2014-2015 Men's Wrestling Recruiting Guide

RobertFACKRELL

UNIVERSITY of the OZARKS 2014-2015 Men’s Wrestling Recruiting Guide

EdladinHARMON

University of the Ozarks

General Information1 Table of Contents

Coaching Staff 2 Head Coach Jason Zastrow 2014-2015 Men’s Wrestling Preview3 Preview 4 Roster 4 Team Picture

2014-2015 Wrestling Profiles 5-7 WrestlingProfiles

NCAA Division III8 NCAA Division III American Southwest Conference9 ASC History & Current Members

Location Clarksville, Arkansas (9,251)Founded 1834Enrollment 585Nickname EaglesSchool Colors Purple & Gold Wrestling Facility Mabee Gymnasium NationalAffiliationNCAAIIIConference American SouthwestPresident Richard Dunsworth, JDAthletics Director Jimmy Clark Assistant Athletics Director Shaun WisemanWeb Site www.uofoathletics.edu

Team History 2014-15 1st year of program Affiliation NCAA III Independent Coaching Staff Head Coach Jason Zastrow (1st season) Office Phone 479-979-1497 Cell Phone 479-647-2622 E-mail [email protected] Alma Mater, Yr. Wartburg College, ‘07 Sports Information Sports Information Director Josh Peppas Email [email protected] OfficePhone 479-979-1483Cell Phone 479-746-1264Director of Social Media Emily Black Director of Video Technology Ryan WestTwitter @UofOAthletics

Men’s WrestlingTable of Contents

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Men’s WrestlingCoaching Staff

Jason Zastrow Head Coach Former Wartburg College men’s wrestling assistant coach Jason Zastrow was hired May 2014 to begin the wrestling program at the Uni-versity of the Ozarks Zastrow, a native of Coon Rapids, Minn., brings NCAA Division III championship experience from wrestling powerhouse Wartburg to Ozarks. Wartburg is the most

dominant NCAA Division III men’s wrestling program in the country having won 11 national titles, includ-ing the last four. Zastrow served as the assistant from 2010-2013 where he helped Wartburg to three con-secutive NCAA Division III titles. The Knights also won three National Wrestling Coaches Association dual titles at the national level and three Iowa Intercol-legiate Athletic Conference titles. The Knights posted a 56-1 record during his time there. During his ten-ure, the program produced seven individual NCAA Division III titles, 22 All-Americans and 17 Academic All-Americans. Zastrow thrived at Wartburg wrestling four seasons and qualifying for nationals his senior year. “I want my wrestlers to have the same good experi-ences I had as an NCAA Division III student-athlete,” said Zastrow. “There is an equal balance between being a student and being an athlete at this level. Students have the chance to receive one-on-one at-tention academically and athletically. But they need tobestudentsfirst.Inotonlywantguysthatwrestlewell, but I want them to be good students and re-spected citizens. I want student-athletes that we are proud of after graduation.” Prior to Wartburg, he was the assistant coach at NCAA Division III Central College from 2007-2010, wherehehelpedturntheprogramaround.Hisfirstseason as an assistant, the Dutch went 0-12, but by his third year, the program posted a ten win season. After Central College, he went to Springdale Har-Ber High School, where he served as the assistant coach during the 2013-2014 season. In his one season there, theWildcatswonaconferencetitleandfinishedthird in the state championships.Zastrowbelieveshisfirstrecruitingclasshastheuniqueopportunitytobethe“first”toestablishachampionship lifestyle within the program.


“Our incoming class has the opportunity to be the firstgrouptomakeanimpactontheprogram,”hesaid. “We want to build one block at a time, and then eventually produce All-Americans. I want our kids to have a championship lifestyle. I want to see growth in the program each day. If we can be bet-ter tomorrow than we were today, then I think the program is heading in the right direction.” Zastrow received his bachelor’s degree in his-tory from Wartburg in 2007. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in athletic administration from Coker College. He and his wife, Jenny, were married in 2011.

