Lindenwood wrestling head coach Jimmy Rollins announced on Tuesday that he will be stepping down as head coach of the program, due to health related issues.
 
"It's tough to walk away from the sport I love, and the great people in this program," said Rollins.  "This was a decision that I made with my family after some recent health concerns, and I didn't want to hold the program back.  I'm excited to see the Lions move forward, and I know this program will continue to be a national contender."
 
"I am thankful for the time and dedication that Jimmy has put into the wrestling program," said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler.  "He helped build a successful culture, and we are grateful to have had such a great person represent Lindenwood.  I am sad to see Jimmy depart, but his health and wellness is of the utmost importance, and I am very supportive of his decision to step away at this time."
 
Rollins spent over a decade with the Lindenwood wrestling team, including five seasons as the head coach.  In 2020-21, Rollins led the Lions to a third-place finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships in St. Louis, Mo.  Rollins helped produce two national champions while running the program, as Carlos Jacquez went 30-0 in 2018-19 and Abner Romero claimed the title with a 12-0 record in 2020-21.  The Lions won the 2021 GLVC Championship, their first under the direction of Rollins.  Rollins was an assistant coach for the Lions from 2011-16, when he helped guide Terrel Wilbourn to the first NCAA individual title in program history.
 
Prior to his time at Lindenwood, Rollins was an assistant coach for 10 years at three different schools.  Rollins was a wrestler at Gloucester County College and Dana College.  Rollins was a four-time All-American and two-time national champion.  Rollins was a member of two team national championships during his wrestling career, capturing one at Gloucester in 2002 and one at Dana College in 2006.

In the fall of 2019, Rollins was inducted into the South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame.  During his time at West Deptford in New Jersey, Rollins was a two-time place winner.
 
Lindenwood assistant coach Dallas Smith has been named interim head coach.