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David Strand parlayed his college wrestling success into an impressive career as a high school wrestling coach. At Mayville State Strand wrestled for four years and played football one year. During his nine years as head wrestling coach at Northwood, N.D., 18 years as head wrestling coach at Central Cass (Casselton, N.D.), and three years as the junior high wrestling coach at Central Cass, Strand earned personal awards while his wrestlers excelled at regional and state meets. He was named the N.D. Class B Wrestling Coach of the Year in 1985; the NFICA Outstanding Coach in 1986; and was the Region Coach of the Year several times. He presided over the state wrestling coaches organization several years as well. His teams won 250 dual meets and claimed numerous tournament championships. Over time, 40 of his wrestlers earned regional and state tournament titles. He graduated in 1965 with majors in mathematics and general science, was a member of the scholastic honor society, and served as a lab assistant.
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