June 10, 2009

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LAURINBURG, N.C.—Joe Baranik, St. Andrews Presbyterian College head wrestling coach, was the featured guest in a weekly radio podcast by Wrestling 411. Baranik took part in a 17-minute interview by hosts Kyle Klingman and Jason Bryant that first aired on June 5.

SAPC head coach Joe Baranik (pictured coaching) was interviewed by Wrestling 411

Release posted on the Wrestling 411 website
Written by Jason Bryant
Production Manager/Writer for Wrestling 411

Joe Baranik has been several places as an assistant college wrestling coach. His goal was always to end up being a head coach. Three years ago, St. Andrews Presbyterian College announced it was starting a wrestling program and hired Baranik.

After starting his career in Pennsylvania, Baranik has nestled into the Division II landscape at the tiny Laurinburg, N.C., school.

Baranik also has been a crusader in wrestling promotion and publication, contributing to the Pennsylvania Wrestling Newsmagazine since its inception. The PWN was voted Publication of the Year by the National Wrestling Media Association.

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