Sussex to Add Wrestling in 2020

Sussex County Community College announces the addition of Wrestling to its Intercollegiate Athletic Program.  SCCC intends to compete in the sport of wrestling during the 2020-21 wrestling season.  Leading the Wrestling Skylanders will be newly hired Wrestling Recruiter and Head Coach Chris Burdge.  Chris is a former Kittatinny HS and Centenary University standout wrestler and was a 2010 NJ State High School place winner.  During his career at Centenary University, he was a four-time NCAA Division III All American (2010-2014), two time NCAA Division III Scholar All American (2011-2014), and three year captain at Centenary.  Coach Burdge has been currently tasked with promoting SCCC wrestling and recruiting during the 2019-20 school year for SCCC's Wrestling Program, and then Chris will step into the Head Wrestling Coach role for the 2020-2021 season.   SCCC Athletic Director John Kuntz stated, " I believe that Chris has the knowledge, ability and enthusiasm to quickly lead our wrestling program to national prominence.  Chris has the experience as a wrestler and knows what it takes to be successful.  I  look forward to working with Chris and developing an elite SCCC Wrestling Program."