University of Mount Olive Men's Wrestling

Dan Willis joined Mount Olive in March of 2020 as the second coach in UMO men's wrestling history. In November of 2021, Willis was named the inaugural head coach of the women's wrestling team, in addition to his men's coaching duties. Willis joined Mount Olive after spending the last 17 years as the founder and head coach of the Port City Pirates Wrestling Organization as well as the last 11 years as the owner and operator of Port City Sports Performance LLC, both located in Wilmington, N.C. While at PCPW Willis helped coached the Pirates to two North Carolina Youth State Championships and one third-place finish. On the individual side, Willis saw over 20 athletes become high-school state champions and over 50 become state-placers. Prior to his time at Port City Willis spent time as the head coach at E.A. Laney High School (2006-09/2014-17) and John T. Hoggard High School (1995-2004). At E.A Laney Willis claimed five Mid-Eastern Conference Championships along with being the NCHSAA 4A State runner-up. Willis coached John T. Hoggard to six Mid-Eastern Conference Championships, a 4A Region championship, and three regional runner-ups.  Academically, Willis' teams have earned Scholar-Athlete Team awards four times throughout his high school coaching career. Willis wrestled collegiately at UNC Pembroke and was a two-time team captain for the Braves. He was an NCAA Division II All-American for the Braves posting a 102-31 career record at the 142 weight class. He also was a two-time South Region Champion and named the Braves Most Outstanding Wrestler his senior year. Willis received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Health & Physical Education with a teaching certification from UNC Pembroke. He also holds a USA Wrestling Bronze Coaching Certification. Willis was also an assistant coach on the North Carolina National Team.   Year-By-Year Record (Men's Wrestling) Year Overall Conference NCAA Regional Finish NCAA Tournament Appearance 2020-21 3-5 3-5 10th  Colby Teague (Individual 157) Total 3-5 3-5

Trent Allen was named assistant coach for Mount Olive in August of 2021. High school accolades:  158-7 high school record  NHSCA National champion 2x NHSCA National runner-up (2nd) 3x Super 32 placer winner  Ranked top 10 nationally Top 100 recruit in class of 2014  College accolades: Member of #1 ranked NJCAA team North Idaho College (2015) Member of NCAA D2 National champions Noter Dame College (2017) Member of NAIA National champions Grand View University (2019) Michigan State Open place winner  Iowa state cyclone open place winner  Coaching:  Muskegon Community college - 12th place National finish in NJCAA.  Lake Catholic High school - Top 5 finish in Ohio high school (OHSAA) Brecksville High school - Top 20 National High school team ranking  Seasons wrestling club - freestyle & Greco Jayhawk wrestling club - youth & high school  College coaching stats: 11 National qualifiers (6x NCAA D2, 5x NJCAA) 3 All Americans ( 1x NCAA D2, 2x NJCAA) 1 National finalist (NJCAA) 2023 NCAA D2 Super Regional runner- ups (2nd)