Kyle Springer enters his seventh season as assistant coach of the NIU Wrestling program in 2025-26. Springer was promoted to associate head coach on July 1, 2025.
A graduate of Eastern Michigan where he earned a bachelor of science in exercise science, Springer was a member of the Eagles’ wrestling team from 2014-18. While at EMU, Springer posted an 84-57 record and was a three-time Academic All-MAC honoree. Springer was an NCAA Qualifier for the Eagles at 149 lbs.Â
Springer comes NIU after spending two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Lake Erie College under former NIU assistant coach Jeff Breese. During his tenure with the Storm, Springer assisted in all areas of program management including designing and administering strength and conditioning programs, competition scheduling and donor relations. Springer assisted the Storm in claiming the GMAC Championship in 2018-19.Â
Springer and his wife Amanda have two children, Sterling and Lachlan.
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