Roger Kish

Roger Kish
Born Lapeer, Michigan
Nationality United States
Occupation Wrestling coach
Known for Two-time All-American wrestler

Roger Kish is an American wrestler and the current head coach of the wrestling team at North Dakota State. A native of Lapeer, Michigan, Kish was a four-time Michigan state wrestling champion. He next wrestled at the University of Minnesota, compiling a career record of 117-27.[1] As a sophomore and a junior he was a national runner-up. He was also a two-time All-American.[2] After leaving the University of Minnesota, Kish became an assistant wrestling coach at North Dakota State.[3] He was hired as the head coach at North Dakota State in 2011 and became the youngest NCAA Division I head coach in any sport.[2][4]

Preceded by
Bucky Maughan
North Dakota State University Head wrestling Coach
2011present
Succeeded by
current

References

  1. "North Dakota St. names new coach: Roger Kish named fourth head coach in program's history". NCAA.com. July 1, 2011.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mark Spezia (July 14, 2011). "Lapeer West graduate Roger Kish named North Dakota State Wrestling Coach". Flint Journal.
  3. Michael Selecky (September 1, 2010). "Roger Kish headlines North Branch wrestling camp". The County Press (Michigan).
  4. "Roger Kish Named NDSU Head Wrestling Coach". North Dakota State University. June 30, 2011.