WATERLOO, IOWA - Head Coach Nick Mitchell has been announced in the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa Class of 2026. The announcement was from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. 
The 2026 HOF class is scheduled to be inducted on June 19th, 2026. 

"Nick Mitchell, a native of Johnston, Iowa, built a lifelong legacy in wrestling through excellence as both a competitor and a coach. A standout at Wartburg College, Mitchell won 114 career matches and was a three-time All-American with a runner-up finish in 1999 and two third-place finishes. A 2001 inductee into the Wartburg Hall of Fame, Mitchell transitioned into coaching, beginning as an assistant at Wartburg from 2001 to 2008 before becoming the first head wrestling coach at Grand View University in 2008. Over 17 seasons, Mitchell transformed Grand View into a national powerhouse, compiling a 205-12 dual meet record and winning 13 of the last 14 NAIA National Championships. He coached 157 All-Americans and a record-setting 45 individual national champions while leading teams to multiple national records, including a 162-match dual win streak and the NAIA team scoring record. Known for emphasizing a "Championship Lifestyle," Mitchell focused on developing champions on and off the mat, a philosophy that defined his program and impact. He received numerous honors, including being named USA Wrestling Coach of the Year and NAIA and NWCA National Coach of the Year multiple times. When he retired in 2025, Mitchell left behind one of the most dominant dynasties in college wrestling history and a lasting influence on the sport."
- National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum 

The rest of the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees and information for tickets at the ceremony is linked below!
Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa Class of 2026 Announced

Congratulations Coach Nick Mitchell, on an incredible accomplishment!