Kutztown University Athletics

Dan Hinkel (1964-96) has been an integral figure in the annals of Kutztown University wrestling history.  He has been associated with Kutztown University since 1964, when he helped to reinstate the wrestling program, which had been idle since pre-World War II.  He served two stints as head coach, between which he served as assistant coach to three different head coaches.  Hinkel’s second term as head coach ran from 1989-96.  During the 1992-93 season, Hinkel recorded his 100th career dual meet victory.  Hinkel guided several wrestlers to regional titles, while numerous grapplers qualified for national championship competition.  He retired from his post as head coach and chair of the secondary education department at KU in 1996, but has remained active as an assistant coach under subsequent head coaches Pat Tocci and Robert Fisher.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and Lock Haven University Wrestling halls of fame.  He holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven and a master’s degree from Bucknell.