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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) Head Wrestling Coach Joe Renfro and retired Softball Coach Eric Iverson will be recognized as two of the All-Time Winningest Coaches in NJCAA History. For the first time since its establishment in 1938, the NJCAA is formally recognizing both past and present coaches for their success and lasting impact on the organization. Their outstanding achievements and contributions to collegiate athletics will be honored at the inaugural NJCAA Coaches Legacy Awards Luncheon in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Joe Renfro, who serves as NEO athletic director and wrestling head coach, has led the Norsemen to an overall record of 254-50-3 over his 23-year-long career. Renfro has coached 142 All-Americans, with 39 wrestlers in the national finals and 22 individual national champions. The seven-time NJCAA National Coach of the Year recipient was recently named to the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2024.
“I’m honored for the award and appreciative of the NJCAA for their recognition,” said NEO head wrestling coach Joe Renfro. “I’ve been fortunate to have been surrounded by a lot of great people, and the accolades that I have personally achieved are a true derivative of those around me. Incredible assistant coaches, dedicated administrators, and the most supportive family and friends anyone could ask for, along with the outstanding student-athletes who have trusted me, are all key reasons why we have achieved this title.”
Retired NEO softball head coach Eric Iverson led the Lady Norse to an overall record of 1,116-279 in his 26 years at the helm. Iverson became the first coach in Oklahoma Junior College history to reach 1,000 career victories in 2018 and ranks sixth all-time in career victories with 1,116. During his career, Iverson coached 33 NJCAA Region II All-Americans and 98 NJCAA Region II First Team selections.
“I am very humbled to be selected by the NJCAA for this honor and excited to share this with so many deserving coaches across the country, including our Hall of Fame coach Joe Renfro,” said former NEO head softball coach Eric Iverson. “This honor reflects the support of this great college and the commitment of all my former players and staff. This is their honor as much as it is mine.”
The NJCAA Coaches Legacy Awards Luncheon will be held at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM CST.
Information regarding tickets to the event, travel, and accommodation can be found here: NJCAA.com.
