Sam Braswell returned to Averett University’s men’s wrestling program as an assistant coach in July 2022 after wrestling for the Cougars the previous five seasons.
 
Braswell had a storied collegiate wrestling career at Averett from 2018-2022. A three-time NCAA Division III national qualifier and three-time NWCA All-American, Braswell finished his career at Averett as the program’s leader in wins after going 150-28, including a program single-season record for 42 wins in 2021-22. During his final campaign, Braswell won 39 consecutive matches to start the season and finished fourth nationally while winning the NCAA Southeast Region title at 125 pounds for the second time in his career. Braswell won the 2022 Southeast Wrestling Conference Tournament championship at 125, was named Outstanding Wrestler at multiple tournaments and was d3wrestle.com’s Wrestler of the Week this season. Throughout his career, Braswell was a four-time region placer and earned numerous tournament accolades throughout his time at Averett, including twice being named Outstanding Wrestler at the Virginia Duals. Braswell became the first wrestler in program history to be ranked No. 1 in the country when he did so two years in a row by d3wrestle.com and Intermat. Outside of Averett, Braswell was a five-time U23 World Team Trials Greco-Roman All-American and 2022 U23 World Team Trials Greco-Roman finalist.

Prior to Averett, Braswell was a Virginia state champion at Matoaca High School and an NHSCA All-American.

Braswell’s coaching experience includes working numerous camps, clinics and private instruction, as well as a recruiting internship with Averett’s program.

Originally from Daytona Beach, Florida, Braswell completed his bachelor’s degree in sports medicine from Averett in December 2021 and is pursuing his master’s degree in business administration from Averett.