Morrill Named New CBU Wrestling Assistant Coach
8/29/2022 8:50:00 AM | Wrestling
RIVERSIDE – California Baptist University announced the hiring of Eric Morrill as wrestling's new assistant coach. Morrill spent the previous four seasons as an assistant at Bucknell University.
Morrill spearheaded recruiting at Bucknell, where the Bison were the only program in the country to sign three Pennsylvania State champions in 2020. In 2021, he helped develop Zach Hartman into Bucknell's first All-American in 10 years. The year before he arrived at Bucknell (2017-18), the program's dual meet record was 3-14. He helped lead the Bison to a 12-6 record in 2020-21.
"I am incredibly excited to have Eric and his fiancé Caitlyn join this Lancer program," CBU Head Coach Derek Moore said. "Eric brings a strong passion for recruiting with almost 10 years coaching experience in some of the toughest wrestling states in the nation. As we launch into our first year as a Big 12 program with postseason eligibility, I know his energy and experience will bring great value to the young men in our room."
Prior to Bucknell, Morrill spent three seasons in the same position at Ohio University, where he helped mentor one All-American and 11 NCAA qualifiers. In 2015-16, his first season with the program, a record seven Bobcats qualified for the NCAA Championships, with Cody Walters earning All-American accolades for the second year in a row.
Ohio University finished third at the 2016 Mid-American Conference Championships and fifth in 2018. The Bobcats went an impressive 13-3 during the 2015-16 campaign and saw one wrestler win a MAC title and three finish runner-up in Morrill's tenure. The program also brought in its highest ranked recruiting class, with three recruits slotted in the top 100 nationally.
Before joining the Bobcat staff, Morill spent four seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at ACC powerhouse Virginia Tech. During his time in Blacksburg, the Hokies won the 2013 and 2014 ACC Championships and placed a then program-best eighth at the 2014 NCAA Championships. Morill worked directly with nine All-Americans and the first NCAA finalist in school history.
Morrill was a three-time NCAA qualifier at Edinboro University, where he graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Health Studies. Morrill, who wrestled at 125 pounds his first three seasons before bumping up to the 133-pound weight class as a senior, posted a 90-45 record. As a junior, he compiled a 31-9 ledger and was ranked as high as fourth in the country. As a senior, he went 24-10, won an Eastern Wrestling League title and qualified for the NCAA Championships at his new weight class. He also placed second at the EWL Championships as a sophomore and fourth as a true freshman.
Morrill received his master's degree in 2017 from Ohio University in Recreation & Sport Sciences with a concentration in Coaching Education and his Health Counselor Certification in 2013 from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition.
Morrill spearheaded recruiting at Bucknell, where the Bison were the only program in the country to sign three Pennsylvania State champions in 2020. In 2021, he helped develop Zach Hartman into Bucknell's first All-American in 10 years. The year before he arrived at Bucknell (2017-18), the program's dual meet record was 3-14. He helped lead the Bison to a 12-6 record in 2020-21.
"I am incredibly excited to have Eric and his fiancé Caitlyn join this Lancer program," CBU Head Coach Derek Moore said. "Eric brings a strong passion for recruiting with almost 10 years coaching experience in some of the toughest wrestling states in the nation. As we launch into our first year as a Big 12 program with postseason eligibility, I know his energy and experience will bring great value to the young men in our room."
Prior to Bucknell, Morrill spent three seasons in the same position at Ohio University, where he helped mentor one All-American and 11 NCAA qualifiers. In 2015-16, his first season with the program, a record seven Bobcats qualified for the NCAA Championships, with Cody Walters earning All-American accolades for the second year in a row.
Ohio University finished third at the 2016 Mid-American Conference Championships and fifth in 2018. The Bobcats went an impressive 13-3 during the 2015-16 campaign and saw one wrestler win a MAC title and three finish runner-up in Morrill's tenure. The program also brought in its highest ranked recruiting class, with three recruits slotted in the top 100 nationally.
Before joining the Bobcat staff, Morill spent four seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at ACC powerhouse Virginia Tech. During his time in Blacksburg, the Hokies won the 2013 and 2014 ACC Championships and placed a then program-best eighth at the 2014 NCAA Championships. Morill worked directly with nine All-Americans and the first NCAA finalist in school history.
Morrill was a three-time NCAA qualifier at Edinboro University, where he graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Health Studies. Morrill, who wrestled at 125 pounds his first three seasons before bumping up to the 133-pound weight class as a senior, posted a 90-45 record. As a junior, he compiled a 31-9 ledger and was ranked as high as fourth in the country. As a senior, he went 24-10, won an Eastern Wrestling League title and qualified for the NCAA Championships at his new weight class. He also placed second at the EWL Championships as a sophomore and fourth as a true freshman.
Morrill received his master's degree in 2017 from Ohio University in Recreation & Sport Sciences with a concentration in Coaching Education and his Health Counselor Certification in 2013 from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition.
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