Highly Anticipated Men’s Wrestling Team Opens Historic Season In 2014-2015 A new era will begin at the University of the Ozarks with the addition of men’s wrestling. Excitement has been building for the wrestling season, one that will make history on campus. Ozarks has a new on-campus wrestling facility and a new headcoachinplaceforitsfirstyearofNCAADivisionIII competition. Ozarks hired Jason Zastrow to start its program. With Zastrow, Ozarks gets a coach that served as an assistant coach at the most success-ful NCAA Division III men’s wrestling program in the country. Zastrow was the assistant coach at Wart-burg from 2010-2013, where he helped the Knights to three consecutive NCAA Division III titles. “This is an exciting time for the University of the Ozarks and our wrestling program,” said Zastrow. “We are looking forward to the Greg Hatcher Dual. It isanimportanteventbecauseitisourfirstone.Greghas done a lot for our program and all the programs that will compete there. He has done so much for Arkansas wrestling in general. It is a time for us to go competeandfigureoutwhatweneedtodotogetbetter. This dual will gauge how our process is going.” From day one, Zastrow has emphasized building the program the proper way, rather than rushing the process. “We are taking it one day at a time,” he said. “The guys are working hard and buying into it. I think it is important for the guys to understand the process of what it takes to compete at this level. I want them to live a championship lifestyle. That means doing well in school, graduating and making the right choices in their personal lives. In terms of wresting, if our guys have competed, improved every day and worked as hard as they can, then it has been a successful year. If they’ve accomplished those things, the wins and losses will take care of themselves.”Zastrow’srosterincludestenwrestlersfromfivedifferent states. Six of the ten are freshmen. Zastrow expects eight of the available ten different weight classestobefilledatcompetitions.“Ithinkwewillfilleightofthetenweightdivi-sions,” he said. “In a couple of the weight divisions, we won’t have anyone wrestle. We will work through that. Everyone will have the opportunity to gain ex-perience this year.” Zastrow has also focused on doing the small things that make a difference. “If you can do all the little things right, the compe-tition will take care of itself,” he said. “We need every guy to work as hard as possible and do the extra

things it takes to get better. It takes every guy buying inandlearninghowtooutfightpeopleeverysingleday. If we have all the guys do that, then we will see huge leaps in this program.” Thosetenwrestlersalsohavethebenefitofbeingontheschool’sfirst-everwrestlingteam,accordingto Zastrow. “This group has a unique opportunity to do some-thing special,” he said. “At some point, there will be afirstguytoqualifyforthenationaltournamentandthefirstguytobeanAll-American.” Ozarks will compete independently at the NCAA Division III level. The 2014-2015 schedule includes trips to Iowa, Illinois, Texas and Alabama, as well as in-state competitions at Ouachita Baptist University and Williams Baptist College.

Men’s Wrestling2014-2015 Outlook


Edladin Harmon and Robert Fackrell

Men’s Wrestling2014-2015 Roster

Name Class Hometown/Previous SchoolJacob Brown Junior Vian, Okla. (Vian HS)RobertFackrell Freshman Springfield,Mo.(GlendaleHS)Edladin Harmon Freshman Irving, Texas (MacArthur HS)Jared Keas Freshman Yukon, Okla. (Yukon HS) Eli Garcia Freshman Amarillo, Texas (Amarillo HS)JaToris Combs Freshman Shreveport, La. (Northwood HS)Brad Rupert Junior Scranton, Ark. (Scranton HS)Zack Hall Senior Story, Ark. (Mt. Ida HS)Samuel Binns Sophomore Hot Springs, Ark. (Hot Springs HS)Trevor Lister Sophomore Waldron, Ark. (Ark. School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts)


Brad RupertJuniorScranton, Ark. Scranton HS

Zack HallSenior Story, Ark. Mt. Ida HS

Men’s Wrestling2014-2015 Wrest l ing Prof i les

Name Class Hometown/Previous SchoolJacob Brown Junior Vian, Okla. (Vian HS)RobertFackrell Freshman Springfield,Mo.(GlendaleHS)Edladin Harmon Freshman Irving, Texas (MacArthur HS)Jared Keas Freshman Yukon, Okla. (Yukon HS) Eli Garcia Freshman Amarillo, Texas (Amarillo HS)JaToris Combs Freshman Shreveport, La. (Northwood HS)Brad Rupert Junior Scranton, Ark. (Scranton HS)Zack Hall Senior Story, Ark. (Mt. Ida HS)Samuel Binns Sophomore Hot Springs, Ark. (Hot Springs HS)Trevor Lister Sophomore Waldron, Ark. (Ark. School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts)


