Beichner named president-elect of NWCA

The National Wrestling Coaches Association approved the motion of electing University at Buffalo wrestling head coach Jim Beichner as president-elect earlier this year at its annual general membership meeting held in Pittsburgh, Pa. Beichner was voted to succeed recently elected Ron Mirkitani of St. Louis-Meremac, who assumed the role of president this year, and will begin a two-year term beginning in 2008.

The NWCA is a professional organization dedicated to serve and provide leadership for the advancement of all levels of the sport of wrestling, with primary emphasis on scholastic and collegiate programs. The membership embraces all people interested in amateur wrestling. The NWCA, through its organizational structure, promotes communication, recognizes achievement, recommends rules and regulations, sponsors events, and serves as an educational and informational source. Additionally, the NWCA strives to foster the sportsmanship and integrity that are the cornerstones of athletic competition.

"They are a great group of people who promote the sport of wrestling and make a difference," coach Beichner said. "I am hoping I can do a fraction of what they are doing."