Sam Barber
Head Wrestling Coach @United States Air Force Academy
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WORK HISTORY
Head Wrestling Coach @United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO, US
COACHING EXCELLENCE: Lead the development of a mission-first, values-based, championship culture that consistently produces podium-prepared cadet-athletes at the Big 12 and NCAA Championship levels. o Two consecutive top-25 NCAA Team Finishes.(2023 18th, 2024 21st)o Two NCAA All-Americans, 31 NCAA National Qualifiers, two Big 12 Champions, 38 Big 12 Medalists. o One World Champion, one Pan American Champion, and eight cadet-athletes competed internationally. o 2023 Intermat Big 12 Coach of the Year, 2023 Colorado Collegiate Coach of the Year.• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Implemented and oversaw an academic support system to enhance our cadet athletes\' academic growth and development. o Annual GPA of 2.75-3.0 for ten consecutive years.o Ten consecutive years of being in the top third of USAFA athletics in GPA, MPA, PEA.o APR in the top 10, or above 950, eight times, including a perfect in 2019.o 21 Academic All-Americans, 96 Academic All-Big 12; 2014 Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year.• AFSC EXCELLENCE: Created cross-mission collaboration and support network within DF and CW that enhances our cadet athletes\' opportunities to secure their dream AFSC. o Six current or former cadets attending medical school. Four in the last five years.o 60% of graduating cadets pursue rated careers. The Class of 2020 had 8 of 8 pilots.o One ENJEPT slot, eight Special Tactics AFSCs, and four in the World Class Athletes Program.• CADET WING EXCELLENCE: Provide mentorship to support cadet-athletes in maximizing leadership and impact opportunities within their cadet squadrons. o Six squadron commanders, 2021-22: Two cadets were the top squadrons in the wing. • ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP: I actively seek out and request opportunities to assist and support our athletic department mission and grow my knowledge of our Academy and the profession of arms. o Head Coaches Council: 20••••23o Team Captains Enhancement Program: 2014 Founding member.
EDUCATION
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
SKILLS
ABOUT SAM BARBER
An experienced Head Coach with a demonstrated history of producing results on and off the mat at an elite Service Academy, I am a collegiate athletic leader who excels in tactical and organizational leadership, high-level communication, cross-mission collaboration, and problem-solving. I am a selfless professional who prioritizes mission first, values-based leadership, and a championship culture.
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