The University of Michigan-Dearborn Athletic Department announced the hiring of Grant Mackenzie as their first wrestling head coach. Mackenzie has spent the last 11 years as the assistant coach at Allen Park High School. At Allen Park, Mackenzie helped coach 20 state qualifiers, 6 state finalists, and 1 state champion.
The wrestling team is a club team that will be a part of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NWCA) and will look to participate in various local meets throughout the season. The team will be practicing at Romulus High School. Exact days and times have not been announced yet. For more information on the wrestling team contact Coach Mackenzie at: grantmac@umd.umich.edu.