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National Recognition

NWCA CEO Leadership Academy Earns NCACE Program Recognition

The United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE) is pleased to announce that the National Wrestling Coaches Association CEO Leadership Academy has earned National Committee for the Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE) Program Recognition.

This recognition highlights the NWCA’s continued leadership in coach education and its commitment to preparing wrestling coaches with high-level leadership and program-building skills.

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USCCE NCACE Program Recognition Certificate for the National Wrestling Coaches Association CEO Leadership Academy

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Why This Matters

There has never been a more important time in intercollegiate athletics for coaches to possess CEO-level leadership skills. Coaches must now operate as communicators, fundraisers, marketers, and program builders.

Wrestling programs must remain aligned with educational values, including eligibility, graduation rates, community engagement, and leadership development.

Program Highlights

Developed by Dr. Dan Gould in collaboration with top leaders
750+ full scholarships awarded since 2010
Free marketing toolkit from Dr. Coyte Cooper
280+ new college programs added since 2001

The NWCA remains committed to developing leaders who strengthen programs and advance the sport nationwide.