EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (June 10, 2010) – Centenary wrestling head coach John Garriques was selected to participate in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) College Coaches Leadership Academy for the second straight year. The two-day affair took place at the Jon Davis Wrestling Center in Edwardsville, Ill, on June 8-9. Garriques is one of 30 Division I, II and III coaches to take part in the experience. Upon graduation, Garriques will be able to serve as a mentor to other coaches across the country.

“The Academy was an amazing experience,” said Garriques. “I would highly suggest it to any coach out there who is looking to build their CEO and general leadership skills. The relationships and networks that I have built from this experience will help ensure the building of our wrestling program. I would like to thank the NWCA and their sponsors for a great experience, and I look forward to participating at the annual NWCA Convention in Delray Beach, Florida.”

The following coaches served as mentors for the 2010 Leadership Academy: Dr. Dan Gould, Professor, Michigan State University, Derek van der Merwe/Sr. Associate Athletic director, Central Michigan University, Dan Gable, former head coach, University of Iowa, Rob Koll, head coach, Cornell University, Jim Miller, head coach, Wartburg College, Dan Harris, retired athletic director, Baker University, Jeff Swenson, athletic director, Augsburg College and Jim Beichner, head coach, University of Buffalo.

The NWCA College Coaches Leadership Academy serves to teach collegiate wrestling coaches CEO and general leadership skills, including management, hiring of assistants, marketing/promotions, fundraising, communication, entrepreneurship, budgeting and creating the best practices for improving retention and graduation rates.

Garriques will receive his diploma at the graduation ceremony, which will take place between Aug. 5-8, in Delray Beach, Fla.