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Head Women's Wrestling Coach
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about how you have supported athletes' academic success.
What they are checking: Whether they track academic progress and work with advisors, which the posting lists first.
You will hire and supervise assistant coaches. Tell me what you look for in an assistant.
What they are checking: Whether they can build and lead a staff that fits the program's needs.
Camps and clinics are part of the job. Tell me about a camp you have run.
What they are checking: Whether they can plan and run camps that build the sport and bring in revenue.
What would you do
Women's wrestling is one of the fastest growing college sports. How would you build UW-Platteville's NCAA Division III program in the WIAC?
What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan for recruiting, roster growth and competition in a young sport.
Fundraising and alumni support are part of this role. How would you build community support for a newer program?
What they are checking: Whether they have ideas to grow fans and donors when the program has few alumni.
How would you handle a wrestler who wants to quit midseason?
What they are checking: Whether they listen to the athlete's reasons and support them, rather than pressuring or ignoring them.
The salary is $50,000 with a full-time load. How would you manage the long hours of a head coaching job?
What they are checking: Whether they are prepared for the workload and have habits that keep them healthy and effective.
About the work
Where would you recruit women wrestlers in Wisconsin and the Midwest, given high school girls' wrestling is still growing?
What they are checking: Whether they know where talent comes from, including clubs and state tournaments.
How do you manage weight cutting safely and protect athletes' health?
What they are checking: Whether they put athlete safety first and follow NCAA weight management rules.
What NCAA Division III rules matter most for a head coach?
What they are checking: Whether they know rules on recruiting, practice limits and eligibility and take compliance seriously.
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