Whats going on out in goodland with the program? No head coach or a interim. Why did the head coach leave before the first season was over. Lots of rumors.

This isn't their first season. They have an interim head coach, it's the Head Women's wrestling coach from my understanding.

Lots of new things happening at NWKTC, they announced just recently they are adding Men's & Women's basketball teams next year as well. They are very progressive that's for sure, not sure long term how it will play out though.

The rumors are just that rumors, I'm sure if anyone really wants to know Coach Lampe would be happy to answer any and all questions.

I didn't realize Lampe was out! This is technically the second year of the program though. Good opportunity for a young coach.

The following is posted on the schools web site:

Head Wrestling Coach/Coordinator
Northwest Tech is seeking an experienced individual responsible for coaching and coordinating the college’s wrestling programs. Interested persons should submit a resume with references. Position open until filled.

Northwest Tech
1209 Harrison Street, PO Box 668
Goodland, KS 67735
Email: Rex Branum

The women's coach is also the men's and women's soccer coach. The president wants them to join the Jayhawk conference. Wonder I Lampe didn't want to deal with that.

NWKTC has hired former Nebraska All-American Paul Gomez to be its next head wrestling coach.

http://www.nwktc.edu/RSS/campus-news-and-events/Entries/2011/Northwest%20Tech%20Proudly%20Announces%20New%20Men%E2%80%99s%20Wrestling%20Coach.php

Northwest Tech Proudly Announces New Men’s Wrestling Coach

Northwest Tech proudly announces men’s wrestling coach, Mr. Paul Gomez Jr. He has joined Northwest Tech from Castroville, CA and holds his Bachelor Degree in Spanish with a minor in Education from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln.

Gomez, a former wrestler at Lassen Community College, received several awards and accomplishments during his wrestling career. He was the NCAA Division 1 All-American, three-time NCAA Wrestling National Qualifier, member of the 1996 NJCAA National Championship Wrestling Team, and NJCAA Wrestling National Champion.

Gomez will be the men’s head wrestling coach and the wrestling coordinator for Northwest Tech. Starting in the fall 2012, he will also be the Spanish Instructor for the college. Northwest Tech’s Athletic Director Rex Branum said, “Wrestling will be in good hands with Paul Gomez at the helm, both athletically and academically.”

For more information about Northwest Tech Athletics, visit us at www.nwktc.edu

He was a tough wrestler!

Might be worth adding that the new athletic director coached 6 national championship teams at the juco level.

Hopefully the new person will take pride and post results and promote their team, as well as field a full squad!