Jacob BrownJuniorVian, Okla. Vian HS

Samuel BinnsSophomoreHot Springs, Ark. Hot Springs HS


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Trevor ListerSophomoreWaldron, Ark. Arkansas School for Mathemat-ics, Sciences and the Arts

Eli GarciaFreshman Amarillo, Texas Amarillo HS

Only NCAA Division III University In Arkansas To Offer Sport | Newly Renovated On-Campus Wrestling Facility |

JaToris CombsFreshmanShreveport, La. Northwood HS

Edladin HarmonFreshman Irving, Texas MacAurther HS

Jared KeasFreshmanYukon, Okla. Yukon HS



Robert FackrellFreshman Springfield,Mo. Glendale HS

Men’s WrestlingNCAA Dis iv ion I I I

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University of the Ozarks is a member of the NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference. We are a small, private, nationally acclaimed and accredited university with a “whole-student” focus. We consider athletics a huge part of developing potential for our student-athletes. We’ll offer you the support you need to win, both academically and competitively. At U of O, you’ll play the sport you lovewhilefindingthedirectionyouneed.

DiscoverUniversity of the Ozarks student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyondtheclassroomandfieldofplay...todiscoverthemselves.

Develop University of the Ozarks provides an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating activities outside of the classroom are all hallmarks of the NCAA Division III experience. Dedicate University of the Ozarks expects student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Student-athletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same chal-lenges as the rest of the student-body.

Only NCAA Division III University In Arkansas To Offer Sport | Newly Renovated On-Campus Wrestling Facility |

ATHLETICS

Concordia University Texas (Austin, TX)East Texas Baptist University (Marshall, TX)Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, TX)Howard Payne University (Brownwood, TX) LeTourneau University (Longview, TX)Louisiana College (Pineville, LA)University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)McMurry University (Abilene, TX)University of the Ozarks (Clarksville, AR)Sul Ross State University (Alpine, TX)University of Texas-Dallas (Richardson, TX)University of Texas-Tyler (Tyler, TX)

The men’s wrestling team will compete as an NCAA Division III independent. Ozarks is a mem-ber of the American Southwest Conference, which does not sponsor men’s wrestling. The ASC, one of the largest intercollegiate athletic conferences in NCAA Division III, is in its second decade of providing quality athletic experienc-es for its student-athletes, coaches and admin-istrators. Founded in May 1996 to provide a structure for intercollegiate athletics among member institutions, the American Southwest Conference includes former members of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) and other institutions from outside the Texas borders. From the eight founding institutions to today’s present group of 12 college and universities, the ASC encompasses institutions sharing similar educational and athletic philosophies. ASC championships are conducted in 16 sports (8 men, 8 women). Men’s championships are offered in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field. Women’s championships are offered in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball. The American Southwest Conference is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.

Men’s WrestlingOzarks Athlet ics/Conference Aff i l iat ion


Varsity Sports at Ozarks:BaseballMen's BasketballWomen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryWomen's Cross CountryMen's SoccerWomen's SoccerSoftballMen's TennisWomen's TennisMen's Wrestling

Olympic Sports:Men's ArcheryWomen's ArcheryCheerleading/STUNTMen's Clay Target ShootingWomen's Clay Target Shooting

November14 Fri Greg Hatcher Dual at Ouachita Baptist Arkadelphia, Ark. 9:00 am

December6 Sat Simpson College Invite Indianola, La. 9:00 am12 Fri Williams Baptist Dual/Central Baptist Dual Walnut Ridge, Ark. 6:00 pm

January10 Sat Knox College Dual Galesburg, Ill. 9:00 am13 Tues Central College Dual Pella, Iowa 7:00 pm24 Sat Huntingdon College Dual Montgomery, Ala. 9:00 am

February7 Sat Texas A&M Open College Station, Texas 9:00 am14 Sat UT-Arlington Open Arlington, Texas 9:00 am28 Sat NCAA III Regional Dubuque, Iowa

March13 Fri NCAA III National Tournament Hershey, Pa.14 Sat NCAA III National Tournament Hershey, Pa.

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