Manheim, PA – On Saturday, during the NWCA National Social held at the NCAA Division I Men's Championships in Philadelphia, PA, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) honored Doug Schwab, head coach of the University of Northern Iowa, as the NCAA Division I 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 excellence, and contributions to the campus community.
Coach Schwab guided UNI to an impressive 14-1 dual meet record and the NWCA National Duals title, hosted in the Panthers' own UNI-Dome. He also led his team to a runner-up finish at the Big 12 Championships.
2025 National Finalists
In addition to Coach Schwab, the NWCA recognized seven other outstanding finalists for the NCAA Division I Men's National Coach of the Year award:
- ACC – Tony Robie, Virginia Tech
- Big Ten – Cael Sanderson, Penn State
- Big 12 – Doug Schwab, Northern Iowa
- EIWA – Matt Azevedo, Drexel
- Ivy League – Mike Grey, Cornell
- MAC – Matt Hill, Edinboro
- Pac-12 – Neil Erisman, Arkansas Little Rock
- SoCon – Ryan LeBlanc, The Citadel
The NWCA extends its congratulations to all honorees for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing the sport of men's wrestling.
