Jason Moorman is no longer the head women’s wrestling coach at King. Moorman is arguably the country's most successful women’s college wrestling coach after serving in the role since the 2009-10 season. 

He led the team to a 1-9 record during its inaugural season before building a national powerhouse. The Tornado won four WCWA Championships (2014-17) and has placed in the top three at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships since the tournament began in 2020. 

King University, an NCAA Division II school in Bristol, Tennessee, stated about his departure: “As of Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, Jason Moorman is no longer employed with King University. We are grateful for his service and wish him well going forward.

“The future remains bright for the Tornado, and we will now begin a formal search process to identify the next proven and qualified candidate to guide our highly respected women’s wrestling program.”

The 2014 King University women’s team was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct 6, 2024. Moorman and several team members, including 2024 Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hildebrandt, attended the weekend festivities. 

"I know when abrupt changes like this happen in a sport with men coaching female athletes, first assumptions can go straight to some inappropriate incidents causing harm or mistreating student-athletes, and that is not the case whatsoever," Moorman said. "I am extremely grateful for King University and my 18 years there. There are so many great memories made, and my family has been truly blessed. King University's tradition will continue. It is a great place to be.

"To the athletes I have had such an amazing privilege to coach, I am so proud of you, not for your accomplishments, but for the people you are. You are what makes King Wrestling what it is. I love you and always will be here for you. Thank you for everything. You impacted my life in more ways than you know."

King At The National Championships Under Moorman Since 2011