University of Central Oklahoma

EDMOND (Aug. 12) -- Former two-time All-American Josh LeadingFox has been named assistant coach for Central Oklahoma's powerhouse wrestling program, it was announced Tuesday.

LeadingFox served as UCO's graduate assistant last year and takes over for Cole Province, who served the previous two years as the Bronchos' full-time assistant before entering private business in July.

"Josh did a great job for us last year as the graduate assistant and I felt he was the right person to step into the position," veteran head coach David James said. "He's passionate about UCO wrestling and brings a lot of character and integrity to our program. Our wrestlers will benefit from him being in a full-time position and Josh is really excited about this opportunity."

A multi-sport star at Pawnee who was an undefeated state champion as a senior, the 24-year-old LeadingFox was a four-year starter at heavyweight for the Bronchos and finished with a 100-43 record that ranks 18th on UCO's career win list.

He went 14-18 as a true freshman in 2002-03 and redshirted the following year before winning a team-high 35 matches in 2004-05 en route to winning the Midwest Regional title and finishing fifth in the national tournament.

LeadingFox was 21-5 in 2005-06 before a broken hand in February ended his season and he came back as a senior the next year to go 30-6 in winning a second regional crown and finishing as national runner-up.

Josh, who was also a two-time Academic Scholar-Athlete winner, is married (Lyndsey).