Former two-time All-American and Mid-American Conference Champion Jeremy Johnson has joined Virginia Tech’s coaching staff, according to an announcement from Hokies’ coach Kevin Dresser on Monday.
Johnson served as a volunteer assistant on Ohio’s squad to begin this season while completing his internship requirement for his degree in mild-moderate education.
“I am extremely excited for my opportunity at Virginia Tech,” Johnson said in a Twitter direct message conversation. “They have a strong program and I hope I can make an impact.”
Johnson placed seventh in the NCAA Tournament in 2012 and 2014 on his way to finish as an All-American. He qualified for the tournament during all four years. He was also a two-time MAC Champion and was named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic Team three times.
“The time I have spent at Ohio was awesome,” Johnson said. “Leaving was extremely difficult for me.
“The team and coaches have treated me as family and that is a relationship that is hard to come by. I hope I inspired those guys as much as they have inspired me. There will always be a special place in my heart for Ohio University.”
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