Maryville University assistant wrestling coach James Reynolds has been selected to serve as a coach for the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Coaching Leadership Academy. The CLA, which is in its fourth year of existence, is a modified academy curriculum offered to college coaches who are currently coaching at or wish to pursue coaching positions at faith-based schools.
 
“It is an honor to be amongst such an ambitious group of peers and mentors,” Reynolds said. “I feel it is important for me to continue growing as a coach. I cannot ask the student-athletes to improve upon themselves if I am not willing to do the same. I thank the NWCA and the FCA for accepting me into the program and look forward to the experience.”
 
This academy workshop represents a collaborated effort between the NWCA and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Wrestling Ministry (FCA). The two-day workshop is being hosted by FCA Board member, Mark Mestemacher and the staff at the Jon Davis Wrestling Center in Edwardsville, Ill.
 
Twenty-four coaches have been selected to join in this Academy. Joining them will be six mentors and three presenters who will be there to convey the important lessons that life has taught them.
 
The 2012 NWCA/FCA Leadership Academy Coaches are: Tim Alger, Clinton Campbell, Tom Carr, David Copp, Rick Dahl, Gralan Early, Enock Francois, Benjamin Friedl, Marques Gales, Cody Garcia, Nate Hansen, Joe Johnston, Kyle Kanaga, Jeff Linn, Jacob Marrs, Donovan McMahill, Mike Mena, Dominic Moyer, James Reynolds, Joe Russell, Luke Salazar, Kyle Sand, Steve Smith and Dana Vote.
                                                 
In Maryville’s inaugural season of wrestling, Reynolds helped three Saints wrestlers qualify for the NCAA Division II National Tournament, including freshman Keenan Hagerty, who reached the championship match at the 149-pound classification. Reynolds wrestled at Adams State College and was a three-time NCAA II National Qualifier as well as being selected All- RMAC.