Women's Wrestling: Jake Kadel Named Assistant Coach at Iowa State

Women's wrestling: Jake Kadel named assistant coach at Iowa State

Jake Kadel grew up cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa State hires Jake Kadel as women’s wrestling assistant coach

Iowa State head women’s wrestling coach Alli St. John announced her first staff hire Monday, adding Jake Kadel as assistant coach.

Alli St. John adds Jake Kadel to Iowa State women’s wrestling staff - Cyclone Fanatic

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Jake Kadel Hired as Women’s Wrestling Assistant Coach

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head women’s wrestling coach Alli St. John announced her first staff hire Monday, adding Jake Kadel as assistant coach following a successful three-season stint as head women’s wrestling coach at William Penn, where he guided the Statesmen to three consecutive NAIA top five finishes. “I am excited to have Jake join our program as an assistant coach,” St. John said. “He brings a wealth of wrestling knowledge, experience bu…