Micheal Elliott was hired as an assistant wrestling coach in July 2022.
Prior to joining the Bearcats, Elliott served as an assistant coach at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. Elliott helped the Marauders go 10-3 and assisted in the development of four NCAA Div. II national qualifiers during the 21-22 season.
Before joining the staff at Mary, Elliott was a wrestler at Appalachian State. During his time at Appalachian State University, Elliott earned the “All for App” and Most Improved awards. Elliott excelled in his senior year, wrestling at the 165 lbs. weight class, he recorded a 23-12 record for the season. He received national ranking status in the NCAA Div. I poll where he was ranked in the top-30 and was named SoCon wrestler of the week after strong performances with individual wins over opponents from the University of Ohio and Oklahoma. Elliott was the SoCon runner-up at 165lbs, which helped App State Clinch a third straight SoCon regular season title.
Elliott is originally from Jefferson, North Carolina where he attended Ashe County High School. Elliott also coach at Ashe County High School in the 2019-2020 season. For the Huskies, Elliott was a four-year starter, four-time regional champ, four-time state placer, and capped off his senior year with a state title. He finished 5th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st his senior year. Micheal became his high school’s all-time career wins record holder with a 159 wins and only 26 losses.
