Brent Metcalf Named Head Coach Of ISU Men’s Wrestling Team
Iowa State Athletics • • sports
Key Points:
- Brent Metcalf has been named the ninth head coach of the Iowa State men's wrestling program after serving nine seasons as an assistant coach, playing a key role in revitalizing the team to national prominence.
- Under Metcalf's coaching, Iowa State achieved two top 10 NCAA finishes, including an 8th-place finish in 2026 and a Big 12 title, significantly improving from a 57th-place tie in 2017.
- Metcalf has developed numerous standout wrestlers, including four-time Big 12 champion and two-time national champion David Carr, as well as All-American brothers Evan and Jacob Frost.
- A decorated wrestler himself, Metcalf won two NCAA titles and the 2008 Dan Hodge Trophy, and competed internationally for the U.S. from 2010-2016, earning multiple medals.
- Metcalf expressed gratitude for the opportunity and emphasized his commitment to raising the program's standards, aiming for national, world, and Olympic titles while fostering excellence on and off the mat.
