After teammate Derek St. John was named to the staff at North Dakota State this week, former Iowa wrestler Ethen Lofthouse has been named a volunteer assistant coach at Utah Valley.

A two-time NCAA All-American, Lofthouse had a 91-32 career record at 174 and 184 pounds.

“I’m really excited to get back into wresting in the state of Utah and be on the coaching side of things,” the Avon, Utah, native said. “I’m also looking forward to recruiting the kids here in Utah and being able to help get the max potential out of them. I can’t wait to step into UVU’s room, and I’m looking forward to helping make the program move on up." 

Lofthouse’s younger brother, Raider, is committed to Utah Valley and will begin as a wrestler in the winter.

— by Danny Payne