Mike Denney has been Maryville University's wrestling coach since 2011. His experience spans 54 years and and he ranks as one of Division II’s greatest wrestling coaches, a multiple national champion, and one of the most prominent figures in the history of the sport. In this episode of the Maryville StoryCast, he tells a stressful story with a happy ending - how he started the wrestling program at Maryville.
We recorded this episode with Coach Denney in early March 2023, and he announced his retirement on April 13, 2023. “Coach Denney has been incredible as our first-ever wrestling coach,” says Lonnie Folks, director of athletics at Maryville. “He and our program have been shining examples for not only our athletics department but across campus. I look forward to leaning on his knowledge during the process as we look for the next coach of our program.”
Coach Denney, you will be missed! Thank you for everything you've given to Maryville University.
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