By JIM CARLSON, The Patriot-News

Under Tom Brands, Iowa has been 45-1 in duals over the previous two seasons.

The Associated Press

It’s most interesting to watch the effect the head coach has on a college wrestling program.

While coaching plays an integral role in a program that continually marches forward, those coaches can’t do it without a support system in place, such as administrative backing, maximum allowable recruiting numbers and financial support.

Look at Tom Brands. A fiery wrestler and NCAA champ for Iowa, as well as an assistant coach there for 12 years, left for Virginia Tech in the 2004-05 season. The Hokies went 1-16 that year.

via Coaches creating good college wrestling programs | The Sports Blog – PennLive.com.

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