A Message from Head Coach John Hangey
Rider Wrestling has produced five All Americans in the past five seasons and nine in the past 10 years. We have won 26 individual Conference Championships, had a Top 20 NCAA finish in 2021 and two other Top 25 finishes at the NCAA Championships since 2012. In addition, we have a 37-8 conference dual meet record over the past seven seasons.
This year we qualified five student-athletes for the NCAA Championships; Tyler Klinsky, Quinn Kinner, Colton Washleski, Michael Wilson and David Szuba.
Quinn Kinner earned All American honors by placing 8th at 149 pounds becoming the programs 20th AA and 22nd including Covid.
RIDER WRESTLING NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
The Standard of Excellence that you have all come to expect and enjoy cannot be done on hard work alone. The Raise Your Game Challenge gives YOU, the supporters of Rider wrestling, the ability to directly impact our program. ALL contributions help offset the necessary costs of maintaining a high-level NCAA Division I program.
Additionally, the renovation of our current wrestling room is a critical upcoming initiative. With your support, plans are to start the construction this summer and re-name it the Gary Taylor Wrestling Facility.
RIDER STRONG - BRONC TOUGH
Support Rider Wrestling – Be Part of Our Legacy
Rider University Wrestling is built on a tradition of excellence, competing at the highest level in Division I athletics. Your generous support ensures our student-athletes have the resources to succeed on and off the mat. By joining one of our exclusive giving levels, you directly impact their journey toward team and individual championships, academic success, personal growth, and professional opportunities.
Giving Levels & Impact -
Hall of Fame – $10,000+
Your leadership gift provides critical funding for national travel, enabling our team to compete against the best programs across the country.
NCAA Champion – $5,000
Support that elevates our program, covering travel and hotel expenses during the dual meet season and allowing student-athletes to compete in premier open tournaments.
All-American – $1,000
Your contribution helps equip our athletes with advanced training equipment, ensuring they’re prepared to perform at their peak.
MAC Champion – $500
Your generosity provides the team with high-quality gear and essential training resources, keeping us competitive in the conference and beyond.
NCAA Qualifier – $250
Support that fuels our team on the road, covering nutritious meals that keep our athletes performing at their best.
Team Member – $100
Every gift matters. Your contribution provides vital resources that help us maintain a high-level Division I program.