STILLWATER – Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor announced Monday that Tyler Caldwell, a former Cowboy, will remain with the school as assistant coach.
“I could not be more excited to have Tyler on our staff,” Taylor stated. “After meeting with Tyler, it was evident that our program visions were aligned. His knowledge of the sport, diligent work ethic, and long-term commitment to the program will be crucial as we embark on the next chapter of Cowboy
Caldwell recently completed his seventh year on staff at Oklahoma State, his first as an assistant coach, after serving as the program’s recruiting coordinator for the previous six seasons.
His first season as an assistant saw Dustin Plott and Daton Fix each finish as a national runner-up, while Izzak Olejnik placed fifth at 165 pounds to give OSU its most placers since 2021. The Cowboys excelled in dual competition throughout the regular season with wins in their first 14 duals, three of which coming against top-five teams as part of OSU’s nation-leading 12 ranked victories on the year. The 2024 squad also set the program’s attendance average record with 5,871 fans per dual and hosted its first sellout at Gallagher-Iba Arena in five years. Oklahoma State would go on to finish second at the Big 12 Championships with 141.5 points, most by a runner-up in league history.
