Our Story

A Legacy of Champions

Building bridges between past, present, and future wrestlers

Our Mission

Preserving wrestling's legacy, empowering its future

The NCWA Alumni Association exists to support collegiate wrestling by connecting generations of athletes, preserving the sport's rich heritage, and ensuring its prosperous future.

Connect

Building lifelong relationships among wrestlers across generations and institutions

Support

Providing financial and mentorship resources to current student-athletes

Preserve

Maintaining the rich traditions and history of collegiate wrestling

Advance

Advocating for wrestling's rightful place in collegiate athletics

History & Purpose

Preserving opportunities in collegiate wrestling

The National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) was founded to expand opportunities for student-athletes and preserve the sport of collegiate wrestling. With many NCAA programs lost due to budget cuts and institutional changes, the NCWA provides a platform for students to continue competing at the collegiate level.


We work with universities to establish wrestling programs under the direction of athletic departments, student services or sport club departments, ensuring that athletes can pursue both academic excellence and their passion for wrestling. By operating both inside traditional athletic departments as well as within student services, student engagement or sport club departments NCWA teams help schools balance resources while fostering growth in the sport and encouraging additional student enrollment at the member institution.


At our core, the NCWA is driven by a commitment to student-athletes. Through competition, leadership, and community involvement, we equip students with the skills to excel—both on the mat and in life. Join us in shaping the future of collegiate wrestling.

NCWA History

NCWA Leaders

Guided by experience, passion, and vision

Jim Giunta

Jim Giunta

President / Chairman

Founder of NCWA with over 30 years in education, coaching, and collegiate wrestling leadership.

Bryan Knepper

Bryan Knepper

Vice Chairman & National Commissioner

Veteran NCWA coach and administrator overseeing compliance and championship events.

Evan Hess

Evan Hess

Board Secretary

Legal counsel and West Coast Conference Chair with over a decade of coaching experience.

Dalton Souders

Dalton Souders

Board Treasurer

Longtime NCWA contributor and Southwest Conference Treasurer supporting financial operations.

Kevin Andres

Kevin Andres

Compliance Officer

Associate Dean of Students and veteran NCWA coach responsible for rules enforcement and oversight.

Micah Amrozowicz

Micah Amrozowicz

Board Member at Large

Head Coach at the Apprentice School with a history of producing All-Americans and National Champions.

Tim Brennin

Tim Brennin

Board Member at Large

Former All-American and high school coach, now a key fundraiser for Texas collegiate wrestling.

Rick Bolhuis

Rick Bolhuis

Board Member at Large

Four-time All-American and National Champion, now an educator and former head coach at GVSU.

Chase Giunta

Chase Giunta

Director of Communications

Longtime NCWA contributor and software developer overseeing all major digital platforms and tools.

Steve Davis

Steve Davis

Men's Executive Director

High school coach of 37 years and NCWA leader known for announcing and guiding men's programs.

Kayla Giasson

Kayla Giasson

Women's Executive Director

Veteran NCWA coordinator and world champion cheerleader with a decade of event leadership.

Lelan Brotherman

Lelan Brotherman

Director of Awards

Founding member of the NCWA overseeing all awards from Academic All-American certificates to National Champion rings.

Jim Engstrom

Jim Engstrom

Officials Coordinator

Premier official with extensive experience, now coordinating officials for NCWA events.

Jeff Malavsky

Jeff Malavsky

National Hall of Fame Liaison

Liaison between NCWA and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, also serves as Florida director for the NWHOF.

Hector Silva

Hector Silva

Video Photography Director

Filmmaker and graphic artist who has documented NCWA history through over 50 videos since 2001.

Scott Farrell

Scott Farrell

Sports Information Director (SID)

Longtime NCWA historian and ESPN researcher managing media, archives, and storytelling since 2002.

Blake Giunta

Blake Giunta

Digital Communications Support

Supports NCWA's digital operations including web updates, site integrations, and online communications.

Our Impact

Making a difference through wrestling

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