Ray Shoaf
The NCWA and The Texas Collegiate Wrestling Foundation (TCWF) are thrilled to welcome Coach Grant Leeth as the new leader for Tarleton State University’s NCWA Intercollegiate wrestling program. The establishment of this new team, chartered just last month, marks a significant development in Tarleton State’s skyrocketing academic and athletic growth. The team is set to compete as a proud member of the NCWA, while the TCWF passionately pursues its goal of raising the required $2,000,000. This ambitious fundraising initiative aims to explore the future possibility of a potential wrestling team to Tarleton State’s existing NCAA athletic offerings.
Coach Leeth, an enthusiastic All-American athlete and seasoned assistant coach was recruited by the TCWF from Stanford. He will soon be accompanied by a proficient assistant brought in from Army West Point. Together, they will guide the university’s NCWA team through tournaments and duals, engaging with other programs from NCWA, NCAA, and NAIA across the southwest region. It is crucial to clarify that this newly established program aligns with the NCWA Fast Start Plan, strategically designed to pave the way for the future possibility of adding NCAA wrestling at Tarleton State University (TSU). The realization of TSU as the first NCAA DI program in Texas hinges on the successful fundraising efforts led by Coach Leeth and the TCWF.
