in wrestling.
"I'm pumped to be back at the Air Force Academy," said Kilgore. "I'd like to thank coach Barber for the opportunity to assist the team as they battle in the Big 12 wrestling conference and also for the chance to coach, lead and develop aspiring athletes at the AFRTC."
After earning his bachelor's in criminal justice at Kent State, Kilgore broadened his wrestling resume by earning a silver medal at the World University Championships in 2014 and a third-place finish at the Olympic Trials in 2016. He is a four-time USA National Team member. While at Rider, Kilgore helped lead the Broncs to a 13-5 dual record and a second-place finish at the EWL conference tournament where the Broncs had two individual champions.
"We're excited to have Dustin return to our staff" claims Sam Barber, head wrestling coach. "A guy of his caliber and competition credentials is going to have a tremendous impact on the growth and improvement of our collegiate wrestlers as well as on our AFRTC athletes."
"I'm looking forward to developing quality Air Force and AFRTC athletes," said Kilgore. "With five years of Division I wrestling experience and over 20 years of experience on the mat, I know what it takes to be successful at the collegiate level and I cannot wait to share my skills and knowledge with this growing program."
Kilgore currently resides in Colorado Springs with his wife Abby and their sphynx cat, Koshka. He will be mat side with the Falcons as competition kicks off later this year.
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