Manheim, PA – On Thursday night, during the coaches championship meeting at the NCAA Division II Men's Championships in Indianapolis, IN, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) honored Steve Costanzo of St. Cloud State University as the NCAA Division II Men's National Coach of the Year.
This prestigious award, presented by Defense Soap, the official hygiene partner of the NWCA, is selected by coaching peers and recognizes exceptional leadership, competitive success, and contributions to the campus community.
Coach Costanzo led St. Cloud State to an NWCA National Duals title and a flawless 14-0 dual meet record while managing a roster of more than 40 athletes.
National Finalists
In addition to Coach Costanzo, the NWCA recognized six other outstanding finalists for the NCAA Division II Men's National Coach of the Year award:
- Super Region 1: Rob Fisher, Kutztown University
- Super Region 2: Blaze Shade, King University
- Super Region 3: Colt Sponseller, Ashland University
- Super Region 4: James Kisgen, McKendree University
- Super Region 5: Steve Costanzo, St. Cloud State University
- Super Region 6: Dalton Jensen, University of Nebraska at Kearney
The NWCA congratulates all honorees for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the growth and success of men's wrestling.
