Brian Tucker

“The strength of the program begins with the strength of the coach”

My coaching journey has been built on developing people, building successful programs, and creating opportunities for wrestlers to reach their full potential. As the former head coach at Seton Hill University, I helped build a competitive NCAA Division II program that earned 81 dual-meet victories, two conference runner-up finishes, and a national runner-up finish at the NWCA National Duals. Along the way, I coached All-Americans, national qualifiers, and academically successful student-athletes while working to grow fan engagement and strengthen the program’s culture. My experience also includes coaching on the 2022 USA Wrestling U17 World Championship team and developing wrestlers through camps, clinics, and club programs. As I continue my coaching journey with Tar Heel Wrestling Club, my goal is to build programs that extend beyond wins and losses. I want to be a coach who develops great wrestlers, builds strong relationships, creates lasting opportunities, and helps young people become successful in every area of their lives.

Look in the mirror first. If things are not moving in the correct direction the first step is to look at yourself. What can you do differently? Better? Or change completely?

Coached at International, D1, and D2 levels. Additionally, coaching camps and clinics and a current kids club has allowed me to gain coaching experience from the youth level through high school.

• * USA Wrestling Gold Certified Coach
• * 2022 USA Wrestling U17 World Championship Team Assistant Coach
• * Seton Hill University Head Coach for 11 years
• * 2x Bob Bubb Coach of the Year finalist
• * Coached 3 NCAA All-Americans
• * Coached 24 National Qualifiers
• * 2× Conference Runner-Up
• * 2017–18 NWCA National Duals Runner-Up
• * 61 NWCA All-Academic Award Winners

• Tar Heel Wrestling Club - Director of Club, Camps, & Clinics Current