University of the Ozarks

Jacob Dado enters his first year as a volunteer assistant coach at Ozarks. Dado was named to the position in June (2024). 

At Ozarks

• First season of coaching at Ozarks (2024-25)

Collegiate Wrestling Career 

• University of the Ozarks (2021-2024
• The Citadel (2020-21)

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Qualified for the 2024 NCAA III National Championships (2024)
• Nationally-ranked all season (2023-24)
• Three-time All-Region performer
• Two-time conference champion
• Two-time Pete Willson placer
• SLIAC Wrestler of the Week
• Career record of 93-27
• Scholar All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association
• Back-to-back U of O Athlete of the Year

Education

• Bachelor's degree in psychology from Ozarks (2024)

Hometown

• Lockport, Illinois