University of Northern Colorado Wrestling

Northern Colorado Director of Athletics Darren Dunn has announced the hiring of Teyon Ware as the new Head Wrestling Coach on July 1, 2025. Ware becomes the ...

Charles Jones was named the Assistant Wrestling Coach in August 2025. Jones brings a wealth of experience to UNC, both on and off the mat. Most recently, he served as the Head Girls Wrestling Coach at Edmond North High School, where he also taught World History. Under his leadership, the program saw significant growth and success, culminating in his recognition as the 2024 High School and Junior High Girls Coach of the Year. In addition to his work in education and athletics, Jones served as a Nursing Assistant with the Department of Veterans Affairs from 2020 to 2023, where he was entrusted with the care and safety of patients and staff, and developed strong administrative and de-escalation skills in high-pressure environments. Jones is also a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 2010 to 2022 as a Chemical Specialist. Rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant, he held several leadership roles including Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant. His military career instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, teamwork, and accountability—traits he continues to carry into his coaching. A former collegiate wrestler for the University of Oklahoma and Fresno State, Coach Jones is a 3-time Fargo All-American, 2x Oklahoma State Champion, and BIG 12 placer. Since taking the helm in 2022, he has earned both the 2024 Oklahoma High School and Jr. High Girls Coach of the Year honors and served on the USA Coaching Staff for the 2024 Pan American U17 Championships. In addition to coaching

Hall joined the wrestling staff at Northern Colorado in July of 2021. He came to UNC from Virginia where he was a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the 2020-21 s...