Alli St. John Named First Head Coach Of ISU Women's Wrestling Program

Key Points:

• Alli St. John, a two-time World Wrestling Championships silver medalist, has been named the first head coach of the Iowa State women's wrestling program, which will begin competition in the 2027-28 academic year.
• St. John has an extensive wrestling background, including representing Team USA on six Senior World Teams and winning multiple international medals, as well as collegiate success as a two-time Women's College national champion.
• She has coaching experience with the Big Game Wrestling Club and Grand View College women's wrestling program, and has worked with the Cyclone Regional Training Center for the past three years.
• Iowa State Athletics Director Jamie Pollard and Wrestling Director Kevin Dresser praised St. John's reputation, work ethic, and ability to build a championship program from scratch.
• St. John is the first female wrestler inducted into the Glen Brand National Wrestling Hall of Fame and resides in Ames with her family, including her husband who is an assistant coach on the ISU men's wrestling staff.