LeadingFox served as UCO's graduate assistant last year and takes over for Cole Province, who served the previous two years as the Bronchos' full-time assistant before entering private business in July.
"Josh did a great job for us last year as the graduate assistant and I felt he was the right person to step into the position," veteran head coach David James said. "He's passionate about UCO wrestling and brings a lot of character and integrity to our program. Our wrestlers will benefit from him being in a full-time position and Josh is really excited about this opportunity."
A multi-sport star at Pawnee who was an undefeated state champion as a senior, the 24-year-old LeadingFox was a four-year starter at heavyweight for the Bronchos and finished with a 100-43 record that ranks 18th on UCO's career win list.
He went 14-18 as a true freshman in 2002-03 and redshirted the following year before winning a team-high 35 matches in 2004-05 en route to winning the Midwest Regional title and finishing fifth in the national tournament.
LeadingFox was 21-5 in 2005-06 before a broken hand in February ended his season and he came back as a senior the next year to go 30-6 in winning a second regional crown and finishing as national runner-up.
Josh, who was also a two-time Academic Scholar-Athlete winner, is married (Lyndsey).
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