Joel Sharratt named new coach at Navy
By U.S. Naval Academy ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk announced on April 4 that Joel Sharratt has been named Navy’s new head wrestling coach. A former assistant coach at the Naval Academy under Bruce Burnett, Sharratt has spent the last eight years as the head wrestling coach at the Air Force Academy. “Joel’s leadership, respect by peers, extraordinary accomplishments, and pas- sion for wrestling are reflected in every step of his career,” said Gladchuk. “He returns to the Naval Academy a seasoned professional who is a proven master of his profession. Thirteen years of develop- ing winners and leaders to serve our nation have given him a unique perspec- tive of how to succeed at a service acad- emy. He is a perfect fit for Navy and we have every expectation his tenure in Annapolis will be one of great academic and athletic success for our midshipmen.” “It’s an honor to be back at the Naval Academy building leaders of character who are ready to serve our country,” said Sharratt. “I want to acknowledge Mr. Gladchuk and the institution for their sup- port of me and the Navy wrestling pro- gram. It’s a great honor to take over such a historic program and after meeting with the team and staff today, I feel very excit- ed about the opportunities the program has in the future. I look forward to recon- necting with the Naval Academy alumni base, former wrestlers and fans.” Sharratt began engineering the turn-
around in the Air Force wrestling program when he was introduced as the Falcons’ head coach in the summer of 2006. In 2008, Sharratt was named the
Western Wrestling Conference Coach of the Year after leading Air Force to a sec- ond-place finish at the 2008 NCAA West Regional, matching the program’s best showing at the tournament. The Falcons also sent four wrestlers to
the NCAA Championships. In 2010, Sharratt helped guide a young
team to six wins and a fifth-place showing at the NCAA West Regional. In addition, he began to develop Cole VonOhlen into a national contender, as the newcomer became the first Air Force freshman since 2005 to earn a spot at the NCAA Championships. In 2011, Sharratt led Air Force to a 12-5
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dual record. Seven Falcons notched at least 20 wins on the season. VonOhlen, ranked in the top 10 nationally, was named the Outstanding Wrestler at the
West Regional and went on to his second NCAA bid in as many years. In 2012, both VonOhlen and Josh Kreimier advanced to the round of 12 at the NCAA Championships. In 2013 and 2014, four Falcons qualified for the NCAA Championships. Sharratt spent six seasons as an assis-
tant coach at the Naval Academy under the tutelage of former U.S. National Coach Bruce Burnett. A 1995 graduate of the University of
Iowa, Sharratt was a three-time All- American, earning three trips to the NCAA Finals, winning the title in 1994.
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