Dresser agrees to contract extension through 2026

Humboldt native and Iowa State wrestling coach Kevin Dresser, has agreed to a contract extension through June 2026.
Dresser, the 2019 NWCA National Coach of the Year, has rebuilt the Cyclone wrestling program since he took over the position in February of 2017.
Iowa State went 9-3 (4-1 Big 12) in dual action last season and had two Big 12 champions in David Carr and Gannon Gremmel. ISU also qualified eight wrestlers for the 2021 NCAA championships. It’s the third season in a row the Cyclones have qualified eight or more wrestlers for the national tournament.
“We are thrilled to know Coach Dresser will be leading our wrestling program for another five years,” Jamie Pollard, ISU director of athletics, said. “Coach Dresser has restored the excitement in our program with his tenacity and relentless energy. He has surrounded himself with outstanding assistant coaches who share his vision for the future of our wrestling program.”
“I want to thank Jamie for this contract extension,” Dresser said. “I am very excited for my staff and this team moving forward. The extension is a testament to the hard work of this staff and our team. There is much more to accomplish and we are all excited to watch this program to grow and succeed. Thank you again to Jamie and all of those in our athletics department who have made these first four years so productive.”
Terms of Dresser’s new contract will be announced at a later date.