jwingler Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Danny Irwin joins the Wabash wrestling program for his first season. A 2008 graduate of Manchester College, Irwin posted a 99-43 record on the mats for the Spartans. His 99 victories is 11th-best in Manchester history. He earned the Jim Gratz Leadership Award in 2005 and 2006, the Student Leadership Award in 2005, posted the most total team points and takedowns in 2005, and was the Manchester Most Improved Wrestler in 2004. Irwin qualified for the NCAA Division III National tournament in 2004 and 2005 . Irwin brings immediate coaching experience to the Little Giants, having served as the head wrestling coach at Bluffton High School and Middle School for two years. Bluffton was at the bottom of its conference when Irwin took over, leading the Tigers to a conference title and their first IHSAA Team Wrestling Regional berth in his second season. Irwin also restarted the Wells County Wrestling Club in Bluffton in the fall of 2006, serving two years as its director. He also spent seven years working as a coach with the Norwell AAU Wrestling Club. A captain of the Manchester wrestling team, Irwin's leadership skills were also developed while working at various camps and helping out with youth programs throughout his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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