Nathan Rankin

University of the Ozarks

Nathan Rankin enters his second year as the head coach after being named to the position May of 2025.

At Ozarks

First season as Head Coach at Ozarks (2025-26)
SLIAC Coach of the Year (2026)
Led program to the 2026 SLIAC Championship
Five of his wrestlers were individual SLIAC Champions
Had one athlete earn Academic All-District
Two wrestlers were named NWCA Scholar All-Americans
Wrestler was named the university Male Athlete of the Year
Coached the SLIAC Wrestler of the Year
Had multiple SLIAC Wrestler of the Week awards
Had a pair of SLIAC Academic All-Conference
Coached five First Team All-Conference wrestlers
Three wrestlers made Second Team All-Conference and two made Third Team All-Conference
Had five wrestlers place at the NCAA III Regional, tying for most in program history
Seven of his wrestlers were nationally-ranked throughout the season
Had a pair of nationally-ranked wrestlers

Collegiate Wrestling Career

Collegiate Coaching Career

Wrestling Accomplishments

All-American
Two-time Academic All-American
Two-time National Qualifier
No. 1 ranked NCAA III wrestler (125)
Most program wins in a career (110)
Four-time All-Region
Three-time Conference Champion
Pete Wilson Champion, Luther Open Champion, Citrus Invite Champion, Little Rock Open Champion, Star City Classic Champion
Four-time U of O Male Athlete of the Year
ASC Cross Country All-Conference
ASC Track All-Conference

Education

Hometown

University of the Ozarks