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Joe LeBlanc Hired as Assistant Wrestling Coach
BLOOMINGTON,
Ind. - Four-time All-American Joe LeBlanc has been hired as an
assistant coach for the Indiana University wrestling program, announced
head coach Duane Goldman on Thursday (Apr. 19).
LeBlanc comes
to Bloomington after a collegiate career at the University of Wyoming
that left him as the greatest wrestler in school history.
"I
have been a fan of Joe LeBlanc since I first saw him at the NCAA
Championships during his freshman season," said Goldman. "His attitude
and passion for the sport are evident in the way that he competes. His
commitment to wrestling, academics and family make him a great fit for
our staff and the goals of our program."
With 147 wins,
LeBlanc became the winningest grappler to ever don a Wyoming singlet.
Eighteen of those victories came at the NCAA Championships en route to
four consecutive top-six finishes that vaulted him to the All-American
stand.
"This is a great opportunity for me and my family,"
said LeBlanc. "The coaching staff at IU has a great reputation and I'm
excited for the chance to work at a Big Ten institution. I expect great
things moving forward and can't wait to be a part of something bigger
than myself."
LeBlanc married his wife, Amanda (Gillan), on
May 5, 2009; and has two sons, Tyson and Colby. He'll complete his
kinesiology and health promotion degree from Wyoming before arriving in
Bloomington. Coming up this weekend, LeBlanc is headed to Iowa City,
Iowa to compete in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials (84 KG/185 lbs;
freestyle).
The Meeker, Colo., native capped off his
collegiate career with a 34-3 mark as a senior. He lost just one bout
during the regular season, earning the No. 1 seed at 184 pounds for the
2012 NCAA Championships. Overall, LeBlanc was 147-22 and the only
four-time All-American in Cowboy history.
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