Off the bench: Columbia University's development-focused approach SOURCE: columbiaspectator.com March 02, 2016
On the wrestling mat four years ago, senior Zack Hernandez was a self-described "caveman."
Lacking the foundational technique to compete at the college level, Hernandez served as a backup on the Columbia's wrestling team for the duration of his rookie season. When he became a starter the following year, he was victorious in 23 of 36 matches and automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships. Hernandez's rapid ascent from a third stringer to the national stage was a direct product of Columbia's strategy developed by head coach Carl Fronhofer. Comments |