Graham Karwath
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- Title:
- Head Coach
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- Phone:
- 660-248-6617
Central Methodist Director of Athletics Jeff Sherman announced the hiring of Graham Karwath as the next Head Men's Wrestling Coach of Central Methodist in May, 2023.
"Coach Karwath is an impressive fit for our wrestling program," stated Sherman. "Graham understands the challenges of a growing program and has a wealth of experience in recruiting, fundraising and developing the full potential of high caliber student athletes."
"He presented a plan for the future success for our program and we believe he will make an immediate impact." Graham was high on my radar from the beginning of our search with his passion for competing for championships and developing leaders of character. I am looking forward to having Coach Karwath join our CMU Eagles family."
Karwath comes to CMU after spending the previous two seasons as the Head Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach at Avila University in Kansas City. Graham built both programs from the ground up, and led the men to a runner-up finish in the KCAC tournament this past year.
In addition, he coached three conference champions and five national qualifiers.
Prior to his time with Avila, Karwath coached one year at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill. During his time leading the Highlanders, he coached three NCWCC All-Americans, which were the first in the program's history.
Karwath also spent time at Lindenwood University-Belleville, where he spent time as an assistant coach and then ultimately the Head Coach over both men's and women's programs. He coached a NAIA National Runner Up on the men's side and the first All-American in program history.
